CW 605 - Joshua Crumb - Inflation, Deflation or Stagnation, BitGold and GoldMoney

12/09/15 • 49 min

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Personal savings is designed to be built over time. Gold is an asset which may not be growing exponentially, but it continues to hold its value. Our guest, Joshua Crumb, runs the service company BitGold. BitGold is a software-based service which allows users to sign up at no cost and to buy gold or other precious metals at any time and in any amount they choose. Joshua has an extensive background including working for Goldman Sachs in the Global Economy division. He shares his thoughts on inflation, flaws in the federal system and his thoughts on why millennials may not have the leverage to invest in real estate. Key Takeaways:

Jason’s Editorial: [1:20] Kudos to Elizabeth and Debra in Tony Robbins organization [3:18] No Voxer messages today, but you can record questions [3:55] 2 medias in the world - the monologue and the dialogue [8:36] The IMN conference - get the slides from the presentation free of charge[10:15] Meet the Masters event is just about sold out[10:41] Tony Robbins talks about 6 human needs ● Certainty● Variety● Significance● Connection and Love ● Growth ● Contribution[14:35] 3 questions from the event [17:16] Venture Alliance Mastermind Dubai trip is coming up

Joshua Crumb Guest Interview: [18:20] Joshua worked for Goldman Sachs in Global Economic Strategies [19:52] Gold really isn’t an investment [21:45] Savings is designed to be accumulated over time[23:12] Gold may not be growing but it is holding its value[27:25] Feedback on Peter Schiff’s predictions[28:59] Millennials don’t have much leverage [30:28] 2 important trends happening in the U.S. economy [33:00] Long-term inflation is low [34:14] Joshua believes inflation will increase[35:56] Conspiracies may exist but no one can prove it [36:20] BitGold makes it easy for anyone in the world to buy gold[37:26] Brinks manages your gold and it’s insured with BitGold[38:47] The service is fully redeemable and you can access your gold at any time[39:45] BitGold is basically a software[41:50] Spending your gold by way of a pre-paid Mastercard[44:10] Comparing the risks between a saving account of gold and a bank account [45:34] BitGold is only 4 months old but has 350,000 users

Mentions:jhart 88 on Voxer - for answers to your questionsJason Hartman - for IMN slides Venture Alliance MastermindBitGold GoldMoney

Mentions:jhart 88 on Voxer - for answers to your questionsJason Hartman - for IMN slides Venture Alliance MastermindBitGold GoldMoney

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CW 604 Jon Lieber - Thumbtack Sharing Economy, Associate Director at the White House economic advisor to Senator Mitch McConnell

Small businesses have always found it difficult to find new customers, but technology has now made it possible for their customers to find them. Aggregation websites allow individuals to connect with service providers based on a simple search of a need they have. This sharing economy, dubbed the gig economy, offers flexibilities and opportunities previously not available to many workers.

Jason and Jon Lieber discuss the benefits of this economic atmosphere. the multitude of companies who offer these types of flexible opportunities and the crushing impact government regulations would have on both small business owners and the workers they contract.

Also, early in this episode there is a Voxer communication between Jason and a long time Creating Wealth listener you shouldn’t miss!

Key Takeaways:

Jason’s Editorial:

[1:57] Geographically independent living

[3:53] Is there a flood of Chinese money flowing into the U.S. real estate market?

[5:52] Does the U.S. real estate market improve when the stock market drops?

[7:44] Making money through investments or through a business

[9:14] Only 8 tickets left for Meet the Masters

[9:39] Join us for the Dubai Venture Alliance trip

[10:08] Tough questions for Jason from a Creating Wealth listener via Voxer

Jon Lieber Guest Interview:

[34:50] Thumbtack connects individuals with small business professionals

[36:31] Finding work with your smartphone is possible through technology

[39:06] Aggregating insurance issues

[39:40] Thumbtack works with independent contractors by facilitating the introduction

[41:52] Finding new clients is a contractor's most difficult task

[44:23] A cost effective way to bring humans together

[45:54] The social safety net applies to employees but not independent contractors

[48:22] People still struggle to find work even when using aggregators

[50:13] Small businesses may not be able to employ a full-time worker but can offer flexible work

[51:27] Flexibility is the key to these new job opportunities

[53:42] If the government starts regulating the cost will be passed on to workers and consumers

[57:01] Millions of small businesses are having difficulty dealing with government regulations

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@lieber2k

Four Hour Workweek

Chinese Cash Floods U.S. Real Estate Market - New York Times article

Voxer - Contact Jason on jhart88

JasonHartman.com

Venture Alliance Mastermind

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CW 606 FBF - Evaluating Housing vs Office Retail Commercial Real Estate Investing Opportunities

Jason discusses commercial real estate and the value of housing vs office and retail properties. Next, a radio interview on Platinum’s Predictions White Paper Special Report with an exclusive “ROI Build” profiling over 30 markets nationwide including The S&P/Case–Shiller Home Price Indices.

The White Paper includes forty (40) pages of unique information, innovative thinking, including executive summary, numerous charts and graphs, narrative information you will need to make wise decisions in 2010 and beyond. Also included are market predictions of over 30 markets nationwide including Platinum’s exclusive ROI build showing projected return on investment for each market – NOBODY ELSE DOES THIS!