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Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    Paul Thompson is joined for this episode of “The Wake-Up Call” by Life and Business Coach Angie Wisdom. After getting started as an investment firm owner and financial advisor, Angie has moved into the life coaching space, guiding people into becoming the best possible, most “non-negotiable” version of themselves they can be.   The two go into detail about the need for knowing and having access to the greatest version of ourselves, so that we can create the life, business, and relationships that we want. You have to “fill up your own cup” before you can fill the cup of others. Angie and Paul have a fantastic discussion about life and lessons learned that make up Angie’s new book, “The Non-Negotiable You”.   Key Points From This Episode:    If you can genuinely bring your Focus to what you CAN Control, you’ll have

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    Former Navy Veteran and current Real Estate Investor Corey Chonsky joins host Paul Thompson for this episode of “The Wake-Up Call”. Similarly to Paul’s story in the corporate world, Corey saw a financially secure future for himself outside of the military and took a leap into Real Estate Investing.    Beyond the discussion surrounding Corey’s time in the navy, the two go into detail about best practices for investing, regardless of if it's on your own or with a group through Syndication. Knowing how to connect with others, and who to connect with, is likely to determine the success of your Syndication regardless of what sort of deal you’re planning to do.   Key Points From This Episode:    Measure growth carefully, and don’t bite off more than you can chew. Bring in team members who fill in your gaps– know your

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    On this episode of “The Wake-Up Call”, host Paul Thompson interviews performance and leadership coach, JM Ryerson, on his passion for podcasting and authentic conversations. They delve into the importance of morning routines, mindset, and biohacking.    JM talks at length with Paul about his love for reading and how it translates to his writing process. Along with his expertise in leadership, the conversation also touches on the significance of leading oneself before leading others, and how the way you begin your day impacts your wellbeing, and overall personal growth and development.    Key Points From This Episode:    Morning routines are essential in priming oneself for the day. Incorporating gratitude, meditation, and physical activity can set the tone for a productive day. Growth mindset, grit, and gratitu

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    On this episode of “The Wake-Up Call”, Host Paul Thompson shares a great conversation with Community Shaper and Real Estate Syndication expert, Sam Sells. The two discuss the benefits that Real Estate can provide to large groups of people, beyond the obvious potential for growing your own wealth and portfolio.   Sam’s Wake-Up Call came when he started to make money, but wasn’t making an impact. He has always been keen on helping others and transforming communities, and he’s developed a fantastic way of using Syndication to invest into underserved neighborhoods. Sam and Paul go into detail about the methodology of Sam’s Syndication, what’s working and what isn’t, and how you can get involved and get started.   Key Points From This Episode:    Find a Coach or Mentor– Namely someone who has been in the business for

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    Host Paul Thompson is joined in this episode of “The Wake-Up Call”  by Syndication Mastermind Adam Gower, to talk through the current state of the market and what it means to be involved in Syndication TODAY.   Adam Gower Calls his methodology “Syndication 2.0”, in which he approaches syndication from a crowdfunding framework. He explains that the language being used in today’s market has to be totally reframed to accommodate the ever-evolving market of today. He and Paul discuss at length the ins-and-outs of Interest Rates, Models, working with LP’s in a straightforward and transparent manner, and so much more.   Key Points From This Episode:    In Today’s Market, You Must Learn the Language of a Downturn. The “New Normal” will include higher evaluations and interest rates. To Be Successful, you have to unde

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    In this episode of “The Wake-Up Call”, Host Paul Thompson is joined by CEO Scott Miller for a great and personal discussion surrounding finding your purpose– Your “North Star”.   One thing we can be sure of, is that we will face adversity in life. The question is what will you do with it? Scott Miller is the former CEO of the nationally recognized “Essentia” Water brand, and his experiences facing adversity in life and in business led him to write a brand new book called “The Summit Mindset”. Scott and Paul talk at length about the new book, and the importance of finding the Pillars that will lead you to happiness.   Key Points From This Episode:    When you have the Mindset to Never Stop Evolving, you’re able to escape complacency. When you’re too rigid in routine, you are unable to be pliable. Life is Not a

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    Have you ever heard of an MCM? A “Merchant Cash Advance”? Most likely not, and yet it’s an incredible source of revenue for people who are in the know. Host Paul Thompson discusses the MCM at length with the master of the form, and today’s guest on “The Wake Up Call”, Peter Risko.    Peter’s experience on Wall Street in New York City, brokering deals and handling a team of almost 100 people, has led him to acquiring multiple millions of dollars in revenue for himself and his business. Now, he joins Paul to share his knowledge of a lesser-known brokerage technique: the Merchant Cash Advance.   Key Points From This Episode:    A MCM is, at it its simplest, buying tomorrow’s sales at today’s discounts This is not a loan, it’s a buy/sell agreement.  The MCM provides businesses with working capital to cover short-

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    Coach & Real Estate Mogul Steven Pesavento joins Host Paul Thompson for a brand new episode of “The WakeUp Call” podcast. In a genuine, and sometimes heartfelt discussion, The two explore how the sudden passing of Steven’s sister changed the way he does business.   Steven’s new life outlook ultimately has led to his “7 Rules to Thinking Like an Investor”, which Paul and Steven discuss at length, sharing each rule with you step-by-step. This can’t-miss discussion will change the way you look at investing, and set you up to get started in the world of Real Estate.   Key Points From This Episode:    Don’t “Climb to the Wrong Mountaintop”. You may start making good money, but is it worth it for the amount of workload you’re required to put in? The Key to Entrepreneurship is trying new things, getting coaching,

Be the CEO of your life. At the end of the day, the buck stops with you. You're responsible for your own solutions. No one else and the second you embrace that is the second you start reclaiming your life.   In this episode of “The WakeUp Call” podcast, Host Paul Thompson is joined by Josh Cadillac.  In this session, Paul and Josh delve into intuition, negotiations, and becoming the CEO of your life.   Key Points From This Episode:  Extreme owenership - if it is to be it is up to me Are you the passenger or the driver in your life? Everything we do we should make as meaningful as possible Growth happens in the valley   Follow Paul Thompson • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/ • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com • Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@pauldavidthompson   Resources: Josh Cadillac: https://www.close4life.com Energy For Future Presidents: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/energy-for-future-presidents-richard-a-muller/1116932063 The Comfort Crisis: https://www.b

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    In this episode of “The WakeUp Call” podcast, Host Paul Thompson is joined by “The Cabin Lady”, Leslie Anne Morris. The two discuss her portfolio of Short-Term Rentals within Cabins in the Smoky Mountains, which have exploded in popularity alongside the increasing tourism to the area. With a smart business and property management strategy, she explains how it’s possible to make substantial returns, but that it’s important to create the necessary infrastructure and aesthetic to maximize the potential of a tourism-heavy space.    Don’t miss this incredible discussion featuring insight from a top-notch professional in the Short Term Rentals Space, phenomenal speaker, upcoming author, and an advocate for advancing women into the Real Estate Market.   Key Points From This Episode:    The Pros and Cons of Long Term, Mi

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    In this episode of “The WakeUp Call” podcast, Host Paul Thompson is joined by Brett Swarts as they go into heavy detail regarding Deferred Sales Trusts, the primary focus on Brett’s business: “Capital Tax Solutions”. For people with large value assets, using this strategy involves utilizing high and low tax states to your advantage– creating Trusts and designating Trustees that give you the opportunity to make large amounts of wealth off maximizing local interest rates.   Key Points From This Episode:    Brett Breaks Down in detail the elements that go into a Deferred Sales Trust The Benefits of Building and setting up a “Trust” involving a company like Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Hire the WHO Don’t Be the HOW 82 Trillion Dollars Will Pass from Boomers to Millennials in the next 20 Years: The largest wealt

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    In this episode of “The WakeUp Call” podcast, Host Paul Thompson is joined by CEO Joe Camberato of “National Business Capital” as they discuss the current lending landscape, Joe’s background in building and growing his company without any private equity, and financial predictions into the next year and beyond. The two share an absolutely can’t-miss discussion, highlighting benefits and areas of opportunity for business owners in Real Estate, Service Industries, and countless others as well.   Key Points From This Episode:    For owners of the Small/Medium Size Company, there has never been greater access to Capital than there is right now. Most People underestimate the time it takes to Grow and Scale, especially if you’re doing it without private equity. It’s not enough to be GREAT at what you do. You need to

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    In this episode of “The WakeUp Call” podcast, Host Paul Thompson is joined by San Diego Real Estate professional Jason Joseph Lee. The two connect over shared experiences of breaking free from what was “expected” of them and connecting over the moment they Woke Up to a life of freedom in Real Estate.    Key Points From This Episode:   • You Don’t Have to Stay in “The System”. You can Carve Your Own Path. • Having a Smaller Work Environment increases your connection to humanity. • Be Open to Opportunities in Various Asset Classes • Design Your Life and your Business Around Your Personal Goals. • Paul & Jason Discuss Predictions for the Future of the Economy   Follow Paul Thompson • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/ • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com • Tiktok | https://www

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    In this episode of “The WakeUp Call” podcast, Host Paul Thompson is joined by San Diego Real Estate professional Jason Joseph Lee. The two connect over shared experiences of breaking free from what was “expected” of them and connecting over the moment they Woke Up to a life of freedom in Real Estate.    Key Points From This Episode:   • You Don’t Have to Stay in “The System”. You can Carve Your Own Path. • Having a Smaller Work Environment increases your connection to humanity. • Be Open to Opportunities in Various Asset Classes • Design Your Life and your Business Around Your Personal Goals. • Paul & Jason Discuss Predictions for the Future of the Economy   Follow Paul Thompson • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulthompson-onecallcapital/ • Website | https://pauldavidthompson.com • Tiktok | https://www

Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy.    In “The WakeUp Call” podcast, Host Paul Thompson, a former corporate professional turned pioneer for freedom, explores topics such as investing, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle design. Through interviews with real estate and entrepreneurial experts, this podcast provides valuable insights and advice for creating personal economies and embracing the transformative power of new information. Join Paul on this journey of self-discovery and learn how to find purpose, fulfillment, and meaning in the changing landscape of work.   Key Points From This Episode:   • The World Has Changed… You Can Forge your own Economy • Your Wake Up Call begins when you choose to see a better path to your future • The next two decades will bring forth a very interesting time for humanity • There is WEALTH in EQUITY • We Need to Work “on” yo

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, there are individuals who transcend the boundaries of conventional investment approaches, paving their path to financial  freedom.  In this episode, Dr. Chau Ong shares his story and marketing strategies in the real estate business. Dr. Chau Ong is a successful real estate investor who helps people achieve financial freedom by leveraging other people's properties through corporate housing. He discovered the potential of renting other people's properties through platforms like Airbnb and eventually focused on corporate housing to attract stable and long-term clients. He also talks about investing in midterm and corporate rental housing, the process of brokering master lease agreements with property owners, and how to achieve financial freedom through property subletting.  Tune in to this episode with Dr. Chau Ong as he shares game-changing strategies helping you transcend conventional investment approaches and pave your path to success.   Key Points From This Episode:

Many people rely solely on a stable income for their daily living expenses, but having multiple sources of income can offer benefits beyond financial stability. Not only can it provide financial freedom, but it can also allow for more time with family and loved ones. Rebecca Moore is a multifamily real estate syndicator and psychologist who has achieved great success in the apartment syndications business. Her interest in this field was motivated by the financial freedom it offers and the opportunity to spend more time with her family. Rebecca gained experience and knowledge through Brad Sumrok's group, which helped her navigate the complex world of apartment complex investing, including building her capital stack, which is the combination of different financing sources used to purchase the property. With the help of Sumrok's group, Rebecca was able to purchase a 94-unit complex and successfully manage the asset, despite the challenges that come with such an investment. If you're interested in multifamily rea

As the saying goes, "money makes the world go round." But managing money effectively can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to investing in real estate.  In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Courtney Lewis, a financial advisor and former portfolio manager who has accumulated an impressive real estate portfolio worth millions of dollars. Courtney shares her journey from being underpaid in her corporate job to starting her own successful financial coaching and consulting business, 8th Wonder Financial. Along the way, she has gained invaluable experience in real estate investing, managing rental properties, negotiating sales, and exploring tax liens and deeds.  We'll also hear her insights on building equity, understanding motivation behind monetary goals, and tips for successful real estate investing. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Courtney's advice will provide valuable insights to help you build your wealth and achieve your financial goals.   Key Points Fr