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Jeff Barnes is a US Navy Veteran, and former Risk Manager for a Fortune 100 company. Jeff is currently the CEO of Self Directed Company, a financial and retirement education and consulting firm. His mission is to create a generation of financially independent individuals empowered to live a purpose-fulfilled life. He is an author, speaker, coach, and consultant.

As a corporate risk manager at a Global Fortune 100 firm, Jeff was called upon to drive technological and strategic change within a multi-million dollar business unit. His unique ability to analyze and implement strategic initiatives has helped to align business goals and objectives for eight and nine figure businesses.

Jeff has been working in the financial services and insurance industry since 2003 and has a propensity for viewing the world of finance and investing in an "outside the box" manner. As a thought-provoking leader in the financial services sector, Jeff has worked with executives at some of the world's largest insurance and financial services companies helping them to expand and fulfill their missions.

Although he has a penchant for driving corporate change, Jeff has a passion for helping individuals achieve true financial freedom. Jeff's book, "The Ultimate Guide to Self Directed Investing & Retirement Planning" became an instant best seller upon publication, and has helped countless individuals think differently about their financial future. He provides coaching and consulting in the areas of finance, investing, and retirement planning, and is always sure to stir up controversial yet stimulating conversations with his peers and other industry leaders.

Key Takeaways:

[5:17] The biggest advantages of self directed 401k plans

[9:35] How you can invest in real estate using your retirement plans, and how you CAN'T invest in real estate

[14:01] The no-no's of retirement investing

[18:27] How you can be a passive investor but still maintain control of the deal

[21:43] Jeff's road from financial planner to where he is today (with a stop at one of the companies most responsible for the financial crash)

[28:11] Why real estate investing is considered an "alternative investment" as opposed to "real investing" like stocks and bonds


Websites Mentioned:

www.selfdirected.com/book

Direct download: SS_86_Jeff_Barnes.mp3
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Tren Griffin is a Senior Director at Microsoft, doing strategy, competitive analysis and business development, with a focus on software platforms and business models. He creates and helps execute "go to market" plans, working closely with the engineering and marketing teams. Before that, he was a partner at Eagle River, a private equity firm controlled by Craig McCaw with investments in software, communications and other technology industries including Nextel, Nextel Partners and many start-up firms. During some of this time served as an officer of portfolio companies XO Communications (VP Strategy) and Teledesic (VP Business Development).

Tren recently released his new book, Charlie Munger: The Complete Investor. The book presents the essential steps of Munger's investing strategy, condensed from interviews, speeches, writings, and shareholder letters, and paired with commentary from fund managers, value investors, and business-case historians. Derived from Ben Graham’s value-investing system, Munger’s approach is straightforward enough that even novices can apply it to their portfolios. Not simply about stock picking, it's about cultivating mental models for your whole life, but especially for your investments.

Key Takeaways:

[3:57] What you're looking for as a value investor

[8:42] How FOMO is hurting investors and how value investing avoids it

[13:35] If the corruption on Wall Street is impacting the Munger's and Buffett's of the world

[19:09] If the level of intelligence and activity on Wall Street makes it impossible for the average investor to have an edge

[24:03] Why the Warren Buffett's of the world don't care what the market is doing right now and in the near future

Websites Mentioned:

www.25iq.com
www.twitter.com/trengriffin

Direct download: SS_85_Tren_Griffin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:58pm EDT

Patrick Wood is a leading and critical expert on Sustainable Development, Green Economy, Agenda 21, 2030 Agenda and historic Technocracy.

He is the author of Technocracy Rising: The Trojan Horse of Global Transformation (2015) and co-author of Trilaterals Over Washington, Volumes I and II (1978-1980) with the late Antony C. Sutton.

Wood remains a leading expert on the elitist Trilateral Commission, their policies and achievements in creating their self-proclaimed “New International Economic Order” which is the essence of Sustainable Development on a global scale.

Key Takeaways:

[5:36] Where Orwell and Huxley fit into technocracy

[10:41] Why sustainability, while it sounds good, is a dangerous road

[15:53] What's solving our problems (hint: it's not government, charities or communism) and externalities

[19:33] What current threats we're facing

[24:41] The quest for immortality

Websites Mentioned:

www.technocracy.news

Direct download: SS_84_Patrick_Wood.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

Tyron Barrington is author of "The Lord is My Agent...And, He ONLY Takes 10%" and is a former top model agent who has worked with some of the world’s leading stars in fashion and entertainment, including MATTHEW FOX of ABC TV series “LOST”, TYSON BECKFORD, KIMORA LEE SIMMONS, CARRIE OTIS, NICOLE MURPHY, ASHLEY GREENE, LAUREN CONRAD, DJ TONY (Ellen De Generes show), and has been featured on news programs such as ABC “NIGHTLINE”.

He has negotiated multiple contracts for clients such as DOLCE & GABBANA, CALVIN KLEIN, VERSACE, GUCCI, YSL, CHANEL, PRADA, DONNA KARAN, RALPH LAUREN, etc, and has booked countless magazines including VOGUE, ELLE,  HARPER’S BAZAAR, V, W, etc.

In 2003, he started his own Casting & Production company appropriately named, BARRINGTON Group, for Fortune 500 companies such as AVON, L’OREAL FERIA, LEVI’S, TARGET, CARTER’S, OSH KOSH B’GOSH, etc, and working with clients such as JENNIFER LOPEZ, LAUREN CONRAD (“The Hills” MTV), ASHLEY GREENE (“TWILIGHT”), etc.

Key Takeaways:

[5:58] The significance of his faith in his job change

[10:27] If his faith has led to any detriments in the fashion industry

[16:02] How faith can impact what models in the industry are willing to do

Website Mentioned:
www.tyronbarrington.com
www.barringtonmgt.com

Direct download: SS_83_Tyron_Barrington.mp3
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Dennis Miller is the author of Retirement Reboot and talks to Jason on his research on retirees and investing. Dennis surveyed Casey Research readers about what they thought the real inflation number was and over 3,000 people responded to the survey. Jason and Dennis both agree that there's no such thing as 'sit it and forget it' investments and you must become an active money manager in order to survive the coming years. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:40] Many people are approaching their golden years with not enough capital. 

[4:45] Jason introduces Dennis Miller. 

[7:30] Dennis used to be a passive saver, now he is an active money manager. 

[9:35] People who have done the right thing all of their life are getting burned.

[10:45] Dennis surveyed his subscribers and asked what was the 'true' inflation number. 

[12:00] What can people do? 

[15:15] Investing in metals is a defensive strategy, not an offensive strategy.  

[22:35] Gold will hold its value. 

[25:45] There is no such thing as a 'set it and forget it' investment. 

[33:00] Baby Boomers aren't in debt, they've been savers most of their lives and will eventually get hurt in an inflationary environment. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

Millersmoney.com

 

Millersmoney.com/FreeBook

Direct download: SS_82.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:43am EDT

Dr. Jerome Corsi is a Senior Staff Reporter for World Net Daily where he works as an investigative reporter. Jerome is also a New York Times bestseller of the book entitled Unfit for Command. Jason and Jerome have a quick conversation about the national debt and how Obama plans to pay for it by using citizen's 401k  and IRAs. Jason then interviews Phil from Dallas and answers some of his real estate investment questions. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[4:30] What are Jerome's thoughts on the potential power grab of our 401ks? 

[7:00] How would the government be able to take people's 401ks? 

[10:05] How can people protect themselves from this? Be sure to diversify. 

[10:45] Jason introduces Phil to the show. 

[15:40] Jason shares his personal story on how he got into real estate investing. 

[22:30] It's so easy to start a business these days. Jason recommends two books to read. 

[27:10] Spend your money as much as possible on things that create wealth. 

[28:40] It takes roughly $20,000 or so to buy your first property. 

[33:45] Phil and Jason talk about Bitcoin. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau 

 

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries 

Direct download: SS_81_JeromeCorsi.mp3
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Dr. Pete Sulack is the founder and majority owner of one of the largest clinics in North America, Exodus Chiropractic International. His office has seen more than 1,000,000 patient visits over the last 13 years. Pete is also an UN ambassador and the author of The Joseph Blessing: Change the World with Your God-Given Dream. Pete talks to Jason on embracing your weaknesses, having faith in God, and overcoming anxiety. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:55] Pete is an ambassador for the UN and explains what he does for them. 

[4:10] You can say that part of the Bible is an excellent finance guide. 

[5:50] Pete explains what he means by fighting spiritual battles with earthly armor. 

[7:50] You will have more freedom when you embrace what you're weak at. 

[8:55] Shouldn't we have a certain level of confidence and ego? Why is that bad? 

[12:30] Embrace your weaknesses and you'll find people who are strong where you are weak.

[14:30] Pete sees a lot of worry and anxiety in his patients. Have faith in God and he'll give you a sound mind. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

http://matthew10.com

 

http://uha12.com

Direct download: SS_080_Dr_Pete_Sulack.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:44pm EDT

After James Altucher lost millions in the stock market, he decided to learn everything he could about trading and the Wall Street industry. He became a professional trader and then left the business for good after he realized it was 'all a big scam'. James shares some of his personal stories as a fund manager, what he does for investing today, and much more on today's episode. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[4:35] James shares a bit of his life story. 

[6:35] Wall Street is a scam and only three types of people really make money on Wall Street. 

[9:45] James invests in micro caps in the stock market. 

[12:23] Why do people still bother investing in Wall Street? James shares some of his personal stories. 

[16:20] Jason read an article about how the average hedge fund investor doesn't make any money. 

[22:58] Why don't more Wall Street crooks and criminals go to jail? 

[30:30] James does intensive due diligence before he invests in a company. 

[35:40] James shares his thoughts about the economy and the future. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

http://www.jamesaltucher.com

 

@JAltucher 

Direct download: SS_79.mp3
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Introduction:

Jason welcomes Robert Greene to the show to talk on the subject of mastery and how to obtain it. Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestseller The 48 Laws of Power. He has written many books including The Art of Seduction, The 50th Law, and his latest book, Mastery. Jason and Robert discuss manipulation, seduction, and how the rapper 50 Cent is a true rag to riches story. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[4:45] What is Mastery? It's the ultimate form of power. 

[7:00] Robert lays out four steps in his Mastery book. He explains what those steps are. 

[10:15] There are no shorts to mastery. Discovering your life path takes time. 

[12:45] Robert talks about Leonardo da Vinci and his work ethic. 

[18:45] When you focus yourself outward on people's needs, you lower their defenses, and manipulate them. 

[20:00] What can 50 Cent teach us about power? He's fearless. 

[25:00] There are different forms to seduction. There's social, sexual, and political seduction.

[28:50] It's hard to apply The Art of War in to a business setting. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

 

http://powerseductionandwar.com/

Direct download: SS_78.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:53pm EDT

Tom Antion talks to Jason on some of the common seminar scams out there. He talks about the mentality of a sociopath and how they do not have a conscience. The bad apples that run these seminars are more intelligent than the average person and they know the exact tactics, like increasing your credit card limit, to rob you of all your money and get you in debt. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:50] We need to use God's power and wisdom to protect ourselves from people trying to deceive us.

[6:10] Under the Anti-Slapp Motion, companies have to prove what the person is saying isn't true, before they can effectively sue them. 

[10:30] One of the seminar scams is people signing up to what they think is an application process, but it's really a contract and then they're being charged for it. 

[15:30] Seminar people test the susceptibility of the crowd and see who they can bring to 'the next level'. 

[23:35] Do your due diligence on the internet and see someone's track record first. 

[29:40] $40 million dollars disappeared from a charity and that's only from just one charity. 

[33:50] Tom talks about this three prong attack approach to internet marketing. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

SeminarScammers.com

ScamBrigade.com

 

Antion.com 

Direct download: SS_77.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:17pm EDT