Best Jonathan Tillger Podcasts (2025)

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G2G - Do You Do Digital? 46:34

1y ago46:34

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Over the last couple of decades the investing landscape has changed dramatically. From the dotcom era to bitcoin, it can be tough to keep up. But one thing holds true, those who are ahead of the curve, and had some foresight, have been able to make a ton of money. But how do you know which ones will be winners? I don’t know about you, but I’m not m…

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G2G - What's Your Story? w/ Wayne Stanley 57:01

1y ago57:01

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Since the dawn of time one thing has always captured our imagination. From Neanderthals sitting around a campfire, to Hollywood blockbuster movies, we are captivated by stories. I used to work in the film business. I worked on tons of tv series and feature films. I can recall countless times that I watched directors and lighting technicians spend h…

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G2G - Demystifying Venture Capital w/ Nathaniel Harding 53:03

1y ago53:03

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Have you ever had a great business idea and thought “If I only had the money”? We all know there are ways to get early stage business funding, but few actually understand it. I would definitely include myself in that category. Our guest on this episode of “Guide 2 the Grind” is Nathaniel Harding, the Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures. Cortado is…

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G2G - Are You Charitable? 50:00

1+ y ago50:00

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An interesting realization that I’ve had while trying to craft this is, it’s not easy to talk about charity. In fact it’s downright uncomfortable. There’s a lot of psychological factors at play wherever you are on the spectrum of “being charitable”. If you don’t give, you may feel guilty that you don’t. Or you don’t give enough, or if you do give e…

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G2G - Finding Freedom in Franchising w/ Kim Daly 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

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Have you ever thought about a second career? I know, it’s hard to think about giving up what you’ve spent so many years doing, but there comes a time where lifestyle begins to trump security. For corporate executives looking to transition into ownership, investors who understand passive (or at least semi-passive) income streams, or the average pers…

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G2G - The Mindset of an Entrepreneur w/ Archie Merigold 53:47

1+ y ago53:47

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When I first got started in sales I was encouraged to start reading and listening to personal development greats like Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar. I remember how much this expanded my mind in the first few years. I learned new philosophies for business and life, but one quote always stood out to me. “When the student is ready, the teacher appears” To m…

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G2G - The Secret to Investing Like a Fund Manager w/ Kyle Mowery 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

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The hardest thing about being an investor is learning. For the average Joe venturing into the world of investing to say that it’s overwhelming is a huge understatement. I know for myself I’ve been in the financial world for over a decade, and I still learn about new strategies and tactics all the time. It’s one of the reasons I’m so grateful we hav…

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G2G - Can Investing Really be This Simple? w/ Steve Selengut 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

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As we approach the end of our third year doing this podcast, I look back on all of the great guests, and the multitude of strategies they’ve shared. We’ve met some incredible people, and learned so much. But none of them have been able to make investing as simple as this guest. Most of the time we’re speaking with folks who’ve been in the investing…

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G2G - Get Rich Slow w/ Chris Vermeulen 55:25

1+ y ago55:25

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It’s refreshing in an era of Robin Hood pump n’ dumps, Forex Traders, and so called Crypto experts, to hear someone say that preservation of capital is far more important than making a quick return. Chris Vermeulen is a Technical Trading expert who teaches his students the slow and steady path to financial independence. Ever since Chris’ dad lost e…

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G2G - How Good are You at Adapting? w/ Gary Hibbert 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

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“Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome” Clint Eastwood, Heartbreak Ridge No guest we’ve had on the show embodies this more than our guest on this episode. Gary Hibbert is a real estate entrepreneur which I can say from personal experience has a massive heart, and truly cares about other people’s lives. I first met Gary through a random phone call back in …

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G2G - Crypto Comeback? w/ Zach Morrow 51:52

1+ y ago51:52

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As we approach the end of our 3rd season, I look back and think about all the guests we’ve had. Some have been back a couple of times… some never showed up the first time. But on this episode we have my all time favourite guest, not just because he’s an expert in the Crypto space, but because he’s become a true friend, even though we’ve never met i…

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G2G - Is Business Really That Hard? w/ Preston Brown 1:13:24

1+ y ago1:13:24

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Every once in a while we have a guest that has so much great insight to share that JT and I barely have to speak. Preston Brown is one of those guests. He’s a serial entrepreneur with over 18 operating businesses, a college drop out, and makes nearly $200M dollars a year. So he’s got few insights to share. Lol Have a listen to our conversation, or …

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G2G - It's a Great Time to be an Investor w/ Shannon Robnett 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

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We all know the market is terrible, the sky is falling, and we should all probably just give up on trying to get ahead. …at least if you listen to the news. But there’s opportunities in every cycle of the market, and it’s no different today. Think about the “go-go 80’s”. They were some of the most prosperous times the western world has ever known. …

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G2G How Can Homebuyers Get a Leg Up in This Market? 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

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One of the biggest problems we’re seeing right now is that buyers just don’t qualify for enough money to buy the homes they want. Banks have really tightened their lending restrictions, and the stress test isn’t giving them enough buying power. But is the market really as bad as everyone thinks? Truly, I don’t know. Here’s what I do know… Everyone …

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G2G - Passive Income Franchising w/ Bob Bernotas 54:10

1+ y ago54:10

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When most people think of franchising its fast food joints and coffee shops that come to mind first. And anyone that's owned this kind of business will tell you, it's not easy, and it's not a 9-5 kinda lifestyle. But what if there are franchises that offer passive, or at least mostly passive income? On this episode of "Guide 2 the Grind" we're talk…

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G2G - Have You Ever Felt Unfulfilled? 56:01

2y ago56:01

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Have you ever felt unfulfilled in your personal and/or professional life? The struggle to find significance in our day to day can be subtle, but it underlies everything we do. For some the motivation to keep going is derived from their family and sense of duty to them. For others it can be a lot more challenging to define. What makes you feel like …

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G2G - Do New Home Buyers Still Have a Shot? w/ Franco Perez 53:19

2y ago53:19

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It’s no secret that homeownership is becoming out of reach for a lot of first time homebuyers. But does that mean they’re going to have to rent forever? Our guest on episode 128 of “Guide 2 the Grind”, Franco Perez, proves that there’s always opportunity in real estate, no matter what the market is doing. By shifting his client’s focus away from bu…

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G2G - Scaling your real estate to the next Level w/ Charles Carillo 55:49

2y ago55:49

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Have you ever hit one of your goals, felt the immediate rush, and then thought it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? I learned early on that having goals is great, but achieving them can kinda suck... ...if you don’t have the next one already lined up. In Proverbs there’s a great quote that says; “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Like an…

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G2G - Do They Know How Much You Care? w/ Rob Dundas 55:01

2y ago55:01

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When I first got into sales (well over a decade ago now) I remember my mentors talking about building relationships. I remember learning all sorts of “tactics” to endear myself to people, but it always felt fake. Deep down I knew there was more to it. Relationships come down to one very simple concept: caring about other people. John Maxwell said i…

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G2G - Confidence & Competence w/ Hollywood Stunt Man - Randy Butcher 52:08

2y ago52:08

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When I was a kid one of my all time favourite shows was the Fall Guy. If you’re old enough to remember it, what could make for better tv than a Hollywood stuntman who fights crime in his spare time. And how cool was that truck? As I got older, there seemed to be less magic in the world. And of course I knew that a show like that wasn’t real. But th…

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G2G - What's Inside the Mind of a High Achiever? w/ Amana Manori 56:18

2y ago56:18

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Ya know, every once in a while you meet someone that’s so impressive, and such a high achiever, you can’t help but be in awe of their personal power. On this episode of “Guide to the Grind” we sit down with the CEO of Highness Capital, Amana Manori. Amana is a lawyer, an exempt market dealer, and manages up and coming artists. The story of how she …

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G2G - Can You Actually Predict the Stock Market? w/Jason Brown 57:54

2y ago57:54

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In a world of divided opinions, and people unwilling to hear the merits of their opposition’s arguments, more than ever, the ability to make a new decision based on new information shows a certain level of maturity, and intelligence. That’s exactly what happened to me after speaking with this week’s guest. For years I’ve thought that trading in sto…

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G2G - Vacant Land Investing w/ Brent Bowers 56:50

2y ago56:50

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The world of real estate is extremely competitive. If you’ve tried to buy a house anytime in the last five years or so you already know this. So how do you get ahead when the market is so aggressive? By playing in the sandbox that very few others are in… or even know about… vacant land. Our guest on this episode of “Guide 2 the Grind” is Brent Bowe…

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Can You Get a Decent Secured Return Still? w/ Heather Dreves 52:55

2y ago52:55

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My favourite thing about doing this show every week is, I get to interview really intelligent people that are using some pretty avant garde strategies to help people make real returns on their money. This week however, I totally get to geek out on our guest’s strategy. I’ve been passionate about pooled mortgage strategies for a long time. I believe…

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G2G - The Do's & Don'ts of Private Financing 1:01:35

2y ago1:01:35

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With all the changes in the market lately there’s been a surge of folks seeking private financing. The trouble with that is, the private lending space is way more vast and diverse than most people realize. There’s everything from highly regulated mortgage investment entities, lawyers, and somebody’s Uncle Joe who all seem to be in the arena. But th…

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G2G - Mindfulness in Investing & Life 52:13

2y ago52:13

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Every once in a while we’re fortunate enough to have a guest that takes us outside the limits of our normal conversations and thinking. This week’s guest is one of those. We had a great conversion with Terrie Schauer, author the #1 Best Selling book, “Mindful Landlord”. Terrie is a 3 time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, and holds a PHD. She map…

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G2G - Investing in Wine and Whiskey 50:04

2y ago50:04

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Hey *|FNAME|*, In a changing market it's important folks tend to look at more alternative investment solutions. Ones that can ride the ebbs and flows of the market, while creating a predictable return. But where do you look? Maxwell Nee is our guest on this episode of "Guide 2 the Grind". He specializes in luxury investments in wine and whiskey. A …

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G2G - Where Are the Opportunities Right Now? w/ Marlow Singh 54:18

2+ y ago54:18

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No matter what’s going on in the market, someone is always making money. As the market ebbs and flows, what was making money may not be now, but that opens up doors in other areas. But how do you find them? There’s no real trick to it. It takes a lot of time and effort to study all the different facets of the markets you invest in. Real estate happ…

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G2G - AI is Changing Everything w Aaron Itkowitz 52:18

2+ y ago52:18

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By now we’re all aware of the massive advancements that have been happening in the Artificial Intelligence space. Whether you’re afraid SkyNet is about to come online, or a college student using Chat GPT to write your next term paper, we know that AI is changing the world in a massive way. One of the most fascinating fields to me is video content. …

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G2G -Mortgage Rates Don't Mean Squat. w Veronica Love, Chair of Mortgage Pros Canada 1:05:21

2+ y ago1:05:21

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It seems all you hear about the real estate market lately is doom and gloom. Every time you turn on the news you’re being bombarded with messages that the sky is falling, mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been in years, and the whole “bubble” is about to collapse. But it’s a huge load of malarkey. The truth about these changing times is, yes s…

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G2G - How to Build a Network of 1 Million People w/ Tom Chenault 52:45

2+ y ago52:45

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First things first… Happy New Year! We’re kicking things off right for 2023. This single most important skill to master in business, and life in general, is creating strong and meaningful relationships. Though networking isn’t something you can get a diploma in, some folks seem to possess PHD level abilities in the cultivation of power connections.…

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G2G - The Psychology of Investing 55:29

2+ y ago55:29

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Right now the media is flooded with all sorts of experts giving their opinion on the market and what’s happening. Some say it’s good, some say the sky is falling. The one thing nobody seems to be talking about though is the psychology behind what's happening. Though people generally only think about numbers when they picture the markets in their mi…

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G2G - Everything Old is New Again w/ Rafael Cortez 53:57

2+ y ago53:57

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G2G - What's Really Going on in the Real Estate Market? 1:15:03

2+ y ago1:15:03

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Despite what the media is propagating, there hasn’t been a better time in recent history for first time home buyers to get into the market. Yes interest rates are higher than they’ve been in well over a decade, but purchase prices have also come down massively. This dichotomy of higher interest and lower pricing means that the affordability has rem…

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G2G - Infinite Banking w/ Russ Morgan 55:16

2+ y ago55:16

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Have you ever heard of the concept of “Infinite Banking”? I certainly haven’t. That is until we had Russ Morgan of “Wealth Without Wall Street” on the show. Russ and his team specialize in the re-education of most folks’ thoughts around money and how they view investing. The strategies are simple, yet revolutionary in their ability to create truly …

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G2G - Is Self Storage a Safe Haven? w/ Jacob Vanderslice 50:02

2+ y ago50:02

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It’s no secret that we’re in changing times. Economically, socially, and politically the world is pretty darn uncertain right now. The one thing I know however is when the world doesn’t know what’s going to happen next, there’s always opportunity. Whenever there’s a downturn in the economy, there’s also problems that need to be solved. And if you’r…

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G2G - Can You Make Money on Houses You Don't Own? w/ Rafael Cortez 59:46

2+ y ago59:46

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For me, today’s topic is one of the most fascinating strategies in real estate. If you’ve spent any time researching the world of real estate, you’ve no doubt heard all sorts of gurus talking about buying houses with no money down. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard speakers telling folks they can learn their “No Money Down secret at an exc…

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G2G - Successfully Unemployed w/ Dustin Heiner 51:06

2+ y ago51:06

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One of the most common objections I hear to why people don’t invest in rental properties is, “I don’t want to fix toilets, or get calls in the middle of the night to change a lightbulb”. While repairs and maintenance are a part of the real estate investor’s world, it’s a small price to pay for the ability to control the outcomes of your investment.…

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G2G - Trailer Parks and Tenants w/ Jonathan Weaver 58:27

2+ y ago58:27

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My favourite thing about the real estate world is the mavericks. The outliers that do what others either don’t know about, or are unwilling to do. Today’s guest is the hallmark of such investors. I met Jonathan a little over ten years ago. Even though we didn’t do business together right away, he continued to weave in and out of my life over the ne…

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What's Your Legacy? w/ Money Mama 48:40

2+ y ago48:40

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You know, when I was a younger man, I thought insurance was the most boring subject on the planet. I always harkened back to the line in John Prine’s “Illegal Smile”, “all my friends have become insurance salesmen”. But I didn’t truly understand just how powerful the right insurance game plan can be. See, making money isn’t just about working hard …

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The F-U Position 48:26

2+ y ago48:26

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Positioning is one of the most important, yet least examined, parts of human interaction. Every time we pick up the phone to call a prospect, or try to convince our significant other to do what they don’t want to do, or even when a child is asking for something from their parent, someone is the “F-U” or “Alpha” position, and someone is in the “Beta…

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Low Information Diet w/ Andrew McAllistor 57:23

3y ago57:23

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Do you listen to the news? Years ago one of my mentors taught me to go on a “low information diet”. I was a junkie too. I’d get up in the morning, turn on the computer, and pull up the local 24 hour news channel. I felt so plugged in… … and stressed out. Do you know that when 9/11 happened, people halfway across the continent were getting treated f…

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Get Uncomfortable w/ Sunil Chillar 36:28

3y ago36:28

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Nowadays the term “comfort zone” seems like a cliche. Every wannabe youtube motivational speaker over uses the term, and most people have no real concept of how their comfort zone actually works. It’s not enough to tell someone they “have to get out of their comfort zone”, they need to actually understand what it is, why it exists, and how it funct…

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Are We Totally Screwed? 36:44

3y ago36:44

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Times are getting a wee bit crazy. Inflation is stupid, gas prices are outta hand, and interest rates are on the rise. If you listen to the news… the sky is falling. Are we in a time of flux? Yes. Is it the end of the world? Of course not. No matter what the financial climate, there’s always going to be opportunity when there’s change. Yes there’s …

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It's All About Perspective w/ Melanie Rousseau 50:56

3y ago50:56

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Every now and then someone close to me does something so extraordinary that I’m both humbled, and honoured to call them my friend. Today’s guest is one of those people. Melanie Rousseau works in the mortgage and life insurance fields, she’s a master networker, has one of the best smiles you’ve ever seen, and is a single mom to two beautiful kids. Y…

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What's the Deal With Crypto? w/ Zach Morrow 45:03

3y ago45:03

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One of my all time favourite sayings is a quote by John Maxwell that reads “None of us is as smart as all of us”. We’re all susceptible every now and then, some of us more now than then, to believing that our opinions are facts. And there’s nothing that causes more conflict than two sides that absolutely know they’re right and that the other side i…

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Gratitude is Everything! 42:12

3y ago42:12

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I believe gratitude is one of the most powerful mental states that humans can achieve. It’s only when we take time to truly appreciate where we are in this moment, and the journey we’ve taken to get here, that we understand how much we’re capable of. So from both Jonathan and myself, I want to say THANK YOU. When we started producing content (Real …

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How Do You Raise Investor Money? w/ Marcin Drozdz 1:01:38

3y ago1:01:38

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Have you ever thought about raising investor capital? This typically follows one of those “good problem” moments. You know the kind where a unique opportunity pops up, you don’t have enough capital to do it on your own, and it’s time to level up your investing career? We've had some really great guests on the show over the past year and a half. We’…

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Build the Lifestyle You Truly Want w/ Joe Evangelisti 53:08

3y ago53:08

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One of my favourite things about doing the podcast is all of the incredible guests we get to meet. We’ve met all kinds of fascinating people at different points in their journey as investors and entrepreneurs. The most interesting part, to me, is the progression people have made on their path to where they are now. Joe Evangelisti is no exception. …

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Lake Front Living w/ Scott Freerksen & Christine Mosier 56:53

3y ago56:53

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What do you think of when you think about being by the lake? For me it’s sepia toned memories of rope swings, family dinners, and endless summer afternoons. ... I can practically smell the BBQ as I write this. One thing is for certain, if you’ve ever spent time living by the water, you understand the emotional pull that lifestyle has on you. Scott …

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