In the world of real estate investing, there are so many entry points, vehicles and paths we can chase down. But trying to chase down too many paths can take you out of business. Is it smarter to focus on one thing instead?

It’s no coincidence that most investors struggle the most when they have their hands in too many pies. We would make a lot more money if we freed up our cash and mental bandwidth and applied it to one proven path.

That’s what speaker, 2x UltraMarathoner, Real Estate Developer and the CEO of Barefoot Land Co, Brady McDonald did. Instead of spreading himself too thin, he concentrated his efforts in the self-storage development space. His secret? Choosing to do hard things on purpose.

As an ultra-endurance runner, he overcame addiction, conquered the pressures of real estate, and scaled businesses across borders.

Brady talks about how real estate challenges mirror ultra-endurance events and how the mindset of overcoming massive obstacles translates into real-life success.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-Do hard things on purpose

Brady McDonald challenges himself to do difficult things, how does this lead to success in his business?

-How to build a valuable business in real estate

Solving a problem very few people want to solve is one of the fastest paths to wealth. How is Brady McDonald doing this in the self-storage space?

-Focus on what you know and understand

Most real estate investors fail to achieve their goals because they can’t focus on one thing. How do we choose what to double down on?

Guest Bio

Brady McDonald is a keynote speaker, 2x 100 Mile UltraMarathoner, Real Estate Developer and the CEO of Barefoot Land Co. At Barefoot Land Co., they understand the complexities of selling undeveloped land. They specialize in acquiring vacant land and collaborating with sellers to ensure a seamless and fair transaction.

Follow Brady: https://www.instagram.com/brady.mcdonald84/?hl=en

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About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

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Are you tired of handing over control of your hard-earned money to traditional banks? You’ve worked hard, only to find your dollars barely working for you. Every paycheck you deposit, every investment you make—where does that money go? It ends up fueling someone else’s bank.

The banking system is built to make the banks richer by lending out your money at higher interest rates while paying you a fraction in return. But what if you could flip the script and take back control?

That’s where the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) comes in. This game-changing strategy puts you in the driver’s seat of your financial future. Imagine a world where you become your own bank—able to grow your wealth while leveraging your money to create more opportunities. Today, I’m going to break this concept down in a way anyone can understand and share all the advantages you can gain from it.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-Control your own capital

Most people park their paychecks in banks someone else controls. The bank then leverages that money to make more money. How can you get all the benefits the banks get for yourself?

-The beauty of Infinite Banking

People often have to choose between going after opportunities and saving their money. How does Infinite Banking give you the best of both worlds?

-How to transform your financial life forever

Instead of taking a bank loan when you need to invest in a car, a home, or even the stock market, why is it better to borrow money from your own bank?

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

We’ve all heard the buzz about blockchain, but how much do we really understand its potential to transform our everyday lives? Right now, we live in a world dominated by centralized systems—banks control our finances, corporations hold our data, and middlemen dictate transactions.

But what if there were a better way?

Centralized systems have dominated for decades but are riddled with significant flaws, including single points of failure that can lead to catastrophic system-wide failures, a lack of transparency that undermines trust and accountability, and inefficiencies that hinder optimal performance and adaptability.

Blockchain isn't just a buzzword—it’s the key to solving some of the biggest inefficiencies in finance, healthcare, supply chains, and beyond. Blockchain flips the script by introducing a decentralized model. Instead of placing trust in a single entity, it uses a distributed ledger where every transaction is verified and recorded by multiple participants.

In this episode, five-time TEDx speaker, co-founder of SydTek DAO and a professor at Penn State University, Justin Goldston joins me to talk about decentralization and its impact. We also talk about bringing education and finance to people in a new and different way.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-The truth about Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income provides a guaranteed minimum income to all individuals, aiming to reduce inequality and poverty. Could UBI become a necessity in a future shaped by automation and economic shifts?

-How to drive success

Gamification motivates engagement and drives success by turning tasks into rewarding experiences. How does gamification enhance motivation and create opportunities for profit?

-What we can learn from kids

Kids often grasp gamification better than adults due to their familiarity with game mechanics and immersive digital experiences. How can adults bridge the gap in understanding gamification to engage more effectively?

Guest Bio

Justin Goldston is the co-founder of SydTek DAO and a Professor at Penn State University. He serves on the Graduate Advisory Boards at Georgetown University and USC and is a recipient of the 2022 Educational Leadership Award from the Education 2.0 Conference in Dubai. A five-time TEDx speaker, Goldston co-authored the first academic case studies on the metaverse and hybrid finance (HyFi).

Find Justin on LinkedIn @Justin Goldston

Follow Justin on Instagram @justingoldston.phd

Watch the TED talk mentioned in this episode here

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

We’ve all been taught to put our money in the bank, trusting it will grow safely. But here’s the reality: while the bank gives you a little interest, it takes full control of your money.

Imagine being in control of your own financial future, where you’re not only saving and investing, but also using your money to generate passive wealth—without relying on the banks. This is where the Infinite Banking Concept comes in. It’s a revolutionary strategy that lets you take back control of your money, allowing you to grow your wealth in a way that banks don’t want you to know about.

The key? Give to get.

By focusing on giving first—whether through affiliate partnerships or reinvesting into your own banking functions—you can tap into a system that allows you to benefit from your money instead of giving it up to others.

In this episode, I talk about why it's crucial to have the mindset of giving not getting, why it's sometimes best to do what’s right for others and not yourself and how to think like the bank.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

Facing challenges when being tested

True impact comes from prioritizing your community over personal gain, even when facing challenges. How can choosing community over self-interest lead to long-term success?

Specially designed whole life and traditional banking

Specially designed whole life insurance can act as a personal banking system, offering liquidity and growth while preserving wealth. Which of the two provides more value?

Make your money work for you

Many are taught how to make money but not how to make it work for them. How can we shift from just earning money to making it work for our future?

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

Debt is more than just numbers on a statement—it’s a heavy burden that crushes dreams, erodes credit scores, and casts a shadow over your financial future. It’s not just about the unpaid bills or the relentless interest rates.

For many, debt becomes an emotional weight, leading to sleepless nights, strained relationships, and a sense of hopelessness. In extreme cases, it can even lead to thoughts of suicide, leaving families devastated and financial legacies erased.

Have you ever felt trapped by the cycle of mounting debt and minimum payments? Are you anxious about the financial legacy—or lack thereof—that you’ll leave for your family?

What if you could blow away that debt and start building wealth instead of constantly sinking deeper? What if there was a solution that could not only help you pay off your debt but also allow you to take control of your financial future for good?

Infinite Banking is a powerful financial strategy that allows you to build wealth by creating your own bank. It works by using whole life insurance policies to leverage your money, freeing you from the shackles of traditional debt repayment and high-interest rates. But this solution requires sacrifice.

In this episode, I talk about the 10 steps to blast your debt off the face of the earth. I also talk about how to use the Infinite Banking Concept to build wealth.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-Mental health and debt

Financial debt can lead to severe mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and even suicide. Why are people 3 times more like to have suicidal thoughts when in debt?

-Take 2 steps back for infinite steps forward.

Short-term sacrifices can help eliminate debt, paving the way for limitless future opportunities. How does taking 2 steps back lead to infinite steps forward?

-The importance of being around like-minded people.

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people fosters motivation and accountability in tackling debt. How can connecting with a supportive, goal-oriented group help you achieve financial freedom?

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

Bills pile up, your car breaks down just when you thought you were catching up, and that raise you were counting on? It never comes. You watch others build wealth and wonder, how do they do it? What do they know that I don’t?

Every month, you’re working hard just to pay someone else: lenders, credit card companies, landlords. Your money is gone before you even have a chance to think about saving. It feels like you’ll never get ahead.

Here’s the truth: the path to wealth isn’t about how much you make—it’s about how you use what you already have.

But what if what if every bill you paid was building your wealth, not draining it? Is there a way to build wealth on a small budget, without relying on the traditional "get rich" schemes?

In this episode, I talk about how you can tap into your own money to build wealth, no matter your budget and how to leverage your own debt and expenses to create a wealth-building system that works for you.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-What's keeping you in the rat race

Luxuries can trap us in the cycle of debt when they shift from desires to perceived necessities. What else is keeping us in debt?

-Specially designed whole life vs traditional whole life

Specially designed whole life policies are tailored for enhanced cash value and flexibility. How does a specially designed whole life policy offer greater financial flexibility than a standard whole life policy?

-Change where your money goes first

Redirecting where your money flows can create lasting financial growth through the Infinite Banking Concept. How can changing the flow of your money unlock greater financial control?

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!