The Total Wealth Academy radio show is about much more than just using real estate to make more money. Real wealth includes all the parts of a balanced life: fitness, family, romance, charity, fun, travel, and, of course, money. Host Steve Davis started with bad credit and no money and ended up invested in over 4000 single-family and apartment units. He did this while maintaining above-average fitness, a 33-year marriage, raising two outstanding children, and simply living life to the fulles ...
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Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.
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Ep. 764 - Talking About 401(k)s & IRAs AGAIN
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44:32Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve returns to a very important topic: investors who use their 401(k) and IRAs. As a rule, we understand that most professionals in the workforce today have been contributing to a 401(k) or IRA program for the majority of their working career. This also means that most people who want to invest in real e…
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Ep. 763 - The Challenge Left Unanswered For 27 Years
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45:26Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve presents an offer, or bet, to all of his listeners that has been unanswered for over twenty-seven years. Now, what is this so-called offer? What is this bet? We could tell you now and ruin the surprise, or encourage you to hit that play button and let Steve deliver the offer to you personally. Will y…
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1100-Investing Into People, Not Money: Patronage Roundtable with Greg Treat
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1:40:24In today's podcast I share the audio from a recent roundtable discusion with attendees of RPF Family Camp. We have a two-week discussion going related to patronage networks and we decided it would be good to host a verbal Q&A discusion instead of just keeping everything in text...now you get to listen in!…
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Ep. 762 - Disassembling The Stock Market FT Trevor Davis
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45:23In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the wild ride that has been, and always will be, for those who want to take their chance with their fortunes in the stock market. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via em…
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1099-Things Are OK...But I Have No Idea What To Invest In!
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1098-"A Model of Christian Charity" by Governor John Winthrop, 1630 On Board the Arbella
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40:59This episode contains the audio recording of a famous sermon by Governor John Winthrop, delivered on board the ship Arbella, while sailing to America in 1630. The sermon contains key theological insights as to the duties that come with wealth; it will be of interest to Christians and history-lovers alike. The basic ideas and precepts of this sermon…
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the number one cause of failure. ON top of answering questions from listeners live on the show, Steve talks about the number one problem people have when they want to succeed. But what could it be? Are you too afraid to hit the play button to find out? Please remember that Steve is always r…
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1097-Friday Q&A: Build or Buy, Signaling Theory, Switching Jobs, Moving From Canada to USA
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1:51:24On today's Friday Q&A we cover: 1:30 Should I build a new house or buy an existing one? 14:19 My YouTube channel is struggling. What now? 30:13 Should I move with my girlfriend to the USA for a work assignment? 57:10 How can I apply Signaling Theory to modern dating? 1:13:41 Should I switch jobs to one that seems better but has less potential? 1:23…
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Ep. 760 - Dissecting The "Dumb Doctor" Deal
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40:06Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses doctors who are dumb investors. If you are still reading, you are either in shock that Steve would make such a claim, or you are an enraged doctor who doesn't want to believe what you've read. Either way, you need to hit play and let Steve explain! Do you need to ask a question or tell Stev…
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Ep. 759 - Working On The Lens of Your Ego FT. Trevor Davis
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46:27In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the power of those who can direct and control their egos to make the most effective progress. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via email. Send your questions, comments, …
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Ep. 758.5 - Announcing "Deal Nights" THIS WEEK
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41:12Welcome back to the show! In this special edition episode of the Total Wealth Academy Radio Show, Steve is sitting down with two special guests to talk about a special event series happening THIS WEEK! Join Steve, Michael Seago (The Seago Group), and Jeff Johnson (Catalyst Funding) as they tell you about an investment event happening near you (Hous…
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Ep. 758 - How To Handle The Responsibility Of Financial Independence
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46:18Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the reasons viewers like you can and should use the financial education provided by Total Wealth Academy. Were you alive during the time of company pensions and retirement funds? Do you realize that in the 1970s, the government shifted the responsibility of the American worker's retirement …
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses how just one family investment property can impact your life. That may sound a bit dramatic, but please be assured that this is not an exaggeration or a clickbait phrase. If anyone knows the life-changing power of real estate, it would be Steve Davis. So tune in now! Please remember that St…
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1096-Reconsecration To a Wartime, Not a Peacetime, Lifestyle
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Ep. 756 - The Truth About Real Estate and Tariffs
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45:08Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve breaks his general rule about talking in absolutes and discusses what will really happen when trade tariffs hit the real estate market. Don't believe us? Tune in now and listen! Please remember that Steve is always an email away. You can have a one-on-one conversation with him by sending your questio…
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Ep. 755 - It Is A New Month With Big Changes! FT. Trevor Davis
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45:13In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the wild ride that has been, and always will be, for those who want to take their chance with their fortunes in the stock market. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via em…
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1094-Report from Radical Family Camp 2025 and Future Content Focus
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28:22I hope you can come to Family Camp 2026! Make sure you're on the email list for early notice.
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Ep. 754 - Pride, Procrastination, and Lifestyle Creep
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40:03Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses three of modern history's most insidious enemies to personal and financial growth: Pride, Procrastination, and Lifestyle Creep. Steve labels these as three of the worst enemies because they have all become normal in the modern-day working society over time. So, what are these enemies, and h…
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Ep. 753 - Are Your "Wants" Going To Take You Where You Need?
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40:47Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the difference between needs and wants and how most people's wants often lead them astray. But how can that be? Tune in and find out! Please remember that Steve is always one email away! Please send your questions, comments, and concerns over to [email protected] today to star…
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Ep. 752 - Why Investors Don't Need To Worry About Tariffs
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40:07Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses one of the hottest topics being discussed in today's society: Tariffs. Now, please be aware that Steve does not claim to be an expert on international tariffs. This show is NOT an educational program about them. What this show focuses on is how competent investors never really need to worry…
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Ep. 751 - Is It Better To Be Proactive or Reactive?
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45:25Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the difference between proactive people and reactive people. To answer that question, Steve will start at the very beginning of the thought process. What IS a reactive person, and what IS a proactive person? Everything gets started after that, so tune in and make sure you're ready to hear t…
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Ep. 750 - Not All Multifamily Investments Are Equal
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40:27Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve is exploring multifamily investment options, specifically small apartment complexes that can often be overlooked. Now, what could he mean by "small apartment complexes"? Do those even really exist? To a savvy real estate investor, sometimes the small apartment complexes are better than the most newly…
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Ep. 749 - The Power Of One Rental Home Investment
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45:49Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the importance of purchasing a single-family home for any real estate investor. This is true for even the most seasoned investor, but it is especially true for those who are still waiting at the starting line. One single family home can change the course of your life. How is that? Tune in t…
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Out and About: Success Strategies for Teens (MoneyWise With Joshua Sheats)
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44:02Today, I share with you a recent interview I gave for Krish on his podcast MoneyWise. Krish is a teenage financial podcaster and we discussed success strategies for teens. Originally published here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xKPog3DjtQRQ4tJr1aoMy
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Ep. 748 - The Love/Hate Relationship With Real Estate Agents
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39:05Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses his love-hate relationship with real estate agents. Steve is not shy about saying how much he HATES real estate agents. He is also swift and very vocal about how much he LOVES real estate agents. Can he do both? Tune in and find out! Please remember that Steve is always one email away! Just…
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Ep. 747 - What A Difference One Hour Can Make! FT Trevor Davis
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45:09In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the wild ride that is, has been, and always will be for those who want to take their chance with their fortunes in the stock market. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via…
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Ep. 746 - The 4X Power of Real Estate Money
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39:47Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the multiplication effect that transforms every single dollar you place into a real estate investment. Wait, wait, wait! Isn't real estate investing all about Tenants, Taxes, and Toilets? When did multiplication get involved? Tune into this show and let Steve guide you through the life-chan…
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1093-Why You Should Move to South Dakota, Even If You Have No Plans to Live There!
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56:28South Dakota Residency: The Definitive Guide: https://escapethetechnocracy.com/?coupon-code=rpf&sc-page=south-dakota-residency-definitive-guide Privacy Post: https://privacypost.io
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Ep. 745 - What Do Your IRA and 401(k) Statements Say?
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40:37Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve talks about IRAs and 401(k)s, specifically what the statements say about your financial situation and future. This is still a show focused on building a complete life by using real estate as your investment vehicle, but Steve knows that most of his listeners were taught to buy into these government s…
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Ep. 744 - The Right and Wrong Way To Make A Decision
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44:36Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the concept of decision-making and how even when you think you're putting off a decision, you are still making one. Before you spend too much time trying to figure that promo sentence out, just go ahead and hit the play button and allow Steve to make it all make sense. You won't regret it! …
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1092-Money in Mating: Women SHOULD Care About How Much Money a Man Earns
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56:41If you'd like to increase your earning ability, join my Academy to learn how to increase it 10x in 10 years! https://RPFAcademy.com
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Ep. 743 - The Stock Market Rollercoaster FT. Trevor Davis
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45:08In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the wild ride that is, has been, and always will be for those who want to take their chance with their fortunes in the stock market. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via…
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Ep. 742 - 14 Success Habits Most People Ignore
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40:49Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve showcases and explains 14 habits that successful people practice that the rest of the world almost completely ignores. Most likely, our faithful listeners have already heard Steve cover most of these habits in previous shows, but don't spoil it for the new listeners! Tune in now for a refresher cours…
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Ep. 741 - The Difference Between The Rich and The Independent
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40:31Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the important difference between people trying to become traditionally wealthy and those becoming financially independent. But isn't that the same thing? Not even close! Tune into the show to find out more! Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns you want to discuss directly with S…
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1091-It's Not Too Late For You To Build Financial Security
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19:28Join me September 17-20 in Kuala Lumpur for the world's #1 internationalization event: www.NomadCapitalist.com/live
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Ep. 740 - Change Your Focus From "Being Rich" to Financial Independence
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44:09Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the need for people to dramatically change their mindsets if they want to create a life of total wealth. But who are you, Steve's listeners, supposed to do that? The first step is brutally difficult and the easiest thing you'll ever do. It is about changing your mindset from "becoming rich"…
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Ep. 739 - The Stock Market Is A Casino? FT. Trevor Davis
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44:36In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the idea that the stock market is more like a casino than an investment vehicle. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via email. Send your questions, comments, or concerns t…
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1090-Live From Radical Family Camp 2025! (Q&A)
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1:13:01Come join me at Nomad Capitalist Live September 17-20 in Kuala Lumpur: www.NomadCapitalist.com/live
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Ep. 738 - Lifestyle Creep: The Silent Poverty Creator
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40:55Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses how, when left unchecked, debt slowly and surely takes control of your finances and keeps you impoverished no matter how big your paycheck becomes. This slow chokehold on your finances is called lifestyle creep, and people of all socioeconomic statuses fall prey to it unless they are taught…
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Ep. 737 - Don't Put Off Getting This Procrastination Elimination Tool!
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44:21Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the investor's worst enemy: procrastination. Long-time listeners will hear some things that have been covered before, but don't let that stop you! Newer listeners, this is a pillar concept for Steve and Total Wealth Academy. You need to hit that play button and start listening now! Don't le…
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Ep. 736 - Don't Ignore The "Smaller" Single Family Investments!
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48:24Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the importance of not overlooking how powerful investing in "small" single-family investments can be. Our listeners may have noticed that many investors, including Steve, like to talk about and look for monster commercial real estate investment deals. This is often because of the excitement…
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Ep. 735 - Comparing Retirement Concepts: The US vs The World FT Trevor Davis
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44:48In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the difference between the world's concept of retirement versus the concept of retirement in the United States. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via email. Send your que…
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses what it would look like if you took the next step toward financial independence by building a second stream of income. But first, we need to look at your future. What will your life look like in the next few years if you change nothing? What about 10 years? Twenty? Is that the life you're l…
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1088-Friday Q&A: Financial Inflation, Lifestyle Inflation, Family Business, Saving for a New Grandchild
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1:12:271:00 How do I protect myself from inflation risks, both financial and lifestyle? 25:00 How do I get my life under control with children? 50:00 How can I move from a career in sales to a multi-generational family business? 59:00 How can Grandparents save for a new grandchild?
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1087-Let's Not Normalize Government Crypto Scams
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Ep. 733 - Have You Checked On Your Market Portfolio Lately? FT. Trevor Davis
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49:43In this episode, Trevor Davis, Lead Wealth Coach at Total Wealth Academy, discusses the current state of the stock market and how it could affect you if you still have your money tied into the market. Join Trevor as he discusses this topic, his Stock Market analysis, and much more! Please remember that Trevor is always available via email. Send you…
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Ep. 732 - Stop Passing On The Map That Didn't Work For You
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26:29Welcome back to the show! In this episode, Steve discusses the need for society to stop passing forward, generationally, the map that fails to get us to financial independence. Long-time listeners of the show already know that the map passed down to our generation no longer (and never did) leads those who follow it to their financial goals and beyo…
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1086-Building a Family That Works Together and Stays Together and Builds Wealth Together: Interview with Gregory Treat
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1:32:58Interview with Gregory Treat. Greg's website: www.avaloncircle.com
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