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Blind Tasting PodcastFred Minnick Answers My Top 100 Question, Blanton’s Voted Off the Island & Bourbon Trail HackWhiskey Freaks, buckle up! In this episode, I break down the latest bourbon news, from Sazerac’s growing empire to a Bourbon Trail pro tip that keeps everyone happy. Then, I reveal the results of your listener poll on the least favorite bourbon, Blanton’s, Weller 107, Eagle Rare 10, or Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and dive into the passionate, hilarious, and surprising feedback.Plus, I asked Fred Minnick at his book release, the question every bourbon fan wonders: does a Top 100 list really help regular drinkers? We break down his answer, my take, and what it means for pick...
2026-02-2444 minBlind Tasting PodcastBlanton’s Gold vs Straight From the Barrel - Does MORE Blanton’s Actually Make Blanton’s Better?In this not-so-short Splash 'n Dash edition of the Blind Tasting Podcast, I put two of the most hyped Blanton’s bottles head to head with no labels and no bias. Blanton’s Gold versus Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel. Same warehouse. Same mash bill. Very different proofs and price tags.I break down the fascinating history behind Blanton’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Warehouse H, Elmer T. Lee, and why this bourbon was never meant to be mass market. Then I taste both pours blind and answer the question everyone argues about. Does higher proof and higher p...
2026-01-0342 min
Appetite for ConstructionTriggering TalkSend a textThe guys welcome in Derek Cormier, Climate Experts Air Plumbing & Electric, Melbourne, Fla., and Aizik Zimerman of J. Blanton Plumbing, Northbrook, Ill., as they podcast from the Nexstar Super Meeting.This episode is brought to you by Bradford White — trusted by pros for high-quality, innovative products. Their new AeroTherm Series G2 hybrid electric heat pump water heater is their most efficient yet, boasting a best-in-class 4.20 UEF on the 65-gallon model. It features the easy-to-use ICON System LED display, ultra-quiet operation, and flexible zero-clearance installation. Plus, with Bradford White Wa...
2025-12-2328 min
Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth PodcastRemote Staffing for Contractors: How to Hire Offshore for Recruiting, Dispatch & OpsIn this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Aizik Zimerman of Jay Blanton Plumbing (Chicago) to break down the remote staffing playbook that most home service operators still aren’t using.John and Aizik start with a real-world story from a contractor event—how one company allegedly went from $0 to $6M using yard signs, and how Aizik tested it immediately (including the “don’t put them on every corner” lesson).Then they go deep on what actually drives scale: building a remote-first, offshore-heavy team that works in the real world. Aiz...
2025-12-1631 minOwned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth PodcastPlumbing Owner Grew From $6M to $25M on Sewers (Here’s How)In this episode, John Wilson is on-site in Chicago with Aizik Zimerman, owner of J.Blanton Plumbing, to break down how one of the fastest-growing plumbing companies in the country built a sewer and drain growth engine. Since buying the $6M Jay Blanton business at the end of 2022, Aizik has scaled it to ~$25M this year and a $30M run rate — and nearly half that growth is coming from sewers. They unpack the investments, the operational build-out, and the marketing + sales system that turned trenchless lining into a repeatable, high-volume profit center. Aizik shares the exact playbook beh...
2025-12-0248 min
Conscious CuriosityReimagining the Office: Venture X's Collaborative Community Coworking with John LeeHave you ever walked into a place that instantly feels alive with creativity, connection, and possibility? That’s the energy John Lee has built at Venture X San Diego, and brings to this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD. As the owner and driving force behind this reimagined coworking space, John is helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and enterprise teams discover a new way to work that blends flexibility, hospitality, and community. From saving companies like T-Mobile up to 80% in real estate costs to giving local nonprofits a home for collaboration, John’s vision is reshaping how work—and community—happen in San Dieg...
2025-10-1540 min
Conscious CuriosityReimagining the Office: Venture X’s Collaborative Community Coworking with John LeeHave you ever walked into a place that instantly feels alive with creativity, connection, and possibility? That’s the energy John Lee has built at Venture X San Diego, and brings to this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD. As the owner and driving force behind this reimagined coworking space, John is helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and […]
2025-10-1540 min
Double on the Rocks 2.0 PodcastEpisode 134New guest DJ try’s to kill us with seven tasting …. seven.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond, Penelope Toasted Marshmallow, Penelope Rio, Old Forrester 1924, Jack Daniels 10 year, Holladay Soft Red Wheat… plus we tapped a bottle of Blanton’s at the end. Tune in and see how they did!
2025-08-2100 minBlind Tasting PodcastBlanton's Single Barrel and Ancient Age 90 Proof Head-to-Head ReviewHead-to-Head Review of Blanton’s Single Barrel and it’s Younger Brother, Ancient Age 90 proof. Can Ancient Age Hold its Own??? Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items!Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297https://www.ins...
2024-11-0414 min
DOTJ - Drinking On The JobEpisode 253: Brandi Bowles, Co-founder of Boss Molly Bourbon, shares the story of how three women met at a poker table, created a fantastic whiskey and went on to win a Double Gold Medal.Send a textBoss Molly, an old ranching term for a stubborn female mule, embodies the spirit of determination and leadership. She may be a bit bossy, but she gets the job done. If you're tired of chasing elusive Pappy allocations and hunting for Blanton's, grab a bottle of Boss Molly Bourbon instead. With the money you save, treat yourself to a nice dinner.Boss Molly Bourbon boasts impressive accolades: Double Gold Medal from the American Distiller's Institute and Gold Medal from San Francisco. Featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Uproxx, The New York...
2024-09-1644 min
Maximum OctaneThe Importance of Strategic Planning in the Face of the Unexpected. The Story of John and Jackson BlantonCan we be ready for the unexpected? Of course not; its main characteristic is arriving without previous notice. Still, there are things we can have in place to reduce the impact of unforeseen events: it's called strategic planning.In today's episode, you'll hear about the challenges John Blanton and his son Jackson went through, from John starting his business in his garage to opening a second location, all while dealing with Jackson's health issues and, by the end of this episode, I bet you'll want to be just like Jackson when you grow up. John has...
2024-05-2838 min
CREATE Happy NowAre You Passion Struck with John R MilesThank you for listening to Are You Passion Struck with John R Miles
John and I talk about how to discover your passion.
John R. Miles, a leading authority on intentional behavior change, personal
growth, and mattering, is a beacon of inspiration and transformation. As a
celebrated leader, captivating keynote speaker, and the host of the award-
winning podcast “Passion Struck with John R. Miles,” he’s on a mission to
help individuals unlock their untapped potential, challenge the status quo,
and embark on a journey toward a profo...
2024-02-0750 min
Hancock TalksPlanning insights to help your clients thrive in 2024Start the new year strong by tuning in to the latest episode of Hancock Talks where host Carly Brooks is joined by Kevin Blanton, an Associate Counsel in our Advanced Markets Group at John Hancock. They dive into the latest legislative trends and planning opportunities that may enhance client discussions in the year ahead. Some of the topics they’ll address include: The impact of recent inflation adjustments on the lifetime exemptionThe lifetime gift and estate tax-exemption sunset — and how to help your clients prepare now to avoid missed opportunitiesWhat today’s clients should consider when le...
2024-01-1040 min
The John Vaughn PodcastEpisode 27w/ Blanton “The King” King; we discuss Fortnite, the notorious Demarcus, chicken, and many other topics.
2023-12-0728 minOwned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast#63- Recruiting Top Talent Plumbers with Aizik ZimermanIn today's episode, we welcome Aizik Zimerman, a home service entrepreneur who owns a fast-growing plumbing company called J Blanton in Chicago. The conversation covers topics such as the success of their businesses, the use of marketing and recruitment strategies, the influence of private equity on the market, and how tailoring their businesses around marketing has led to success. John and Aizik exchange insights about their recruitment processes and the role that competitive pay and a healthy work culture play in attracting and retaining top talent. Finally, they get into the importance of digital marketing and owning...
2023-11-0735 min
Enter The House BetweenThe Last Dream of My SoulThe Last Dream of My SoulThe Denizens brace for a final, deadly confrontation with Father and his resurrected Legion, one that will settle Eris’ fate, and leave lives and quantum realities shattered. Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree, Leslie Cossor as Eris, and John Muir as Sam.Featuring "Alivio", an original song written and performed by Mateo Latosa and Eddie Parente.Produced by Joe Maddrey and Tony Mercer. ...
2023-10-251h 21
Enter The House BetweenOld SkinImprisoned in the Dark Matter Dimension, and consigned to their own personal Hells for all eternity, the denizens grapple with the sins of their past, and their fears for the future. Meanwhile, Arlo is confronted by an old acquaintance, who may possess the key to escaping the trap Father has set for them.Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree, Leslie Cossor as Eris, and John Muir as Sam.Guest starring Craig T. Adams...
2023-09-2750 min
Enter The House BetweenTemple of ImmensityAs the denizens sulk about secrets revealed, and obsess about the deadly confrontation still looming, Father attempts to eradicate them by redirecting an ancient, cosmic evil to their location. On the farm, reality shifts, imperceptibly at first, as it is suffused with perfidious Dark Matter particles… Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree, Leslie Cossor as Eris, and John Muir as Sam.Enter The House Between was written and created by John Kenneth Muir an...
2023-09-1343 minCREATE Happy NowHow Our Intuition Speaks to Us and What You Might Be Missing with John StringerThanks for listening to How Our Intuition Speaks to Us and What You Might Be Missing with John Stringer
Susan announces her 20 week series on Intuitive Masters of Happiness starting at the end of May, 2023. She is sharing 20 interviews with Intuitive Masters who discuss their journey and insights and wisdom on intuition including how to know what your intuition is saying, how to strengthen it, how meditation is a great way to discover it and strengthen it. Susan also shares philosophies of living in the present moment, letting go of attachments and expectations, and how she let go...
2023-07-1955 min
Enter The House BetweenDresdenBill’s scanner is found mysteriously destroyed, leading to an investigation by the denizens. With Eris’ help, that investigation uncovers a series of startling secrets.Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree, Leslie Cossor as Eris, and John Muir as Sam.Enter The House Between was written and created by John Kenneth Muir and produced by Joe Maddrey and Tony Mercer. For more, visit us at https://housebetween.com/
2023-05-1745 min
Enter The House BetweenSchelling PointTempers flare over Sam's return to the farm, especially between Arlo and Theresa. Meanwhile, TJ lures Eris into a poker game. If he wins the game, she must send him home to Sector 7.Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree, Leslie Cossor as Eris, and John Muir as Sam.Enter The House Between was written and created by John Kenneth Muir and produced by Joe Maddrey and Tony Mercer. For more, visit...
2023-05-1052 min
Enter The House BetweenFolie a FamilleBill believes he has found the source of the Legion attack: the environmentally toxic Outdweller dimension ruled by his brother, Sam. Bill plots a “field trip” there with the denizens, even though Eris cryptically warns them not to go.Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree, Leslie Cossor as Eris, and John Muir as Sam.Enter The House Between was written and created by John Kenneth Muir and produced by Joe Maddrey and Tony Merc...
2023-05-031h 03
Enter The House BetweenLove Conducted Unto One DeathTensions mount between Astrid and Bill in the wake of the shadow incident. To help put the relationship in context, Eris escorts Astrid on a journey through all of time and space. Back on the farm, the other denizens must contend with a series of increasingly bizarre quantum clones.Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree, and Leslie Cossor as Eris.Featuring "Gone", an original song written and performed by Wood Witch. https://woodwitch1...
2023-04-261h 01
Enter The House BetweenShadow SelfTheresa gives birth to a Lar-Human hybrid, Eris. After the delivery, strange ghosts begin appearing in the smart house. Meanwhile, TJ experiences a terrifying vision of his alternate life.Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, and Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree. Guest starring John Dimes and Fae Mallow.Enter The House Between was written and created by John Kenneth Muir and produced by Joe Maddrey and Tony Mercer. For more, visit us at https...
2023-04-1943 min
Enter The House BetweenThe Oneness Intended for Us AllA deranged cult-leader, “Father,” plans a wide-ranging cosmic genocide, utilizing a weapon of mass-destruction called “Legion.” Meanwhile, the former denizens of a doomed smart house arrive at a mysterious destination — a pastoral farm — only to find themselves under attack. Starring Kim Breeding-Mercer as Astrid, Alicia Martin as Theresa, Jim Blanton as Arlo, Tony Mercer as Bill Clark, Craig Eckrich as Sgt. Brick, and Chris Martin as TJ Crabtree.Enter The House Between was written and created by John Kenneth Muir and produced by Joe Maddrey and Tony Mercer. For more, visit us at https://hous...
2023-04-1256 min
Crime and the Courtroom#37: The Truth About Implicit BiasIn this episode of the Crime Lab COACH Cast, John Collins discusses the subject of implicit bias and explains why bias is not - and should not - be the focus of our attention. References Greenwald, A. G., Banaji, M. R., & Nosek, B. A. (2015). Statistically small effects of the Implicit Association Test can have societally large effects. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 108(4), 553-561. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000016 Oswald, F. L., Mitchell, G., Blanton, H., Jaccard, J., & Tetlock, P. E. (2015). Predicting ethnic and racial discrimination: A meta-analysis of IAT criterion studies. Journal of Personality and Social P...
2023-03-0623 min
Inside the OutpostCarsie Blanton - Interview and Performance: S4 E 2 Carsie Blanton is a creative and energetic singer-songwriter who's been building an acclaimed independent career for over a decade. We spoke with Carsie before her recent show. Episode also includes an exclusive live recording of her song "Party at the End of the World."
2022-12-2034 minHancock TalksPlanning for 2023 — insights from Advanced MarketsIn our latest episode of Hancock Talks, gain valuable insights that can improve your upcoming planning discussions. Kevin Blanton, Associate Counsel of our Advanced Markets team, discusses the 2022 developments that impact the planning landscape, what may be next and how clients can prepare despite unknowns, including details on:Current wealth-transfer strategies to meet today’s needsActions clients are taking in relation to the basic exclusion amountThis year’s most significant legislative changes and legal decisions Whether the recent elections may result in new tax lawsFor financial professional use o...
2022-11-2318 min
2022-09-0834 min
Acquired TastingsBlanton's VS Caribou CrossingWhile Dad is unavailable, Josh asks Jordan to join him on the show again. The soccer weekend was too packed with fun to allow for a podcast. Jordan broke into her box and pulled out Blanton's and a bottle of Caribou Crossing to sip on and do a one on one comparison. They bring a huge board of meats and cheeses to munch on from their EPL Soccer week-end as they sip. Both have tried Blanton's a number of times but Caribou is new to Jordan's liquor cabinet. They discuss the similarities and the differences. Each of them talk about...
2022-08-121h 14Hancock TalksGet a jumpstart on 2022 with insights from Advanced MarketsIn this episode of Hancock Talks, we focus on the estate-planning landscape and the impact of potential tax legislation, both today and during the year ahead. We’re joined by Kevin Blanton, Associate Counsel with John Hancock’s Advanced Markets group, to discuss:Advantages of acting now to help your clients benefit from the present exemptions for estate and gift taxes — and the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT) — and options for those who want to wait Current and potential legislative changes and how they can impact financial planning Estate-planning strategies to help clients better prepare for whatever the future holds
2021-12-0329 min
The RecalibrationEp211 John Blanton's Powerful Mindset ShiftReading is such a powerful tool! Recognizing the amount of information you can learn from a book, priceless. John Blanton is back for one last segment, discussing the shift in mindset he discovered just by reading. Touching base on his favorite books and how he may not agree with the whole book but still takes what he needs to continue to live intentionally each day for himself and most importantly his family. To connect with John;linkedin.com/in/joblantoContrariancashflow.comTo find out...
2021-11-0414 minThe RecalibrationEp210 John Blanton's Conscious PursuitsAs a family unit, John and his wife continuously pursue the life they want and work around it. From providing a great life for their kids to being present during family time, they make sure that they live intentionally with each decision. With big goals ahead having good communication is key to staying on track. To connect with John;linkedin.com/in/joblantoContrariancashflow.comTo find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal schedule a call here ht...
2021-11-0316 minThe RecalibrationEp209 Who is John Blanton?Podcast host of Contrarian Cashflow, John strives to live intentionally each day. Growing up his father traveled for work, and even though he was there mostly, John decided when he had kids he wanted to be there for them as much as possible while providing a lifestyle that allowed them to experience whatever they wanted without the limitations of money. To Connect with John; linkedin.com/in/joblantoContrariancashflow.comTo find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily dea...
2021-11-0227 min
Contrarian CashflowEx-Pat Finds Rhythm Selling Real Estate In ParadiseFletcher Wheaton had been investing in real estate in the New Orleans area since 2008 until one weekend trip pushed him to change course and jump cross-country. Now, he’s investing in the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, specializing in pre-construction, vacation homes, and investment rental properties. He stopped by in our podcast to share his journey from the United States to Mexico, his jump from oil and gas to real estate, and the strategies that helped him succeed in this industry.Listen to Fletcher and learn ways to invest outside the United States! [00:01 – 04:45] Opening SegmentLet’s...
2021-08-3037 minContrarian CashflowPartnering To Grow A Profitable Mobile Home Portfolio While Still Working Full TimeApurva Shah and Jack Yen are managing partners at JAYS Properties, LLC, helping their clients invest in high-growth markets and bringing them above-average returns. They drop by in our podcast to share their journey as real estate investors and reveal the reality of investing in mobile home parks. Aside from practical tips to raise money in this space, they also share their bigger “why” that drives them to work their best every single day. Listen to Apurva and Jack to grow a mobile home portfolio while working full time! [00:01 – 04:07] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Ap...
2021-08-2346 minContrarian CashflowStriking Out In Entrepreneurship To Getting Another At-Bat Through Empowering OthersOur amazing guest for today is Larry Long, Jr., the Chief Energy Officer of Larry Long Jr LLC. For almost 2 decades now, he has been helping people, teams, and organizations go from good to great, bringing exciting energy and valuable insights to the table. He is also extremely passionate about coaching, influencing, and impacting the people around him positively. As an experienced sales leader with a proven track record in the SaaS space, he carries a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges faced by salespersons. That is why Larry drops by in our podcast to talk a...
2021-08-1644 minContrarian CashflowAcquiring First Business In High School To Scaling Real Estate Tech FirmA kick in the back of his head literally and figuratively turned Chris Wirthlin’s life around. Little did he know that this moment would lead him to an exciting journey that would bring him all the blessings he’s enjoying today. Now a serial entrepreneur, he helps homeowners sell their houses stress-free -- whatever their reason, regardless of their condition. Today, he’s on a path of scaling his real estate tech firm, merging technology and real estate into a sustainable and successful business model. Learn his story on how he built his firm brick by...
2021-08-0956 minContrarian CashflowBuilding a Business That Fits Your LifestyleMichael Eckstein started doing accounting services for his father, but an “Aha!” moment changed his mindset about accounting. From compliance, his motivation for offering his services evolved into consulting, helping business owners build their businesses according to their goals. He also shares some interesting insights about success and business scaling. Michael believes that you don’t necessarily have to be the best in what you do. Being above average can be enough for you. He also thinks that not all businesses should be scaled. It depends on what your goals are and what lifestyle you want to live. ...
2021-08-0247 minContrarian CashflowStage Actor Turned Real Estate MogulMatt Picheny is focused on developing passive income streams that enable investors to write their own story, and choose how they want to spend their time. He specializes in revitalizing and elevating communities through real estate investment, community enrichment, climate sensitivity, and the arts.Matt has over 15 years of experience in property analysis, financing, acquisition, construction, operations, and has invested in over 7,000 apartments nationwide. He is a licensed real estate agent, a Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac approved buyer and has earned both Commercial Real Estate & Real Estate Finance certificates from Boston University. Matt is a member of...
2021-07-2652 minContrarian CashflowTurning Lack Of Focus Into A Superpower To Build Successful BusinessesAnthony Vicino is a best-selling author, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur committed to helping people maximize their Return on Life. He co-founded Invictus Capital, a multifamily acquisition firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with $15 million in assets under management that provides busy working professionals with the opportunity to invest better.He firmly believes investing shouldn't be complicated, scary, or overwhelming. That’s why he and his co-founder, Dan Krueger, regularly releases bite-sized information about multifamily investing in their podcast, Multifamily Investing Made Simple. Anthony is also the author of Passive Investing Made Simple. [00:01 – 04:11] Opening SegmentLet...
2021-07-1942 minContrarian CashflowBuilding A Real Estate Powerhouse After Being Cut From The NFLLogan Freeman is key principal, co-founder, and Chief Development Officer of FTW Investments. He oversees the company’s acquisitions and investment strategies. He also personally selects all key investment markets and asset classes to meet the goals of investors.Mr. Freeman brings to the company over six years of real estate investing experience. Prior to FTW Investments, Mr. Freeman was the Director of Acquisitions for a fund where he originated the concept, developed the operating plan, and created the company’s products worth over $50M. He also acquired over 225 doors in little over a year and completed a po...
2021-07-1252 min
Brain Dump PodcastEP #20 John Blanton: SuccessJohn Blanton: Success Meet John, guides people to a life of fulfillment by helping them identify earning opportunities by thinking differently. His contrarian approach to investing has led to numerous highly profitable exits over his decade-long career. He credits these large risk adjusted returns to his ability to source deals and his expertise in performing thorough due diligence on real estate and business opportunities. In 2020, he launched his lifestyle by design podcast, Contrarian Cashflow, to open the dialogue about what it takes to create a fulfilled life while on the investing and entrepreneurship journey. A dedicated father...
2021-07-0850 min
Going Long Podcast with Billy KeelsHow to Coach Sales Professionals to Financial Independence - John BlantonAre you an Accredited Investor that's tired of getting crushed by paying so much in income tax? Find out how we're helping others like you keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket. Go to https://www.firstgencp.com/goinglong Going Long Podcast Episode 123: How to Coach Sales Professionals to Financial Independence In the conversation with today's guest, John Blanton, you'll learn the following: [00:32 - 04:23] John's profile, in Billy's guest introduction. [04:23 - 09:16] The backstory and decisions made that led John to this point in his journey. [09:16 - 14:12] How John...
2021-07-0849 minContrarian CashflowExiting Your First Business In High School To Building Micro-Grid CommunitiesJordan Taylor is an engineer by trade and serial entrepreneur and real estate investor by life results. He has 13 years of industry expertise in rapid lean growth and business development specializing in startup and scaled expansion stages. He understands that the path to success requires ownership, technical, and managerial expertise. This is why he has carefully chosen the roles in his career that have allowed him to engage in every facet of business operations. His client solutions reflect this as they are focused on the synergy between functions and the ability for those functions to effectively work i...
2021-07-0549 minContrarian CashflowTurning Your Passion Into 6 Figures Through Content CreationGame changer. Secret weapon. THE differentiator. “Unleashing your creative” is Alex B. Sheridan’s cup of tea, and today we’ll have a taste of it. Alex helps his clients, from small to mid-sized businesses, as well as large corporations, build their brand through social media marketing. He also serves as a consultant for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to boost their LinkedIn presence. How Alex turned this passion into a 6-figure business is not rocket science. However, you need to do the work to replicate what he did.[00:01 – 07:13] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know A...
2021-06-2852 minContrarian CashflowWorking Mother Of 8 Flexes To Construct A Real Estate ConglomerateWhat does the path from being a professional employee into a real estate investor look like? Esther Reizes-Lowenbein knows every bit of it, every tiny detail of it, that has allowed her, a working mother of 8, to build her own real estate company. She has redefined the real estate space by offering professional and on-demand service, which earned her the title, "serial networker“ who has closed over $300 million in commercial transactions. Outside her real estate business, Esther, together with her husband, is active in community and charity work, providing relief for the underprivileged. [00:01 – 05:08] Opening SegmentLet’...
2021-06-2140 minContrarian CashflowThe Journey to Live Fulfilled Through Diversified CashflowPodcast Takeover! In this episode, I will be interviewed by my good friend, Jerome Myers of Dreamcatchers and The Myers Development Group, to talk about the steps to live a fulfilling life with financial freedom. I also share my mission of creating the most impact with the least amount of effort. If this sounds too good to be true, listen as I lay out the practical steps that you can already take right now! [00:01 – 06:27] Opening SegmentJerome Myers and I switched places! I’m the guest in this episodeHow John decided to retire at 34[06:28 – 16:14] Abundance Mindset ...
2021-06-1455 minContrarian CashflowMinimum Wage To Growing a C-Store and Laundromat Empire with Kay Kay SinghHow do you turn a $5.15/hour job into a business partnership within 4 months? Kay Kay Singh not only got promoted in less than half a year. He got a piece of the business he’s employed to by working so hard, leveraging his knowledge and educational attainment, and coming from a place of help. From gas stations, laundromats, and real estate, there’s no stopping Kay Kay in pursuing his business endeavors. Kay Kay is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grow Rich Capital, helping busy high net worth people in investing in multifamily real estate. ...
2021-06-0743 minContrarian CashflowTurning Your Hobby Into A Business – Karl SonaOne thing that many people dream of is making money out of their hobby or passion. Some have already done it, others in the process, and then some people don't know where or how to start - if you're one of those that doesn't have any idea how then listen in as Karl Sona joins us to talk about how he was able to turn his hobby into a business.Karl is the host of The Free Time Podcast and Dear BLK CEO. He is a medical device sales professional, entrepreneur, and free time optimization expert.
2021-05-3153 min
Weiss AdviceLive Contrarian with John BlantonSend us a textJohn Blanton is a Real Estate Investor and the host of the Contrarian Cashflow podcast. He is a passionate advocate of living contrarian - going against societal norms, creating a living out of something that others could not dream to think of. Join us and open your eyes to the possibilities of living contrarian. As John's tagline says, "Think different. Earn different. Live fulfilled."[00:01 – 10:06] Climbing and Exiting Corporate AmericaJohn talks about his background and career journeyFocusing on their personal developmentTaking control of you...
2021-05-2534 minContrarian CashflowHow To Gain Clarity In Podcasting And Business – Jeremy GoodrichJeremy is an entrepreneur, real estate insurance advisor, & side hustle investor. He is a former school teacher before becoming an entrepreneur. Jeremy co-founded Shine Insurance Agency. As the insurance advisor to hundreds of real estate investors, he realized those who are the most successful follow the same basic principles. Specific actions they take that others don't. So, he built a roadmap—a 9 step framework laying out what he saw as key insights to a complete strategy.[00:01 – 03:52] Opening SegmentJeremy shares what keeps him busy these daysHe speaks about his passion for podcasting[03:53 – 17:30] The Journey...
2021-05-2447 min
REI Brothers - Financial Freedom through Multifamily Investing63. Contrarian Cash Flow & Mindset for Success with John BlantonJoin German and Oscar Buendia with their guest, John Blanton, as they talk about making sure to get both sides of the argument is beneficial to know what you are getting into. John is a contrarian and guides people to fulfillment by helping them identify earning opportunities through thinking differently. He is a multifamily investor, too, and shares some nuggets of how he is doing it. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:
🎧 DOING IT THE ACCREDITED INVESTOR WAY
🎧 MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MONEY AND SAVING MORE
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2021-05-2346 minContrarian CashflowLet's Buy Multiple Businesses: The Acquisition Entrepreneur – Ryan CondieIn this episode, I bring with me, Ryan Condie. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ryan spent 8 years in software sales at billion-dollar companies. It wasn't long when he realized that being in the corporate world is not something he is passionate about, and so, he left Corporate America to start his own business. A few businesses later, and with the success that he is picking up, he switched his focus on acquiring and growing businesses.[00:01 – 06:23] How everything startedRyan shares what keeps him busy these daysRyan talks about his childhood and what sparked the entrepreneurial fire within hi...
2021-05-1746 minContrarian CashflowTurning Struggles Into Rocket Fuel To Catch Grant Cardone – Mike 'C-Roc' CiorroccoMike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" movement.He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary, and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. He is driven to inspire others, and he measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with...
2021-05-1047 minContrarian CashflowTeaching The Next Generation Financial Grit While Buying Apartments During A Pandemic – Dr. Erin HudsonDr. Erin Hudson is an accomplished ten-year entrepreneur as well as a wife and mother of five. She was the owner of Hudson Wellness Centers in CA, providing chiropractic services, and served as director for a team of 30+ employees. She now sold her chiropractic clinics to focus all her time on real estate.She is a successful real estate investor with a track record spanning five years and asset manager of a $19.5m real estate portfolio for which she raised over $3m in capital. [00:01 – 08:42] Erin’s StoryWe talk about Erin's backgroundHer journ...
2021-05-0346 minContrarian CashflowPharmacist Pivoting To Entrepreneur, Investor and Coach – Ketan PatelKetan Patel is a Pharmacist turned into a High-Performance Coach. He helps motivated real estate entrepreneurs create more income and impact by aligning their thoughts, emotions, and actions. He has mastered the art of getting results by combining techniques from Tony Robbins, Wim Hof, & Dr. Joe Dispenza.His unique program will give you the clarity, confidence & strategy you need to achieve your goals faster and create an edge. His achievements include earning an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (while Learning English), Building a Multi-Million Dollar Rental portfolio by starting from $8k, Raising Over $10 Million for his multifamily...
2021-04-2644 minContrarian CashflowRefitting Professional Skills – Project Manager To Asset Manager – Justin FraserJustin Fraser is an apartment syndicator, asset manager, and real estate investor responsible for managing multiple apartments across the country.Justin Fraser has been a real estate investor since 2014 when he bought a single-family home as a rental property. For years Justin flipped houses and owned single-family rentals until May of 2018, when he formed 88 Real Estate Capital and closed on his first apartment syndication, raising over $600k for the deal.By September 2018, Justin exited his corporate job as a Project Manager and jumped full time into real estate investing. He found some excellent partners and...
2021-04-1944 min
Apartment Investing For Early RetirementContrarian Cashflow with John BlantonJohn guides people to a life of fulfillment by helping them identify earning opportunities by thinking differently. He firmly believes that life is about relationships and the time you spend with those you love. His mission is to allow investors the ability to leverage their capital to increase time in the actions that really matter to them; be it family, travel or other business ventures. His contrarian approach to investing has led to numerous highly profitable exits over his decade long career. He credits these large risk adjusted returns to his ability to source deals and his expertise in p...
2021-04-1548 minContrarian CashflowLosing $40k In Nicaragua, Marketing Turnkeys and Gaining Time Freedom – Ali BooneAli Boone was an Aerospace Engineer that worked for Corporate America, but at the very first moment in her career, she never felt satisfied and didn't see herself working for the man for the rest of her life. Instead, she wanted to work for herself and pursue a life where she has time freedom.During her time in corporate America, she started learning about real estate, and everything changed when she discovered Turnkeys. From there on, she focused on marketing Turnkeys, and that slowly blossomed into the business that she now owns. [00:01 – 09:29] What doe...
2021-04-121h 02Contrarian CashflowPracticing Law and Creating 5 Streams of Income - Seth BradleySeth Bradley is a real estate entrepreneur and an expert at creating passive income while working as a highly paid professional. He's closed billions of dollars in real estate transactions as a real estate attorney, investor, and broker.He's the managing partner of Law Capital Partners; a private equity firm focused on multifamily and opportunistic acquisitions. He's a former big law attorney and is now the managing partner of his own firm, Bradley Law Limited, helping his clients with their real estate and asset protection needs.He's also the host of the Passive Income Attorney...
2021-04-0542 minContrarian CashflowScaling To $100 Million Virtual Professional Services Firm- Brandon HallBrandon Hall is the founder and CEO of The Real Estate CPA and Hall CPA PLLC. After being disenchanted with his career working at two of the Big 4 accounting firms, Brandon decided to shake things up. Most people who are frustrated with office politics and a rigid corporate structure would usually switch over to a less demanding nine to five, but not Brandon.With a passion to radically change the way traditional accounting firms work, Brandon decided to start his own virtual accounting firm. Brandon is an anomaly and his forward-thinking views of the accounting industry sets...
2021-03-2952 minContrarian CashflowBuilding Credibility To Acquire $100MM In Real Estate Before 25 - Rob BeardsleyRobert oversees acquisitions and capital markets for the firm and has acquired over $100M of multifamily real estate. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting, The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions. He has written over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets and hosts the Capital Spotlight podcast, which is focused on interviewing institutional investors. [00:01 – 02:24] Opening SegmentRob shares what keeps him busy these days[02:25 – 09:25] Rob's StoryRob talks about his background and how his journey beganLearning a way n...
2021-03-2250 minContrarian CashflowBuilding A Successful Real Estate Brokerage And Investment Firm - Dawn BrenengenDawn Brenengen is the founder of Trailwood Realty, a real estate investor and agent. She also owns a property management company within Trailwood Realty. Dawn has been a real estate broker since 2002 and started her real estate journey by selling new homes in Lake Hogan Farms in Chapel Hill. After Lake Hogan Farms sold out, she started selling in Highcroft in Cary during the real estate boom of the mid-2000s.Dawn also ventured into investing in real estate. She started by buying a property with her parents in 2004. Later on, she bought another one i...
2021-03-1541 min
The Gold Collar InvestorWith full-time job and investing as a side hustle with JohnIn today’s show, Pancham interviews John Blanton - sales executive, real estate investor, and host of Contrarian Cashflow. John has a certain goal: to earn a 6-figure income, max out his 401k, spend time with his family, and to be able to travel freely. And he knew that his corporate job won’t be enough to be able to achieve his goals. With his love for chasing and closing deals, investing in various investments (lending, bitcoin, flipping houses, active deals, passive investments - you named it!) certainly helped him achieve his goals and have a fu...
2021-03-0837 minContrarian CashflowHiring Multiple Coaches To Expedite Acquiring $30MM In Real Estate - Pancham GuptaPancham is the host and founder of The Gold Collar Investor podcast, a professional real estate fund manager, and a co-founder of Mesos Capital which controls over $43M in assets. He earned a Master's from Carnegie Mellon University. Using his engineering background and his 14 years of experience in the FinTech industry, he has created systems and successfully built a portfolio that is cash-flowing over 10%. He has invested in 5 different states and internationally.He is passionate about teaching personal finance. He is a co-founder of the popular Multifamily Mastermind NYC group and has been featured on i...
2021-03-0840 minContrarian CashflowSee A Problem, Create A Solution, Successful Global Company – Justin BreenBrEpic Communications LLC is guided by Justin Breen, who has 20+ years in the media business, has won dozens of editing and writing awards, and is an author of countless viral stories. BrEpic will write clicky stories that highlight you or your business, and find the right pitch for multiple media outlets.Let BrEpic build your brand with creative content and successful pitches to mainstream media today.[00:01 – 02:17] Opening SegmentI introduce our guest, Justin BreenJustin shares what keeps him busy these days[02:18 – 11:59] Justin's StoryJustin talks about his backgroundThe influence his parents had in s...
2021-03-0141 minContrarian CashflowSocial Worker Turned Entrepreneur Continuing To Strengthen Communities – Liz FairclothLiz Faircloth co-founded the DeRosa Group in 2005 with her husband, Matt. The DeRosa Group, based in Trenton, NJ, is an owner of commercial and residential property with a mission to "transform lives through real estate." DeRosa controls close to 1000 units of residential and commercial assets throughout the east coast.Liz is the co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER® community, a platform to empower women to live a financially free and balanced life through over 30 Meetups across the US and Canada and an online community and membership that offers accountability and mentorship for women to take their business t...
2021-02-2256 minContrarian CashflowPhysician-MBA Choosing Time Freedom Over Maximum Income - Eric TaitWith his wife, Eric Tait, M.D., MBA, co-founded the Vernonville Asset Management LLC, a private investment firm that helps investors attain or maintain financial independence using alternative assets.He hosts The Physician's Road podcast designed to guide physicians in constructing the lives they want. He firmly believes that how you make money is more important than actually making the money.[00:01 – 02:18] Opening SegmentI introduce our guest, Eric TaitWhat keeps Eric busy these days[02:19 – 13:15] Building a Life of IntentionEric speaks about what allowed him to build the life that he wantedHe talk...
2021-02-1553 minContrarian CashflowProfiting $17k Per Month With AirBnB In Less Than 2 Years - Kyle StanleyIn pursuit of living a life on his own terms, Kyle Stanley stumbled upon the idea of earning passive income through real estate. Kyle bought his first real estate, and with the recommendation and help of his friend, he dived into the AirBnB scene. In just under 2 years, Kyle went from profiting $1000 per month to $17000 with his AirBnB portfolio. [00:01- 01:41] Opening SegmentI introduce our guest, Kyle StanleyWhat keeps Kyle busy these days[01:42 – 06:55] Kyle's StoryKyle talks about his journeyHe speaks about his career transitionsStarting his first business at the age of 24The...
2021-02-0841 minContrarian CashflowFormer Industrial Engineer Leveraging Systems To Raise Millions From Investors - Jennifer MaldonadoFor the past decade, Jen has been recognized by Fortune's Top 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Nestle as a continuous business improvement expert and high-performance leader. She managed and led challenging projects as an engineer resulting in millions of dollars savings in short-time periods. In 2012, she decided to take a leap of faith and changed her career trajectory to become a real estate investor.As one of the executive leaders and speakers of WREN Inspires (fastest-growing nationwide women's real estate network), Jen has impacted the lives of over 2,000 aspiring and professional women real estate investors. Jen has...
2021-02-0159 minContrarian CashflowQuitting Silicon Valley Tech Leadership To Helping Investors Build Passive Income - Spencer HilligossSpencer Hilligoss is an active syndicator, real estate investor, and executive leader. He leads business development, operations, and investor relations for Madison Investing.Spencer is a technology leader with a 13-year track record of building high-performing teams across five companies - three of them, software "unicorns" - valued at more than $1B. He built and led the origination teams for LendingHome and led their Professional Development group.Spencer is a member of the 2021 Forbes Real Estate Council and a Registered Representative of Growth Capital Services, member FINRA, SIPC.[00:01 – 03:00] Opening SegmentI introduce an...
2021-01-2554 minContrarian CashflowSister Brother Partners Fundraising $25MM Hard Money Lending Fund - Wendy Sweet and Bill FairmanWendy is a veteran in the real estate industry, sporting a 30-year career that ranges from an agent, a mortgage broker, and now together with her brother, they currently run a hard money lending fund for residential and commercial projects throughout the Carolinas.Bill Fairman has 30 years of mortgage experience that includes residential and commercial, the vast majority of that time spent in the wholesale space. He has had a unique opportunity to be involved in literally thousands of mortgage transactions. Thus, he has seen almost every type of scenario play out, both good and bad, giving...
2021-01-1856 minContrarian CashflowBarcelona Based Expat Finding Happiness In Life And Income - Billy KeelsWhile becoming a real estate entrepreneur, Billy Keels, continues to work in the corporate world. In fact, he is one of the best ‘corporate soldiers’ you’d ever want to meet.In the last 24 years, Billy Keels has had the opportunity to work throughout 86 countries, learn and fluently speak 5 languages, and most recently has France, Italy, and Spain his home base. With this personal growth experience, he also had the opportunity to develop professionally by leading multi-disciplined teams and managing businesses over $70M in the application software sector. Billy has earned his stripes as a true problem-solver, a skil...
2021-01-1157 min
MULTIFAMILY AP360EP#54 Off-Market Strategies with John BlantonSend us a textJohn is an experienced sales professional and real estate investor. He has spent ten years supporting enterprise customers in the high tech sector. He has been investing in real estate for over five years both actively and passively. Like many, he started investing in real estate via single-unit properties but has since expanded into syndications and multifamily properties. John lives just outside of Raleigh, NC with his wife, Jordan, and two daughters. Support the showFollow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta
2021-01-0925 minContrarian Cashflow10 Years Until Profitability To Acquiring $500-Million In Real Estate - Brian BurkeBrian Burke has acquired over half a billion dollars’ worth of real estate over a 30-year career, including over 3,000 multifamily units and more than 700 single-family homes, with the assistance of proprietary software that he wrote himself. Brian has subdivided land, built homes, and constructed self-storage, but really prefers to reposition existing multifamily properties. Brian is the President / CEO of Praxis Capital and the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications.[00:01 – 08:35] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome our guest, Brian Burke.Brian talks about what he and Pra...
2021-01-0453 min
Raise the BarEP 12 | HOW TO BUILD MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS WHILE HOLDING DOWN A SUCCESSFUL CAREER WITH JOHN BLANTONOn this episode of The Passive Income Attorney, Seth talks to John Blanton. John and Seth talk about passive vs. active investing as well as how John can juggle his investments while working a W2 job. Enjoy!
2020-12-2941 minContrarian CashflowMaking More Money to Help More People - Bruce PetersenBruce Petersen is a real estate investor, educator, best-selling author, and large multifamily syndicator. Bruce is also known as “The Apartment Guy” and was awarded the Austin Apartment Association’s Independent Rental Owner of the Year for 2016. The National Apartment Association’s Independent Rental Owner of the Year for 2017. Bruce is a firm believer that people should strive to earn more money and become rich so that they can do more things to help others.[00:01 – 02:19] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome our guest, Bruce Petersen[02:20 – 14:26] The Apartment Guy JourneyBruce talks about his journey to multifami...
2020-12-2848 minContrarian CashflowThe Simple Passive Cash Flow Journey To Financial Freedom - Lane KawaokaLane Kawaoka helps the hard-working middle-class build real asset portfolios by providing free investing education, podcasts, networking, and access to investment opportunities not offered to the general public. Lane is also a podcast host at SimplePassiveCashflow.com, which educates people to reach their financial freedom goals.[00:01 – 04:18] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome the guest, Lane KawaokaThe mad scientist of passive investingQuick plug to Lane’s podcast at SimplePassiveCashflow.com[04:19 – 19:18] The Simple Passive Cash Flow JourneyLane talks about his backgroundGrowing up being frugal and practicalLane shares where his mindset stemmed fromExiting the corporate worldPreparing himsel...
2020-12-2145 minContrarian CashflowCreating A Billion Dollar Legacy With Your Spouse - Sofia CastroSofia and her husband Bobby were able to come from the humble beginnings of investing $1800 for a tiny manual on how to lease heavy equipment to building a company that was valued at a billion-dollar valuation. Sofia got her start in Real estate with; condo conversions. This is when you change apartment units to condos for the purpose of selling the individual units. Sofia invested 70 million into this method, and when 2008 came, she learned a valuable lesson about never being over-leveraged. She also learned other valuable lessons, including the power of having your core values in place prior to...
2020-12-1448 minContrarian CashflowTraveling To 96 Countries Through Lifestyle Design and Passive Income - Maurice PhilogeneMaurice Philogene is a Senior Executive, Real Estate Investor, Restaurant Owner, World Explorer of 96 Countries, Public Servant (Federal Agent & Police Officer), and Philanthropist. His passion is to serve clients in the consulting space and help hardworking professionals achieve the five freedoms - Financial Freedom via passive income, Freedom of Time, Geographic Freedom, Freedom of Relationships, and Purpose - all through multi-family investing and lifestyle design. Maurice acquires multi-family properties to generate passive income and build a legacy. His shift towards lifestyle design has started - living how, where, and in what way he wants to live - all while...
2020-12-0754 minHancock TalksGet a jumpstart on 2021 with insights from Advanced MarketsIn this episode of Hancock Talks, we are dissecting the potential impact the presidential election could have on wealth-transfer strategies for your high-net-worth (HNW) & high-income clients. We’re joined by Kevin Blanton, Associate Counsel with John Hancock’s Advanced Markets group, to discuss:Wealth-transfer strategies for HNW clients to take advantage of todayOpportunities to consider specifically for high-income clientsPresident-elect Biden’s proposals and how likely it is that legislative changes will occurIdeas and resources to help put the tactics presented into action For Financial Professional Use Only. Not intended for use with the General Public.Ins...
2020-12-0321 minContrarian CashflowYogi Marine Author On The Journey To Mind Mastery - David RichardsDavid Richards is a life-strategist, #1 international best-selling author, and speaker on personal development. Realizing the fulfillment that came from helping others see their vision more clearly, he became a certified life coach. He works with individuals and organizations, conducting training through private coaching engagements, speaking events, and workshops. [00:01 – 10:58] Who is David Richards?I introduce and welcome our guest, David RichardsDavid shares what he is currently up toWorking on his new bookDavid talks about his backgroundReaching a certain level of awarenessDavid shares how doing yoga has helped him[10:59 – 24:36] Discovering Your True Purpose in Life
2020-11-3046 minCREATE Happy NowEpisode 29 John Stringer Singer Songwriter Why Being in Alignment is Important for Living a Purposeful LifeJohn Stringer is a life teacher, speaker, Billboard Charting signer-songwriter, healer, and author with a passion for music, community, and limitless love and light. He teaches others how to access genius through a spiritual path, creative path or intuitive path and is the Founder of PolyPlat Records, a Partner a Healing Arts Management and ConsciousSongwritingRetreat.com, Co-host of Awakened Pillow Talk podcast, Co-Founder of MasterMomentMakers.com, and a True Collaboration leader at BandingPeopleTogether.com, whose clients include leaders at Netflix, Focus Brands, Home Depot, Cisco, Microsoft, NASA, ESPN, SunTrust and many more.
He now travels extensively, making ap...
2020-11-241h 16Contrarian CashflowBuilding 7 Figure Business In College to Buying $50 Million Apartments - Dan HandfordDan Handford is one of the managing partners with PassiveInvesting.com, a national passive apartment investment firm based in the Carolinas. Before getting started investing in real estate, Dan had an extensive background in starting multiple seven-figure businesses from scratch, including a large group of non-surgical orthopedic medical clinics located in South Carolina.[00:01 – 14:32] How The Entrepreneurial Journey StartedI introduce the guest, Dan Handford.Dan’s current focus:https://www.passiveinvesting.com/, a private equity real estate firmTheir current projects and ‘just closed’ deals during COVIDDan talks about his background and how his journey to entrepreneurship began.Hi...
2020-11-2350 minContrarian CashflowPracticing Attorney to $50 Million Real Estate Portfolio Through Partnerships - Chris PomerleauChris Pomerleau is an Attorney, Real Estate Syndicator, and former Military man. Chris is the Co-Founder and Director of Investment Strategy for Park Ave Capital, LLC. He oversees the acquisitions of assets and business development activities. He also directs the overall investment strategies of the company.[00:01 – 10:00] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome the guest, Chris PomerleauChris shares what he is currently up toChris talks about what pushed him to go through the path he took.Went to law schoolWent into the military after his law schoolFrom military to practicing law to real estateChallenges rising due to CO...
2020-11-1645 min
Voices from The BenchLive, Not Live From the DLAT Part 1: Matthew Douglas, Lauren Blanton, and Dr. John BuieRemember Lab Day Chicago? When dental technicians from around the world could get together with our worry or concern. When the pandemic hit every show, event, conference, and symposium got pushed to a later date or canceled. Most moved until 2021. But not Texas! Texas pulled off a successful IN-PERSON conference in early October. Unfortunately Voices From the Bench could not attend... physically. But our good friends at Argen, set up a booth with a computer and microphone, and got a ton of attendees and speakers to sit down and chat with us. It was fantastic talking to people again...
2020-11-0956 minContrarian CashflowRetiring Young On $15k Per Month In Passive Income - Rachel RichardsAt the age of 27, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off over $15,000 per month in passive income. Rachel has made a name for herself in the personal finance realm. She is the bestselling author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She has been featured on the Penny Hoarder and the New York Times and contracted to speak at colleges. She is a former financial advisor and a real estate investor with almost 40 rental units. Her valuable lessons have helped thousands of female millennials work their way out of financial despair. She has successfully done what no...
2020-11-0949 minContrarian CashflowBecoming The King Of An Industry Through Consistent Content - Yonah WeissGrowing up, Yonah was against the idea that everyone needs to go to college. He was a ‘rebel’ and was contradicting the norms of their family tradition. Figuring out his passion, he found the first thing that was really close to his heart, religion. After finishing college, Yonah went on a spiritual journey and returned to a new and better man whose passion is to help people in need and add value to their lives.[00:01 – 11:16] Who is Yonah Weiss?I introduce the guest, Yonah Weiss.Things currently keeping Yonah busy:Podcasting. Listen to his podcast, Weiss Advice...
2020-11-0251 minContrarian CashflowBuilding A Million Dollar Side Hustle - Kyle JonesKyle Jones is the founder and Key Principal of TruePoint Capital, LLC. Kyle is responsible for the company’s strategic planning, investment decisions, asset management, and overseeing all aspects of the company’s financial activities, operations, and investor relations. In addition to TruePoint Capital, LLC, Kyle is a co-founder of American Grid, a real estate appraisal company.[00:01 – 02:39] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome the guest, Kyle JonesThe launching of Kyle’s podcast, The Income Investor Podcast Kyle shares what he is currently up to[02:40 – 28:08] Tech Professional Turned Real Estate InvestorKyle tells us h...
2020-10-2651 minContrarian CashflowDo Your Actions Align with Your Priorities? – John CasmonJohn Casmon began his journey as a marketing specialist, but everything started going downhill when the great recession hit their company. Figuring out other streams of income, John found himself exploring the opportunities in real estate.[00:01 – 15:39] Marketing Yourself for SuccessI introduce and welcome the guest, John CasmonJohn shares what he is currently up toMaintaining balance and keeping life interesting amidst COVIDJohn talks about his path to successHow his journey beganThe process of continuously improving himself[15:40 – 24:35] The Struggle of the Great RecessionFrom marketing to finding something differentSeeing their company getting drag...
2020-10-2651 minContrarian CashflowTwice Bankrupted to Million Dollar AirBnb Portfolio - Jennifer GrimsonJennifer Grimson has gone through rebuilding her career and life TWICE. Having no money, no job, no place to live in, and having two children to support, she picked herself up and persevered building her Micro Empires.[00:01 – 10:59] Rebuilding from Financial RuinI introduce the guest, Jennifer Grimson.Jennifer talks about her background and her journey of rebuilding her lifeWent through 2 divorcesFound herself with no money, no job, no car, no place to live, and the sole support for her children TWICEBuilding micro empires. “If it’s mine. It’s an empire.”[11:00 – 19:33] Taking Control of Your Own Financia...
2020-10-2652 minContrarian CashflowGenerational Wealth Isn't Just About the Money - Brian C. AdamsBrian C. Adams is the Principal and Founder of Excelsior GP. Originally from New York, Brian now lives in Nashville with his family. In today’s episode, Brian walks us through what it takes to grow generational wealth.[00:01 – 07:04] Why Real EstateI introduce and welcome the guest, Brian C. AdamsBrian shares how they are dealing with amidst this COVID situationBrian talks about his background and how his journey to real estate beganThe 3 Basic Buckets of Wealthy IndividualsPeople who climbed up the corporate ladderBusiness owners and entrepreneursReal estate investors[07:04 – 11:57] Focusing on Multi-Tenant Office Buildi...
2020-10-2636 min
Your Next: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit Hosted by Jerome MyersContrarian Cashflow - John BlantonToday’s guest, John Blanton, has realized that happiness and fulfillment come from a positive mindset and has the actions to prove it. John tried to follow the typical matrix structure: go to school, get a high paying job, build your net worth, then retire. Along the way, John couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to life than this rat race; a life that changes you and brings happiness and health. Now, he is a successful investor with a passion for gaining financial independence and helping others get there through his upcoming podcast Contrarian Cashflow.
2020-10-2538 minContrarian CashflowExiting Corporate America After Building a $20 Million Business Unit - Jerome MyersJerome Myers is the founder of The Myers Development Group. He is a fellow podcaster, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. Jerome started his journey by climbing the corporate ladder until one day dropped out, and set sail into the entrepreneurship world.[00:01 – 07:56] Opening SegmentI introduce the guest, Jerome MyersJerome talks about his background and how his journey began[07:57 – 14:33] From Professional Engineer to Apartment OwnerJerome shares what it was like turning from a corporate dropout to multifamily ownership[14:34 – 28:51] Exiting the Corporate WorldJerome discusses how he prepar...
2020-10-2536 minFarts & Giggles18. Wasp Ninja and the Giant Swing QueenSend a textWe talk about my excitement at work, what we missed on our last trip and Donna's most memorable event at summer camp. Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains Travel GuideSnow & CurtGone with the VanEamon & Bec30 and a wake upTrent & AllieThe Babysitter by Nancy BushOur awesome God by John MacArthur...
2020-08-2730 min
Dads Drinking BourbonBlanton's GoldDuring the quarantine time, we figured we'd keep the review train rolling, so John left Zeke a box of samples on his porch so we can get back to doing what we do best. The folks at Cask Cartel sent us over some Blanton's Gold to try and that seemed like a great place to start. Get your liquor shipped directly to your door with www.caskcartel.com All glassware provided by www.distilleryproducts.com
2020-04-0817 min
Time to Lean 2: Shaken and Slurred17: I Thought This Was Going to Go DifferentlyOn this booze-soaked episode, John makes a cocktail on the show while Phil provides a commentary.
John talks about one of his Christmas presents, a rare bottle of Blanton’s bourbon.
More listener comments and potential future guests are discussed.
John talks about how he still rents movies on plastic discs through the mail.
The subculture of Rapid City cruising is "fondly" remembered.
The world of cartoon voices.
Summer Jobs: Phil remembers his tenure as an overni...
2019-06-261h 03Dads Drinking BourbonBlanton's Silver, SAOS 12 year, and Whiskey from MaineIn this week's episode, the Dads chat about what is the sweet spot in age for MGP bourbon over pours of Blanton's Sliver and Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year. For their Maine event, they put 5 whiskeys from Maine up in a blind tasting. This one has a little something for everyone. Enjoy and cheers! Intro/Outro: springtide "Fall Asleep Under the Millions of Stars"
2018-06-0654 min
DSR: Become a Better Man by Mastering Dating, Sex and Relationships (formerly Dating Skills Podcast)102| Complete Honesty in Relationships - Brad BlantonIn this Episode we talk to guest Brad Blanton102| Complete Honesty in Relationships - Brad Blanton.Link: https://www.datingskillsreview.com/ep-102-complete-honesty-in-relationships-brad-blanton/
2015-09-2400 min