For the past 20 years Kim Daly has been helping entrepreneurs, investors, and stuck 9-5 professionals take control of their lives and step out of the corporate cycle by investing intelligently in the franchise businesses and become "franchisepreneurs." She is an international best-selling co-author of Franchising Freedom and the founder and host of the Kim Daly TV YouTube channel. Mark and Kim cover the ins and out so fall things franchising–including all the popular misconceptions.The greatest opportunities for franchiseesThe Risk/reward ratioWhat questions do potential franchise owners need to ask themselves?What kinds of franchises to considerHow franchises are federally regulatedFranchising in a recessionKim also gives her take on franchise money versus time investment and life cycles. TIP OF THE WEEKKim:My Tip of the Week is, if you have the dream to own a business, do something about it. Don’t talk yourself into your own limiting beliefs. Call someone, like Kim Daly, who can help you educate yourself on the facts and then decide. Yes is the natural thing to do when you ask enough of the right questions and are satisfied with the answers. Take the first step and begin the exploration process.Mark:Kim is offering a really great way to solve your money and time problems and build wealth. Kim Daly has a lot of experience and can help you. Connect with her at KimDaly.tv.Don’t miss it. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode If so, tune into another Art of Passive Income podcast episode on how to build an effective team for your business."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

David is a business consultant, small and medium-sized business expert, fantastic advisor, and appraiser who sold three dozen companies being a business broker. Listen in as they discuss:The definition of small or medium-sized business.What is a dumb deal?What’s a good deal?Franchising. Attributes of a perfect business.The “Mandela Effect” in buying a business.They also discussed some of the worst advice people can get in the world of buying and selling businesses.  TIP OF THE WEEKDavid: Getting 7 and a half hours of sleep every day. Mark: My tip of the week is investlocalbook.com to learn more about David. Check out his podcast, YouTube channel, his books. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about buying and selling businesses. "Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Cody is the founder of VestRight. He teaches real estate opportunities that can create life-changing wealth in the process. He is also achieving his mission of purpose, impact, and fulfillment to help change the lives of those willing to step into a new business model by following his lead on land development. Listen in as they discuss:Land development.How to increase the value of the asset. Governmental approval process. Risks involved. Controlling not owning real estate. Not having enough capital.They also discussed how only a few people are willing to put in the work.  TIP OF THE WEEKCody: Go read a book called The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey Mark: My tip of the week is to learn more about Cody and go to VestRight.com but the best place to start is to go to codygivesback.com WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about raw land and land investing."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are: Scott BossmanLandon HarrisJim LalaTate Litchfield Some things they discussed:What are we going to do to sell more land during Black Friday?How are we overcoming the objection that nobody wants to buy land during Black Friday?Mark also discussed adding value to land and attracting better buyers.  TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:It’s an article about establishing a company’s core principles early. It’s Time to Define Your Company’s Principles by the Harvard Business Review. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn more tips about the land business.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Joe left corporate America and raised money to start his first technology company and lost a lot of people their money. He now works with entrepreneurs and helps brands publish AI-powered email newsletters that generate 40-60% daily open rates without writing a single piece of content.Listen in as they discuss:Best advice for Startups. Make it work small, then go big.Short-term pessimism, long-term optimism.Speed of execution trumps almost everything.Money comes from other people's bank accounts.Why automated newsletters?What keeps you up at night about AI?Leadership mental models. They also discussed the worst advice given in the world of startups, entrepreneurship, or even AI. TIP OF THE WEEKJoe: Learn how to use AI, don’t get intimated, sign up for the free versions. Take advantage of the technology and get better outputs. Mark: My tip of the week is to go to Daily.ai and get 40-60% daily open rates from carefully curated newsletters.  WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about using tools and technology to improve your business."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are: Landon HarrisTeria HarrisTate LitchfieldScott Todd Some things they discussed:Should you become a realtor to do the land business?Do you need to have a real estate license to do the land business? TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:It’s a link called 10 Strategies to Engage Your Audience on their Phone. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn more tips about the land business.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Listen in as they discuss:What it means to be an anti-financial advisor?What it really means to have passive income.The accumulation theory vs. cash flow.Breaking out of financial prison. TIP OF THE WEEKChris: Look up cash flow index. How to pay off debt using cash flow index. Take the loan balance divided by the minimum monthly payment and payoff the lower index. Free up more cash flow by using cash flow index. Mark: My tip of the week is learn more about Chris and go to moneyripples.com– he has a podcast, he’s got the passive income calculator, he’s got consulting, he’s got courses. It’s a wealth of information that can help increase your cash flow.  WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about increasing your cash flow."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Mark and Tom discuss:Why are the rich getting richer?Why is tax strategy so important?Tax incentives.Advice on how to be wealthy. Tax benefits on raw land.Good debt vs Bad debtHow to incentivize your taxes?Worst advice about taxes today. Tom also covers how the entrepreneurs and investors can know what they need to do to reduce their taxes by using a software to analyze their tax returns.  TIP OF THE WEEKTom: It’s a book called 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Lessby Dan SullivanMark: Learn more about Tom Wheelwright and wealthability at tomwheelwright.com WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about Tom Wheelwright and his tax strategies. "Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are: Landon HarrisTeria HarrisTate LitchfieldErik PetersonScott Todd Some things they discussed:What is a dip?What to do when you’re in a dip.What causes a dip?How the dip starts.Then, the team shares their thoughts on how to get out from inevitable dips and get back to being productive again. TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:It’s an extension called lavender.ai that uses AI to help structure emails to get better response on phones. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn more tips about the land business.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Gregg’s story features:How he stumbled across land investingWhat made him quit his corporate jobWhy his first deal is still his favorite dealWhat his most important asset isThe advantages of hiring a VAHow he lost his Facebook accountHis biggest fear coming into Flight SchoolHis future plans for the land businessPlus Gregg’s advice to those who wants to get into the land business.  TIP OF THE WEEKGregg:It’s a book called The Selling Formula by Brian Robinson. It’s about a salesman working for a major corporation. Ended up going out on his own, but he was a top seller at his company. He's got some great advice in there about selling, helped me to be able to better connect with my customers.Mark:Learn more about Gregg at markenterprises.spread.name WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another Flight School episode when Mark talks with Flight School graduates about their land journey."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Points of discussion include:Paying out mortgage is a terrible financial decision.Mistakes investors usually make. Amassing large amounts of wealth. Why we need to be financially educated. What's wrong with 401k?What it means to become your own banker.Changing where we store our money.Listen in to get a much clearer idea on how to do infinite banking. TIP OF THE WEEKAnthony: A book called Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellCameron: Tax-Free Wealth by Tom WheelwrightMark: Learn more about Anthony and Cameron at infinitewealthconsultants.com WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another episode that talks more about financial education and being a better investor."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Points of discussion include:How to partner with people on deals to make you a better investor.Why there's no good or bad investment.Finding the right deal flow.Why we need to educate ourselves before we invest.The Investor's MindsetSurrounding yourself with successful investors by joining thepassiveincomemastermind.comPartnering tool called Tribevest.Listen in to get a sense of how to think as an investor. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another episode with the Wealth Without Wall Street team."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Neil and his team is involved in private label brand building, growth, scale and exit of the business. Listen in as Neil shares how they build and flip 7 figure companies within 36 months. Mark and Neil discuss:Breaking through the mindset of limiting belief.Looking at data and not getting our emotions involved. What product to sell.How to make the product profitable.Worst and best advice for those who want to get into the ecommerce space.How to get customers from Amazon. How to use time efficiently.Why sell after reaching 7 figures?Neil also covers the incorporation of AI into the business. Plus how much does it cost to get into the ecommerce space. TIP OF THE WEEKNeil: Go to voltagedm.com for a workshop it's a $2,000 worth of training available for FREE! WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about digital marketing."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are: Landon HarrisErik PetersonScott Todd Some things they consider red flags:When a buyer wants to build on the property right away.If there is no road access to the propertyWhen expectations are not set the right way Then, the team shares their thoughts on what they would do if someone wants to buy their land but there’s a red flag popping out.  TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:My tip is Real Estate Lead Generation and Conversion Blog in Follow Up Boss which tells how your lead conversion rate should be in real estate.Mark:My tip of the week is read the book PRE-SUASION  By Robert B. Cialdini WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn more tips about buying and selling land. Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want? 

Krista is one of the top real estate coaches nationwide and the author of four best-selling books focusing on Digital Marketing and has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Journal, NBC, Fox News and many more. She has spoken on stages in front of thousands which once included Grant Cardone, Russell Brunson and Tony Robbins. Episode notes:Listen as Krista shares how she came from being a realtor to being one of the most badass digital marketer on the planet including: How she mastered the real estate business in a non-traditional way.When is the right time to double down on marketing and investment?How she sold 169 homes in 1 year as a solo agent.Learning how to invest more to get more.Advice on how to stand out by being different.And more! TIP OF THE WEEKKrista: A 3-day virtual event on kristamashore.com/landgeek about digital marketing, utilizing innovation and technology. Teaching people a whole new way in thinking about their business.Mark: Check out the book GNAR COUNTRY By Steven Kotler  WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about digital marketing. "Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Jim digs in on:How he started land investing as a side hustle.How his passion for entrepreneurship played a big part in his land business. What he did to get better over time.How he became famous with his customer service. Hitting his passive income numbers.What things he could have done differently. Jim also shares his story about his favorite deal.  TIP OF THE WEEKJim:The Jocko Podcast!Mark:My Tip of the Week is checkout Jim’s website at landsforyou.com and a business book by BJ Fogg called Tiny Habbits. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about Jim's story."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are the skeleton crew of: Teria HarrisTate LitchfieldSome things they consider:How to think about toolsWhen to implement themHow to overcome “shiny object syndrome”Then, the team jumps right in to share their favorite TOOL of the week.Teria:My favorite tool is Slack. I can keep my finger on pulse of the business with Slack. I can watch my team communicate in Slack.Tate: The tool we use the most is LG Pass. It’s a Land Geek tool, but I helped develop it. That’s why I’m in it all the time. I’m in it right now. Other tools I really like are Zapier and Geekpay.io. Who doesn’t like getting paid? Geelpay solves that problem.Mark:My tool is a shinier object. I just saw it and got all excited about it. It is Scribe AI. It automatically creates user guides and SOPs for any business process.  I haven’t tried it to know that it works and don’t get this if you don’t have a problem with documentation. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn about more tips and tools to improve your life.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

KC Chohan is the Founder of Together CFO, a tax advisory, accounting, and tax preparation firm based in Los Angeles, California. His financial strategies have been the best-kept secret of the elite. He’s an expert on tax strategy and helps high-net-worth families protect their wealth and reduce taxes. KC is a writer for Forbes Magazine and a professional speaker, who has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, NBC, Yahoo Finance, and Fox News. KC has spoken at many events including Mark Moss’s Market Disrupters event, the Accounting and Finance Conference, The Money Show, the California Association of Business Brokers Annual Conference, and many more.Episode notes:Listen as KC gives Mark the tax nuances that you can take advantage of in your business, including:How billionaires pay such low taxesWhen trusts make senseKC’s top five tax loopholesThe most under-used tax loopholesEstate planning and transferring wealthAdvice on tax documentation and auditsAnd more! TIP OF THE WEEKKC: Go to our tax-saving community. In there we have three great gifts for you. Look for our Tax Savings Calculator and our Tax Savings mini course.Mark: Learn more about KC and his expertise and go to Togethercfo.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn more about paying less in taxes.."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Michaela digs in on:How she financed her first land deals with cash constraintsHer sales strategy and her recent favorite dealWhat she would do differently looking back to when she started five years agoThe time she spent when starting and the time she spends nowHer passive income numbersWhy she wants to be a Land Geek coach and what folks can expect from working with herMichaela also shares any observations and changes she’s made given today’s changing economy. TIP OF THE WEEKMichaela:I have another GPT tip. It’s Auto GPT. It uses GPT 3.5 and 4. It will run scripts and tasks for you. You don’t have to prompt it each time. I think it’s better than GPT. I’m using it for Marketing Research, but it can do a lot of other things. You can use it to order pizza.Mark:My Tip of the Week is learn more about Michaela at LifetimePropertiesUSA.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about Michaela’s story."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Kirk’s story features:How he stumbled across the Land GeekWhat made him immediately sign up for Flight SchoolWhy his first deal is still his favorite deal–and the numbersThe first thing he outsourced and whyThe advantages of attending BootcampHis biggest frustration with the businessPlus the duo discusses the importance of having skin in the game. TIP OF THE WEEKKirk:It’s a book that I received going into the coaching program. It’s called the Twelve Week Year by Brian Moran. It makes the point that you can be well connected, well educated and full of natural talent, but in the end you have to execute. It takes consistent action to turn your dream into reality. That was a real kick in the pants for me.Mark:Learn more about Kirk and his properties at Freedomproperties.co. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to the Round Table episode when the Geeks hold a roundtable discussing Flight School case studies."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Listen as the team gives you the personal and professional development books they are reading and loving this summer so you can add them to your own list.Landon Harris: Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters  By: John AcuffErik Peterson: Get Different: Marketing That Can't Be Ignored! By: Mike MichalowiczTeria Harris: Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One By: Joe DispenzaTate Litchfield: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less By: Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyMark Podolsky: Go For Stupid The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals By: Steve Simms; The Brothers Karamazov By: Fyodor DostoevskyBonus: If you haven’t read Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones By: James Clear, read it. The Geeks agree it’s one of the best books in recent years. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into anotherAOPI podcast episode with the Geeks reading recommendations. "Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Roberto covers:How far he’s come since “retiring” from his law careerHis passive income growthWhy he decided to give back to the Land Geek communityThe process, key ingredients–and timeline–it took to scale his land businessHis compelling and relatable “Why”How his family reacted to his career changeThe duo also discusses what a carajillo is and why Mark has made it Roberto’s nickname. TIP OF THE WEEKRoberto:This book has been mentioned before, but there’s never a time to not mention it, Who Not How.  It talks about how you can implement this book into your land business to scale and become the CEO of your business and not be working in it. I love this book and have read it a couple of times. It’s a great read for anyone looking to grow their business.Mark:My Tip of the Week is also a book by the same authors. It’s 10x is Easier Than 2x. “It’s the same mindset of who should be doing this task…?” WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to the Round Table episode when the Geeks throw a retirement party for Roberto Chavez."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

David’s entrepreneurial journey began in his early twenties when he sold Australia’s most beloved sporting venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since then, his business experience has spanned from franchising retail clothing stores to founding one of Australia’s most trusted digital agencies, Melbourne SEO Services.In 2016, he successfully systemized himself out of that business, hired a CEO and stepped back from the daily operations. Through this process, he became a systems devotee, founding SYSTEMology.Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. To achieve this, Jenyns spends most of his time supporting the growing community of certified SYSTEMologists as they help business owners implement SYSTEMology. He also delivers workshops, keynote addresses and hosts his own popular podcast, Business Processes Simplified.Episode notes:Mark and Dave discuss all things book and process-related, including:Why he wrote his book, SYSTEMologyWhere to start with systemizingWhat he means when he says “first we define and then we assign”Why is creating systems a two-person job?Building a systems-driven cultureThe most common problems entrepreneurs face when scalingHow Dave sees processes changing with AIMark and Dave also cover auditing a hodgepodge tech deck as you grow. TIP OF THE WEEKDave: I'm going to suggest the original which is “The E-Myth” by Michael E Gerber. It just builds up the “why” so well. It helps you to understand why systems and processes are so important and potentially what’s possible for you. It’s a great read.Mark: Learn more about Dave and go to SYSTEMology.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode to learn everything you need to know about automation."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Joining Mark are: Landon HarrisErik PetersonTate LitchfieldScott ToddThey cover:The first passive income wall and what to do when you hit itHow to get to the next level in your businessWhen you need to add to your resourcesHow to get unstuck from numbers and comparisonWhen to stop and think and when to keep movingOther business challengesScott also provides inspiring anecdotes and pearls of wisdom to help your mindset when things get hard. TIP OF THE WEEKLandon: It’s hard to answer the question about what we are automating in the business. However, one thing that I think is standard to automate is leads. I found a blog post about how to use Zaps (automated with Zapier) for email or Slack for your teams.Mark and Scott:There is a Zapier alternative. It’s called Pabbly Connect. You can pay for lifetime access. You can Google “Lifetime access for Pabbly.” It’s a bargain. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn how to generate passive income through rental properties..Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Be inspired and you learn:The timing and circumstances that led him to land investingHow he got over the “too good to be true” skepticism of the land business model The details of his favorite dealThe magic of attending live BootcampsThe accomplishment he’s most proud ofHis passive income numbersHow the business has changed his life You’ll also hear the most challenging part of Kirk’s business and how he pushes himself out of his comfort zone. TIP OF THE WEEKKirk:My two tips are pretty simple. First, I like to pick a few books that resonate with me and reread them 4-5 times to go deeper into the core fundamentals. One of them is Dirt Rich. Some others are the Gap and the Gain andAtomic Habits. Secondly, I have a hard time sleeping and I found this amazing podcast called Sleep Magic with Jessica Porter. She does some hypnosis. I don’t need sleeping pills. I just listen to Sleep Magic.Mark:Check out what Kirk is doing over at lotsofsunshine.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another student success storyabout how Pastor Larry Murrell built his legacy and enhanced his life with land."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Listen to learn:What brought Jeff to the Land GeekHis experience in self storage real estate and how it differs from land investingHow he scaled his business and the degree of difficultyAfter six years, how much time he spends on the business and in the businessWhy he wants to give back to the community by becoming a coachReoccuring themes he sees students bring up on the Master Mind callsThe importance of grit when starting out in land investingJeff also shares his favorite land deal and what Mark said to him about it at a live Bootcamp. TIP OF THE WEEKJeff:My Tip of the Week is an older book called, The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. This is what this business is about. It’s about all the little things you can do to improve your business and life. It’s the baby steps you make to make progress daily and then stacking them to look back to see the mountain you’ve formed in the process.Mark:Go check out Jeff’s business at  aoklandusa.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to the interview with the last coach to join the team, Landon. AI. Harris."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Joining Mark are: Erik PetersonTeria HarrisTate LitchfieldScott Todd They talk you through the answers to:If the lower the payment the easier the sale, why don’t we do it all the time?When does this approach make sense?Does it increase the chances of loan default?What systems do you need in place to have success with this strategy?Does it affect your workload?Are there other unintended consequences?Mark also poses the idea of low down payments as part of a brand strategy. TIP OF THE WEEKScott:If you’re having a problem with FaceBook marketplace kicking you off and banning you, then get a subscription to landmodo.com.Mark:Use ChatGPT to enhance your headlines when posting on Landmodo and don’t cheap out on your Landmodo subscription. I always say marketing is an investment. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode to learn if credit card payments are acceptable on a cash sale.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Highly acclaimed investment sales broker James Nelson is Principal and Head of Avison Young’s Tri-State Investment Sales group in New York City. During his 25-year career, Nelson has sold more than 500 properties and loans totaling over $5 billion. His accolades include being named Commercial Observer’s Power 100, CoStar’s Power Broker, and receiving the Deal of the Year award by REBNY. Nelson is also a serial real estate investor and has launched two real estate funds with total capitalizations of over $350 million. He is passionate about helping others achieve real estate success and offers regular training through his podcast “The Insider’s Edge To Real Estate Investing.” He regularly lectures at Columbia, Fordham, NYU, Wharton, and his alma mater Colgate. Episode Notes:James and Mark cover:Why James decided to devote his life to real estate.Dissecting a recent real estate deal and what was attractive about itHis best-selling book and the most important advice for beginningWhat he looks for in team membersWhat made him decide to write a bookSkills and attributes that make good brokers and sponsorsWhat’s not going to change in real estateHis favorite asset classes TIP OF THE WEEKJamesOne of my all-time favorite books is “Give and Take” by Adam Grant. He’s a top-rated professor at Wharton and has a great podcast. His book is a mindset, an abundance mentality. He did a study of people who are givers. Those people are more successful and happier. Also, get out and pound the pavement. Real Estate is such a touch and feel business. Talk to people. Make connections. MarkLearn more about James Nelson and the Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing. Go to jamesnelson.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about investing in real estate."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are: Erik PetersonTeria HarrisLandon HarrisTate LitchfieldScott Todd The geeks examine the topic by offering some hypotheticals and real-world examples. They discuss:How to handle disappointmentHow the geeks define extreme ownershipHow to proactively shift your mindset to problem solve TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:I needed to come up with something that will help me make a better mind map. My tip of the week is Figma.com. I don’t know if it’s new, but it’s like Scapple on steroids. It’s really clear and clean–and expansive. I’m able to integrate different formats and they flow better. And the standard tool is free. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode on mindset..Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

With over eight years in business–with expertise in automation, marketing and lead generation–Antonio Rivodo is the CEO of Rivx. Rivx provides passive income opportunities with a done-for-you business model in the trucking and logistics industries. Episode notes:Antonio walks the audience through:The definition of trucking automationHow he built his business from scratchWhat are the benefits of investing with RivxThe investment risks and returnsA typical monthly P&LThe process to get startedAntonio and Mark also discuss hard numbers and the ideal candidate for this business opportunity. TIP OF THE WEEKAntonioI’m going to give you two things. 1. Find us on social media channels at Rivxautomation. Look at the videos and review the information to educate yourself. Once you understand it, go book a call.  2. I’m doing a live event here on July 6-7 in South Florida called Millions in Trucking. If you are interested in trucking, that’s a great place for you to start.MarkLearn more about Antonio and go to Rivx.co. Check out this app for the iPhone called ClearSpace. It limits your time on email and social media and it allows you to be more intentional with your time, your attention and your relationship with your phone. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about passive income."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Chuck Bongiovanni is the co-founder and CEO of Majestic Residences. Chuck is a Certified Franchise Executive and the founder of CarePatrol Franchise Systems, the largest franchised senior placement company in the nation with over 150 offices. His Social Work background made him the natural pioneer of the senior placement and referral industry for the past 27 years. In his placement agent career, he and his company placed over 100,000 seniors in assisted living and residential homes across the country.Episode notes:Chuck provides answers to:What’s a residential assisted living franchise?Who is the ideal resident and what are the advantages of living there?Who is the ideal investor and franchisee?What’s the average return on investment?What is the opportunity for investors and operators?What benefit does Majestic Residences bring to the franchisee?Chuck also walks Mark through a residential assisted living facility case study and long-term care insurance and plans. TIP OF THE WEEKChuckBe a “sexy buffalo” and when you see a storm coming, run into it. That’s how I found success.MarkLearn more about this exciting business and real estate opportunity by visiting Discover Majestic Residences. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode on franchise ownership."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Pete Reese is the President of Reelvest Properties, a land development and investment company. With nearly two decades of real estate experience as a broker and investor, Pete has successfully purchased and sold hundreds of pieces of real estate for a profit over the years for himself and on behalf of his clients. He did $3.5 Million in Revenue in 2022 with his land flipping and development business, and he’s pushing to do $10 Million in 2023. Pete’s always looking for his next deal, including his longtime dream of his own private island. Episode notes:Pete explains:How he got into real estateWhat are the biggest differences between REO and house flipping and land flipping?The advantages and disadvantages of land flippingWhat about land flipping appeals to himHis exact land flipping modelHow much cash you need to start outHis lessons learnedWhat he looks for when evaluating a market TIP OF THE WEEKPeteThis is going to sound a little weird. It’s Bing. They just released and are running on ChatGPT 4. ChatGPT is quite a bit smarter. You can ask it anything. There are some interesting uses when combining ChatGPT with a search engine.MarkLearn more about Pete Reese and his podcast at turningprofit.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about how to build wealth with distressed bank notes."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Joining Mark are: Erik PetersonLandon HarrisTeria HarrisTate Litchfield The geeks offer their insight to:Take ownershipTry something differentGather metricsReevaluate systems, pricing and photos Spend more money Mark also segues into a brief discussion on the ethics of using AI-generated photos. TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:I have a book called Getting Things Done by David Allen. It was helpful for me to get unstuck from my own processes. It helps you prioritize the things you need to get done. My biggest takeaway is realizing that just because something comes up in the moment, it doesn’t mean it needs to be done right then. It has helped me put things in order of importance. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episodes as team Land Geek takes on weekly wins, marketing and mantras.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Joining Mark are: Erik PetersonLandon HarrisScott BossmanTate LitchfieldScott ToddThe geeks weigh in on:How to determine the first county to go after and set yourself up for successHow to trust the processHow much time to give to test the marketHow to consider budget and price pointsErik compares his YouTube challenge with first-time land business owners. TIP OF THE WEEKLandon:The YouTube channel, Motivational Hub is devoted to motivational speeches. What got me really sucked in was a speech by Warren Buffet called “Why Two Percent Succeed and 98 Percent Don’t.” There are speeches by entrepreneurs and actors. It can relate to starting a business and what we all talked about today.  WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episodes that covers how to develop a mindset that creates focus and facilitates success.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Listen and learn:How he discovered Land GeekHis land investing journeyHis favorite deal/proof of Land Geek conceptWhat made him decide to sign up for coaching and how he sold his wife on itHow much time he spent in the beginning and how much he spends nowThe value of creating a culture of appreciation with virtual assistantsHis monthly passive incomeLarry also discloses what his wife said when he closed his first deal and the most challenging part of the business. TIP OF THE WEEKLarry:I’m a reader and I love reading. I love John Maxwell’s book, Winning with People. When it comes down to it, you can learn to relate to people in a way that brings reciprocal results. If we don’t know how to win with people, we’re not going to win.Mark:Learn more about Larry Murrell at mustangland.com and see how you can support him. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another student success story how one coaching built his business from hobby to $25k in monthly passive income."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Not only does the duo share a rich dialogue about the value of virtual assistants, but they also provide insight on how personal connections strengthen business relationships–and some entertaining icebreakers.Laith takes us through:What prompted Laith to enter into the VA space.Why he prefers to target businesses that have already be end one beforeWhat separates Assistantly from the competitionWhat Americans should know about Filipino cultureHow ChatGPT is changing the VA businessHow to handle a team member who’s not the right fit Listen to learn if you should hire a virtual team member. TIP OF THE WEEKLaithI’m going to give a straightforward answer. If you’re a business owner and not on LinkedIn, you’re really missing out. I stay extremely active to grow my business. I’ve grown a large network of other CEOs and Founders of startups and have learned a ton from sparking conversations. I’ve also hired amazing people from Linkedin. I go through my feed for 20-30minutes per day and get so many tips and tricks that I feel like I’ve gotten an MBA from just scrolling my LinkedIn feed. It’s not just for large corporations. There is so much free value on it. I’ve seen a crazy amount of growth from using it!MarkSave your self sometime, go to Assistantly.com and learn how to hire a rock star virtual team member who can help you scale your business and make more money. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPIpodcast episode about what makes a good client for a virtual assistant."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

You’ll want to know:What brought him to land investing and what he was doing when he discovered Land GeekHis favorite deal and what he made on itHis current passive income numbersThe mental challenges coaching helped him overcomeHow land investing has changed his lifeYou’ll also hear James’ fixed over head costs and how much time he actually spends in his business. TIP OF THE WEEKJames:My Tip of the Week is a software called LandscapePro. It allows you to edit and enhance photos. It’s easy to use and makes pictures look a lot better. And it’s only 39 bucks.Mark: My tip is an app called Natural.ai You can speak into the app and it will find you the cheapest or best ways to book travel, order food, send a gift, and shop.WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another student success story how one coaching student transitioned from lawyer to land investor."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Jamie Bateman is the founder of Labrador Lending and has been an active real estate investor since 2010. Jamie is an experienced real estate investor and business owner who has been actively buying and selling mortgage notes since early 2018. During this time, he has acquired over 75 mortgage notes with principal balances in excess of $4M with collateral across 20states and growing. He was a company commander as a Captain in the U.S. Army and served his country while deployed to Iraq.  EPISODE NOTES:Jamie’s mentorship will explain:How he made the leap from working with the Department of Defense to real estate investingWhat is a mortgage note fund and what are the benefits of investing in one?What are the challenges of this niche?What you need to start investing in mortgage notesYou’ll also want to hear what it was like for Jamie to quit his W2 job and how he did it. TIP OF THE WEEKJamie: Read the book Redneck Resilience, by James Harold Webb. It’s a fascinating read about the ups and downs of the author’s entrepreneurial journey. He’s done very well, but also faced a lot of adversity along the way.Mark:Go to Labrador Lending to learn more about Jamie, his funds and his podcast. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about how to get equity freedom in your home or residential real estate."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are: Teria HarrisTate LitchfieldThe geeks tackle topics like:What to consider when scaling with a staffHow to know when your business has outgrown a team memberAdvice on how to have the delicate conversationHow to prepare in advance of parting ways Plus Teria shares a cringe-worthy anecdote from her past management experience. TIP OF THE WEEKTate:Sign up for the LIVE Vegas Bootcamp. It’s a life-changing experience. It’s going to fill up fast. Get on the list today.  WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episodes when the Land Geeks talk discusses how to bulletproof your business with great VAs.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call. Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

Patrick is the Founder and CEO of Investon Main Street. He has fifteen years of experience in active real estate investment: purchasing distressed assets, renovating, and stabilizing for long-term cashflow. His portfolio includes controlling ownership over 4000 units in the emerging markets across Texas and the Southeastern United States. Episode notes:Patrick provides expertise including:How he got involved in real estateHis “buybox”What he means when he says “Everyone has an investment business, whether they like it or not.”How does he value properties as good deals?Investing in recession resilient areasQuestions to ask to differentiate between 3-4 multi family operators, when evaluating themPatrick also explains the importance of taking advice from those who have failed. TIP OF THE WEEKPatrickWith so much going on, the One Thing by Gary Kellar has totally shifted my approach and allowed me to get some clarity and peace. Listening to the book and implementing that technique has been game changing for me and my team.I’m happy to offer a free signed copy to the listeners to add to their journeys.The Book Persistence Pivots and Game Changers, Turning Challenges Into Opportunities is the first time I wrote out my whole story. It talks about the ebbs and flows and the persistence required to make it.Go to https://investonmainstreet.com/book/and enter promo code The Art of Passive Income. You can book a meeting with me, but you don’t have to.MarkLearn more about Patrick Grimes, go to Invest on Main Street. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about how to protect your assets and investments."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Listen and learn:What brought him to land investingHis favorite deal and what he madeWhat benefit the coaching program brought to him andHow Matt was able to use coaching to grow his businessHow he measures success for his businessWhat has he outsourced that has had the most impactWhat he does to push himself out of his comfort zoneWho would coaching benefit?The most challenging piece of his businessMatt also shares his advice for beginners and what he’d do differently. TIP OF THE WEEKMatt: I have two quick ones. The first is the book, Success is Not an Accident, by Tommy Newberry. It shows you what’s important in life. My second one is remembering to take a day off. I think you’re better for it.Mark:Go to nunnlandsales.com and check out Matt’s business.Find out more. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another student success story to find out how one husband and wife team make their business work."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Jason has released over 100 albums, has been #1 on multiple Billboard and Amazon charts, and had five Billboard top 5 albums in a 5 month period in 2019. He’s a 7th degree black belt and cofounder of Zen Wellness. Jason’s music is being used in hospitals, ERs, yoga studios, wellness centers, therapists waiting rooms, hospices to relieve stress on families and reduce end-of-life drug use. He is the Director of Music for Genius X Virtual Reality and writes music and meditations for Virtual Reality. His work is also found on performance based apps like Hapbee, ChilliSleep and Focus at Will. Jason runs the Zen Business Mastery entrepreneurial mastermind, and released the first breath-work course in Virtual Reality in 2022. His most recent endeavor includes purchasing the town of Cleator, Arizona with a small group of visionary investors. As the newly appointed Sheriff of Cleator he is combining western culture with eastern wisdom to create a community committed to the uplifting of the human spirit. Mark and Jason discuss many fascinating topics, including:How does someone start in creating music to increase awareness of others?How music led to meditationHow can I achieve goals and not suffer and find the joy in doing?The best entry point into meditationHow to prioritize self care and wellnessDaily routinesThe Five ElementsHow to define–and feel–successfulHis plans for the town of CleatorReconciling sufferingThe duo also emphasizes the importance of building the skill of learning to be happy–and finding joy in struggle. TIP OF THE WEEKJasonTwo things:Go to Zen Piano and download a five-minute breathing exercise.I release a new album every month. Find the most recent, by searching Jason Campbell Zen Piano) on your Spotify or iTunes. Put on headphones and listen to a song. Don’t listen to the notes, but to the space underneath the notes and see if you have a moment of not thinking.MarkGo to Zen Piano and send Jason a note to take an hour course with Jason. It is well worth your time and investment. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into an awe-inspiring Art of Passive Income podcast episode to learn from modern-day philosopher, Derek Sivers."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are:Landon HarrisTeria HarrisErik PetersonScott ToddTate Litchfield The team dives deep and explores:What feels moral to you?When assets become liabilitiesProviding expertiseFair pricingValue propositionCapitalismAlso, find out if the team finally landed on a nickname for Landon?! TIP OF THE WEEKLandon: My Tip of the Week is Apploye. It’s a time tracker that can track time for your VAs. It also has a lot of other offered features, like payroll, invoicing, and task management. WANT TO LISTEN MORE? Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episodes where the Land Geeks talk about maintaining ethics and integrity in the business.Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

For the last 30 years, Steve has helped teach and coach tens of thousands of people on how to use real estate to build wealth and passive income while focusing on maintaining a balanced life. At 27, Steve quit corporate America and started investing in real estate. He was eventually invested in over 4000 apartment units and created over $80k per month in passive income.Now, he consults to help others become financially free through his coaching business, Total Wealth Academy.Episode notes:Steve shares his story and career progression including:How he found real estate and why he chose apartments to startHis typical consulting studentWhat makes a successful investing student?His system to eliminate financial pain and take actionThe worst advice he’s heardWho shouldn’t invest in passive income streams? TIP OF THE WEEKStephen: My tip is to read my favorite book, Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. It will change your life and make you a better person and will encourage you to move to the next level.Mark: Learn how to grow your passive income and become totally free. Visit Total Wealth Academy. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI podcast episode about passive income and financial freedom."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Learn his story, including:How he got into land investingHow he found Land Geek and progressed through the programsHis biggest takeaways from the coaching programHis sales and numbers in 2022, using the Land Geek modelHis biggest piece of adviceHis favorite and least favorite parts of the businessHis book, “One Kid, One Dollar”Mark and Bryan also discuss religion and the money mindset and having a bigger purpose and more! TIP OF THE WEEKBryan:  I have really enjoyed reading things by Brian Tracy. You may have heard of the book called, “Eat That Frog,” which is his most famous book. But, I’d recommend his book, No Excuses. In order to achieve greatness, he says you have to become a different person. It’s easy to read, very motivating, and one of those books that I read once a year to re-motivate my self discipline.Mark: Learn more about Bryan at zeteoland.com and read his book. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another success story to meet a man who left law for land."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Erik shares his story and career progression including:How he discovered he was interested in productivityADHD, do we all have it?His definition of productivity and what constitutes a productive dayHis favorite tools to help people get more doneHow to deal with internal distractionsThe worst productivity adviceMark and Erik also cover Oliver Burkman’s book, “Four Thousand Weeks” TIP OF THE WEEKErikI use it daily, brain.fm. It’s science-based music, designed to get your brain in the wavelength that you want to get it into–quickly–to focus, study, destress, sleep. I love it. I’ve been using it for years now. This is a secret hack to get me to the zone and keep me there. There isn’t anything else that works quite like it for me. Focused@Will is another good one.MarkLearn more about Erik and productivity, go to Beyond The To Do List. Erik has interviewed so many productivity experts, including Greg McKeown and the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to our Best of Productivity AOPI podcast episode."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?" 

Jason Falls is on a mission to help brands grow through community commerce marketing. He leads marketing at Cipio.ai, the leading community commerce marketing platform that empowers brands to ignite influence from their own community. He arrived at Cipio.ai after establishing himself as an international thought leader in the influencer marketing space. He wrote the best-selling book Winfluence and hosts the supporting podcast.Jason explains:How he got involved with MarketingHow he defines about Marketing and how it has evolved with social mediaHow Cipio helps brands surfaces its influential voices, with examplesThe difference between influential people and influencersIncentivizing community members and customersHow small businesses can benefit from community commerce marketingTune in for all this, plus learn the biggest marketing mistakes brands make–and how Cipio can help you! TIP OF THE WEEKJasonI want to share something completely out of left field for you all. I’ve practiced meditation for seven years. Go to HeadSpace or Calm and give it a try. If you get in the habit and do it regularly it can change your life by helping you control your stress.MarkMy Tip of the Week is to learn more about Jason Falls at Jasonfalls.com. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, you may enjoy this episode of the Art of Passive Income podcast on content marketing."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Joining Mark are:Mike ZainoScott BossmanErik PetersonTeria HarrisTate LitchfieldScott ToddThe team has a vivid conversation about any insecurities around an economic dip–or dive. They share insight about:Their thoughts on the possibility of recessionHow they’re business could be affectedThe stability of landDiversification of the asset classLoan defaultsLifestyle creep and living within your meansForecasting and budgeting business expensesThe team also discusses knowing when passive income is enough and living debt free. TIP OF THE WEEKTeria:  This may be a bit controversial. I was told about a TV show called, Limitedless. In the show Chris Hemsworth explores different ways to live better and longer. He takes on physical challenges and altering his eating habits and patterns. My tip of the week is to consider alternative methods to increase your longevity. You don’t have to grow old when you’re young. Take time to explore other options for your health.Then, the team weighs in with their daily healthy habits. WANT TO  LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into this episode where the team discusses preparing for a recession."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"