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In this off-topic 10th episode, Jason Hartman talks with Ocean Robbins, decendant of the Baskin-Robbins family and author of the new book 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World, about the state of American's eating today. The two break down how our diets have changed over the years, why some aspects of our diets are the way they are, how to make a more ethical, sustainable world, and more. Key Takeaways: [2:57] Has anything changed since Diet for New America came out? [5:01] There's a lot of money being made on the status quo [8:12] What to do if you want a more ethical, sustainable world [12:32] Jason's theory on meat through the ages [15:21] We aren't getting nearly enough fiber in our diet now [17:05] The key use of willpower is to establish healthy habits Website: www.31DayFoodRevolution.com

Jason Hartman talks with John Warrilow, author of Built To Sell, as well as The Automatic Customer, about how to improve your businesses value to the point where you can sell it for top dollar. Personal branding can be great for your business when you start, but can create a rough environment for selling. Listen in as John explains how you can utilize subscription models in today's world to drastically increase your business value. Key Takeaways: [1:22] How John started helping companies increase their value [2:19] How a consulting company John had with blue chip clients and several million dollars in sales was worthless, and how he turned it around [5:26] The 3 attributes to scale [9:23] The good and bad of personal branding [13:06] Don't try to ride your business to the peak and get every last penny before selling, but you want to sell earlier in the game than that [17:21] How much should you be willing to lose in customer acquisition in order to get that monthly recurring revenue? [21:37] The 9 subscriptio

Jason Hartman talks with Steve Jones, CEO of Allied Universal and author of the book No Off Season: The Constant Pursuit of More, about how his career in sports translated into business success. Steve and Jason look at the various skills learned in sports and how can each be applied to the business world, whether you're an employee or employer. Key Takeaways: [4:14] Your ability to overcome obstacles is going to make or break your success [7:03] Sports teaches you how to work as a team [10:08] Some techniques on how to keep the team cohesive when dealing with adversity [13:47] With no action steps in place you only have a dream, not a plan Website: www.AUS.com

Jason Hartman talks with Jorge Newbery, founder and CEO of Debt Cleanse, founder of American Homeowner Preservation and author of Debt Cleanse: How to Settle Your Unaffordable Debts for Pennies on the Dollar, about how he was able to climb out of a $26 million hole and how others can follow in his footsteps. This isn't about cheating your way out of debt, it's about using the same rights that creditors have because you need to protect yourself from predatory lending practices. Key Takeaways: [2:32] Debt may seem simple, but it's a lot more nuanced that you'd first believe [4:17] If you can't afford your debts, the best thing you can do is to stop paying them [7:29] How Jorge got started paying off his $26 million debt [10:06] What kind of errors you should be looking for from your lendors [15:56] The elite have often used debt as a way to enslave the lower classes Website: www.DebtCleanse.com Debt Cleanse: How to Settle Your Unaffordable Debts for Pennies on the Dollar

Jason Hartman talks with Blake Harris, NY Times best selling author of the new book The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook & the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality, about the impact technology is having on our lives and how virtual reality can (and currently can't) fit into them as well. The two examine who the leaders are on the VR front, what price point you're currently looking at versus how much it may cost in the future and more. Key Takeaways: [2:29] Is the Virtual Reality revolution over before it's even really begun? [5:25] How technology could change the way we look at properties [8:56] What is "affordable" for virtual reality equipment? [10:38] Oculus is the clear leader for now, but who's coming behind them? [14:55] How virtual reality can be used in a social context [18:52] How much farther can virtual reality drive the retail apocalypse? Website: www.BlakeJHarris.com

Jason Hartman talks with Robby Soave, associate editor at www.Reason.com and author of the new book Panic Attack: Young Radicals in the Age of Trump, about what on earth is happening on college campuses these days. There are more and more protests trying to shut out speakers that students don't agree with, and professors are becoming terrified of their students accusing them of any little misstep. Jason and Robby explore this phenomenon and what may be done about it to cure the ails. Key Takeaways: [3:51] College campus activists have decided that a free speech set of norms is not condusive to their goals, and why that's self defeating [6:21] College campus activists have decided that a free speech set of norms is not condusive to their goals, and why that's self defeating [10:20] The damage a small minority of students can cause is significant [14:02] College campuses have become much more uncomfortable for marginalized students [17:34] The nation is way too polarized right now Website: Panic Attack: Young R

Jason Hartman talks today with Frank Gallinelli, founder and President of Real Data and author of the book What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow & 36 Other Key Financial Measures, about what metrics Frank finds the most important for single family home investors to pay attention to. They also discuss the "holy grail" metric that investors should be using and when you actually SHOULDN'T invest in real estate. Key Takeaways: [1:56] What are the core metrics that real estate investors should be looking at? [6:41] You should try and forecast best case, worst case, and in-between case for your properties [8:04] What is discounted cash flow? [10:39] The holy grail metric is still IRR (Internal Rate of Return) [12:28] A different way to view Return on Equity [16:01] Is there a time where it doesn't make sense to acquire properties? [21:46] Education is absolutely vital to being a good investor Website: www.RealData.com www.VentureAllianceMastermind.com

Jason Hartman talks with Tal Tsfany, President & CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute, about free speech on college campuses, how we should be defining things like happiness and selfishness, and why we should be focusing on the self. They also examine the philosophies of those who want to tax the rich in order to redistribute wealth. Key Takeaways: [2:50] What's happening with speech on college campuses is a result of progressive philosophies [4:38] What would Ayn Rand's political views be in today's world? [8:17] Ayn Rand's definition of happiness [11:45] Love is a goal or value that you pursue. It's a spiritual trade [15:42] Ayn's definition of selfishness [19:40] Berkley students in the 60s were reading Ayn Rand to be cool, but not following through on the axioms Website: www.AynRand.org

Jason Hartman welcomes Lisa Tomita, a client with 4 properties who has recently decided to self-manage two of her properties. Jason and Lisa discuss the ups and downs of investing and how self-managing has turned Lisa into a more empowered investor ready to deal with all the bumps along the way as she moves closer to her financial independence. Key Takeaways: [2:57] Lisa's tenant saved her $200 because of the relationship they've developed [7:46] Lisa recently quit her job so she could focus full time on real estate [11:58] Self-managing has made Lisa feel more empowered and learned [16:15] One of Lisa's deals that hasn't gone well broke 4 of Jason's 10 commandments [22:51] Income property is so durable it's like the self-healing asset Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters

Jason Hartman and Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO at FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, about the state of free speech in America and, specifically, on college campuses. Campuses these days have a higher level of intolerance than ever, and Greg points to one specific thing that's helped lead the way more than anything else. Listen in as Greg and Jason discuss first amendment issues and how they can be solved in today's climate. Key Takeaways: [5:57] How bad has our intolerance of free speech gotten? [9:12] One big trend that changed freedom of speech [12:19] Since 1991, the US is continually getting safer, yet parents are hovering more than ever and are way more paranoid [15:35] What should colleges be teaching students about free speech? [18:47] What is FIRE? [22:38] FIRE protects people in free speech cases and harassment claims Website: www.TheFire.org

In this off topic 10th show, Jason Hartman talks with Jeffrey Gitomer, New York Times Best Selling Author of The Little Red Book of Selling and Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill, about some of the great mentors that the two have had in their lives which include Napoleon Hill and Earl Nightingale. They look at what history can teach us, the right way to approach sales, and the challenges we have to face to do the right thing in today's world. Key Takeaways: [6:17] The challenge to do the right thing in our society has never been at a higher level than it is today [11:00] The 5 point rule [16:21] The 7 Success Rules [20:15] If you have the right service and attitude heart, sales will be easy [26:28] If you want to learn something new, read a book that's 60 years old Website: www.Gitomer.com

Jason Hartman plays some of his segment from the latest Cash Flow Wealth Summit where he talks about the 6 ways the US government can solve their $220 trillion obligation and which one we can take the most advantage of as investors. Key Takeaways: [2:57] The difference between money and currency [5:50] The 3 basic economic maladies [8:01] The entitlement society isn't going to change, so align your interests [9:45] We must understand the motivations of governments and central banks [11:43] The 6 ways the government can deal with the looming entitlement bill [19:23] The most likely solution the government will choose [23:02] Inflation is the most powerful method of wealth redistribution from lenders to borrowers, old to young Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Jason Hartman's Flash Briefing The PropertyCast

Jason Hartman talks with Alan Yong, CEO of DNotes Global and author of The Four Pillars of Business Success, about his new venture with DNotes and what problem he's hoping to solve with the company. Alan also discusses his past businesses and how he managed to acquire government contracts and a massive deal from IBM. Then the two discuss Alan's new book and how business owners can set themselves up for success by using the four pillars Alan has identified. Key Takeaways: [1:48] How Alan got his government contract and deal with IBM in the early 1990s [6:48] If the market's not ready you could throw all your money at it and go bankrupt [10:20] What Alan's new cryptocurrency is and what problems it solves that Bitcoin doesn't [15:20] The 4 Pillars of Business Success [18:48] If a customer has a problem you need to do everything you can to solve the problem and make sure the customer knows it and that you appreciate their business [21:05] Why is customer service getting worse? Website: www.FourPillarsofBusinessS

Jason Hartman talks with Aaron Muller, founder of Lifestyle Business Owner Academy and owner of 8 multi-million dollar companies, about how to go about properly buying a business and what you can do to set that company up to where you don't have to work in it. Everyone dreams of making money while not being involved in their business, but the process of actually getting to that point can be intimidating. Aaron, however, has figured out a way to get out of that rut and will happily tell you how. Key Takeaways: [2:06] How to buy a good business you don't have to work in every day [6:41] What you should do as the owner to check up on your CEO after hiring [10:29] Some marketing tips to reduce your cost per lead [12:45] Where's the best place to look for a business to buy? [17:56] What do you do for the contract when you're ready to buy the business Websites: www.LifestyleBusinessOwner.com www.LBOAcademy.com www.BizBuySell.com www.BusinessBroker.net

Jason Hartman talks with 24 year old real estate investor Ben Mizes, co-founder of Clever Real Estate, about how he got started in the business, what lessons he's learned over his time in the industry, and what technologies he's using to keep up with all his properties. Ben also gives a few best practice tips to those who want to get involved in real estate like he is. Key Takeaways: [1:26] How Ben became interested in real estate [5:26] Ben's deal experience as he started growing his portfolio, and why his 2nd deal may have been his most important [9:37] Ben's thoughts on what's happening in the real estate industry as a whole [13:13] Best practices when managing your own properties is to make sure you make your expectations very clear with your tenants [17:48] If you don't do a good job with repairs it makes managing the building that much harder [20:08] The two main technologies Ben is using for his real estate, and one hack Ben uses to allow his tenants to pay cash Website: www.ListWithClever.com

Jason Hartman talks to The Libertarian Chick, Kristin Tate, about the hidden taxes we all pay in our life, and how to do something about that. Kristin explains that often the taxes that we're paying are not being used for the purpose that you would assume they would be. Key Takeaways: [1:49] Are millenials just not paying attention to fiscal policies? [3:48] We are being taxed EVERYWHERE, even when we don't see it [6:57] Where some of your tax money is going probably isn't where you expect [11:57] The debauchery tax & unintended consequences [15:34] Awareness is step 1, what's step 2? [19:05] The smaller the municipality the easier it is to get rid of the tax [24:15] How did Kristin get into this line of work? Website: www.TheLibertarianChick.com www.Twitter.com/KristinBTate

Gambling has destroyed many lives, and it's something that actor Zack Ward thinks needs to be dealt with in our society. That's one of the reasons he's CEO of Global Sports Financial Exchange, the first investing platform for sports leagues, as well as determined to teach financial literacy. Jason Hartman and Zack discuss how All Sports Market can help curb gambling by giving a new outlet more akin to the stock market, why they're trying to get more regulation, how they're using blockchain technology, and more. Key Takeaways: [3:44] What's the difference between AllSports and gambling? [7:05] Where is the All Sports Market going? [8:00] Why All Sports is openingly welcoming regulation [12:23] The unholy alliance between sports and gambling [14:54] All Sports trading platform is based on blockchain technology [18:12] Zack's mission to promote financial literacy, and how his company's learning center does that Website: www.AllSportsMarket.com www.Twitter.com/TotalZackWard www.Instagram.com/TotalZackWard

Jason Hartman takes this episode to delve into some important happenings in the real estate world today. Some of Trump's recent moves have been bringing jobs back to the states, and companies are expected to bring money back, and it's creating good times for a lot of people. With that good time comes something every real estate investor can enjoy, rent inflation. BUT, when times are good it's important to be vigilant with your providers and make sure they're not getting lazy. Finally the episode ends with Mason's 5-year plan. Mason is a young man who won 2nd place in the recent 5-year plan contest Jason held, and has his future to financial independence mapped out. Key Takeaways: [3:58] Jobs are coming back to America [7:27] Rent inflation is coming [12:46] As a real estate investor, it's critical that you remember who your customer really is (hint: it's the tenant) [16:05] In a booming economy, the big job as a real estate broker is the job of sorting people out [20:12] Sometimes the booms can make providers

Jason Hartman talks with client Brandon Cook, a young member of the Venture Alliance Mastermind, about his journey investing in real estate. Brandon is currently the owner of 6 properties and is looking forward to more, and talks about breaking through the initial hurdle of investing. Key Takeaways: [4:23] Brandon discovered Creating Wealth and started listening at Episode 48 [9:43] The first one is always the hardest [18:18] What has Brandon learned on his investment journey [20:58] Introducing the Jr Venture Alliance Mastermind membership! Website: www.VentureAllianceMastermind.com www.JasonHartman.com/Properties The Effective Executive

Most people in today's world are selling their time for money and going through the grind of life assuming that is the way it is. But it doesn't have to be. Jason Hartman talks with MJ DeMarco, author of The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich, about the hyperrealities that are abundant in our world, and what we can do to overcome them and live the life we truly desire. Key Takeaways: [1:51] MJ's world view and how they impact his philosophies [5:52] We need to open our eyes to hyper-realities and how they're impacting us [9:41] Nearly all the people who've gotten rich through the stock market are activist insiders. If you want to get rich you have to go about it differently [14:29] It all boils down to the concept over leverage, with your money, time, people, or anything else [17:48] MJ's thoughts on the entitlement economy and how we're becoming economic slaves [22:08] Winning inspires passion, so do the hard work to create the passion (and money will follow) [25:34] Creating an env