Episodes

  • 240: How I Created Financial Freedom on My Terms (Problems to Profit Podcast)

    240: How I Created Financial Freedom on My Terms (Problems to Profit Podcast)
    May 29 2025
    I used to believe the key to success was working harder than everyone else.And for a while, that served me. But over time, I started asking different questions—like what would it look like to build a life where work didn’t come at the expense of family, faith, or freedom?This episode is a little different, as I’m the one being interviewed. Preston Brown, host of the Problems to Profit Podcast, pulls out the biggest lessons I’ve learned, from selling newspaper subscriptions in middle school to investing in private deals that create passive income and real-time freedom today.We get into why I prioritize passive income over net worth, and how relationships and masterminds have opened the door to some of my biggest opportunities.In this episode, you’ll learn: 1.) How one passive income deal replaced my wife’s income—and how that one move kickstarted our journey to financial freedom.2.) My personal framework for allocating surplus income into deals that create long-term freedom.3.) Why I created The Lifestyle Investor Mastermind—an exclusive community giving members access to the same deals and strategies used by the ultra-wealthy.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/240Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    57 mins
  • 239: Life After the Exit: Why So Many Founders Struggle with Anastasia Koroleva

    239: Life After the Exit: Why So Many Founders Struggle with Anastasia Koroleva
    May 22 2025
    Every founder dreams of the big exit. But few are prepared for what comes next.Today’s guest learned the hard way. Anastasia Koroleva sold her company for 9-figures, but instead of feeling free, everything got more complicated.She lost her identity. Made costly investment mistakes. And her marriage broke under the weight of post-exit stress.In this honest conversation, Anastasia opens up about the emotional aftermath of selling a business and the hidden challenges that come with sudden wealth.You’ll learn why wealth often brings confusion instead of clarity, how overconfidence leads to poor investment decisions, and the patterns she’s uncovered from interviewing hundreds of founders after they’ve successfully exited their business.If you're building toward an exit — or learning how to invest after one — this is the conversation most people wish they’d heard sooner.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅Why financial freedom doesn’t always equal happiness—and the steps you can take to avoid feeling of emptiness post-exit.✅How to avoid common post-exit mistakes of investing in VC or angel investing without proper due diligence.✅The benefits of raising children who aren’t entitled and teaching them about taking risks, the benefits of entrepreneurship and not being afraid to fail.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/239Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    59 mins
  • 238: Search Funds: The Niche Asset Class Beating Private Equity & Venture Capital with Yuen Yung

    238: Search Funds: The Niche Asset Class Beating Private Equity & Venture Capital with Yuen Yung
    May 15 2025
    Imagine that you're an entrepreneur who's already had an exit. You're working on a Master's degree at MIT's Entrepreneur Program, and then you get a call from a talent scout at Shark Tank.Not only that, but that phone call landed you a million-dollar investment from the Sharks for your restaurant business (still one of the top five deals ever to this day) and a seven-figure exit a few years later.That's just scratching the surface of why I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Yuen Yung. Yuen is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and the Co-Founder of HalBar Partners, a niche private equity firm specializing in a relatively unknown but powerful asset class: Search Funds.In our conversation, you'll hear the experience Yuen has gained from having several successful exists, why he believes that alternative investments and real estate offer better ROI and security than the public markets, and why his newest venture into search funds—an asset class averaging a 35% IRR—could be a game-changer for investors seeking higher multiples with the steady returns of private equity.In this episode, you’ll learn: 1.) Why traditional stock market investing with 60/40 portfolios feels outdated—and why the ultra-wealthy are investing their money in alternative investments.2.) What Search Funds are and why this niche asset class differs from the more common private equity and venture capital investment opportunities—and why most people have never heard of them.3.) How Yuen earned a $1 million dollar investment on Shark Tank, despite initially turning down the opportunity and how he turned it into a 7-figure exit.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/238Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    40 mins
  • 237: Pro Sports Investing & Helping Athletes Build Real Wealth with Tom Zheng

    237: Pro Sports Investing & Helping Athletes Build Real Wealth with Tom Zheng
    May 8 2025
    Imagine signing a $10M contract, only to see $2M after taxes, fees, and cuts?That’s the reality for most pro athletes. And for many, it’s just the beginning of financial missteps that can lead to bankruptcy just a few years after retiring.Today’s guest is Tom Zheng—a former NFL sports scientist turned investor. He’s also the Co-Founder & CEO of The Players Company, a platform helping professional athletes build real wealth through education, access, and smart investments.In this episode, Tom shares a behind-the-scenes look at how professional athletes are financially coached (or often misled), the growing role of private equity in sports, and how he’s guiding athletes toward smarter financial futures through education and access to exclusive investment opportunities.Whether you’re a sports fan, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with lessons about leverage, legacy, and building financial intelligence. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1.) How Tom went from NFL sports science to investing in pro teams and building a player-owned private equity firm.2.) The financial traps most pro athletes fall into—and how The Players Company is solving them.3.) Why investing in sports teams and NIL assets isn’t just for billionaires anymore—and what this means for everyday investors.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/237Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    31 mins
  • 236: The Hidden Emotional Programming Controlling Your Life with Joey Klein with Joey Klein

    236: The Hidden Emotional Programming Controlling Your Life with Joey Klein with Joey Klein
    May 1 2025
    What if every decision you made was actually predetermined, shaped by a story your nervous system wrote years ago? Well, the science suggests that our emotional programming starts in the womb.Today’s guest calls it the “ghost in the machine” and has spent 20+ years helping people rewrite it.In this episode, I’m talking with Joey Klein—Founder of Inner Matrix Systems and a globally recognized transformation expert. Joey has trained over 84,000 people, from Fortune 500 execs to pro athletes, to rewire the emotional and mental patterns quietly shaping their behavior. His work blends neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness to create real, lasting change from the inside out.Together, we explore how these subconscious imprints silently drive your decisions—often sabotaging success in business, relationships, and everyday life. If you want to rewire your inner programming, get unstuck, and create meaningful success in every area of life, you’re going to love this episode. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How a near-death experience at 19 launched Joey's journey into inner work—and why emotional mastery, not hustle, is the key to lasting success.✅ What the “ghost in the machine” really is—and how subconscious emotional imprinting silently drives your decisions.✅ How Joey helped a top Hollywood executive break through years of creative roadblocks by rewiring his internal belief system.✅ Why your nervous system is just as trainable as your muscles—and how to strengthen it to access clarity, calm, and peak performance.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/236Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    48 mins
  • 235: Building a 9-Figure Real Estate Empire By Turning Problems into Profit with Preston Brown

    235: Building a 9-Figure Real Estate Empire By Turning Problems into Profit with Preston Brown
    Apr 24 2025
    Most people run from problems. Preston Brown builds businesses around them.He believes every sale is simply a solution to a problem—and if you can solve enough of them, you can build real wealth without sacrificing your time, health, or freedom.Preston is a prolific entrepreneur and systems thinker who automates, optimizes, and scales companies across real estate, lending, construction, and service industries. He’s built a 9-figure portfolio of cash-flowing businesses by identifying everyday frustrations and turning them into opportunities through strong systems and self-managed teams.In this episode, you’ll learn how Preston structures his businesses so they don’t depend on him to operate, how to spot hidden profit leaks in your operations, and how to turn recurring problems into scalable income streams—all while freeing up your time to focus on what matters most.In this episode, you’ll learn: 1.) The “4 Flows of Capacity” framework that fixes broken businesses fastMost business owners don’t know where they’re bleeding time, money, or energy. Preston shares his simple but powerful system—Leads, Sales, Delivery, Cash—and how identifying the weakest link in these flows can unlock exponential growth.2.) Why Return on Time (ROT) is the new ROI—and how to design your business around itYou’ll learn how Preston optimizes for time freedom, not just profit—and how applying ROT, ROM (Return on Marketing), and ROE (Return on Emotion) has helped him build a business portfolio that supports his lifestyle, not consumes it.3.) How he turned a $12M lawsuit into the best thing that ever happened to his companyWhen a shady developer put Preston’s real estate empire at risk, he could’ve folded. Instead, he went public, led with integrity, and earned even more trust from banks and partners—proving that doing the right thing when no one’s looking is the ultimate business strategy.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/235Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    43 mins
  • 234: The 3-Part Framework That Creates True Financial Freedom with Garrett Gunderson

    234: The 3-Part Framework That Creates True Financial Freedom with Garrett Gunderson
    Apr 17 2025
    If you're grinding through life just to someday 'retire,' you're doing it wrong.Today, I’m talking with Garrett Gunderson—a best-selling author, speaker, and financial disruptor—about what it really takes to build freedom now, not 30 years down the road.Garrett’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their wealth without sacrificing their lifestyle. He’s trained top financial professionals, revived the timeless wealth principles of the Rockefellers, and developed practical frameworks that simplify the money game—so you can build wealth on your terms.In this episode, we break down what Garrett calls The Trifecta—a proven system for becoming financially fit, reaching true independence, and unlocking a level of freedom that's only possible when you change the way you think, not just the way you invest.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to use whole life insurance, trusts, and asset protection to build generational wealth like the Rockefellers.✅ Why true financial independence starts in your mind—not your bank account.✅ Garrett’s Trifecta Framework for building wealth, protecting assets, and creating true freedom.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/234Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    43 mins
  • 233: How to Properly Vet a Real Estate Syndication Deal with Hans Box

    233: How to Properly Vet a Real Estate Syndication Deal with Hans Box
    Apr 10 2025
    Most people lose money in real estate syndications for one reason: they don’t know how to properly vet a deal.In this episode, I sit down with Hans Box to unpack the exact questions savvy investors should ask before wiring funds to a sponsor.Hans is the Co-Founder of Box Wilson Equity, which has invested has invested $95MM+ in equity across various asset classes, including multifamily, self-storage, mobile home parks, distressed debt, office, and preferred equity. And he’s personally been involved in the acquisition, investment, and management of over $350MM in multifamily and self-storage assets.Together, we break down how to assess risk, spot red flags in offering documents, and why alignment, transparency, and track record matter more than hype or projected returns.Whether you’re considering your first deal or refining your due diligence process, this conversation will help you make smarter, safer investment decisions in the world of syndications. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1.) The #1 reason investors lose money in syndications—and how to avoid it by reverse-engineering a deal’s risk through the capital stack, pro forma, loan terms, and sensitivity analysis. 2.) Why “projected returns” are a trap—and what smart investors look at instead, including sponsor alignment, track record, deal structure, and the questions that reveal the truth before you wire a dollar. 3.) The hidden red flags most investors miss inside the fine print, from manager replacement clauses to preferred equity terms—and how reading between the lines of the PPM could save you from disaster.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/233Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    57 mins
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