Control and Compound with Darren Mitchell
Welcome to Control and Compound with Darren Mitchell, a podcast about infinite banking, real estate investing, and what business owners and individuals should be doing with their money. For helpful tips and tricks, visit our Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @controlandcompound. Episodes release every Monday.
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Inflation is DOWN in Canada.…Right?? | Canadian Housing Market Outlook | Who’s Buying Bitcoin?
06/02/2025
Inflation is DOWN in Canada.…Right?? | Canadian Housing Market Outlook | Who’s Buying Bitcoin?
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, it’s the June update! We can’t believe the summer’s almost here but Darren and Christina have lots to chat about including a Bank of Canada update, a closer look at inflation, an interesting chat about who’s currently buying Bitcoin, as well as some life insurance industry news you don’t want to miss. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Bank of Canada update 4:50 - Canadian dollar update 6:35 - Bitcoin update 11:05 - Real estate update 16:40 - Economic news 19:20 - Life insurance industry news 23:50 - Control and Compound news BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Unlocking the 20/20/20 Formula: How to Master Your Morning | The 5 AM Club Book Review
05/26/2025
Unlocking the 20/20/20 Formula: How to Master Your Morning | The 5 AM Club Book Review
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina dive into the global bestseller "The 5AM Club" by Robin Sharma — a book that’s transformed the routines of billionaires, pro athletes, and top performers. They break down the 20/20/20 formula, the power of the victory hour, and why investing in yourself first thing in the morning might be the greatest financial decision you’ll ever make. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:20 - What is “The 5AM Club” about? 6:25 - The 20/20/20 Formula 12:35 - Why does this book matter for wealth builders? 14:50 - Day stacking 17:35 - Is the 5AM club for everyone? 20:30 - A challenge for our listeners! BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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What Happens to My Business When I Die? | RRSPs, Capital Gains, and Corporate Real Estate
05/19/2025
What Happens to My Business When I Die? | RRSPs, Capital Gains, and Corporate Real Estate
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, we’re asking a question that a lot of us don’t want to ask: “What happens to my business when I die?” And more importantly, what do you need to know about death and taxes in Canada when it comes to your business. Darren and Christina break it all down including RRSPs, capital gains, corporate real estate, and of course utilizing life insurance in your tax planning. They also go through a great real world example and finish with a quick summary of how the Rockefeller Method works. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Understanding death and taxes in Canada 7:15 - RRSPs and capital gains 9:50 - Corporate real estate 12:05 - Life insurance as part of tax planning 16:20 - Example of an entrepreneur who started a business from scratch and after 20-30 years, the business is worth 10 million and the entrepreneur passes away… what happens next? 25:30 - Non-tax considerations 30:20 - The Rockefeller Method BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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How the Rockefellers Stayed Rich for 6 Generations | Family Wealth Strategies | PART 2
05/12/2025
How the Rockefellers Stayed Rich for 6 Generations | Family Wealth Strategies | PART 2
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar We’re back with part 2 of our series on the Rockefellers and in this episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down what the Rockefellers called their “Family Legacy Rings”. These 3 legacy rings are the family office, the family retreat, and the family constitution and they play a vital role in ensuring that the family understands the responsibilities they have when it comes to the family wealth. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Breaking down “Family Legacy Rings” - Number one: The family office 4:05 - Number two: The family retreat 8:20 - Number three: The family constitution 14:50 - The power of cash value life insurance 18:10 - Wrap up BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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The Truth About Group Insurance: High-Cost Drugs, Tax Benefits & What Employers Need to Know
05/08/2025
The Truth About Group Insurance: High-Cost Drugs, Tax Benefits & What Employers Need to Know
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar In this must-listen episode, Darren and Christina sit down with group insurance expert Pat McIver to unpack everything employers and employees need to know about group benefits. From the basics of coverage and cost-sharing to how high-cost medications like Ozempic and biologics are reshaping plans, this episode delivers practical insights you won’t find in a brochure. Learn how to structure a tax-efficient benefits plan, why claims experience matters, and how the coming changes in pharmacare might impact your business. Whether you're managing a two-person team or a 100-person company, this conversation is packed with essential knowledge, tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction to Pat McIver 1:55 - Breaking down group benefits 7:30 - Is Ozempic and other new drugs covered? 12:30 - What types of claims will drive up the premium? 14:40 - Minimum number of employees needed to start a benefits plan 15:45 - Best practices from employer standpoint on long term disability coverage 18:40 - What is a health spending account? 22:15 - Tips for business owners on what to avoid and what they should be looking at BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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What is Infinite Banking? | The Strategy the Wealthy Use to MAXIMIZE Their Returns
05/05/2025
What is Infinite Banking? | The Strategy the Wealthy Use to MAXIMIZE Their Returns
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are bringing it back to the beginning and doing a refresher episode of what is the infinite banking concept, how does it work, and provide a fantastic example of what it looks like in real time. Whether you’re a new listener or you’ve been with us since the beginning, you do not want to miss this episode, tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Brief overview of “what is infinite banking?” 5:25 - What is the product that is used in the infinite banking concept? 7:00 - How do the loans work? 8:45 - Why do wealthy individuals use infinite banking? 11:05 - Retirement and legacy planning 14:20 - Working with someone that specializes in the infinite banking concept 17:00 - Example of using the infinite banking concept 27:05 - Wrap up BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Election Day: Deciding Canada’s Future | Canadian Real Estate Comeback?? | The Rockefeller Method Preview
04/28/2025
Election Day: Deciding Canada’s Future | Canadian Real Estate Comeback?? | The Rockefeller Method Preview
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s bonus episode, we have the May update coming out a little early! It’s election day in Canada and we’re all heading to the polls, right? Christina and Darren break down Bank of Canada and Canadian dollar updates, as well as economic news, stock market and Bitcoin updates and a quick preview of our new partnership with Garrett Gunderson! If you want to do what the Rockefellers do, you don’t want to miss this! Check out the link below Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Bank of Canada update 3:20 - Canadian dollar update 4:25 - Economic news 7:25 - Stock market update 8:10 - Bitcoin update 11:00 - Real estate update 15:20 - Life insurance industry news 16:10 - Control and Compound news BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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What Would the Rockefellers Do? | Generational Wealth for Canadians | PART 1
04/28/2025
What Would the Rockefellers Do? | Generational Wealth for Canadians | PART 1
Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar Welcome to part one of our new series, What Would the Rockefellers Do? — based on the powerful book by Garrett Gunderson and Michael Isom. In this episode, Darren and Christina break down how the Rockefellers built lasting generational wealth — and why the Vanderbilts lost it all — and explain how Canadians can apply these timeless strategies to protect and grow their own family legacies. Tune in now and don’t miss out on part 2 coming soon! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 3:35 - The tale of two fortunes 7:20 - What is the Rockefeller method? 14:20 - The importance of passing down financial knowledge BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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The Basics of Infinite Banking | 7 Common Mistakes to AVOID
04/21/2025
The Basics of Infinite Banking | 7 Common Mistakes to AVOID
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down 7 common mistakes to avoid when setting up and using the infinite banking strategy. Some of these mistakes include choosing the wrong insurance product, not properly structuring the policy, and of course, working with an advisor who doesn’t understand how the concept works! Tune in now, you don’t want to miss this episode. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - The basics of infinite banking 4:30 - Mistake #1: choosing the wrong insurance product 7:35 - Mistake #2: people who aren’t financially ready for this concept 10:40 - Mistake #3: not structuring the policy properly 12:40 - Mistake #4: not repaying the loans in the early years 14:45 - Mistake #5: not giving your policy a chance to compound in the early years 16:40 - Mistake #6: treating the infinite banking concept like an equity investment 19:45 - Mistake #7: working with the wrong advisor to set up the policy(s) 23:00 - Best practices for success BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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The Entrepreneurial Myth | Why Do Businesses Fail? | The E-Myth Revisited
04/14/2025
The Entrepreneurial Myth | Why Do Businesses Fail? | The E-Myth Revisited
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner, you do not want to miss this week’s episode! Darren and Christina are going over the book “The E-Myth Revisited” and break down the key concepts for how business owners can properly run their business. These include knowing your vision, your strategic objectives, your systems strategy, as well as serious emphasis on making time to work ON the business, not just IN the business. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - The best resources for business owners and entrepreneurs 3:30 - What is the entrepreneurial myth? 5:40 - Breaking down the technician, the planner, and the entrepreneur 8:30 “You need to be working on your business, not just in your business” 13:25 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What is your vision? 15:45 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - Why are you doing this? 17:00 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What are your strategic objectives? 18:00 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What is your organization strategy? 20:45 - Key concepts in The E-Myth Revisited - What is your systems strategy? 22:55 - You NEED to dedicate time to work ON your business 24:30 - Start with small steps 25:45 - Don’t forget to delegate! 27:10 - Real life example of growing a business 29:30 - Final thoughts BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Canada ELECTION 2025 | The Policies That Will Put Canadians First | Healthcare, Housing, and Taxes
04/07/2025
Canada ELECTION 2025 | The Policies That Will Put Canadians First | Healthcare, Housing, and Taxes
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, it’s the April update! This month’s update is a little different than usual, Darren and Christina will be breaking down the upcoming Canadian federal election and they chat about the policies they’d like to see implemented that will help Canadians get where they need to go! Topics include the US tariffs response, fiscal responsibility and deficit reduction, new pipelines, the carbon tax, as well as corporate/personal taxes and of course healthcare and housing. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 3:45 - Breaking down the US tariffs 7:45 - Fiscal responsibility and deficit reduction 10:00 - New pipelines in Canada 12:05 - The carbon tax 14:55 - Corporate and personal taxes 19:40 - Healthcare and housing BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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The FUTURE of Wealth | Combining Stability and Innovation with Infinite Banking and Bitcoin
03/31/2025
The FUTURE of Wealth | Combining Stability and Innovation with Infinite Banking and Bitcoin
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Connor Eagleson, wealth coach with Control and Compound! Darren and Connor discuss bitcoin and how combining the cryptocurrency with the infinite banking concept could potentially be the future of wealth. They discuss Connor’s breakdown in the Bitcoin space, why the combination of bitcoin and infinite banking is now more important than ever, as well as the key benefits of high cash value life insurance. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - The future of wealth: combining stability and innovation 2:40 - Connor’s background in the Bitcoin space 6:55 - Why this combination of Bitcoin and infinite banking matters more than ever today 8:10 - The key benefits of high cash value life insurance 13:00 - Connor’s take on Bitcoin’s risk 15:25 - Using whole life and Bitcoin together 17:20 - Other considerations people should take before investing in Bitcoin 22:15 - Final thoughts on this new strategy BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Infinite Banking as a Back-Up Plan | Your Financial Safety Net in Uncertain Times
03/24/2025
Infinite Banking as a Back-Up Plan | Your Financial Safety Net in Uncertain Times
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down how you can use infinite banking as a back up plan including how it works as an emergency account and what would happen if you got a terminal illness or a sudden disability. During these uncertain financial and economic times, it’s so important to protect yourself and infinite banking is one of the best ways to do so. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:15 - The emergency account 4:35 - Terminal illness 6:20 - Sudden disability 8:55 - What makes infinite banking the best back up plan BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Canadians are Facing Unprecedented Economic Uncertainty | Why Right Now is the BEST Time for the Infinite Banking Concept
03/17/2025
Canadians are Facing Unprecedented Economic Uncertainty | Why Right Now is the BEST Time for the Infinite Banking Concept
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina break down the current economic uncertainty currently facing Canadians due to several factors including the looming trade war between Canada and the USA. They break down why traditional places for investing and saving can be negatively impacted during times like these and how using the infinite banking concept can be a massive advantage if used correctly. Darren also goes through an example of how the volatility buffer works based on traditional investing compared to investing using the infinite banking concept with high cash value life insurance. If the news these days is freaking you out, you NEED to tune in for this episode! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:20 - Darren’s thoughts on the current economic uncertainty facing Canadians 10:05 - Where are most people currently investing and saving? 14:10 - How does the infinite banking concept work? 16:25 - How traditional investing won’t work in a financial crisis 23:10 - Looking at an example of the volatility buffer 37:00 - The steps people should take to start using this strategy BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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GUARANTEE Your Child Will Become a Millionaire with THIS Financial Strategy!
03/10/2025
GUARANTEE Your Child Will Become a Millionaire with THIS Financial Strategy!
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode of Control and Compound, Darren and Christina are breaking down how child policies work with the infinite banking concept. They discuss exactly what the life insurance policy or policies will look like, the benefits, as well as a real life example with actual numbers! If you have kids, you don’t want to miss this one! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Breaking down child policies 8:00 - Example of a child policy 14:45 - Crunching the numbers BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Behind the Scenes of Real Estate Land Development: The Deals, Risks & Big Wins with Carina Guzmán
03/06/2025
Behind the Scenes of Real Estate Land Development: The Deals, Risks & Big Wins with Carina Guzmán
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Carina Guzmán, CEO of Creative Dev Ventures. Creative Dev Ventures is a visionary land development company, deeply rooted in Ottawa and its surrounding areas, with a rich history that has evolved in response to the ever-changing urban landscape. At the heart of their journey is a passionate commitment to redefining urban living with purpose, one community at a time The two chat about how Carina got into real estate, what led her to land development, as well as managing risk and choosing the right partners in land development deals. Tune in now! ** Recorded on October 11th, 2024 Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction to Carina Guzmán 1:55 - How did Carina get started with her real estate career which has led her to land development 7:35 - Factors that go into evaluating land for land development 11:15 - Managing risk when it comes to land development 15:20 - Choosing the right partners in land development ventures 17:10 - Typical land development deal walkthrough 25:30 - The best way to approach community engagement prior to land development 29:30 - Example of a challenging land development project 33:25 - Learn from Carina Guzmán with her Land Development Academy FIND CARINA GUZMÁN ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamcarinaguzman/ WEBSITE: https://www.creativedevventures.com/ BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Trump’s Continued Tariffs Threats Forces Canada to Look Inward | Provincial Trade Barriers and the Canadian Dollar
03/03/2025
Trump’s Continued Tariffs Threats Forces Canada to Look Inward | Provincial Trade Barriers and the Canadian Dollar
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back with the March update where they cover news on inflation, interest rates, the current state of the Canadian dollar given all the economic uncertainty and looming tariffs from Donald Trump and the USA. They also chat about the real estate market in Canada, stock market news and finish with some exciting announcements for Control and Compound Financial. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Bank of Canada update 5:35 - Canadian dollar update 7:00 - Economic news 13:35 - Stock market news 14:10 - Bitcoin news 17:20 - Real estate news 24:05 - Life insurance industry news 26:00 - Control and Compound news 30:30 - Podcast news BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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BEYOND Infinite Banking | 5 Ways YOU Can Use High Cash Value Life Insurance
02/24/2025
BEYOND Infinite Banking | 5 Ways YOU Can Use High Cash Value Life Insurance
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down five ways you can use high cash value life insurance that go beyond the infinite banking concept. These include corporate owned policies, using life insurance as an asset class, retirement and estate planning as well as an education fund for your kids. You do not want to miss this episode, tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Corporate owned high cash value life insurance 5:00 - Using high cash value life insurance as an asset class 8:20 - Retirement planning 10:50 - Estate planning 14:10 - Education funding for kids BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Small Business Tax Rate: What Business Owners in Canada NEED to Know!
02/17/2025
Small Business Tax Rate: What Business Owners in Canada NEED to Know!
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina break down the Canadian small business tax system, including how much business owners really pay. They discuss the small business tax deduction, what happens when your business earns over $500,000, and why tax rates vary by province. They also dive into corporate structuring strategies, the benefits of holding companies, and how to minimize taxation using high cash value life insurance. If you're a Canadian business owner, you won’t want to miss these crucial insights! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Who qualifies for the tax deduction? 4:55 - Example of first $500,000 7:15 - Example of after $500,000 13:15 - How to avoid paying unnecessary additional tax BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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The Dirty Little Secrets of the Canada Pension Plan | PART 3
02/10/2025
The Dirty Little Secrets of the Canada Pension Plan | PART 3
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back in part 3 of the dirty little secrets of the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. The two discuss from a distance how the two government benefits work in an overall retirement plan, the changes that have been made to them moving forward, and finish off the episode with a great alternative to the CPP… hint hint… high cash value life insurance… Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Where do these government benefits (CPP and OAS) fit inthe overall retirement plan? 3:30 - The changes the Canadian government has made to CPPand OAS IN 2025 18:30 - The dirty little secrets of the Canada Pension Plan 21:20 - Example of CPP change 27:10 - A great alternative to the CPP BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Real Estate Investing in Western Canada | Getting the MOST Out of Real Estate Conferences
02/06/2025
Real Estate Investing in Western Canada | Getting the MOST Out of Real Estate Conferences
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Calvin Hexter, an investment property realtor based in Edmonton, Alberta. Darren and Calvin chat about his journey into real estate investing, what advice he has for new investors, the key components to creating your investing power team, as well as what the current market looks like in Edmonton and surrounding areas. If you’re a real estate investor, this is a must listen!! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Calvin’s journey into real estate investing 3:10 - Calvin’s advice for new investors 5:20 - How do you create your power team? 7:25 - What type of investing opportunities are viable in 2025? 14:00 - Calvin on the current market in Edmonton and where theremay be opportunities 18:30 - How did Calvin build his business? 24:45 - Calvin on REIcon 28:10 - How does Calvin find work/life balance? FIND CALVIN ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/calvin.hexter/?hl=en BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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How AI is Revolutionizing the Life Insurance Industry | Can the Canadian Dollar Rebound??
02/03/2025
How AI is Revolutionizing the Life Insurance Industry | Can the Canadian Dollar Rebound??
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back with the February update! The two discuss the interest rates, where the Canadian dollar is headed with the incoming tariffs, how the real estate market has looked in Canada in 2025 so far, as well as some interesting life insurance industry surrounding the adoption of AI models. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Bank of Canada update 4:35 - Canadian dollar update 6:00 - Economic news 8:35 - Stock market update 9:10 - Bitcoin update 15:25 - Real estate update 18:55 - Life insurance industry news 21:30 - Control and Compound news BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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The Evolution of Money | Is Bitcoin the Future? | From Gold Bars to Bitcoin Blocks
01/27/2025
The Evolution of Money | Is Bitcoin the Future? | From Gold Bars to Bitcoin Blocks
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are chatting all things money and currency including how money maintains value and breaking down the evolution of money from the early days to the gold standard to USD, and now looking towards the future with Bitcoin. Can Bitcoin become the standard monetary currency moving forward? Tune in and find out! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - The functions of money 4:05 - How does money maintain value? 8:35 - What is the gold standard? 12:20 - Should Bitcoin become the standard? BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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Canada’s TAX Changes and Implications in 2025 | Breaking Down Canada’s True GDP
01/20/2025
Canada’s TAX Changes and Implications in 2025 | Breaking Down Canada’s True GDP
SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down all the tax changes that Canadians are facing in 2025 and the implications that come along with them. They discuss the proposed capital gains changes and what it might mean if a Conservative government comes into power in the near future, as well as changes to the Canada Pension Plan and the carbon tax. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Proposed capital gains changes update 4:30 - The implications of the capital gains inclusion change 8:20 - Canada Pension Plan requirement increases 12:45 - Carbon tax increase 13:50 - Stagnation of the economy 15:00 - Short term rental changes BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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The BEST Strategies to AVOID Spiraling Debt | How Much are Canadians in Debt?
01/13/2025
The BEST Strategies to AVOID Spiraling Debt | How Much are Canadians in Debt?
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down the debt dilemma facing many Canadian households. The two break down the numbers in Canada, some of the risks and consequences that can come from significant debt, as well as about what people can do to stop spiraling debt. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Taking a closer look at household debt to income ratio 8:00 - The risks and consequences of household debt 10:35 - What can people do to protect themselves from spiraling debt 15:15 - Building an opportunity/emergency fund 17:55 - The biggest takeaway from this episode FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW:
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Unlocking U.S. Real Estate | A Canadian Investor’s Guide to Real Estate Investment in the United States
01/09/2025
Unlocking U.S. Real Estate | A Canadian Investor’s Guide to Real Estate Investment in the United States
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: On today’s episode, Darren is joined by Erwin Szeto, a Canadian real estate investor who has turned his sights to the United States and has found tremendous success investing in American real estate. They two chat about what made Erwin decide to start investing down south, what the process looks like for a Canadian investing in a foreign country, the tax implications as well as the best current cities and states to invest in and how Erwin built his network in the U.S. This was a great episode, you don’t want to miss it! Tune in now. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - What made Erwin decide to start investing in property in the United States? 5:05 - What does investing in a house in the US look like for a Canadian investor? 7:35 - How do the taxes work in these deals? 8:45 - What were the biggest obstacles Erwin faced when he shifted from the Canadian to American market? 13:35 - Best states to invest in 15:35 - Differences between Canada and USA with regards to property management 17:15 - How did Erwin build his network in the United States? 18:45 - How does applying for a mortgage in the USA compare to Canada? 24:40 - 15 year outlook for United States real estate market 28:10 - First steps to take when looking to invest in real estate in USA FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW:
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Buy or Sell? Overview of 2024 Canadian Real Estate Market | Should We Be Worried About the Canadian Dollar…
01/06/2025
Buy or Sell? Overview of 2024 Canadian Real Estate Market | Should We Be Worried About the Canadian Dollar…
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: It’s the first Control and Compound episode of 2025 and we can’t wait to jump into the new year with all of you! The first monthly update episode of the year is jam packed with news on the Bank of Canada interest rate, the Canadian dollar, as well as updates on the stock market and real estate market and some really cool news in the life insurance industry too! Tune in now. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Bank of Canada update 2:45 - Canadian dollar update 4:15 - Stock market update 5:10 - Bitcoin update 7:05 - Real estate update 9:30 - Life insurance industry news 10:45 - Economic news 13:40 - Control and Compounds news 14:50 - Podcast news FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW:
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2024 vs. 2025 Predictions | Will Canada See a Recession in 2025? | Where is Canada’s GDP headed?
12/30/2024
2024 vs. 2025 Predictions | Will Canada See a Recession in 2025? | Where is Canada’s GDP headed?
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are going over their predictions from 2024 on topics like the Bank of Canada interest rate, GDP growth, inflation, the stock market, as well as the housing market and Bitcoin. If we do say so ourselves, the 2024 predictions were pretty bang on! Let’s see what they think for 2025. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Bank of Canada interest rate predictions 2:20 - GDP growth predictions 3:55 - Inflation predictions 6:20 - Stock market predictions 8:15 - Housing market predictions 12:10 - Bitcoin predictions 15:20 - AI predictions 19:05 - High cash value life insurance prediction FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW:
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Why You’re Not Rich (And What Wealthy People Do Differently) | The Life-Changing Habits of the Ultra Successful
12/23/2024
Why You’re Not Rich (And What Wealthy People Do Differently) | The Life-Changing Habits of the Ultra Successful
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down the seven habits that wealthy people use to find success including setting clear goals, constantly learning and bettering yourself, managing your money properly, as well as delaying gratification. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:25 - The four freedoms 3:00 - The first habit: setting clear goals 5:15 - The second habit: consistent learning and self improvement 7:05 - The third habit: smart money management 8:50 - The fourth habit: developing multiple different streams of income 11:35 - The fifth habit: delaying gratification 15:00 - The sixth habit: networking and building connections 16:35 - The seventh habit: maintaining a positive mindset FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW:
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Control and Compound Financial’s CORE Values | One of the Main Reasons Companies Have Tremendous Success
12/16/2024
Control and Compound Financial’s CORE Values | One of the Main Reasons Companies Have Tremendous Success
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MONEY NOW: On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down Control and Compound’s four core values. If you’re a business owner and you don’t have any core values, this is a great episode to check out. Core values are unique to each business and Darren and Christina chat about why they chose these particular values and why they think they will help Control and Compound continue to find success and growth. Tune in now! Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Control and Compound’s first core value: Be Better Everyday 3:10 - Control and Compound’s second core value: Be a Good Person 4:55 - Control and Compound’s third core value: Not a Lot of Traffic on the Extra Mile 7:00 - Control and Compound’s fourth core value: No Entitlement FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW:
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