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**The Art of Passive Income**

Mark Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) and the coaching team are successful land investors, land investing coaches and committed to helping you break out of solo-economic dependency. Discover why Land Investing is The Best Passive Income Model (no physical inventory, a one-time sale, recurring revenue, a built-in incentive for the buyer to continue paying, and low competition). Learn about strategies, skills and helpful tips that will help you grow your Passive Income through Land Investing and other passive models.

Latest Episodes:

Roberto Chavez Doubled His Passive Income and He Can Show You How to Do It Too Jul 18, 2023

Show notes

Roberto covers:

How far he’s come since “retiring” from his law career
His passive income growth
Why he decided to give back to the Land Geek community
The process, key ingredients–and timeline–it took to scale his land business
His compelling and relatable “Why”
How his family reacted to his career change

The duo also discusses what a carajillo is and why Mark has made it Roberto’s nickname.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Roberto:

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…?”

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Did you like this episode? If so, listen to the Round Table episode when the Geeks throw a retirement party for Roberto Chavez.

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"Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

How to Create Surefire Systems to Improve Your Business with Expert Dave Jenyns Jul 11, 2023

Show notes

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, SYSTEMology
Where to start with systemizing
What he means when he says “first we define and then we assign”
Why is creating systems a two-person job?
Building a systems-driven culture
The most common problems entrepreneurs face when scaling
How Dave sees processes changing with AI

Mark and Dave also cover auditing a hodgepodge tech deck as you grow.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Dave: 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.

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Identify Your Passive Income Walls and Learn How to Break Them Down Jul 04, 2023

Show notes

Joining Mark are:

Landon Harris
Erik Peterson
Tate Litchfield
Scott Todd

They cover:

The first passive income wall and what to do when you hit it
How to get to the next level in your business
When you need to add to your resources
How to get unstuck from numbers and comparison
When to stop and think and when to keep moving
Other business challenges

Scott also provides inspiring anecdotes and pearls of wisdom to help your mindset when things get hard.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Landon:

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?

How Engineer and Skeptic Kirk Peart’s Path Led Him to Be a Successful Land Investor Jun 27, 2023

Show notes

Be inspired and you learn:

The timing and circumstances that led him to land investing
How he got over the “too good to be true” skepticism of the land business model
The details of his favorite deal
The magic of attending live Bootcamps
The accomplishment he’s most proud of
His passive income numbers
How 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 WEEK

Kirk:

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.

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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.

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Jeff Dettmer Give Backs to the Land Geek Community as a Coach Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

Listen to learn:

What brought Jeff to the Land Geek
His experience in self storage real estate and how it differs from land investing
How he scaled his business and the degree of difficulty
After six years, how much time he spends on the business and in the business
Why he wants to give back to the community by becoming a coach
Reoccuring themes he sees students bring up on the Master Mind calls
The importance of grit when starting out in land investing

Jeff also shares his favorite land deal and what Mark said to him about it at a live Bootcamp.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Jeff:

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.

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Did you like this episode? If so, listen to the interview with the last coach to join the team, Landon. AI. Harris.

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Is It a Good Idea to Ask For Next to Nothing Down? Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

Joining Mark are:

Erik Peterson
Teria Harris
Tate Litchfield
Scott 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 WEEK

Scott:

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.

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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?

GET A SUCCESSFUL NEW YORK CITY BROKER”S PROVEN TIPS ON REAL ESTATE INVESTING Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

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 it
His best-selling book and the most important advice for beginning
What he looks for in team members
What made him decide to write a book
Skills and attributes that make good brokers and sponsors
What’s not going to change in real estate
His favorite asset classes

TIP OF THE WEEK

James

One 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.

Mark

Learn more about James Nelson and the Insider’s Edge to Real Estate Investing. Go to jamesnelson.com.

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LAND INVESTORS: TRY THESE TIPS WHEN YOUR LAND BUSINESS EXPECTATIONS AREN’T REALISTIC May 30, 2023

Show notes

Joining Mark are:

Erik Peterson
Teria Harris
Landon Harris
Tate Litchfield
Scott Todd

The geeks examine the topic by offering some hypotheticals and real-world examples. They discuss:

How to handle disappointment
How the geeks define extreme ownership
How to proactively shift your mindset to problem solve

TIP OF THE WEEK

Landon:

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.

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Did you enjoy this episode? If you did, check out another AOPI episode on mindset..

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Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?

How to Maximize Your Passive Income Streams with Antonio Rivodo, CEO of Rivx May 23, 2023

Show notes

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 automation
How he built his business from scratch
What are the benefits of investing with Rivx
The investment risks and returns
A typical monthly P&L
The process to get started

Antonio and Mark also discuss hard numbers and the ideal candidate for this business opportunity.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Antonio

I’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.

Mark

Learn 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.

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"Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Learn How to Double Down on Franchise Investment Opportunities with Chuck Bongiovanni May 16, 2023

Show notes

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 WEEK

Chuck

Be a “sexy buffalo” and when you see a storm coming, run into it. That’s how I found success.

Mark

Learn more about this exciting business and real estate opportunity by visiting Discover Majestic Residences.

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