Next Level 288: How To Have Your Best Year Ever

In this episode, Neal Bawa—aka the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily”—joins Chris Larsen to discuss how AI is transforming real estate operations, why the market may have already bottomed out, and where the best investment opportunities lie in 2026 and beyond. From multifamily trends to senior housing and small industrial, this data-driven conversation is packed with actionable insights for forward-thinking investors.

Catherine Bell joins Chris Larsen on the Next Level Income podcast to share how she built 13 streams of passive income, scaled her business with AI, and launched a mission to help 120,000 foster children find forever homes through her nonprofit, Chosen Forever. A powerful episode on wealth, purpose, and impact. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

👇 Timestamps & Topics Covered:00:00 – Intro: The "Real Life Wendy" from Billions00:49 – What is Achievement Addiction?02:00 – Allison’s Background: Therapist, Founder, Entrepreneur03:00 – Surviving Asheville’s Halloween Disaster: Resilience in Action06:30 – Community Leadership in Crisis07:11 – Growing a Business in Chaos08:22 – “Nobody’s Coming to Save Me” – The Power of Ownership10:10 – How Hardship Builds Resilience (but only if you let it)11:09 – Why Entrepreneurs Struggle Emotionally at Home12:24 – Work Identity vs. Family Presence13:59 – Slowing Down Is Hard: The Cost of Constant Motion15:00 – Feelings, Avoidance & Emotional Performance16:30 – Why Business Owners Need Therapy18:10 – Your Role Beyond Business: The Identity Crisis19:05 – The 90/10 Effort Trap: Where Is Your Energy Going?21:06 – Doctors, Execs, and Entrepreneurs All Face This22:55 – When Business Becomes a Mistress25:11 – Tanking Deals Because You Can’t Let Go26:20 – When Is the Right Time to Get Help?28:50 – Freeing Up Time, Making More Money, Enjoying Life30:07 – Family Time Isn’t Screen Time30:45 – Want Your Own “Wendy”? Here’s How to Find Her Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com. Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Discover Chris Larsen’s proven 3-year vision strategy to plan your best year ever. Learn how to align your goals, habits, and finances, plus get a 2024 real estate market outlook based on the 18.6-year cycle. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

In this episode of the Next Level Income Show, host Chris Larsen interviews Suzanne Norman from the Retirement Income Institute to discuss the retirement challenges Gen X faces. Learn about protected income, annuities, the sandwich generation, and how financial planning can boost your retirement confidence. A must-listen for anyone preparing for the peak 65 era! Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

George Rivera shares how he scaled to $50M while working less, using his Buy Back Time Formula to escape burnout and reclaim time for family and freedom. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Discover how to build wealth, reduce taxes, and raise financially savvy kids with bestselling author Loral Langemeier. In this episode of the Next Level Income Podcast, host Chris Larsen explores Loral’s proven “live corporate” strategy to help professionals escape the W-2 trap and create lasting financial freedom. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Here's a **short SEO-optimized Google description** for Episode 291: --- Discover how healthcare practice owners can build lasting wealth with expert financial strategies from Eric Miller, RIA and co-owner of Econologics Financial Advisors. In this episode of *Next Level Income*, learn how to avoid common financial mistakes, plan like the ultra-wealthy, and create a bulletproof retirement and investment plan. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

Discover how billionaires invest in private credit, real estate, and alternative assets. Bob Fraser of Aspen Funds shares macro insights and wealth strategies for smart investors. We talked about: Why private credit can offer equity-like returns with lower risk How to structure your portfolio like a business The power of rebalancing and avoiding emotional investing What’s coming in the economy—and how to prepare 📚 Want to go deeper? Bob’s new book, Invest Like a Billionaire, is out now and packed with insights on portfolio construction, risk management, and mindset shifts every investor needs. 👉 Get it here: Invest Like a Billionaire on Amazon 💼 Want to learn how we’re partnering with Aspen Funds to give our clients access to private credit and other wealth-building opportunities? 👉 Visit: https://www.nextlevelincome.com This episode is all about investing smarter, not harder—and building wealth that lasts. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com

In this episode of the Next Level Income Show, Chris Larsen talks with former college football star turned crypto entrepreneur Tilman Holloway, founder of Arch Public. Learn how he’s helping investors automate crypto trading, leverage Bitcoin’s volatility, and combine real estate with Bitcoin treasuries for long-term wealth. Check out our website: www.nextlevelincome.com.   Follow us on social media @thenextlevelincomeshow   Get a free copy of our book and learn more about our course at: nextleveincome.com