Strive For 25

Joel Farrell

Are you struggling to get ahead financially? Join the Strive for 25 team as they share their expertise in helping everyday people build wealth, success, and a life with the power of choice. If information was all we need to be happy and successful, then we would all be happy and successful because we have information at our fingertips. It takes more than just information. Strive for 25 is all about bridging the gap between information and execution to building your own journey to financial success. Follow the Strive For 25 podcast today and start YOUR journey to financial success!

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Leveraging Tax Codes with Jeff Badu

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01/18/23 • 31 min

“It’s really created FOR you, so you can use the loopholes and strategies so that you can reduce your overall tax liability” - Jeff Badu

Episode Summary:

Returning guest Jeff Badu goes into detail about flat taxes, different tax codes, and ways that business owners and entrepreneurs can leverage their taxes and use tax loopholes to reduce their overall tax liability!

About Jeff Badu:

Jeff Badu is a parallel entrepreneur and a wealth multiplier. He was born and raised in Ghana and came to the US when he was 8 years old. He’s a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the founder and CEO of Badu Enterprises, LLC, which is a multinational conglomerate that owns several key companies. His marquee company is Badu Tax Services, LLC, which is a CPA firm that specializes in tax preparation, tax planning, and tax representation for individuals and businesses. The firm has over 3,000 clients across all 50 states in the US and over 25 countries. Another key company is Badu Investments, LLC, which is a real estate investment company that acquires residential and commercial rental real estate properties in areas such as the South Side of Chicago in efforts to restore traditionally underserved areas. The company has over 100 rental apartment units. What sparked his interest in launching these companies is his passion for helping people minimize their tax liability and ultimately multiplying their money by investing it and building multi-generational wealth. His purpose in life is to inspire and support the super-hungry to take hold of infinite resources in order to create an abundant lifestyle.

He’s extremely passionate about financial literacy and currently hosts various financial literacy workshops throughout the country. He’s a public speaker and his overall mission in life is very simple: to make a lasting positive impact in as many lives as possible, especially when it comes to their finances.

In this episode:

Flat tax - what makes it "unfair"
Benefitting from tax codes
Types of tax deductions
Types of tax credits
Leveraging property depreciation as a tax deduction
Tax loopholes and incentives
How tax codes effect the US economy
The future of the US economy

Key Takeaways:

Don’t be the one paying taxes, be the one saving by doing something good.
Your most important habits are the intangible ones.
Hire a tax expert to help you leverage your tax loopholes.

Connect with Jeff Badu:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbadu32/
www.jeffbadu.com or www.badutaxservices.com
773-819-5675
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT JEFF'S BOOKS FOR EVEN MORE: https://www.jeffbadu.com/#purpose-books

Connect with Joel Farrell:

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

BONUS EPISODE: The Fall of FTX - A Reset for the Decentralization Movement

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11/14/22 • 48 min

“Not your keys, not your crypto." - John Wingate

"Do your own research." - Michael Allen

Episode Summary:

What does it all mean!? FTX is going bankrupt, what does that mean for their users and for other crypto exchanges? Tune in to hear from not one but TWO experts on the subject. In this bonus episode we are joined by returning guest Michael Allen and a new guest John Wingate to discuss the future of decentralized banking, the shift to a self-custody platform, how crypto holders can protect their money AND what to expect in the next 24 months.

About Michael Allen:

Michael has done a number of things in his life; went to military boarding school from junior high through senior year, enlisted in the US Coast Guard. Michael fixed avionics and flew as a Flight Mechanic/Crew Chief in the Sikorsky MH-60 helicopter, where he accrued more than one-thousand hours in the air and rescued numerous lives.

Michael has had an entrepreneurial itch for as long as he can remember. He started selling various items from a spare trunk in his room at military school, going so far as needing to open a bank account in town to deposit the weekly profits and funding my own purposes while at school.

Prior to and alongside his time in the military he has kept busy. Michael performed various service industry jobs: everything from salad bar and kitchen prep through being a server at his aunt and uncle’s Italian restaurant in Steamboat Springs Colorado, to serving and then managing a restaurant during daylight hours while he worked nights on the hangar deck in Clearwater Florida.

Michael has owned various forms of real estate, managed properties, rentals, HOA’s, and been on various boards.

About John Wingate:

John Wingate is CEO and Founder of Bank Social, a blockchain-based financial system. John is a thought leader in tech, finance, regulation, entrepreneurship and business. His vision for social capitalism includes transparency, objectivity, and integrity so human beings can thrive and participate with direct benefits.

In this episode:

Bankruptcy of FTX.
What is FTX?
Liquidity issues in centralized banking.
How can people protect their money.
Understanding custodial exchanges.
The future of crypto exchange.

Key Takeaways:

The dangers of keeping your crypto in a centralized banking system.
To understand the fall of FTX you must first understand Sam Bankman-Fried.
Decentralized banking is not the same thing as custodial.
Don't miss your opportunity to get involved in the next wave early.

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How to Make Money from Home with Javon Williams

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10/07/22 • 34 min

“The only way you lose is if you give up.” - Javon Williams

Episode Summary:

Find out how Javon Williams is making a supplemental income without leaving his home! Javon has learned the ins and outs of trading on the Forex market and plans to leave his part time jobs behind to make more money on the market. Could this income builder be right for you?

About Javon:

Javon currently works as a Shuttle Bus Driver for TPS3 and has a second job as an Airline Fueler. Since discovering Forex Trading in 2019, Javon has begun specializing in reading and studying Price Action. His goal for the future is to leave both his part time jobs to trade full time.

In this episode:

Becoming a professional trader on the Foreign Currency Exchange Market.
Day (and night) trading on the Forex.
The sweet spot of trading.
Finding the right mentor.

Key Takeaways:

To find financial freedom you must be willing to invest in your financial education.
It takes consistency and a routine to reach your success.
Remind yourself of your why, and your past successes when you are going through a rough time to help you push through.
Don't compare your success to others. We all work at our own pace.

Connect with Javon:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innercirclejay__/

Connect with Joel Farrell:

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Skool Guide: https://www.skool.com/strive-for-25-1965/classroom

Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

Turning Your Passion into a Business with Lindsey Hardman

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09/28/22 • 41 min

“You cannot live your life in 'what-ifs' if you're actually going to live your life.” - Lindsey Hardman

Episode Summary:

Lindsey Hardman shares her journey to financial freedom, her why led to her how, and gave her the power she needed to start her own side business. Create the life of your dreams, by generating more income today!

About Lindsey:

Lindsey Hardman is an Equine Professional turned Corporate Professional turned Entrepreneur. Coming from humble beginnings and now as a homeowner with a horse and two dogs, as well as a family that does not live locally, she was determined to set herself up for financial freedom in order to comfortably care for all aspects of her life by filling a need she loved - writing.

In less than a year of turning her passion into a business, she has already surpassed her first-year income goal and is well on her way to being able to dive into her own business full-time. She loves helping other business owners and organizations grow, and is available for freelance and contract copywriting projects in a variety of niches.

When she's not knee deep in writing, Lindsey stays actively involved in nonprofit work, advocating heavily for the military and veteran community as well as victims of domestic violence.

In this episode:

How to generate more income when you work a 9-5 JOB
Copywriting vs. content writing
Turning your passion into a business
Finding the right voice for your brand
Not giving in to your insecurities
Fire, aim, ready. The life of an entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways:

What’s your story and why is what you do important to you?
Does your website demonstrate your true self, your talent, and your passion?
The importance of having the right tools and the right people on your team.
Harnessing the power of the subconscious mind to reach your goals.

Connect with Lindsey Hardman:

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Skool Guide: https://www.skool.com/strive-for-25-1965/classroom

Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

Rags to Riches Resale with Stephanie Gastler

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10/28/22 • 20 min

“You can't do something on the side that you don't enjoy doing.” - Stephanie Gastler

Episode Summary:

Stephanie's online store made over $3000 in sales in just 4 months! Figure out how she did it, and the ups and downs of this side hustle.

About Stephanie Gastler:

Stephanie has been at Fairway Mortgage for over three years. At Fairway she helps keep loans on track from their conception to their closing. Stephanie and her family started an online Etsy store in 2022 to supplement their income. Their store resells nostalgic items from the 1930's - 2000's, dealing in mostly collectibles and hard-to-find items.

In this episode:

Having an Etsy store
Side hustle goals
Shipping and selling
Working the algorithms
Learning from trial and error

Key Takeaways:

Choosing family over money.
Make gradual changes, not drastic ones all at once.
The learning curve of selling online.

Connect with Joel Farrell:

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Skool Guide: https://www.skool.com/strive-for-25-1965/classroom

Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

Follower Counts and Foreclosures: Getting Back in the Saddle with Alyssa Cleland

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11/18/22 • 56 min

"There's always a company that's trying to target what you're targeting, and they'll pay for that." - Alyssa Cleland

Episode Summary:

From horse back riding, to prosthetics, Alyssa has never let life stop her. With big dreams and even bigger goals she has a plan to let her social media presence make her money for her so she can quit her 9-5 for something more fulfilling. Tune in and learn what you need to know about making money online, and staring your real estate career from scratch!

In this episode:

Getting back in the saddle
Sponsorship factors
Lazy money making techniques
The ups and downs of a social media side gig
Rules for hashtags
Working with foreclosures and auction houses
Fix and flip houses

Key Takeaways:

It's important to have the right team behind you.
Be genuine.
It's better to have a small, honest following than a large one.
Starting out as a young realtor.
Are we heading into a realtors world.

Connect with Alyssa:

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Increasing Visibility Through Podcasting with Jazzy Wilson

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11/30/22 • 39 min

"Shitty content is better than no content" - Joel Farrell

Episode Summary:

Who wants to start a podcast? Born out of necessity, Jazzy started her own business helping business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs start their own podcast to help grow their visibility and strengthen their brand. Find out how multi-preneurs are monetizing their podcasts to bring in extra income!

About Jazzy Wilson:

Jazzy is the owner and founder of Premier Podcast Promotions, a concierge podcasting company that helps their clients with all aspects of podcasting. From production and distribution, social media management, content creation, and coaching, to guest communications, booking, and follow-ups. Jazzy started Premier Podcast Promotions in 2019 after moving back to her hometown of St. Louis, and now helps podcasters full time!

In this episode:

Starting a business out of necessity.
Increasing your brand visibility online.
Monetizing your podcast.
What it takes to run a podcast.

Key Takeaways:

Just start with 1% and work your way up.
It's never to late to start something new.
It's better to start and get better, than to wait until you're perfect.

Connect with Jazzy:

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

What it Takes to Succeed As An Entrepreneur in Social Media with Elizabeth Armstrong

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09/21/22 • 6 min

“It takes consistency, it’s not something that you can just do every once in a while.” - Elizabeth Armstrong

Episode Summary:

Learn how to grow your social media presence and gain followers with this week's guest Elizabeth Armstrong, Owner of Sea Bright Social LLC!

About Elizabeth:

Elizabeth Armstrong is the Owner and Founder of Sea Bright Social LLC, a social media marketing company. She is an experienced marketing professional employing proven customer-employee relationship methods, and social media marketing. Elizabeth helps her clients grow and expand their social and professional media presence with fresh content that will deliver likes and clicks, the heartbeat of your brand. She works with business owners to develop short and long-term growth strategies to spread brand awareness across different platforms and execute the plan month to month

In this episode:

How to grow your social and professional platforms
The importance of having a strong, eye pleasing platform
It’s all about consistency
How your online presence can grow your business

Key Takeaways:

Always be talking about yourself and your business. You never know who needs to meet you, and where they will be.
Don’t aim for one viral video, aim for long-term social engagement. That is how you get real growth.
Hire someone to do the things you can’t so you can focus on your business, and the rest keeps growing with you.

Connect with Elizabeth Armstrong:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seabrightsocialllc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seabrightsocial_/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-armstrong-4a91ba157/
Website: https://seabrightsocial.us/

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Building a Successful Real Estate Team with Katherine Lillie

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11/23/22 • 66 min

"It's not rocket science. But if we don't talk about it how are you supposed to understand." - Katherine Lillie

Episode Summary:

Katherine Lillie is a real estate production coach. She has learned that the biggest fears when purchasing real estate come from lack of knowledge. Coming from a place of education, communication and community, Katherine is teaching her team how to help young home buyers beat the fear and stress and begin their journey towards building wealth through real estate!

About Katherine:

Katherine Lillie is a real estate agent, coach, and investor. Her business is based out of Eau Claire, WI, where her favorite parts of the job include building relationships, growing communities, and helping clients live their best lives. After finding herself frustrated in a stagnant W2 role, she made the life changing decision to enter the real estate industry. A year and a half later as a 28 year old, Katherine has helped 75 families and investors buy or sell real estate, build their net worth, and get closer to achieving their wealth and life goals.

In this episode:

Making an impact on lives.
Building a successful real estate team.
Appreciation rates and values.
The power of building relationships.
Commercial loans.

Key Takeaways:

Don't re-invent the wheel, if someone is already teaching what you need to know, learn from them.
The biggest struggle in real estate comes from lack of understanding. Ask!
Practicing, is not the same as doing. Get in the game!
You don't know what you don't know. Lean on your resources.

Connect with Guest:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klillie52/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klillie52
https://katherine.danrealtygroup.com/

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Mastering Personal Branding: A Roadmap to Business Success

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03/08/24 • 26 min

“Sell them what they want, and give them what they need.” - Joel Farrell

Episode Summary:

In this illuminating episode, Joel Farrell shares invaluable insights into the art of personal branding and its pivotal role in achieving business success. Drawing from his own journey, Joel emphasizes the significance of establishing a strong online presence and leveraging social media platforms to connect with clients effectively. He delves into the power of storytelling and consistency in content creation, highlighting how these elements can resonate with audiences and foster trust. Joel also discusses the importance of networking and providing actionable tips on lead generation and outreach strategies.

Gain a deeper understanding of personal branding essentials and discover actionable steps to propel your entrepreneurial endeavors forward!

In this episode:

Understanding personal branding.
An unexpected turn of events.
The power of personal branding.
The importance of networking and connections.
Being left behind.
Why consistency and persistence are so important.
Storytelling in personal branding.

Key Takeaways:

Without an online presence and a personal brand, you will get left behind in the new generation of business.
To grow, you have to give first.

Are you ready to take charge of your financial freedom?

Get Joel’s proven formula for millionaire success in his book: https://a.co/d/d16XQuq

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FAQ

How many episodes does Strive For 25 have?

Strive For 25 currently has 125 episodes available.

What topics does Strive For 25 cover?

The podcast is about Wealth Building, Action, Wealth, Management, Real Estate, Investing, Income, Passive Income, Podcasts, Information and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Strive For 25?

The episode title 'Steps to Successful Real Estate Rehab with Nicholas Thiele' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Strive For 25?

The average episode length on Strive For 25 is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of Strive For 25 released?

Episodes of Strive For 25 are typically released every 5 days, 7 hours.

When was the first episode of Strive For 25?

The first episode of Strive For 25 was released on Sep 14, 2022.

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