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Justin Donald
A friend forwarded me an email last week that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. The subject line was three words… “Never trust a skinny chef.” It’s an old expression. If the chef won’t eat their own cooking, you probably shouldn’t either. He was applying it to something most investors never even think…
Interview with Jesse Flocken The Firefighter Who Walked Away From Early Retirement And Chose Entrepreneurship with Jesse Flocken “I can’t do this for one more day.” Jesse Flocken had what most people would consider a dream life: a stable career, a guaranteed pension, a great family, and retirement within reach before his 40th birthday.…
If you’ve been following my journey at The Lifestyle Investor, you know I have one core mantra: It’s not about what you make; it’s about what you keep. That’s why, in my opinion, a world-class tax strategy is the most important skill you can have. Why? Often, a sophisticated tax move can save you more…
A few weeks ago I wrapped up what I’d been calling the foundational series… the three shifts, the Textbook vs. Lifestyle Investor framing, the Freedom Number, the five filters, all of it. From here on out, I want to share what’s actually happening week to week. The conversations. The deals. The questions members are asking.…
Interview with Talor Zamir The Power of Scheduling Think Time to Unlock Peak Performance with Talor Zamir If your business is growing but your energy, focus, or quality of life is declining, something is out of alignment. And that disconnect is exactly what today’s episode is all about. I’m excited to introduce you to…
I’ve always believed that life is about more than numbers on a balance sheet. Wealth matters — but only as a tool to support meaningful work, compelling stories, purpose, experiencing the arts, and memorable experiences. As Lifestyle Investors, we spend plenty of time mastering the how of wealth: cash flow, tax strategy, asset allocation. Every…
Whenever I give a keynote, there’s one question I ask that seems to stop people in their tracks: What would you say your network is worth? Think about it. As an asset. On your balance sheet. What’s the value? Most people have never thought about it this way. They think of their network as… people…
Interview with Jon Ostenson How Franchising Is a Faster Path to Cash-Flowing Business Ownership with Jon Ostenson Building a business from scratch might seem like the obvious path to financial freedom, but it comes with a unique set of challenges. And in many cases, it can be one of the slowest and riskiest ways…
In the high-stakes world of litigation, most people see a battlefield defined by ego and paper-pushing. But when I think about my friends like Bill Reid, I don’t just see a world-class trial lawyer and law leader. This is someone who is a master strategist, a courageous entrepreneur, and, perhaps most importantly, someone who has…
Over the last several weeks, I’ve been sharing a framework for thinking about wealth differently: the three shifts, how to find and evaluate deals, and the importance of tax strategy. This week, I want to zoom out and talk about something bigger. Something that I believe represents the single greatest wealth-building opportunity in a generation.…