Justin Waller: Working with Andrew Tate, Getting Kicked off Youtube, and Buying Real Estate as an "Insurance Policy”

Justin Waller is a blue-collar millionaire, real estate investor, and influencer who teaches young men how to build wealth on Andrew Tate’s Real World community.A polarizing figure whose own channels were taken down by Youtube, Justin talked with us about his humble roots; how he built his massive construction company; his real estate investments; why he “feels sorry” for young men (and women) today, and how he developed his unshakeable self-confidence.Justin also talks about: - How he got rich in a blue-collar business- What the E-Myth gets wrong about running a business - Why he puts female managers in charge of his company’s operations- How society is setting up young men to fail- How social media is distorting the self-image of young people today- Exactly what to do if you lack self-confidence - Dressing well and getting in peak physical shape- Why he started buying real estate as an “insurance policy”- How he saved $600,000 on taxes using accelerated depreciation- Getting de-platformed along with his associate Andrew TateBooks Mentioned:- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge - Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet- The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate by Patrick Lencioni- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael GerberConnect with Justin:Website: https://www.justinwinnwaller.com/Twitter: https://x.com/Waller7JConnect with us:Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonJustin’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- SEAL Future Foundation - a charity dedicated to supporting Gold Star families, providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to navigate their future with strength and resilienceShow Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Ben Reinberg is a commercial real estate investor, philanthropist, futurist and biohacker.In this episode, Ben shares how he built a $500M empire from scratch – from getting started as an accountant, to experiencing a “light bulb moment” when auditing a billionaire, to taking down a 100,000 square-foot building on his very first deal.Ben also talks about: - His first business at age 8: selling cigarettes in mafia-controlled bars!- The mindset behind raising $2 million on his first deal - His advice for young real estate investors starting today- Why you don’t actually need a track record to buy a big deal… what you need instead- How to stand out when approaching a mentor- The advantages of investing in medical offices- The biggest dangers of commercial real estate- His nightly practice for better sleep- Biohacking with stem cell injections and supplements- His morning routine- Thinking without distraction for an hour per day- Teaching his kids humility and how to live on a budgetBooks Mentioned:- How to Be the Love You Seek by Dr. Nicole LePera- Surrender Experiment by  Michael A. Singer- Mitsui: Three Centuries of Japanese Business by John G. RobertsConnect with Ben:  Website: https://www.benreinberg.com/Alliance CGC: https://alliancecgc.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-reinberg-i-own-it/id1626923659Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinbergConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonBen’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- BrainTumorFoundation.orgShow Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Amanda Han and Mauricio Rauld are Brandon’s personal CPA and attorney, respectively. They both work with real estate investors of all stripes to help them avoid taxes (legally) and protect their assets.In this episode, they speak directly to 6 different types of investors ranging from newbie to syndicator – and break down how each type of investor should approach their tax strategy, entity formation, insurance, estate planning, and more.Amanda and Mauricio also talk about: - LLCs: how, when, and where you should form them- How to avoid a nasty surprise tax bill (common LLC mistake)- What accelerated depreciation is and how to use it to supercharge your returns- How to know when it’s time to bring in a CPA or attorney- When to consider an S Corp structure- How flippers can minimize their liability- Whether your rental properties need to be in separate LLC’s- What real estate professional status can do for you- What Mauricio learned from a near-death experience- How they run their businesses and the habits that let them live a BetterLife- And much more!Books Mentioned:- Atomic Habits by James Clear- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss- Legal Strategies for Everyone by Mauricio Rauld- The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- Traction by Gino Wickman- Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellConnect with Amanda: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Strategies-Savvy-Estate-Investor/dp/0990711765Website: https://keystonecpa.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_han_cpaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandahancpaConnect with Mauricio:Book: https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Strategies-Everyone-Maximizing-Protecting/dp/B0CVKWWLQ5Website: https://www.premierlawgroup.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauriciorauld/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mauriciorauldConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonMauricio’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Tim Tebow Foundation https://timtebowfoundation.orgAmanda’s charitable cause- Animals for Armed Forces, her nonprofit which covers the cost of pet adoption for veteran families https://www.animalsforarmedforces.org/Show Sponsor:- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Cam Cathcart is a real estate investor who quickly scaled up to 100 deals/year and built enough savings to move his family to Maui.In this episode, Cam shares what separates new investors who take massive action from those who get stuck in analysis paralysis and breaks down how you can still find great deals in this market without spending a fortune on marketing. Cam teaches flipping, wholesaling and rental property investing over at Deal Flow Real Estate.He also talks about: - The moment he realized he needed to change his financial situation- How networking with local players was a “cheat code” to success- How to come across as confident as a new investor- Advice for you if you’re scared to buy your first rental property- How he finds and funds deals- Recruiting private money lenders for his flips- Why he rarely puts contingencies in his purchase and sale agreements- What he did when he ran into a cash crunch - Why he lives by the motto, “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing”.Books Mentioned:- Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple by David Greene- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins- The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Comer Connect with Cam: Website: https://www.dealflowrealestate.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcartConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonCam’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Tim Tebow Foundation https://timtebowfoundation.org/Show Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brandon Turner is the founder of Open Door Capital and the BetterLife Tribe among other businesses. He controls 10,000 units worth $900 million and previously hosted the BiggerPockets Podcast.In this episode marking the 1-year anniversary of the show, producer Alex Felice interviews Brandon about why he left BiggerPockets; his extreme abundance mindset and commitment to hiring teams; his vision for ODC and BetterLife; paying $50,000 for private coaching; and much more.Brandon also talks about: - The banking job that convinced him he could never be an employee- The biggest mistakes he made as a young real estate investor- The moment he knew he needed to leave BiggerPockets and go out on his own- How he mitigated the risk of leaving a “comfortable” gig- The two things you should do before quitting your job- His mission to become the “Dave Ramsey of real estate”- How he plans to give away $1 billion, with a “B”- The books and people that have changed his life the most- His faith and how it him manage stress- Why success requires a certain amount of “brutalness”Books Mentioned:- A Million Bucks by 30 by Alan Corey- ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy- Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate Wealth by Larry Loftis- The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan- Red Rising by Pierce BrownConnect with Brandon: Open Door Capital: https://odcfund.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beardybrandon?lang=enConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enShow Sponsor: The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brian Luebben is a real estate investor who quit his 6-figure job to travel the world and work for himself remotely. He teaches others how to do the same in his community, the Action Academy, and hosts a podcast by the same name.In this episode, Brian talks about ditching his corporate sales career, building rental property cash flow, and realizing “passionate” income trumps passive income. Plus, he outlines a specific, step-by-step roadmap to make life-changing money online doing what you love.Brian also talks about: - Why you should look at your “boss’s boss” life and ask if it’s what you really want- How he built a rental property portfolio while he still had his job- Walking into his boss’s office and quitting- The 3 stages of wealth building: “Survive, Arrive, Thrive”- What “passionate income” is and how to get it- Getting what you want using your Reticular Activating System (RAS)- Goal-setting frameworks using ChatGPT- How documenting your journey on social media attracts the right people into your life- The concept of “remote scalable income”- Building a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) to make cash online- The death of online courses?Books Mentioned:- Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold- The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael Singer- The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success- The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary KellerConnect with Brian: Website: https://quityourjob.co/Book: From Passive To Passionate: How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth & Turn Your Passions Into Profits by Brian Luebben https://passivetopassionate.com/Podcast: https://www.actionacademypod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianluebbenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianluebbenConnect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonBrian’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading medical treatment facility for children suffering from cancer and other life-threatening diseases https://www.stjude.org/Show Sponsor: - The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Adam Gilbert has helped more than 7,500 clients finally find a diet and exercise routine they can stick with consistently. His company, MyBodyTutor, offers daily coaching and accountability with a focus on mindset, psychology and habits. In this episode, Adam shares how his father’s health crisis inspired his life’s work; why a lack of consistency is at the root of almost every fitness setback; and how you can build a plan that actually works over the long haul without denying yourself the foods you love.Adam also talks about: - Why fad diets fail- Mindless eating and overeating and how to break those cycles- Why you shouldn’t obsess over protein- Why he doesn’t believe in “cheat meals”- How to plan indulgences- Where coaching and accountability come in- Tips for parents of picky eaters - Why you should never criticize your own body in front of your kids- Business lessons from 17+ years at the helm of BodyTutorBooks Mentioned:- Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time by Howard Schultz- Good to Great by Jim Collins- The Dip by Seth GodinConnect with Adam: Website: https://www.mybodytutor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybodytutor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mybodytutorAdam’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The National MS Society, which works to bring a cure to Multiple SclerosisShow Sponsor: The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/Connect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Grant Baldwin describes himself as a “normal dude” who has earned millions delivering 500+ paid speaking engagements around the world. He founded The Speaker Lab to teach what he’s learned about communication and connection – two of the most critical skills to advance your career or grow your business.In this episode, Grant talks about his journey from burned out youth pastor to well-paid keynote speaker and shares practical tips you can use to become a more effective storyteller, marketer, and leader today.Grant also talks about: - How to command a room even if you’re not a confident speaker- Exactly how to plan a “best man” speech or any other type of talk- The two questions every audience needs you to answer- How he’d improve Brandon’s “bathroom mirror” story- Why he invests most of his money back into his own business- How he ensures his kids don’t grow up spoiled- His family’s approach to charitable giving- Getting his pilot’s licenseBooks Mentioned:- 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller - The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss- 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin HardyConnect with [Grant: Book: The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform https://www.amazon.com/Successful-Speaker-Booking-Building-Platform/dp/0801094089The Speaker Lab Podcast https://thespeakerlab.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakerlab/Website: https://grantbaldwin.com/Connect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlifehttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonGrant’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Make-A-Wish Foundation https://wish.org/Show Sponsor: - Podcast Pointman, the podcast agency that produces this very show and a handful of other Top-1% podcasts. Watch the podcast growth masterclass here: https://www.podcastpointman.comInterested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Brian Tibbs is a real estate investor, former missionary, and author whose book “The HACKER Method” reveals how he built a multimillion dollar net worth while making minimum wage overseas. In this episode, Brian spells out exactly how he achieved financial freedom with limited income, and makes the case that anyone can (but most won’t) do the same if they follow the steps he teaches here.He also talks about: - Living modestly while planting churches overseas- How to save half your income no matter how little you make- His short-term rental strategy and where he buys- His 50-40-10 budget- Building wealth as a person of faith- Giving away 10% of your income- Treating yourself with rewards for hard workBooks Mentioned:- 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell- The Bible, specifically Matthew 25, Parable of The Talents- The HACKER Method: The Unexpected Investor's Guide to Building Wealth (Even On Limited Income) Connect with Brian: Buy The HACKER Method https://www.amazon.com/HACKER-Method-Unexpected-Investors-Building/dp/1962074129Website: TheUnexpectedInvestor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedinvestorTikTok: @unexpectedinvestorBrian’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Hushabye Nursery, a nursery caring for newborn babies exposed to opioids during pregnancy https://www.hushabyenursery.org/Show Sponsor: Podcast Pointman, the full-service podcast agency that produces this show. Watch the free masterclass, 5 Ways to Grow Your Show, here.

John Cooper is the lead singer and founding member of Skillet, one of the best-selling Christian rock groups of all time. He’s also a podcaster and author whose latest book is called “Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction.”John sits down with Brandon to talk about the band’s rise; raising a family while touring the world with his band; how he defines wokeness and why he feels compelled to speak out against it now; and his alternate vision for a brighter future.He also talks about: - His personal religious journey in the wake of his mother passing away from cancer- Learning to treat his music career like a business - How he and his wife divide responsibilities and stay in their lanes- Why he warns Christian families not to send their kids to public school- The Marxist origins of Critical Race Theory (CRT) - The Black Lives Matter riots in his hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin- Woke ideology infiltrating Chrstian church leadership- Why he believes more people than ever will be born again as Christians in 2024Books Mentioned:- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer- The Unshakeable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones- A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell- Red Rising by Pierce BrownConnect with John:- Buy his book the only place it’s available: https://johnlcooper.com/ - Hawk and Hatchet beard products- His weekly podcast, Cooper StuffJohn’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue donated here)- Samaritan’s Purse, which provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid to people in physical needShow Sponsor- Podcast Pointman, the podcast agency that produces this show. Watch the free masterclass, 5 Ways to Grow Your Show, here