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Next Level American Dream

Next Level American Dream

By Sean Thomson

Welcome to 'Next Level American Dream' Podcast brought to you by Thomson Multifamily Group. Your hosts Abigail and Sean will discuss how you can take your American Dream to the Next Level through real estate investing, business practices, and personal development. Join us as we share our experiences as a father daughter duo who are trying to accomplish our goals of financial freedom. We hope you learn more about how to define and achieve your American Dream.
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Technology's Impact on the Market

Next Level American DreamSep 20, 2022

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Technology's Impact on the Market

Technology's Impact on the Market

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

This episode's guest: DION POUNCIL

Dion Pouncil is Principal & Chief Investment Officer of Pouncil Capital (a systematic hedge fund) and lead instructor at MoneySkool.com. (a financial education streaming app).  He partners with institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals to produce absolute risk adjusted performance returns.

Connect with Dion: Website: https://www.pouncilcapital.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dion-pouncil-6154642a  Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dion-pouncil-6154642a  Instagram: https://instagram.com/dionpouncil  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DionPouncilIs

Episode takeaways:

-Using math and numbers to make all investment decisions

-The difference between investing and trading

-Speed of data process is the edge you have to invest

Sep 20, 202217:44
Which of the 5 freedoms are you chasing?

Which of the 5 freedoms are you chasing?

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

This episode's guest: WHITNEY ELKINS-HUTTEN

Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com and a partner in $700MM+ in real estate — including over 5000+ residential units (MF, MHP, SFR, and assisted living ) and more than 1400+ self-storage units across 8 states—and experience flipping over $3.0MM in residential real estate.

Connect with Whitney:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/ and PassiveInvestingWithWhitney.com

Episode takeaways:

- The power of passive investing to achieve one of the 5 freedoms; financial, time, location, choice and impact.

- You can still get cashflow and tax benefits without being a active real estate investor.

- The key factors on vetting an investment.

Sep 13, 202233:32
Veterans Thriving in Real Estate

Veterans Thriving in Real Estate

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

This episode's guest: BRENT BOWERS

Brent Bowers, is an investor and coach with a focus on buying and selling vacant land.  As an Army Officer with over 8 years of service, He is passionate about helping other people find success in real estate investing, particularly in land investments.

Connect with Brent: https://www.thelandsharks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent1/,  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brentlbowers1 and wholesalinginc.com/land/

Episode takeaways:

- You can buy real estate from any where in the world

- There is a buyer for every piece of land

- Land has a lower risk of acquisition terms

Sep 06, 202229:11
Infinite Banking in Real Estate

Infinite Banking in Real Estate

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

This episode's guest: GARY PINKERTON

Gary Pinkerton is a wealth strategist, military veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, best-selling author and real estate investor.  As a retired Navy Captain, Gary has extensive experience designing, owning and helping others implement high cash value life insurance, real estate and alternative investments. He is passionate about furthering entrepreneurship and helping American families achieve financial dreams, establish a lasting financial legacy and reduce taxes.

Connect with Gary: gary@garypinkerton.com

Episode takeaways:

- The use of Infinity Banking to support funding your real estate deals

- Whole Life Insurance is where you can save and grow money without the impact of taxes

- Your own personal banking system

Aug 30, 202246:20
Retiring on Passive Investments

Retiring on Passive Investments

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

This episode's guest: DEEPAREDDY AKULA
Deepa Akula is a self-taught civil engineer who climbed her way to the top of the field. Being successful in a high-earning industry she found herself needing places to shelter capital, invest long-term, and save on taxes, this is where Deepa found passive real estate investing. She has since retired from her engineering role and now taking a large position as a sponsor in many of her investments.

Connect with Deepa: www.linkedin.com/in/deepaakula and https://vinsidecapital.com/

Episode takeaways:

-There is no substitution for studying.

-Real estate helped Deepa in saving taxes.

-She received the freedom of time, money, and location going from W2 to active real estate investing.

Aug 23, 202233:35
Does Bonus Depreciation Ever End?

Does Bonus Depreciation Ever End?

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

This episode's guest: ISSAC WEINBERGER
Issac is the regional director of Madison Specs, a top 10 national Cost Segregation firm. He is also a master networker, hosting #tuesdayconnections every Tuesday as well.

Connect with Issac: https://www.madisonspecs.com/

Episode takeaways:

  • Cost Segregation has little to no downside
  • Bonus depreciation will phase out over the next 3-5 years
  • Cost segregation can be used to offset active income along with passive income
Aug 16, 202220:42
S3Ep22: 911, How Do I Get Into Real Estate? w/ Michael Porche

S3Ep22: 911, How Do I Get Into Real Estate? w/ Michael Porche

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/ 

Episode's guest - MICHAEL PORCHE

Michael Porche is a Short Term Rental owner & investor, founder of STR Legacies, LLC, and founder of Escape and Stay Property Management. Michael helps educate real estate investors on how to acquire STRs, as well as how to self-manage their properties.

Connect with Michael: https://michaelporche.com/

Episode takeaways:

- In a job, you can be replaced, but no one can replace you as a father/mother

- Purchase short-term rentals in places we want to travel

- Know the time it takes and the data behind an investment

Jun 20, 202221:22
S3Ep21: What It Takes To Scale In Real Estate w/ Jack Aduwo

S3Ep21: What It Takes To Scale In Real Estate w/ Jack Aduwo

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.


Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/ 


Episode's guest - JACK ADUWO
Jack moved from his IT career to real estate and is now a full-time investor for over 10 years. Now owning over 1500 apartment units spanning 4 different states; Texas, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho.

Connect with Jack: https://kendubayproperties.com/


Episode takeaways:

- Scaling isn't out of your league

- Once you have the right team in place, the number of units shouldn't matter

- If you're willing to work hard, you'll be successful

Jun 06, 202218:22
DO IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 5

DO IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 5

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

Over the next month, we will be discussing Sean’s ‘Success Formula’.  Each week, we will break down one of the 5 phases of this formula: Dream It, Believe It, Learn It, Plan It, and Do It.  We are very excited to share this inciteful information and hope to help you integrate this Success Formula into your life and business.

Episode takeaways:

- Action has to happen in order for you to achieve your goals

- The success formula is fluid once you hit the application

- All you need is that one win to start seeing success

May 30, 202214:54
PLAN IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 4

PLAN IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 4

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

Over the next month, we will be discussing Sean’s ‘Success Formula’.  Each week, we will break down one of the 5 phases of this formula: Dream It, Believe It, Learn It, Plan It, and Do It.  We are very excited to share this inciteful information and hope to help you integrate this Success Formula into your life and business.

Episode takeaways:

- This is your path to success, what does that look like

- Just like planning a road trip you're going to do the same thing

- There are so many resources to execute this step to its greatest capacity

May 23, 202220:30
LEARN IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 3

LEARN IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 3

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

Over the next month, we will be discussing Sean’s ‘Success Formula’.  Each week, we will break down one of the 5 phases of this formula: Dream It, Believe It, Learn It, Plan It, and Do It.  We are very excited to share this inciteful information and hope to help you integrate this Success Formula into your life and business.

Episode takeaways:

- You want to learn just enough to where you feel confident to start making a plan and taking action

- Learning is a constant and will continue to compound as you 'plan' and 'do'

- Production and progress are not the same as gaining more knowledge

May 16, 202215:49
BELIEVE IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 2

BELIEVE IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 2

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

Over the next month, we will be discussing Sean’s ‘Success Formula’.  Each week, we will break down one of the 5 phases of this formula: Dream It, Believe It, Learn It, Plan It, and Do It.  We are very excited to share this inciteful information and hope to help you integrate this Success Formula into your life and business.

Episode takeaways:

- Believing in yourself is the first true hurdle when turning your dreams into reality

- Your limiting beliefs could be what is preventing you from getting to the next level

- You need to learn how to turn your fears into knowledge and something that drives you forward

May 09, 202222:23
DREAM IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 1

DREAM IT. Sean's Success Formula Step 1

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast! Are you ready to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing? The hosts, Sean and Abigail, are a father-daughter duo, trying to accomplish their goal of financial freedom through multifamily real estate.

Information on the sponsor - THOMSON MULTIFAMILY GROUP

https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/

Over the next month, we will be discussing Sean’s ‘Success Formula’.  Each week, we will break down one of the 5 phases of this formula: Dream It, Believe It, Learn It, Plan It, and Do It.  We are very excited to share this inciteful information and hope to help you integrate this Success Formula into your life and business.

Episode takeaways:

- Everyone has a dream, the success formula is steps to turn those into reality

- This formula is applicable to everything in life, not just large accomplishments

- Your dream is what anchors the process and you can have multiple dreams at one time

May 02, 202216:51
1031 Exchanges Explained
Apr 25, 202239:57
Do's and Don't's of Putting Together a Deal
Apr 18, 202231:34
How To Create a Successful Start Up in Multifamily

How To Create a Successful Start Up in Multifamily

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast. We have a great guest for you today, but first please make sure you have subscribed, if you haven't already. We also love getting your feedback through likes, comments, ratings, and reviews. Today, Sean has a conversation with Kent Ritter. Kent is a business consultant that found the power of multifamily. Today he shares some of his best business tips for a start-up real estate company. If you found any value from today's episode, then please share it with a friend and help us grow. For more information on our sponsor, visit: thomsonmultifamilygroup.com to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing!

Apr 11, 202225:35
The Customer Service Within Investor Relations
Apr 04, 202237:55
Life Within the Real Estate Investing Business

Life Within the Real Estate Investing Business

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast. We have an incredible guest for you today, but first please make sure you have subscribed, if you haven't already. We also love getting your feedback through likes, comments, ratings, and reviews. Today, Sean has a conversation with Arn Cenedella. From Silicon Valley to Real Estate Investing in South Carolina, this was the shift that Arn made in his profession. He shares with us how he got started, grew, and what his business looks like today in guiding investors to passive real estate deals. If you found any value from today's episode, then please share it with a friend and help us grow. For more information on our sponsor, visit: thomsonmultifamilygroup.com to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing!

Mar 28, 202224:41
Life Within the Real Estate Investing Business

Life Within the Real Estate Investing Business

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast. We have an incredible guest for you today, but first please make sure you have subscribed, if you haven't already. We also love getting your feedback through likes, comments, ratings, and reviews. Today, Sean has a conversation with Arn Cenedella. From Silicon Valley to Real Estate Investing in South Carolina, this was the shift that Arn made in his profession. He shares with us how he got started, grew, and what his business looks like today in guiding investors to passive real estate deals. If you found any value from today's episode, then please share it with a friend and help us grow. For more information on our sponsor, visit: thomsonmultifamilygroup.com to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing!

Mar 28, 202200:19
Invest Like a Marine
Mar 21, 202230:21
The Customer Service Within Investor Relations
Mar 21, 202237:55
Invest Like a Marine
Mar 21, 202230:21
Birds Eye View of Accelerated Depreciation
Mar 14, 202238:41
Groundbreaking Technology for Passive Investors

Groundbreaking Technology for Passive Investors

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast. We have an inspiring guest for you today, but first please make sure you have subscribed, if you haven't already. We also love getting your feedback through likes, comments, ratings, and reviews. Today, Sean has a conversation with Jake Marmulstien. Jake is the founder of Groundbreaker, an investor portal platform. He talks about many of the portal benefits for syndicators and passive investors, as well as how technology fits into real estate. If you found any value from today's episode, then please share it with a friend and help us grow. For more information on our sponsor, visit: thomsonmultifamilygroup.com to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing!

How to Contact Jake Marmulstein:

groundbreaker.co

Feb 21, 202220:18
Fighting Fire and Financial Freedom
Feb 14, 202221:06
Are There Really Any Differences Between Small and Large Portfolios?
Feb 07, 202230:01
Harnessing the Power of Partnerships
Jan 31, 202227:23
Let's Talk Investing! Learn Active and Passive Investing Strategies

Let's Talk Investing! Learn Active and Passive Investing Strategies

Welcome to the Next Level American Dream Podcast. We have an inspiring guest for you today, but first please make sure you have subscribed, if you haven't already. We also love getting your feedback through likes, comments, ratings, and reviews. Today, Sean has a conversation with Ruben Greth. Ruben is the host of the Capital Raiser Show and a current multifamily investor. Today he walks us through some of his best advice on capital raising and what passive investors should be aware of when looking to invest. We hope you learn some amazing investing strategies on both sides of the table for active and passive investors. If you found any value from today's episode, then please share it with a friend and help us grow. For more information on our sponsor, visit: thomsonmultifamilygroup.com to start taking your American Dream to the next level through passive investing!

How to Contact Ruben Greth:

legacyacquisitions.com

capitalraisershow.com

Jan 24, 202239:38
THE Multifamily Mindset
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Are You Paying Yourself? Learn How to Start Now!
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The Investor Goddess' Secret Sauce for Success in Real Estate
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Next Level Chat: Abigail's Story to Entrepreneurship
Dec 27, 202116:05
Next Level Chat: Our Investor Process
Dec 20, 202119:32
Next Level Chat: Our Acquisitions Process pt. 2
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Next Level Chat: Our Meaning of the American Dream
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Next Level Chat: Our Why
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Take Control of Your Investments Through the Power of SDIRAs
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Speaking Success into Existence
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Virtual Assistants are a Dominant Force in RE
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Utilizing Simple CFO Solutions for Your REI Group
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The Happy Medium Between Flipping and Wholesaling
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The Wheelbarrow Profits of Real Estate
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Generating Wealth with the Foundation of a Toolbox
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Myths Financial Advisors Fail to Mention
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Financial Freedom Requires Having Teammates
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A Topic Not Discussed in School: REI
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A Community Outreach Approach to Real Estate
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The Niche of Private Lending in SFR
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Starting an Investment Portfolio from Scratch
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