
Episode #157: Pain and Opportunity with Rod Khlief
06/30/23 • 23 min
At the brink of a global recession, it is possible and beneficial, to choose excitement over fear. During this episode, Rod Khlief returns to the podcast to share his predictions for the future of our economy and how we can succeed in a changing climate. Rod is a top real estate and peak performance expert, multiple business owner and philanthropist. He has owned over 2000 properties and hosts the Lifetime Cashflow Podcast, with over 16 million downloads. One of the themes he speaks about weekly is mindset power; during this conversation, he offers some insights he shares there. He touches on a huge variety of topics, including how to approach a capital raise, the importance of choosing the right peer group, and why it is so important to set goals. Rod sees plenty of potential in today’s changing world and offers an inspiring perspective on making the most of every opportunity. Tune in today to hear all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to top real estate and peak performance expert, Rod Khlief.
- Problems in today’s economic climate that can be attributed to the Federal Banking system.
- Sobering claims about the future of our economy from leaders in finance today.
- Choosing to respond with excitement rather than fear.
- The goal-setting workshop that Rod offers and why it is so important to set goals.
- Defining the refinancing problem of today.
- Approaching a capital raise the appropriate way so as not to scare investors.
- Mindset, psychology, and how both themes drive Rod’s story.
- The importance of choosing the right peer group.
- Rod’s upcoming bootcamp; the only in-person event he hosts each year.
- How Gary experienced the bootcamp he attended.
- Why you might need to look in the mirror and innovate.
- The potential he sees in a changing world.
- Gary’s investments during the pandemic and how he has converted to multifamily.
- Rod’s weekly segment on mindset: Own Your Power.
- Why now is the time to educate yourself.
- The student Rod recently interviewed who has over 8000 properties today.
- Rod’s bestselling book, How to Create Lifetime Cashflow Through Multifamily Properties.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Text LINKS to 72345
Bootcamp Promo Code: GARY
Rod Khlief
Rod Khlief on Instagram
Rod Khlief on Twitter
How to Create Lifetime Cashflow Through Multifamily Properties
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
At the brink of a global recession, it is possible and beneficial, to choose excitement over fear. During this episode, Rod Khlief returns to the podcast to share his predictions for the future of our economy and how we can succeed in a changing climate. Rod is a top real estate and peak performance expert, multiple business owner and philanthropist. He has owned over 2000 properties and hosts the Lifetime Cashflow Podcast, with over 16 million downloads. One of the themes he speaks about weekly is mindset power; during this conversation, he offers some insights he shares there. He touches on a huge variety of topics, including how to approach a capital raise, the importance of choosing the right peer group, and why it is so important to set goals. Rod sees plenty of potential in today’s changing world and offers an inspiring perspective on making the most of every opportunity. Tune in today to hear all this and more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to top real estate and peak performance expert, Rod Khlief.
- Problems in today’s economic climate that can be attributed to the Federal Banking system.
- Sobering claims about the future of our economy from leaders in finance today.
- Choosing to respond with excitement rather than fear.
- The goal-setting workshop that Rod offers and why it is so important to set goals.
- Defining the refinancing problem of today.
- Approaching a capital raise the appropriate way so as not to scare investors.
- Mindset, psychology, and how both themes drive Rod’s story.
- The importance of choosing the right peer group.
- Rod’s upcoming bootcamp; the only in-person event he hosts each year.
- How Gary experienced the bootcamp he attended.
- Why you might need to look in the mirror and innovate.
- The potential he sees in a changing world.
- Gary’s investments during the pandemic and how he has converted to multifamily.
- Rod’s weekly segment on mindset: Own Your Power.
- Why now is the time to educate yourself.
- The student Rod recently interviewed who has over 8000 properties today.
- Rod’s bestselling book, How to Create Lifetime Cashflow Through Multifamily Properties.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Text LINKS to 72345
Bootcamp Promo Code: GARY
Rod Khlief
Rod Khlief on Instagram
Rod Khlief on Twitter
How to Create Lifetime Cashflow Through Multifamily Properties
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
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Episode #156: John Berlet – Opportunity Zone Fund to Defer Taxes
Opportunity Zones [OZs] have been demarcated in the interest of economic development and to attract investors to distressed parts of America. Joining us today is an OZ Fund specialist, the General Partner of Tandem Trust, and the Fund Manager of Coastal Bend OZ, John Berlet. After explaining what he does and breaking down his history as a financial planner, John defines Opportunity Zone Funds, the tax incentives and other reasons that you’d want to start one, why big construction is better for OZ Funds, and how outdated information means that some middle to high-income areas still get classified as Opportunity Zones. We learn about John’s most recent project and what he’s most excited about, before hearing about everything he’s learned as a fund manager. If you are an aspiring OZ Fund manager and would like to know what it takes, then be sure to tune in for helpful, practical examples from the wonderful and wise, John Berlet!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing John Berlet: his history in financial planning and what he does now.
- The state he found to be the most advantageous for his OZ Fund during his motorhome trip.
- What an Opportunity Zone (OZ) Fund is, and a perfect example of why you want to start one.
- Why OZ Funds are best for properties that need a ton of new work or new construction.
- Exploring why some middle and high-income areas still get designated as Opportunity Zones.
- The ins and outs of the OZ project that John is currently busy with: Blue City Paraiso.
- His main responsibilities as a fund manager.
- The biggest lessons he’s learned from setting up new funds.
- Assessing the costs of a feasibility study.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
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Episode #158: From Drilling Teeth to Fulfilling Lifestyle Dreams! with Howard Polansky
Investing in yourself and your own business is invaluable, as is how you choose to manage your cash flow. Today, we are joined by cash flow optimization expert Dr. Howard Polansky, who reveals the secrets to unlocking financial success! Dr. Polansky is the founder of Cash Flow Coach USA, and in this episode, he shares his expertise in optimizing cash flow and financial strategies and opens up about his remarkable transition from dentist to cash flow coach, a move inspired by his son’s hospitalization. We discover why he advises against abruptly quitting a job without an adequate financial safety net and how syndication investments became his solution to stock market disillusionment. Tune in today as we discuss the importance of financial education, Dr. Polansky's vision for future investments, the power of continuous learning, and so much more! This conversation is sure to leave you inspired to optimize your cash flow and maximize your potential.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Dr. Polansky's son's medical condition led him to reevaluate his career.
- Why he advises against abruptly quitting a job without a financial safety net.
- His decision to invest in syndications after being disillusioned with the stock market.
- The importance of a sponsor's track record and longevity in the industry.
- Predicting limited interest rate increases due to the US Government's financial constraints.
- Reasons to invest in mobile home parks, self-storage, and selective multifamily syndications.
- The value of investing in oneself and one's own business.
- How Cash Flow Coach USA helps individuals and businesses optimize the use of credit lines.
- What Dr. Polansky’s clients have achieved through his strategies.
- His vision to use freed-up funds for future investments and opportunities.
- The lack of financial education in schools and how Dr. Polansky aims to fill that gap.
- Dr. Polansky’s book and film recommendations, including Secrets of the Millionaire Mind.
- The importance of continuous learning and self-improvement.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
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