Revolutionary Banking Strategy That Pays Off Debt 4X Faster with Bill Westrom
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Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we're exploring a revolutionary banking strategy that's completely changing how Americans save, invest, and conquer debt. Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional banking – it's time for a major financial upgrade. Our guest, Bill Westrom, co-founder and CEO of TruthInEquity.com, brings 30 years of invaluable banking and lending experience to the table. He's here to expose how the traditional financial system often fails families and, more importantly, how to fix it. Bill will explain his innovative "credit...
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The Evolution of Luxury Vacation Rentals with Stephen Petasky
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Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today’s guest is Stephen Petasky, CEO and Founder of The Luxus Group. For the past 17 years, Steve and his team have helped deliver over 20,000 luxury vacations across North and Central America, the Caribbean, and Tuscany. Steve shares how The Luxus Group creates a high-end, consistent travel experience and works with global luxury brands to deliver real value.Whether you're a real estate investor, a vacation rental owner, or just love traveling in style, this episode gives you real insights into the future of luxury travel and hospitality. In this...
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From Oil Fields to Financial Freedom Through Real Estate
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Looking to turn your career experience into real estate success? In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, Casey Gregersen shares how he went from working in the oil fields to building wealth through real estate. How did Casey make the leap from a corporate job to owning fitness studios and launching Bighorn Capital Fund? You’ll learn why he chose Wyoming as his market, how his engineering background gives him an edge, and how passive investing can help you reach financial freedom. Curious how you can get started too? Tune in and find out! In this episode, we’re discussing… From...
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Beyond the W-2: How to Achieve Real Estate Lifestyle Freedom
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Welcome to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! It's June already, can you believe we're almost halfway through the year? If you're feeling that mid-year slump, perhaps even dreaming of building a life you don't need a vacation from, then get ready to be inspired and gain ideas from this conversation. We're joined by Jeremy Beland, a real estate investor and co-founder of REI Freedom. At 40, Jeremy boldly sold his townhouse, downsized, and used the equity to begin his wholesaling journey, ultimately achieving 450+ off-market acquisitions and $10 million in gross profits. Now, managing...
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Rethinking Wealth When Kids Aren’t in the Plan
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Welcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we’re switching things up with a powerful conversation on redefining wealth and lifestyle. Our guest is Bri Conn, Chief Experience Officer at Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping childfree and permanently childless people design a life they love. Bri shares her journey into this unique space, the principles behind their approach, and how the FILE (Financial Independence, Live Early) philosophy encourages living fully, now, not just in retirement. It’s time to rethink what financial freedom really means....
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From Duplexes to Millions: Building a Multifamily Empire
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Want to learn how to make big money in real estate? Join us as Christian Osgood shares his simple steps to buying over 300 rental properties in just three years. Find out how he retired his wife and built his dream home. Get easy tips on seller financing, fixing tough properties, and what mistakes to avoid. Tune in for clear, actionable advice on growing your own real estate business! In this episode, we're discussing... Fast Growth: Christian quickly moved from small duplexes to bigger multifamily deals, realizing this was essential to reach financial freedom quickly after a personal...
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From NFL Field to Finance Titan: The Unconventional Playbook for Building Wealth & Legacy
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Ever wondered how a Super Bowl champion pivots from the gridiron to the world of finance and venture capital? Join us as we dive deep with former New Orleans Saints superstar Marques Colston, co-founder of Champion Venture Capital. Discover the secrets behind his unlikely transition, the mistakes athletes and everyday individuals make in wealth management, and his how-to guide for building a lasting legacy. Marques shares his unique perspective on identifying game-changing opportunities in sports tech, real estate, and beyond, and reveals how CVP is democratizing access to this traditionally...
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Strengths Over Struggle: How Coaching Unlocks Your True Leadership Potential
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Feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’ve hit a ceiling in your career or business? You’re not alone, and more importantly, you don’t have to stay there. Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast. Today, we are joined by Ryan Crittenden, Ph.D., of XL Coaching to explore the importance of coaching for both entrepreneurs and professionals. With a Ph.D. and years of experience in strengths-based leadership coaching, Ryan explains why going it alone can lead to stagnation, and how expert guidance can help you move forward with clarity and purpose. In this episode, we're...
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Invest in the Future: Pre-IPO Access & the AI Boom
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Think pre-IPO investments are just for billionaires? Think again. Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today’s guest is Mike Ivancie, CMO at UpMarket, an alternative investment platform that’s opening the door for accredited investors to access private market opportunities once reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Since 2019, UpMarket has helped individuals invest over $150 million into assets like pre-IPO shares in SpaceX, Neuralink, Stripe, and OpenAI, as well as hedge funds, private equity, and real estate. Mike’s mission is to break down barriers and grow the...
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Avoid Year-End Surprises: Weekly Accounting for Financial Clarity
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Are year-end tax bills catching you off guard? In this episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, Anne Gannon, founder of The Largo Group, shares how a weekly accounting system can help you ditch tax season stress and make smarter financial decisions year-round. Anne reveals why traditional accounting often fails small businesses, and how shifting to real-time insights empowers you to take control of your cash flow, break-even points, and tax strategy. You’ll also discover how real estate fits into long-term wealth planning and why proactive communication with your CPA is key. Whether you're a real...
info_outlineWelcome back to The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we talked with Mike and Bo, who figured out how to build a real estate business worth over $150 million in less than 10 years. They'll share the important steps, useful tips, and the right way of thinking to make it big in real estate. You'll learn how to find good real estate deals, understand the market, and avoid mistakes. This episode is your guide to changing your money future through smart real estate investing and building wealth.
In this exciting episode, you'll hear from Mike and Bo, friends who've become successful real estate investors. They'll tell us their "secret recipe" for fast growth in real estate. From their special way of finding deals (looking at distressed, divorce, and estate sales) to using money wisely to grow their investments, they explain how working together made their money success even bigger. Forget about slow, normal ways to get rich in real estate – learn how to quickly build a large real estate collection and become financially free!
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Work Together to Grow Faster: Mike and Bo show how their friendship and different skills helped them achieve much more in real estate than they could have alone.
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Focus on Money Now and Good Deals: Their main plan is to buy properties that make money right away and find assets that are priced low (often by looking at distressed, divorce, or estate sales) to get the best returns.
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Use Other People's Money Wisely: They learned how to use loans early on and built trust with lenders, which allowed them to get more money to grow their business quickly.
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Take Action, Don't Just Think: Mike and Bo stress that it's important to start doing things and learn as you go, instead of just studying and being afraid to make a move.
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Put Business Money Back In: They used the profits from their other businesses to buy more real estate, which helped their wealth grow faster and faster.
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Help Others Succeed in Real Estate: Mike and Bo now offer advice and even partnerships because they want to help other people become financially free through real estate.
Resources from Mike & Bo
Text or Call Mike and Bo at (928) 605-4335 | Instagram | Mike & Bo, LLC
Resources from Mike and Nichole
Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide | Franchise With Bob