Episodios

  • 178: From High Risk Distressed Debt to the SAFE Method in Self-Storage: Tom Dunkel’s Evolution
    Jul 21 2024

    In this episode of Passive Investing from Left Field, I sit down with Tom Dunkel from Belrose Storage Group. We dive into his fascinating journey from the aerospace industry to mastering self-storage investments. Tom shares his insights on the SAFE method for passive investing, the impact of the pandemic on the self-storage sector, and his strategies for achieving long-term financial stability. Whether you’re an aspiring real estate investor or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration. Tune in now!



    About Tom Dunkel

    Tom, the managing director of Belrose Storage Group, has a background in corporate finance and nearly 30 years of real estate and investment experience. He manages the firm's financial underwriting, playing a critical role in creating win-win deal structures that ensure achievable investor returns. Since 2006, Tom has specialized in discounted asset opportunities nationwide. His financial savvy, open communicative manner, and integrity have helped alternative investors achieve their wealth-building goals.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    01:37 his background

    09:07 Benefits of commercial real estate vs others

    14:22 The self-storage market

    17:13 The S.A.F.E. Method

    26:18 How LPs can avoid mistakes

    31:24 Where they are located

    33:30 Podcast Recommendation
    34:22 Contact Tom





    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




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    Social Media
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomdunkel/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tom.dunkel


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    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
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  • 177: Green Coffee Company: Revolutionizing the Coffee Industry with Adam Jason
    Jul 14 2024

    Join us on Passive Investing from Left Field as we chat with Adam Jason, the entrepreneurial force behind Green Coffee Company. Discover how Adam transitioned from a corporate lawyer to a coffee industry innovator in Colombia, turning coffee byproducts into profitable ventures and aiming for a 5x return on investments. Don't miss this insightful episode on sustainable coffee practices, the challenges of operating in Latin America, and the future of the coffee industry. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated!



    About Adam Jason

    Adam Jason is a Partner of Legacy Group. Before joining Legacy Group, Adam worked for two international law firms, Jones Day and Vinson & Elkins, where he advised leading Fortune 500 companies and investment banks in the areas of corporate finance, corporate governance, securities regulation and international business transactions, and represented them in public and private debt and equity offerings exceeding an aggregate of $10 billion.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    01:42 His journey

    06:07 How they vary from the norm in their industry

    08:36 What have they done differently than big companies that helped them succeed?

    12:00 Operating in Latin America as a US-based company

    14:07 Small farm scaling up

    15:31 Weathering inflation

    18:27 Mistakes passive investors make in their asset class
    21:27 Coffee is a recession-free product

    22:42 Underwriting his deals

    26:05 Biggest risk with this asset class

    28:55 Where is the product located?

    32:10 Podcast Recommendations

    33:08 Contact Adam




    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




    Podcast Recommendations:
    All in Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co/

    Resources Mentioned:

    Contact the guest:
    Social Media
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-jason-98a22612/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legacygroup9109/featured
    Green Coffee Company Products only available in the US: https://www.greencoffeecompany.com/


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    Tribevest:
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    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
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    39 m
  • 176: Build Wealth Through Owning a Franchise: Advice from Kim Daly
    Jul 7 2024

    Join us in this episode of Passive Investing from Left Field as we sit down with franchise expert Kim Daly. Kim shares her incredible journey from answering a classified ad to becoming one of the top franchise consultants in the industry. Discover how franchising can be a powerful tool for building wealth and achieving financial freedom. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Kim's insights on selecting the right franchise and managing it effectively are invaluable. Tune in and learn how to make franchising work for you!



    About Kim Daly

    For more than 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising all the while living her own dreams through her franchise. Today, she is recognized as one of
    America’s top franchise consultants having created nearly 1000 franchise owners. She is an international best-selling co-author of Franchising Freedom and the founder and host of KimDaly.tv and Create Wealth through Franchising Podcast. Kim created the “The Daly Plan” – a millionaire mindset coaching program that she used herself to build the largest franchise consulting business in the history of franchise consulting in 2012. She is a mom of two teenage boys. She is passionate about fitness and nutrition. She loves to workout and ski, and she lives on the beach in southern New Hampshire.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    02:04 Her journey to franchising

    03:11 How has franchising changed over the last 20 years

    04:41 A "want based" business

    06:45 Why do LPs like franchising?

    09:56 Typical rate of failure with franchises

    13:06 Common characteristics of a successful franchise

    14:23 How to vet a franchise?
    20:38 Deciding on an industry to franchise

    24:56 Passive franchise opportunities

    28:30 new franchise opportunities

    32:19 Do the interest rates affect franchises?

    36:20 What is the exit of a franchise?

    41:24 Podcast Recommendation

    42:44 Contact Kim




    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




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    Money Ripples Podcast: https://moneyripples.com/podcast/
    Wealth without Wall Street: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/
    Mind Valley App: https://www.mindvalley.com/apps

    Resources Mentioned:

    Contact the guest:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalykim/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedalycoach/
    Kim's Podcast: https://www.thedaily.coach/

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    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
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    48 m
  • 175: How to Succeed in Today's Investment Landscape with Whitney Elkins-Hutten
    Jun 30 2024

    Join us on the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast as we welcome back Whitney Elkins-Hutten, the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com and author of 'Money for Tomorrow'. In this episode, Whitney shares her insights on creating, keeping, and growing wealth, with a focus on multifamily investments, preferred equity, and debt funds. Don't miss out on her valuable advice for both new and seasoned investors. Subscribe now and learn how to secure your financial future!



    About
    Whitney Elkins-Hutten

    Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, Founder of AshWealth.com, author of Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth published with BiggerPockets, co-author of the international #1 bestseller Resilient Women in Life and Business, host of the Passive Investing Made Simple YouTube show and podcasts, and a partner in $800MM+ in real estate — including over 6500+ residential units, 15 express car washes, and more than 2200+ self-storage units across 11 states—and experience flipping over $5MM in residential real estate.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    03:19 Book released

    08:45 Passive vs. active investing

    15:05 What asset classes are doing well?

    17:34 Preferred Equity

    29:05 Mistakes LPs are making

    32:38 Podcast recommendations

    33:53 Contact




    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




    Podcast Recommendations:
    The Mind Pump Podcast: https://mindpumppodcast.com/

    Resources Mentioned:

    Contact the guest:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyHuttenInvesting

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    Left Field Investors:
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    Rust Belt Capital
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    Tribevest:
    https://www.tribevest.com/

    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
    https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

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    40 m
  • 174: Critical Aspects of Limited Partnerships for Smarter Passive Investing with Aleksey Chernobelskiy
    Jun 23 2024

    Welcome to the Passive Investing from Left Field podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Aleksey Chernobelskiy, an expert in advising limited partners on real estate investments. Aleksey shares invaluable insights on navigating syndication deals, avoiding common mistakes, and the importance of being an active LP. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with essential advice to help you succeed in the world of passive investing. Don't miss out – tune in now



    About Aleksey Chernobelskiy

    Aleksey Chernobelskiy advises limited partners (LPs) on existing and future investments, writing weekly to 3,000 investors at LPlessons.substack.com to explain how to properly vet and consider LP investments within their portfolios. He also assists General Partners with LP-related matters such as capital calls and feedback on investment decks. Before advising LPs, Aleksey managed STORE Capital’s $10 billion commercial real estate portfolio and oversaw the firm’s underwriting team. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a quadruple major in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, and Accounting.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    02:27 His background

    05:32 His three key fundamentals

    10:46 Pros and cons of perpetual holds

    20:46 The difference between the return on vs of capital structures

    26:19 How LPs can set expectations ahead of time

    35:42 Podcast Recommendation

    36:47 Contact Guest




    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




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    The Aquired Podcast: https://www.acquired.fm/
    The Founders Podcast: https://www.founderspodcast.com/

    Resources Mentioned:

    Contact the guest:
    LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/chernobelskiy

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    Vyzer:
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    Midloch:
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    Left Field Investors:
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    Rust Belt Capital
    https://rustbeltcapital.com/

    Tribevest:
    https://www.tribevest.com/

    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
    https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

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    43 m
  • 173: The Ins and Outs of Ground-Up Development with Andrew Brewer
    Jun 16 2024

    Join host Jim Pfeifer and real estate developer Andrew Brewer as they explore the intricate world of real estate development. Discover the crucial steps, potential risks, and expert strategies for successful property development. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the field, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you navigate your investment journey with confidence. Tune in to learn how to assess projects, select the right partners, and manage development risks effectively.



    About Andrew Brewer

    Andrew is the Founder and Managing Partner of IronGall Investments, a real estate development firm based in Austin, and Distance 3 Development, a real estate investment firm based in San Antonio.
    As a developer and project sponsor Andrew has helped hundreds of busy professionals achieve time and financial freedom through passive real estate investments in markets across the US.
    He has experience in apartments, townhomes, single family home subdivisions, mobile home parks, RV parks, and office warehouse spaces. The value of projects sponsored by Irongall Investments and Distance 3 Development has a combined market value of hundreds of millions of dollars.
    Too often, we've seen working professionals miss far too many school plays and soccer games, and we've also seen individuals too busy to pursue their passion projects. Andrew wants to help as many people as possible to take control of their time and accumulate wealth through real estate so they won't have to miss any more significant occasions.
    Andrew has a varied background in real estate and has participated in projects as an owner, developer, operator, engineer, and consultant.
    As an operations engineer, Andrew implemented comprehensive building turnarounds of underperforming assets, resulting in enhanced operations, cheaper maintenance costs, and better resident experiences.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    02:07 His background

    05:25 What projects he has right now

    10:39 How to vet an operator?

    20:26 Questions for the deal

    26:31 How the returns are structured

    31:52 How the phases work

    34:39 Podcast recommendations
    34:57 contact




    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




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    Best Ever Podcast: https://www.bestevercre.com/podcast
    Bigger Pockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/

    Resources Mentioned:

    Contact the guest:
    LinkedIn
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brewer-irongall-investments/

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    Vyzer:
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    Left Field Investors:
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    Rust Belt Capital
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    Tribevest:
    https://www.tribevest.com/

    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
    https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

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    40 m
  • 172: From Boy Band to Big-Time Investor: Michael Sarracini's Journey
    Jun 9 2024

    Join us on "Passive Investing from Left Field" as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Michael Sarracini, a seasoned real estate investor and former boy band member turned entrepreneur. Discover Michael's unique journey from pop stages to property pages and learn how he leverages the three core investing streams to achieve financial freedom. Don't miss out on his valuable insights into transforming your real estate investments from active hustles to passive income streams!



    About Michael Sarracini

    • Michael Sarracini is an award-winning entrepreneur and real estate investor. Starting over 20 years ago as a university student with nothing but debt and the drive to succeed, he turned a small government loan into a multimillion-dollar real estate empire that allowed him to retire at 25. With his new freedom he then explored other industries including television, ecommerce, real estate development & private education.
      Today Michael is CEO of Keyspire and Chairman of The Sarracini Group. He focuses on adding value to people through personal development and education as well as adding value to land through strategic partnerships and development.
      Michael’s team has trained more than 100,000 real estate investors and helped them generate tens of millions of dollars in net worth.
      As an entrepreneur, he has won multiple business awards for business growth, sales revenue and employee satisfaction, and in 2016 he led the #1 fastest-growing consumer business in the country.
      Michael supports his business growth through strong leadership, solid business practices and community involvement.
      Michael believes in, and invests heavily in, his personal growth and personal development.
      He believes strongly in community involvement and sits on the board of directors and the leadership committee for the Children’s Foundation.
      Michael lives with his wife and two boys just outside of Toronto, Canada. He loves to spend time with his family swimming, mountain biking, hiking, BBQing and loves hosting big family dinners. He also enjoys scuba diving and playing squash.
      Michael’s ultimate goal is to help his partners and his students maximize both their profits and their purpose so they can live enriched
      and fulfilling lives.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    01:57 His background

    07:25 Boss mindset leading to real estate

    10:57 Transitioning from active to passive real estate

    18:57 Three investing streams

    22:36 Income vs. appreciation

    26:57 Finding the right individual path to financial freedom

    29:50 Podcast recommendation
    31:43 Contact Guest




    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




    Podcast Recommendations:
    Dr. Huberman Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast
    Peter Attia :https://peterattiamd.com/

    Resources Mentioned:

    Contact the guest:
    LinkedIn
    www.linkedin.com/company/keyspire/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/_keyspire_/
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/keyspire/
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQL2BsGF0UQO1VPkd5wHig


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    Tribevest:
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    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
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    39 m
  • 171: The Power of Comprehensive Financial Planning: Insights from Jameson Lett
    Jun 2 2024

    Welcome to another insightful episode of the Passive Investing from Left Field Podcast! Today, we're joined by wealth management advisor Jameson Lett, who shares his expertise on comprehensive financial planning, infinite banking, and proactive wealth management. Tune in to learn how you can optimize cash flow, protect your assets, and build long-term wealth by including real estate and alternative investments in your strategy. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable advice for both investors and business owners!



    About Jameson Lett

    Jameson Lett is a Wealth Management Advisor based out of Columbus, OH. His team has developed and refined a planning process that enables investors to better coordinate their financial decisions using comprehensive models that can help optimize cash flow, protect asset value, and build long-term wealth. Weary of the traditional advisory model with its narrow focus and cookie-cutter advice, Jameson graduated from The Ohio State University and chose a different path: He spent 5 years working with people with developmental disabilities to help them achieve meaningful employment and community engagement. The work was never boring and elicited its own reward, but Jameson saw the way that proper financial planning could drastically enhance people’s lives, particularly when medical complexities were part of the equation. Unable to shake the entrepreneurial itch, he began laying the foundation for his future business in 2012. Through the help of others and with a productive mix of creativity and grit, Jameson launched his practice in the early Spring of 2013.

    Today, Jameson is proud to have his planning practice as a part of First Financial Group, a high-performance team that delivers custom-tailored strategies to pre- and post-exit business owners and LP investors all over the country. Best of all, Jameson is still fortunate to advocate for people with developmental disabilities. In addition to providing financial services to the families and businesses that operate in this space, Jameson also serves on the board of trustees for I Am Boundless, the largest and fastest growing services provider in Ohio.



    Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

    02:00 His journey

    04:45 Reactive planning vs proactive planning

    07:38 Including alternatives in your planning

    12:12 Implementing infinite banking

    18:15 Whole life insurance

    22:25 Talking to someone who doesn’t like whole life insurance

    29:23 Working with a business owner vs an LP investor
    33:18 Should you find a financial advisor that works with real estate?

    35:55 Should your financial advisor be a fiduciary?

    38:13 Podcast recommendations

    39:14 Contact Jameson





    This show is for entertainment purposes only. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by Passive Investing from Left Field and Left Field Investors. Written permissions must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.




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    The Hard Fork Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hard-fork/id1528594034
    Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-carlins-hardcore-history/id173001861

    Resources Mentioned:

    Contact the guest:
    LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jamesonlett


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    Left Field Investors:
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    Tribevest:
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    Avoiding Rookie Errors as a Left Field Investor: 20 Lessons Learned From 14 Years of Passive Investing in Private Syndications by Steve Suh
    https://www.leftfieldinvestors.com/books/

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    45 m