Average Joe Finances

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On this podcast we discuss how to create passive income from real estate, investing, side hustles and more. Our mission is to help people realize their growth potential no matter their income level. This podcast is designed to be an educational tool to help you become financially independent. We want you to beat your debt, build your wealth, and control your future!

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  • 302. Mastering Business Success Through Process Documentation with Adi Klevit

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Adi Klevit, an expert in process documentation and optimization, shares her journey from industrial engineering to founding her own business. She delves into the importance of documenting business processes, offering a […]

  • 301. Franchising Myths and Realities: Expert Advice From Jon Ostenson

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Jon Ostenson discusses the benefits and intricacies of non-food franchise opportunities, touching on Jon's journey from the corporate world to launching Fran Bridge Consulting. Jon shares insights into why non-food franchises can […]

  • 300. The Future of Cost Segregation and Real Estate Investing with Gian Pazzia

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Gian Pazzia an expert in tax and accounting for real estate. They discuss Gian's background, from his family's humble beginnings in Italy to his current role helping businesses and real estate owners find tax savings through cost […]

  • 299. Proactive Planning: Ensuring a Legacy of Love with Sara Ecklein

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest  Sarah Ecklein, a private fiduciary from the Bay Area, California. Sarah shares insights into her profession, the importance of estate planning, and her journey from aspiring hospice nurse to fiduciary. She discusses the […]

  • 298. Decoding the Enneagram: Money and Personality with Douglas Lynam

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Doug Lynam, a former Benedictine monk turned financial advisor and author, shares his unique life story, detailing his upbringing in an affluent family with financial struggles, joining the Marine Corps, and eventually spending 20 […]

  • 297. Harnessing Real Estate for Family and Fortune with Ken Gee

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ken Gee, founder and managing partner of KRI Partners, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, working as a CPA and commercial lender, to becoming a successful real estate investor. Ken discusses his […]

  • 296. Investing Wisdom and AI Insights with Richard Wilson

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Richard Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, shares insights on building an investor club and integrating AI tools to optimize investment processes. He details his journey into finance, starting businesses from a young age, […]

  • 295. Retirement Planning: Discovering Reverse Mortgages with Kevin Guttman

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Kevin Guttman, a seasoned reverse mortgage professional. Kevin shares his journey from managing his father's rental properties at a young age to entering the mortgage industry in 2004. He discusses the evolution of reverse […]

  • 294. From Cash to Franchise: Financial Pathways with James Hilovsky

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest James Hilovsky, CEO of the Fran Dream, shares about his journey from spending over 20 years in corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur. James shares his experiences in the fast food and franchising industry, […]

  • 293. VPM Solutions: Innovations in Real Estate Management with Pete Neubig

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Pete Neubig, co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, shares his 30-year journey from an average student in high school to co-founding a company that specializes in providing virtual assistance for real estate and property management. […]

  • 292. From Software to Syndicates with Jay Balekar

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Jay Balekar, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in India to becoming a successful real estate investor in the U.S. Jay discusses his background in cybersecurity, his early exposure to Robert Kiyosaki's 'Rich Dad, Poor […]

  • 291. Power of Why: Transforming Passion into Profits with Giang Nguyen

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Giang Nguyen from One River Capital, shares her inspiring story of transitioning from a biology major to real estate investing, starting with a single-family foreclosure and scaling up to a multifamily portfolio that allowed her […]

  • 290. Angel Investing: Risks, Rewards, and Strategies with Marcia Dawood

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Marcia Dawood, a seasoned angel investor, shares her journey from corporate America to discovering the world of angel investing. She explains how angel investing is accessible even for those who aren't super wealthy and discusses […]

  • 289. Discovering the Storage Goldmine with Joe Downs

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Joe Downs, CEO of Belrose Storage Group, shares his 17-year journey in commercial real estate. Joe recounts his early career as a financial advisor, the impact of 9/11 on his career shift, and his ventures, including owning a bar […]

  • 288. Transformative Leadership and Business Strategies with Darius Ross

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Darius Ross, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. Darius shares his serendipitous entry into entrepreneurship, his experiences with real estate investment, consulting for equity, and the creation of […]

  • 287. The Income-Driven Approach to Retirement with Steve Selengut

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Steve Selengut, a professional investment manager with over 40 years of experience and the author of 'Retirement Money Secrets’,  shares his journey into investment management, emphasizing the importance of diverse income […]

  • 286. From W2 to Financial Freedom with Daniel Kong

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Daniel Kong,  a former software developer turned real estate investor, shares his journey from working 20 years in a W2 job to achieving financial freedom through real estate investing, specifically using the BRRR strategy. He […]

  • 285. Mastering Landlord Strategies and Market Insights with Krista Reuther

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Krista Reuther, the Senior Education Content Manager at TurboTenant, shares her journey into the industry starting as a freelance writer and editor in college, her growth into real estate content creation, and how she assists […]

  • 284. Obliterating Excuses: A Leadership Revolution with Larry Mietus

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Larry Mietus, the 'Chief Excuse Obliterator,' to discuss leadership, accountability, and company culture. Larry shares his journey as a business consultant and author, highlighting his approach to transforming excuses into […]

  • 283. Breaking Comfort Zones: Financial Freedom and Passion with Moshe Popack

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Moshe Popack, chairman of YMP Real Estate Management, discusses his journey from New York to Miami, his initial struggles, and how he turned to real estate after losing his job during the 2007-08 financial crisis. He also shares […]

  • 282. The Finance Forum: End-of-Year Reflections and 2025 Goals with Mike and Tawnya

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finance hosts Mike Cavaggioni and Tanya discuss their reflections on 2024 and share their goals and strategies for a successful 2025. They emphasize the importance of being present, setting intentions, and reflecting on achievements and shortcomings to […]

  • 281. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Innovation with Elizabeth Bieniek

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Elizabeth Bieniek, an accomplished entrepreneur and author of “Cake on Tuesday: 25 Lessons to Unlock Corporate Innovation”, shares her unconventional career journey from studying creative writing to becoming an entrepreneur in […]

  • 280. Overcoming Adversity to Build Unshakeable Wealth with Larisa Olteanu

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Larisa Olteanu from Unshakable Wealth shares her inspiring story of overcoming a tumultuous childhood and severe financial hardships. Arriving in the U.S. with just $20, Larissa details her journey from learning English on the job […]

  • 279. From Business Basics to Strategic Investing with Curtis May

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Curtis May, the host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast and the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors. Curtis has been planning for individuals for more than 35 years, and he is passionate about helping his clients save […]

  • 278. Building Resilience and Planning Your Legacy with Dr. Kimberly Harms

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Dr. Kimberly Harms shares her compelling life story, involving personal challenges, the loss of her child and husband, and how these experiences shaped her career and mission in life. She talks about the significance of being […]

  • 277. Achieving Financial Freedom Through Multifamily with Christian Osgood

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Christian Osgood, the owner of Multifamily Strategy, shares his journey from saving for financial freedom to acquiring over 200 rental units. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals, the value of building relationships […]

  • 276. From Struggles to Financial Success with Roy Snarr

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Roy Snarr, a successful financial services entrepreneur, shares his compelling life story, detailing his challenging journey from a middle-class background to building a thriving financial services agency specializing in asset […]

  • 275. Transforming Memories into Business with Cathi Nelson

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Cathi Nelson, the founder of a photo organizing company, shares insights about how she built her business from scratch, helping people manage their digital and analog photo collections. She discusses the growing need for photo […]

  • 274. Expert Tax and Wealth Strategies with Mark Miller

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Mark Miller, the CEO of Hilton Tax and Wealth Advisors, discusses his career and collaboration with the Hilton family, highlighting the importance of advanced tax mitigation strategies that can significantly reduce tax liabilities […]

  • 273. From Social Work to Financial Mastery with Herman Dolce Jr.

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Herman Dulce Jr., the founder of Bella Sloan Enterprises, shares his remarkable journey from a social worker to a renowned financial literacy advocate. Herman also discusses leveraging credit to make impactful financial decisions, […]

  • 272. Navigating Franchise Opportunities with Adam Goldman

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Adam Goldman, a seasoned franchise consultant, shares his journey from business school into the world of franchising, revealing insights into the potential and misconceptions surrounding franchises. With over 14 years in the […]

  • 271. From Military to Millionaire with David Pere

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest David Pere, a former Marine Corps veteran turned successful real estate investor and entrepreneur shares his journey from making typical financial decisions as a service member to achieving financial freedom and helping others do […]

  • 270. Empowering Women in Finance with Regina McCann Hess

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Regina McCann Hess, a certified divorce financial analyst and author of 'Superwoman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero', shares her journey from being a critical care nurse to a financial advisor, inspired by an early […]

  • 269. Financial, Time, and Location Independence with Clint Harris

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Clint Harris, shares his journey from medical sales to achieving financial independence through real estate and self-storage investments. He also shares how he built and eventually restructured his investment strategy to achieve […]

  • 268. Wealth Building Beyond the Basics with Freddie Rappina

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Freddie Rappina, a retired police officer turned wealth advisor, discusses his journey from Long Island to Virginia and now Florida, and shares insights into wealth building strategies. He emphasizes the difference between […]

  • 267. Building a Successful SaaS Company with Weston Zimmerman

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Weston Zimmerman, the co-founder and CEO of SynkedUp, a landscaping business management software - shares his journey from a teen working for a landscaping company in Pennsylvania to becoming the CEO of an award-winning software […]

  • 266. Mastering Financial Planning and Exit Strategies with Chad Olivier

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Chad Olivier shares his extensive experience and knowledge in financial planning since 1996. Chad discusses his journey from selling tax-free bonds to founding the Olivier Group in 2002, where he now specializes in individual […]

  • 265. Financial Literacy for All Ages with David Delisle

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest David Delisle, discuss the importance of financial literacy for both kids and adults, focusing on David's journey as a 'finance nerd' from a young age and his passion for teaching financial education through his children's book, a […]

  • 264. Market Trends and Personal Finance with Mike and Tawnya

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finance hosts Mike Cavaggioni and Tanya discuss recent events, focusing on the overdramatized stock market crash in early August, investment strategies for market dips, the evolving real estate market and its challenges, and the importance of mindful […]

  • 263. Navigating Financial Health with Lou Scatigna

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Lou Scatigna, a seasoned financial advisor, author, and radio show host, shares his extensive experience in financial planning, discussing the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, and prudent investing. He highlights the […]

  • 262. From Family Business To Entrepreneurship with Jason VanDevere

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Jason VanDevere shares about his journey from working in a family car dealership to starting his own successful e-commerce business, 'Goal Crazy,' which includes a specialized planner and coaching programs.In this episode:Discover […]

  • 261. Unlock Wealth Through Tax Lien Certificates with Ted Thomas

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Ted Thomas, a seasoned expert in tax defaulted properties and tax lien certificates, shares his journey from being an airline pilot to becoming a successful real estate investor, and how he stumbled upon the lucrative market of […]

  • 260. Building Wealth through Infinite Banking with Brent Kesler

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Brent Kesler shares his journey from being a chiropractor to becoming a financial educator who helps people build, keep, and create wealth through the Infinite Banking Concept. Brent shares his personal success story of paying off […]

  • 259. Navigating Luxury Real Estate with Nicole Truszkowski

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Nicole Truszkowski shares her extensive experience in real estate, particularly in the luxury market. With over 30 years in the industry, Nicole delves into her transition from sports medicine to real estate, her methods for […]

  • 258. A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurial Journey with Rachel Capil

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Rachel Capil shares her journey from starting a photography business nearly 20 years ago to thriving in the real estate market. She discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her businesses, the importance of video content, and the […]

  • 257. Empowering Financial Independence with Lisa Schader from Money Fit Moms

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Lisa Schader discusses her background and journey towards financial independence, emphasizing the importance of financial education, especially for women. She explores strategies for investing, budgeting, and empowering […]

  • 256. Mastering Retirement Planning with Derek Mazzarella

    Send us a textIn today's ever-changing financial landscape, there are few constants, but one universal truth remains: the importance of planning for retirement. Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Derek Mazzarell shares his journey from graduating in 2007 and working with Aflac […]

  • 255. Risk Management and Prop Trading Revolution with Greg Rubin

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Greg Rubin shares his journey from starting as a prop trader in 2007, through the financial crisis, and eventually running a capital allocation program at Axi Select. He discusses the evolution of trading, risk management, and […]

  • 254. Overcoming Real Estate Market Challenges with Dale Wills

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Dale Wills shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a real estate and land development expert. He discusses the impact of high interest rates on the current housing market, strategies for new investors, and the […]

  • 253. Unlocking Franchise Success with Gregory Mohr

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Gregory Mohr shares his personal journey from a high school paper route to becoming a franchise consultant, offers insights on how to get started in franchising, financing options, and the importance of being coachable. He also […]

  • 252. Exploring the World of Website Rentals with Luke Van Der Veer

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Luke Van Der Veer shares insights about his innovative business model of website rentals. From a corporate HR job to creating financial freedom through website leasing, he shares his methods for generating leads and securing […]

  • 251. Building an RV Rental Franchise with Garr Russell

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Garr Russell shares insights into his philosophy on overcoming adversity, leveraging other people's assets, and the importance of faith in his life. He details his transition from being a full-time RVer to establishing a […]

  • 250. How Geopolitics can Affect your Investments with Will Nutting

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Will Nutting, shared his philosophy of questioning consensus, his approach to connecting the real world with the financial world through his twice-weekly writings, and his own experiences managing a personal fund. He also […]

  • 249. WelcomingTawnya Schultz as New Co-Host of Average Joe Finances Podcast

    Send us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as we welcome our new co-host, Tawnya Schultz! She shares her journey from being trapped in a financially dependent relationship to becoming a financial coach, known as The Money Life Coach. She also discusses her approach to budgeting, the […]

  • 248. Understanding Emerging Markets and the Power of Compounding with Kevin Carter

    Send us a textIn the realm of emerging markets and internet-based investments.a pivotal figure in finance for decades took us on a comprehensive journey through his career, the intricate world of emerging markets, and strategic investing approaches that are shaping the future. Join us on […]

  • 247. Building A Real Estate Empire with Jim Manning

    Send us a textIn the dynamic world of real estate investing, the journey of every investor has its unique twists and turns. However, evolving strategies and adapting to different situations have a key role in the recipe for success.Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Jim Manning […]

  • 246. Unlocking the Benefits of Options Trading with Tony Saliba

    Send us a textIn today's competitive financial markets, staying abreast of changes is crucial.Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Tony Saliba shares how he managed to adapt to different financial scenarios by harnessing his superpower—the 'what ifs.' His early struggles and the […]

  • 245. Discussing Personal Finance and Future Planning with Debra Schatzki

    Send us a textFinance isn't solely about numbers—like any other journey, it aligns with personal values, dreams, and life goals. Exploring this intriguing intersection, let’s take a deep dive into the exciting world of financial planning, focusing on how personal discoveries shape […]

  • 244. Revolutionizing Real Estate Investing Through Seller Financing with Chris Prefontaine

    Send us a textThe world of real estate investment is vast and varied, teeming with opportunities for investors willing to explore and conquer its intricacies.Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Chris Prenfontaine highlights the importance of mindset, coaching, and mentorship in […]

  • 243. An Insight Into Effective Investment Strategies with Erik Smolinski

    Send us a textIn the investment world, versatility is key. To thrive, one must be able to adjust to varying market situations seamlessly, adapting strategies to secure the best possible outcomes. Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Erik Smolinski shares his investment strategies […]

  • 242. Building Wealth Brick by Brick with Elliot Kallen

    Send us a textAs the financial world rapidly evolves, having an innovative and grounded perspective is essential. This is something an entrepreneurship and finance guru emphasizes. Let’s discuss the importance of behavioral finance in highlighting common mistakes investors make and some […]

  • 241. Buying Multifamily Real Estate as a Business with Vlad Arakcheyev

    Send us a textInvesting in multifamily properties is a preferred choice due to its benefits, including increased cash flow and property value appreciation. But what if you look at multifamily investment as not just a real estate venture but a business opportunity? Get ready to explore […]

  • 240. Investor Asset Protection and Financial Freedom with Scott Royal Smith

    Send us a textAre you a real estate investor looking to elevate your game while ensuring your assets are fully protected? Do you need advice on developing a robust wealth-building strategy? If yes, you'd benefit from insights from this week’s guest.Join us on Average Joe Finances as our […]

  • 239. Mastering Self-Directed Accounts and Option Trading with Dan Passarelli

    Send us a textOptions trading is often viewed as complex or risky for the average investor. However, with the right guidance, trading options can be a powerful tool for financial growthJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Dan Passarelli shares the importance of understanding and […]

  • 238. Understanding the Multifamily Real Estate Industry with Taylor Avakian

    Send us a textAre you interested in Multifamily Real Estate? Let’s dive deep into the nitty-gritty of it! From regulatory challenges in LA to tenant-buyout strategies - this episode will be brimming with insider knowledge!Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Taylor Avakian […]

  • 237. Navy Boatswain’s Mate to Real Estate Developer with Adit Shah

    Send us a textNavigating the business world, especially the real estate market, can be quite an obstacle course. But could it prove that success often comes from passion, ambition, and making calculated risks?Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Adit Shah shares his journey on how […]

  • 236. Transitioning from Military to Real Estate with Charlie Hardage

    Send us a textHow can delving into financial innovation serve as a transformative journey toward achieving financial freedom? Let’s explore crucial topics such as velocity banking and the profound impact of intentional decision-making on the path to financial goals.Join us on Average […]

  • 235. Exploring the World of Franchising with Gregory Mohr

    Send us a textAs we delve into the exciting world of franchising, the question that waves at every entrepreneur's mind is, should I buy a franchise? Franchising, indeed, is a dynamic concept in the business world that thrives on the foundation of systemized procedures and proven business […]

  • 234. The Path to Franchise Ownership with Patrick Elsner

    Send us a textAre you looking to enter the franchise industry? Discover the secrets to finding the perfect franchise fit.  Learn how to navigate the franchise landscape based on your criteria and interests, but beware, one wrong move could leave you questioning everything.Join us on […]

  • 233. Financial Freedom through Infinite Banking with Dr. Robert Scranton

    Send us a textRecent financial management strategies aim to assist individuals and families in building wealth and attaining financial independence. One approach involves utilizing a whole life insurance policy for banking, offering tax advantages. The goal is to empower individuals to […]

  • 232. Mike's Thoughts - Unveiling Six Must-Have AppSumo Tools!

    Send us a textWelcome to a special episode of Mike's Thoughts! 🎙️ In this episode, we're diving into six amazing products from AppSumo that can transform the way you create content, manage social media, and produce podcasts. Plus, we've got an exciting freebie to share! Let's jump […]

  • 231. Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Trading with Anmol Singh

    Send us a textDo you want to gain a comprehensive understanding of trading and make well-informed investment decisions? Wondering how you can achieve this desired outcome? It's time to break free from the cycle of ineffective actions that only lead to more pain and uncertainty. Let's […]

  • 230. Unlocking Profitable Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate with Paul Moore

    Send us a textYou may already be taking actions such as investing in properties that align with your values, incorporating sustainable practices, or supporting local communities, but the impact you desire may still be eluding you. Instead, you may find yourself facing challenges such as […]

  • 229. How to Retire Early and Live Your Best Life with Walli Miller

    Send us a textIf you're frustrated and overwhelmed by working long hours and saving diligently but watching your early retirement dreams slip away, you're not alone. Many seeking financial independence get stuck in unfulfilling jobs or uncertain financial situations. You may be […]

  • 228. Leveraging Digital Assets for Passive Income with Matt Raad

    Send us a textYou've been told to invest your time and money in traditional avenues like stocks and real estate, hoping for passive income that never seems to materialize. The pain of constantly working hard but not seeing the results you desire is all too real. But what if there's a more […]

  • 227. GG The Franchise Guide with Guiseppe Grammatico

    Send us a textAre you tired of the same old 9-to-5 routine? Dreaming of being your own boss and building a successful business? Get ready for a story that will completely change your perspective. Discover the incredible opportunities that await you in the world of franchise business […]

  • 226. Money and Investing Myths Busted with Stephanie Walter

    Send us a textDo you want to unlock the secret to financial independence and make smart investment choices? Are you tired of being misled by common money myths that hinder your wealth-building journey? Get ready to gain invaluable knowledge and tools to break free from misconceptions and […]

  • 225. Starting Strong in Real Estate with Steven and Amber Liddle

    Send us a textDo you want to become a confident and knowledgeable real estate investor, ready to embark on your journey in the industry? How do I start strong and learn from experienced investors? Look no further! We have the solution that will help you achieve your goal. Get ready to […]

  • 224. Note Investing to Financial Freedom with Fred Moskowitz

    Send us a textAre you frustrated with the traditional real estate investment route, spending countless hours dealing with property management and tenant issues but not achieving the desired results? It's time to break free from this ineffective approach and explore note investing as a new […]

  • 223. Find and Start the Right Franchise with Bob Bernotas

    Send us a textFinding the right franchise can be daunting and frustrating, with many aspiring entrepreneurs facing obstacles. It's disheartening when results don't meet expectations despite investing time and effort. However, with the proper guidance and knowledge, you can overcome these […]

  • 222. Reach Financial Freedom Faster with Sam Primm

    Send us a textIf you're unhappy because your real estate investments aren't working out as you'd hoped, don't worry – you're not alone! Maybe you've been looking for good deals but can't find any. Or perhaps you've been fixing up properties but have unexpected problems and costs. Even […]

  • 221. Ask the Plan Man with Bruce Weinstein

    Send us a textIf you feel stressed and unsure about your money situation, even though you're trying to save and invest, know that you're not the only one. Lots of people face money problems, even when they're trying their best. They save money, but sometimes unexpected costs or bad […]

  • 220. Meet the Blind, Deaf, and Unstoppable Entrepreneur with Aaron Hale

    Send us a textMany individuals are frustrated and defeated, when their actions seem to fall short of their goals. Instead of seeing progress, they may experience setbacks, obstacles, or even outright failure. But remember, this is a standard part of the journey towards pursuing your […]

  • 219. The Importance of Financial Literacy When Life Throws a Curveball with Mike Tarnow

    Send us a textDoes this sound familiar? You've been told to simply think positively to overcome adversity and maintain a positive mindset. But despite your efforts, you still struggle to stay optimistic and navigate life's challenges. The pain of constantly trying to force a positive […]

  • 218. Successful Market Strategies for a Full Time Trader with Tony Pawlak

    Send us a textDo you want to enhance your trading strategies and achieve greater success in the market? Are you searching for the key to unlocking your full potential as a full-time trader? Look no further! Get ready to revolutionize your approach and see your trading career soar to new […]

  • 217. Mike's Thoughts: Should I Buy or Rent in Today's Housing Market

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  • 216. Lessons Learned from Tech to Buying Real Estate with John Foong

    Send us a textDo you want to make smarter financial decisions and achieve success in real estate investing? How can tech professionals leverage their skills to excel in the real estate market? Look no further! This discussion will reveal the solution to achieving improved financial […]

  • 215. Why Gold and Precious Metals Should be in Your Portfolio with Dana Samuelson

    Send us a textDo you want to enhance the resilience of your real estate portfolio and safeguard it against inflation? Are you searching for a solution that can provide you with increased protection and stability? Look no further, because, in this discussion, we will reveal the key to […]

  • 214. The Effects of AI in Real Estate with Tony Lopes

    Send us a textDo you want to better understand how AI can revolutionize the real estate industry? Are you looking for a solution to enhance your knowledge and utilization of AI to achieve remarkable outcomes in real estate investments? Look no further! Get ready to harness the power of […]

  • 213. Breaking Down the Real Estate Barriers with Marcus Maloney

    Send us a textMany investors in real estate are currently facing frustration and overwhelm as their investments are not delivering the desired outcomes. Despite dedicated efforts such as property research, seminars, and networking, these investors are disappointed with unsuccessful […]

  • 212. Building a Real Estate Agent Business with Ali Garced

    Send us a textDo you want to build a thriving real estate agent business? Are you seeking the key to success in the competitive real estate market? Look no further. In this episode, our guest, Ali Garced, will reveal the solution to attaining your desired outcome: the ability to establish […]

  • 211. Exploring Infinite Banking Strategies with Richard Canfield

    Send us a textDo you want to discover a powerful strategy for building long-term wealth? Are you looking for a solution that can effectively optimize your finances and help you achieve financial freedom?Join us at the Average Joe Finances Podcast as our guest, Richard Canfield, shares his […]

  • 210. Due Diligence and the Importance of the Right Team with Alex Sonkin

    Send us a textAre you looking to minimize your taxes and gain a deeper understanding of the tax code? Do you want to navigate the complexities of tax with ease?In this episode, we have Alex Sonkin, who will be sharing the key solution to help you achieve your goal of maximizing tax […]

  • 209. The Power of the Appraisal in Your Own Hands with M.J. Jackson

    Send us a textDo you want to unlock maximum profits and achieve unparalleled success in your real estate investments? Look no further!In this episode, we have M.J. Jackson, who will reveal the ultimate solution to help you seize control of your appraisals and reap remarkable returns on […]

  • 208. Renting by the Room with HomeRoom with Johnny Wolff

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Johnny Wolff on the 208th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Johnny shares how renting by the room can lead to increased profitability and foster meaningful community connections.In this episode, you’ll learn:The exciting possibilities […]

  • 207. Why Yes Management Plays an Important Role with Ace Hagerty

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Ace Hagerty on the 207th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Ace shares the key to attaining equilibrium and success in your life, allowing you to skillfully navigate your commitments and priorities. In this episode, you’ll learn:The […]

  • 206. Meet the Philly Real Estate Broker for Investors with Maria Quattrone

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Maria Quattrone on the 206th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Maria shares valuable insights and advice that will help you make improved real estate investment decisions and increase your chances of success.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 205. From 0 - 70 Units in 2 Years Without JVs or Syndications with Kyle Root

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Kyle Root on the 205th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Kyle shares his secrets to scaling his portfolio from 0 to 70 units in just 2 years, all without the help of joint ventures or syndications. In this episode, you’ll learn:Potent […]

  • 204. Mikes Thoughts: Embracing Failure and Shifting Focus

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  • 203. Travel Hacking and Building Wealth as a W-2 Employee with Shelly Blancq

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Shelly Blancq on the 203rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Shelly shares how middle-class individuals can achieve free travel and financial goals through responsible credit card use.In this episode, you’ll learn:Acquire the knowledge […]

  • 202. Accepting Responsibility for All Aspects of Your Life with Jerry Fetta

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jerry Fetta on the 202nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jerry shares the key steps and strategies that will enable you to attain the desired outcome of complete financial independence. In this episode, you’ll learn:The journey […]

  • 201. Sustainable Coffee Company: Investing in Green Byproducts with Cole Shepard

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Cole Shephard on the 201st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Cole shares how the Legacy Group rose to $50 million of assets under management and the investment opportunity for high-net-worth investors in the private company space.In this […]

  • 200. From a Scarcity to an Abundance Mindset with Leisa Peterson

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Leisa Peterson on the 200th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Leisa shares her journey from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, highlighting the power of mindfulness and investing in oneself.In this episode, you’ll learn:The insights on […]

  • 199. The Velocity of Money Mindset with Chris Giorgi

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Chris Giorgi on the 199th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Chris shares how adopting the velocity mindset can lead to successful investing and financial freedom. In this episode, you’ll learn:The unique challenges and opportunities of […]

  • 198. Real Estate Investing in the 2023 Market with Dani Beit-Or

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dani Beit-Or on the 198th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dani shares how he empowers both beginners and seasoned investors to optimize their real estate investment in today’s 2023 market.In this episode, you’ll learn:Most effective […]

  • 197. Investing in Crypto the Smart Way with Eric McDonald

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Eric McDonald on the 197th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Eric shares the current global economic climate, underlined by an energy crisis, inflation, and market uncertainties, and explores why investors are turning to crypto as a […]

  • 196. Financially Educating the Service Industry with Barbara Sloan

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Barbara Sloan on the 196th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Barbara shares her tips and knowledge on managing the fluctuating income of the service industry and helps people in the service industry manage their finances better. In this […]

  • 195. Investing in Online Businesses with Kyle Kuderewski

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Kyle Kuderewski on the 195th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Kyle offers a unique look into online business investing through Webstreet. He shares valuable insights about the operators for Webstreet and how their industry expertise […]

  • 194. Are Short Term Rentals in the Smokies Still Viable with Leslie Anne Morris

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Leslie Anne Morris on the 194th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Leslie Anne shares her expertise and strategies to motivate others and create a passive income in short-term rentals. In this episode, you’ll learn:Find the Who & […]

  • 193. How Franchising Can Jumpstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Jon Ostenson

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jon Ostenson on the 193rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jon shares his knowledge and thoughts on utilizing a franchise in various ways: as a career choice, a business venture, a part-time endeavor, or a financial investment.In this […]

  • 192. Breaking Down the Barriers For Multifamily with Justin Moy

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Justin Moy on the 192nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Justin shares his experience and expertise in building wealth through apartment syndications and helping investors invest passively in this sought-after asset class.In this […]

  • 191. Passive Alternative Investments for the Average Joe with Patrick Grimes

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Patrick Grimes on the 191st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Patrick shares how to truly diversify your real estate investments with non-correlated assets, and partner up for effective scaling. In this episode, you’ll learn:Understand […]

  • 190. Make Your Money Matter with Brad Barrett

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brad Barrett on the 190th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brad shares the objective numbers when it comes to achieving financial independence before traditional retirement.In this episode, you’ll learn:What do most people get wrong […]

  • 189. Alleviating the 1031 Exchange Time Crunch with Alex Olson

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Alex Olson on the 189th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Alex shares how he was able to help clients identify and close real estate transactions in the Kansas City market through the 1031 exchange processIn this episode, you’ll […]

  • 188. Building a Multifamily Portfolio on Active Duty with Jonathan New

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jonathan New on the 188th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jonathan shares about accomplishing big goals through teamwork, scaling up from single-family to $100m+ AUM of multi-family, and life balance/stress management.In this episode, […]

  • 187. Out of State Investing and Commercial BRRRRs with CJ Calio

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with CJ Calio on the 187th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. CJ shares his journey from residential to commercial properties and the mental and emotional challenges he faced to become a full-time investor.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 186. Building Wealth Using Different Real Estate Strategies with Kyle Healy

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Kyle Healy on the 186th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Kyle shares his expertise in utilizing various real estate approaches to generate wealth.In this episode, you’ll learn:Knowing your "Why" and how its pivotal to making strong […]

  • 185. Protecting Your Wealth with a Deferred Sales Trust with Brett Swarts

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brett Swarts on the 185th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Bret shares his passion about educating high net worth individuals in capital gains tax deferral with a Deferred Sales Trust.In this episode, you’ll learn:•Deferring capital […]

  • 184. Breaking Into the Multifamily Space with Nic Cooper and Andrew Jarrett

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Andrew Jarrett and Nic Cooper on the 184th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Andrew and Nic share their strategies and expertise on entering the multifamily space.In this episode, you’ll learn:Strategies for sourcing dealsThe difference […]

  • 183. Teaching Others to Start a Short Term Rental Business with Michael Elefante

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Michael Elefante on the 183rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Michael shares how a short-term rental can help you achieve financial freedom.In this episode, you’ll learn:What is a short term rentalWhy Airbnb is the travel of the […]

  • 182. Accelerated Banking to Fast Track Your Retirement with David Bruce

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with David Bruce on the 182nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. David shares some secrets in banking strategy to help you pay off your mortgage fast.In this episode, you’ll learn:What banks are secretly doing to keep you stuck in your […]

  • 181. Using Real Estate to Adventure Around the World with Sarah Weaver

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Sarah Weaver on the 181st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Sarah shares how she built her real estate portfolio as she traveled the world.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to invest out-of-stateMedium-term rentals Being a full-time […]

  • 180. Massive Success Investing in Short Term Rentals with Jason Griggs

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jason Griggs on the 180th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jason shares how he got his huge success Investing in Short Term Rentals.In this episode, you’ll learn:Airbnbs vs. traditional rentalsThe problems you'll face, and how to get […]

  • 179. Land Banking For Huge Returns with Brad Warren

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brad Warren on the 179th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brad shares how to build generational and legacy wealth by investing in land.In this episode, you’ll learn:The definition of land banking and how to get startedWhy investors […]

  • 178. How Faceless YouTube Channels Can Make Serious Money with Caleb Boxx

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Caleb Boxx on the 178th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Caleb shares how one can create passive income by automating their YouTube channel, without ever having to show their face or make a video.In this episode, you’ll learn:How […]

  • 177. From a Dream to Reality, Now Teaching Others to Thrive with Nathan Payne

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Nathan Payne on the 177th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Nathan shares experience in real estate wholesaling and highlights the importance of being flexible, adaptable, and responsive in the ever-changing real estate market.In this […]

  • 176. How Using Virtual Assistants Made His REI Business Explode with Mike DeHaan

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Mike DeHaan on the 176th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Mike shares how he was able to quit his day job and bootstrap an REI business with the help of Virtual Assistants.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to get started in Real Estate […]

  • 175. How Land Flipping can Make You Wealthy with Ray Zhang

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Ray Zhang on the 175th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Ray shares his expertise in land flipping, how it works, and some of the benefits of flipping land as a business.In this episode, you’ll learn:Ray's journey from Car-Flipping to […]

  • 174. Investing in Uranium Mining for Carbon Free Power with John Cash

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with John Cash on the 174th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. John shares how Ur-Energy is positioned to ramp up uranium production as a worthwhile investing opportunity.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why should investors consider investing […]

  • 173. Making Home Equity Accessible with Matthew Sullivan

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Matthew Sullivan on the 173rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Matthew shares how his company, QuantmRE, enables homeowners to turn their home equity into a debt-free income stream.In this episode, you’ll learn:Debt-based financing vs. […]

  • 172. Precious Metals Portfolio Allocation and Diversification with Patrick Yip

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Patrick Yip on the 172nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Patrick  shares his expertise about the market of precious metals and the advantages of investing in them.In this episode, you’ll learn:How should investors position their […]

  • 171. Meet the Financial Healer with Dr. Wendy Labat

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dr. Wendy Labat on the 171st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dr. Wendy shares her knowledge, experience, and wisdom garnered firsthand from the challenges she faced and how it led her to develop The Financial Cures System®. Using this […]

  • 170. The Hawaii Money Guy and Hawaii's Biggest Flipper with Indar Lange

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Indar Lange on the 170th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Indar shares the importance of real estate education and cultivating a mindset for business and his journey, from getting into real estate by flipping to achieving passive cash […]

  • 169. The Right Mindset to Achieve Financial Freedom with Alex Cabot and Ed Lambert

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Alex Cabot and Ed Lambert on the 169th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Alex and Ed share how to avoid common financial pitfalls and have the right mindset to make smart financial decisions.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to create […]

  • 168. Get a Grip on Your Finances with Joe DiSanto

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Joe DiSanto on the 168th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Joe shares how to help individuals and business owners navigate their finances, increase their net worth, and plan better for their future.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 167. The Importance of Content Marketing in Your Business with Mike Gardon

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Mike Gardon on the 167th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Mike shares the process for managing career uncertainty and “wayfinding” to fulfillment, control and balance.In this episode, you’ll learn:How To Take Control of Your […]

  • 166. The Power of The 831B Plan for Small Businesses with Ed Bryan

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Ed Bryan on the 166th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Ed shares why it's important for successful businesses to develop a comprehensive risk management program in today's ever-changing risk environment.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 165. Short Term Rental Development and Management with Alex Jarbo

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Alex Jarbo on the 165th episode of the Average Joe whFinances Podcast. Alex shares how he got started with short-term rentals and important things to consider if you are interested in getting started in the short-term rental game.In this episode, […]

  • 164. Emotions Attached to Your Finances and The Money Nerve with Bob Wheeler

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Bob Wheeler on the 164th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Bob shares how he helps listeners conquer their money shame and avoid making poor financial decisions by teaching how emotions can dictate choices. In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 163. Overcoming Life's Obstacles with Mindset with Amy Sylvis

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Amy Sylvis on the 163rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Amy shares how she generates passive income through real estate investing without having the day to day hassles of management.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to choose the best […]

  • 162. Transitioning Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle with Dr. Phillip Hearn

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dr. Phillip Hearn on the 162nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dr. Phillip shares gained financial independence by starting to invest in real estate as a side hustle and eventually making it his primary source of income.In this episode, […]

  • 161. Taking the Red Pill and Escaping the Matrix with Jerome Myers

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jerome Myers on the 161st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jerome shares how he uses his personal journey and unique training method to guide other apex performers in leadership positions. He helps them face their toughest personal and […]

  • 160. The Magic of Real Estate with Logan Kohn

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Logan Kohn on the 160th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Logan shares how he started various side hustles to make money and eventually invests while being frugal as possible to multiply his wealth through real estateIn this episode, […]

  • 159. Lady Landlords and Investing in New York City with Becky Nova

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Becky Nova on the 159th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Becky shares how she has grown a love in Real Estate and how Lady Landlords empower women to become knowledgeable and confident in Real Estate Investing.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 158. The Shame is in Quiting, Not Losing with Daniel Martinez

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Daniel Martinez on the 158th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Daniel shares his life journey towards financial freedom and how he came up with Hive Mind CRM, an effortless automation for an REI business.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 157. Sprinting in a Wealth Marathon with Brighton Gbarazia

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brighton Gbarazia on the 157th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brighton shares his expertise on wealth creation through Real Estate.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to purchase a home rightCurrent interest rate market and how that […]

  • 156. Paychecks and Profits with T.R. Smith

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with T.R Smith on the 156th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. T.R shares how you can maximize employee benefits, reduce your taxes, and build generational wealth.In this episode, you’ll learn:Understand the tax implications.How to make a […]

  • 155. Staying Strong During Market Volatility with Gil Baumgarten

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Gil Baumgarten on the 155th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Gil shares his thoughts on timely finance topics, volatile market trends and the psychology behind smart investments.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to stay strong during […]

  • 154. Writing a Book to Expand Your Business with Miriam Laundry

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Miriam Laundry on the 154th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Miriam shares how a simple book writing can open doors for your businessIn this episode, you’ll learn:How writing a children's book can open up opportunities for youEmpower […]

  • 153. 50 Houses in Less than 2 Years to Multifamily Syndications with Wyatt Simon

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Wyatt Simon on the 153rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Wyatt shares how you can make a community better one property at a time.In this episode, you’ll learn:The power of BRRRR and creative financeWhy you should consider switching […]

  • 152. The Power of a 30 Year Mortgage with Adiel Gorel

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Adiel Gorel on the 152nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Adiel shares how he successfully assisted thousands of investors with purchasing U.S. properties since 1983.In this episode, you’ll learn:Efficient methods that will make it […]

  • 151. Avoiding Financial Scams and Fraud with Robert Persichitte

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Robert Persichitte on the 151st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Robert shares how he helps people keep their money, avoid and recover from mistakes, ripoffs, and taxes.In this episode, you’ll learn:Emerging financial scamsUnregulated […]

  • 150. The Road to 100 Streams of Income with Dearrone Bethea

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dearonne Bethea on the 150th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dearonne shares his passion and purpose to educate others on financial literacy, give back to the community and provide the blueprint on how to create generational wealth. He […]

  • 149. Pre-IPO Stock Options Tax Planning with Aaron Rubin

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Aaron Rubin on the 149th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Aaron shares his pride in helping tech clients make tax-savvy, financially sound decisions about their stock compensation packages.In this episode, you’ll learn:Secrets to stock […]

  • 148. DealMachine Origins and Driving for Dollars with David Lecko

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with David Lecko on the 148th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. David shares about his journey driving for dollars, and how building a widget turned it into DealMachine.In this episode, you’ll learn:Understanding the mindset on active versus […]

  • 147. Build to Rent For Sustainable Profits with Flint Jamison

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Flint Jamison on the 147th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Flint shares How the Average Joe can invest in commercial real estate through syndications.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Build to Rent worksThe comparisons of Real Estate […]

  • 146. Self-Employed Financing for Real Estate with Alejandro Szita

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Alejandro Szita on the 146th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Alejandro shares practical information about money that empowers clients financially and helps them keep more of the money they earn.In this episode, you’ll learn:How […]

  • 145. Hustle and Have Fun Doing it with DC Glenn

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with DC Glenn on the 145th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. DC shares his passion for empowering, educating, and leaving a legacy of inspiration behind for his fellow artists, or anyone who hopes to succeed in any endeavor their heart […]

  • 144. Diversify your Portfolio with Diversyfund with Craig Ceciio

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Craig Cecilio on the 144th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Craig shares his strategic approach on innovation and accessibility, harnessing capital aggregation to build alternative investment portfolios.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 143. Don't Wait... Elevate with Jorge Abreau

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jorge Abreau on the 143rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jorge shares his expertise and experience on commercial construction and multifamily syndications & development.In this episode, you’ll learn:The deciding factor of […]

  • 142. Investing Outside of Your High Cost of Living Area with Vince Scolari

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Vince Scolari on the 142nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Vince shares how to build a meaningful network of like-minded real estate entrepreneurs and had success with his acquisitions across the domestic U.S., targeting markets that […]

  • 141. The Millionaire Choice with Tony Bradshaw

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Tony Bradshaw on the 141th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Tony shares how made his millionaire choice, created his millionaire plan and helped other people create their own millionaire plan.In this episode, you’ll learn:How you can […]

  • 140. Taking Immediate Action and Overacheiving Your Goals with Henry Washington

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Henry Washington on the 140th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Henry shares how to multiply yourself, your wealth, and your freedom with real estate investing.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) is one […]

  • 139. Federal Government Contracting to Commercial Real Estate with Martin Saenz

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Martin Saenz on the 139th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Louis shares how he brings social good into smart investing, helping investors grow their wealth and helping mortgage borrowers stay in their homes.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 138. Rare Earth Metals and What You Could Be Missing Out On with Louis O'Conner

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Louis O'Conner on the 138th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Louis shares how he offers private investors industrial-grade Rare Earth Metals as physical assets. In this episode, you’ll learn:The benefits of owning rare earth metalsThe […]

  • 137. Understanding Medical Debt and How to Pay Less with Dr. Virgie Ellington

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington on the 137th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Dr. Virgie shares some practical strategies in understanding complex medical procedures, avoiding financial devastation from medical bills, and encouraging […]

  • 136. Build Financial Freedom to Live and Enjoy Life Now with Chris Miles

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Chris Miles on the 136th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Chris shares why you NEED passive income right now and how to get your savings/investment money to pay you TWICE.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to beat inflation How to get […]

  • 135. Tax Shelters and Protecting Your Assets with Garrett Sutton

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Garrett Sutton on the 135th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Garrett shares his experience in assisting individuals and businesses limit their liability, protect their assets, implement advantageous corporate structures, and advance […]

  • 134. Effectively Growing a Business & Maintaining Profitability with Aryeh Sheinbein

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Aryeh Sheinbein on the 134th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Aryeh shares how to invest money intelligently, allowing wealth to accumulate and stay focused on what truly matters—the business and the mission.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 133. Moving Overseas and Extreme Long Distance Real Estate with Becca Hintergardt

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Becca Hintergardt on the 133th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Becca shares her journey with Living overseas on passive income from multifamily real estate investing in the USIn this episode, you’ll learn:How Becca helps educate […]

  • 132. From Army Financial Specialist to a Registered Firm with Mario Payne

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Mario Payne on the 132nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Mario shares his journey in to becoming a Certified Financial Planner, and how he was able to build his own financial services firm, TOAMS FinancialIn this episode, you’ll […]

  • 131. Escaping the 9-5 Through Real Estate with Brian Grimes

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brian Grimes on the 131st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brian shares how to create passive income and escape your 9-5 job through Real Estate.In this episode, you’ll learn:Establishing a passive income strategy through real […]

  • 130. Rent to Retirement Turnkey Rentals with Zach Lemaster

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Zach Lemaster on the 130th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Zach shares how real estate investing eventually allowed him to retire early from his career in medicine to be a full time real estate investor. He strategically invests in […]

  • 129. House Hacking to BRRRR to Multifamily with David Dodge

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with David Dodge on the 129th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. David shares how easy it is to learn wholesale Real Estate for huge profits & how people can use other people’s money to buy rental properties.In this episode, you’ll […]

  • 128. Housesitting Hack that Saved 6-Figures in Living Expenses with Britt Sharman

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Britt Sharman on the 128th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Britt shares how house sitting could be a big financial hack and a great way to reach FIRE quicker.In this episode, you’ll learn:How house sitting worksHow to get free rent […]

  • 127. Using Teamwork to Close Large Deals with Ryan Webster and Warren Dresner

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Ryan Webster and Warren Dresner on the 127th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Ryan and Warren share how they acquire A/B class Multifamily Assets in well located markets with strong economic indicators. They create an outstanding […]

  • 126. Blue Tree Savings Financial Literacy with Will Rainey

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Will Rainey on the 126th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Will shares how he helps as many parents as possible teach their kids about money. These teachings help kids grow up to have the financial freedom to spend their time doing what […]

  • 125. Using Real Estate Data for Great Investments with Stefan Tsvetkov

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Stefan Tsvetkov on the 125th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Stefan shares his expertise and mission to add massive industry value through education, investment technology, and analytics.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Stefan came […]

  • 124. The Side Hustle that Became a Full Business with Brian Winch

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brian Winch on the 124th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brian shares how to start and operate a simple green business based from home and make money that's almost as easy to do as going for a walk!In this episode, you’ll learn:What […]

  • 123. Residential Assisted Living with Isabelle Guarino-Smith

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Isabelle Guarino-Smith on the 123rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Isabelle shares how she keeps her father’s legacy alive by helping others understand the need for Residential Assisted Living. She also explains how this type of […]

  • 122. Boardwalk Wealth with Omar Khan

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Omar Khan on the 122nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Omar shares his strategies for developing strong relationships with private and institutional investors, brokers, and strategic partners.In this episode, you’ll learn:How […]

  • 121. Rent Where You Live and Buy Where You Rent with Jonas Bordo

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jonas Bordo on the 121st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jonas shares his passion for the real estate investment management business. He founded Dwellsy, a comprehensive residential home rental marketplace that makes it easy to find the […]

  • 120. Make Money While Paying Off Debt with Jerry Fetta

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jerry Fetta on the 120th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jerry shares his passion in helping create millions of financially educated and solvent families achieving greater financial freedom and sharing the truth about money with those […]

  • 119. Modern Alternative Investments for High Returns with Stefan von Imhof

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Stefan von Imhof on the 119th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Stefan shares modern investment alternatives that can earn investors a higher return than the stock market and how to invest rationally in alternative classes like sports […]

  • 118. Building a Personal Finance Tool for Everyone with Tyson Koska

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Tyson Koska on the 118th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Tyson shares how he got his first taste of entrepreneurism at age 13 and how that experience gave him his first sense of Financial Independence.In this episode, you’ll learn:How […]

  • 117. Grow Your Wealth Safely with Mark Willis

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Mark Willis on the 117th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Mark shares his mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy and your future. In this episode, you’ll learn:Ways to grow your wealth safelyHow to […]

  • 116. It's Your Life, Let's Plan For It with Christian Bishop

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Christian Bishop on the 116th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast.Christian shares his passion about helping people make the right money choices to reach their goals and live the lives they want. His motto is “It’s your life; let’s […]

  • 115. The State of the Market with Brandon Turner

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brandon Turner on the 115th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Brandon shares his mindset in business, finances, passive income and real estate benefits for the "average joe".In this episode, you’ll learn:The benefits of investing in […]

  • 114. Managing Risk in Commercial Real Estate with Jeremy Goodrich

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jeremy Goodrich on the 114th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Jeremy shares how he transitioned from being an elementary school teacher to becoming a commercial real estate insurance advisor who's been teaching investors how to buy and […]

  • 113. Financial Literacy for Gen Z with James Bowman

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with James Bowman on the 113th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. James shares how and why he offers his Financial Coaching services to help people pay down bad debt, begin investing, and ultimately reach financial peace.In this episode, […]

  • 112. The Wealth Freedom Formula and Domino Effect with Eunicia Peret

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Eunicia Peret on the 112th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to share how she works with individuals that want to optimize their wealth and are looking to take control of their money, minimize tax exposure and are motivated to seek the […]

  • 111. You Can Be Your Own Bank with Drew White

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Drew White on the 111th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to share how $150,000+ in student loan debt led Drew down a path to entrepreneurship, real estate investing, bitcoin, and infinite banking.In this episode, you’ll learn:How […]

  • 110. Shredding Debt and Creating Liquidity with Adam Carroll

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Adam Carroll on the 110th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to share how he paid off his home in record time saving over $180,000 in interest in the process. In this episode, you’ll learn:What is the Shred Method?Why people should know […]

  • 109. Meet The Land Shark with Brent Bowers

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Brent Bowers on the 109th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss land investing and what he does with that. Brent is the CEO of ZechBuysHouses LLC. He shares what drove him toward real estate despite the market beginning to crash […]

  • 108. A Simple Way to Manage REI Portfolio Financials with Mathias Korder and Saad Dar

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Mathias Korder and Saad Dar on the 108th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss an easy way for real estate investors to do finances in the technical space. Mathias and Saad are from Baselane, a banking and financing platform. They […]

  • 107. How to Overcome any Setback and Crush it in REI with Bryce McKinley

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Bryce McKinley on the 107th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as he shares his amazing story in Real Estate Investing. Bryce is a testament to what it means to get back up after you've been knocked down... and more than once!In this […]

  • 106. Invest Passively to Live Actively in Private Lending with Alex Breshears

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Alex Breshears on the 106th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss how to live actively by investing passively through private lending. Alex is a private money lender, fund manager, underwriter, educator, limited partner, and […]

  • 105. Vetting your Contractors and Yourself with Van Sturgeon

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Van Sturgeon on the 105th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss how to vet contractors. Van is a real estate investor who started as a contractor in the 90s and eventually transitioned to property management. He shares his journey […]

  • 104. Financial Planning and Credit Card Hacking with Eric Simonson

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Eric Simonson on the 104th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss financial planning and credit card hacking. Eric is a certified financial planner and the founder of Abundo Wealth. He shares what made him take the path of becoming a […]

  • 103. From Single to Multifamily and Passive to Active with Ruben Dominguez

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Ruben Dominguez on the 103rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss his transition from single-family to multifamily and from passive to active investing. Ruben is the founder and principal of Totem Capital Group. He shares how he […]

  • 102. Becoming Debt Free ASAP with John Nicholas

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with John Nicholas on the 102nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss how you can be debt-free as soon as possible. John is a wealth coach and has been a lifelong entrepreneur who built companies worth millions. He shares his experience […]

  • 101. Strong Mentality and Networking Success in Real Estate with Jesse Futia

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Jesse Futia on the 101st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss the success brought by a strong mentality and networking. Jesse is the principal and CEO of Executive Equity Investing and the host of the Wealth Science podcast. He […]

  • 100. Smart Investing in a Volatile Market with Joseph Hogue

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Joseph Hogue on the 100th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss how to invest smartly in a volatile market. Joseph is an investment analyst and influencer on YouTube and four blogs discussing investing, making money, and personal […]

  • 99. Rumpelstiltskin's Rules for Making Your Farthings Grow with Dr. Susan Laubach

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dr. Susan Laubach on the 99th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss a way to teach investing that is easily digestible. Dr. Susan is an author, playwright, actress, and educator and has been in the investment business for years. She […]

  • 98. The Armchair Millionaire with Michael Dominguez

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Michael Dominguez on the 98th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about how he got the title of “Armchair Millionaire.” Michael is an award-winning sales representative at RE/MAX Jazz Inc. Brokerage and the founder of Doors to […]

  • 97. The Reason You're Broke with Ida Azefor Eyong

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Ida Azefor Eyong on the 97th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about the reasons why people are broke. Ida is a financial coach for newcomers and helps immigrants from African nations moving in North America. She shares tips on […]

  • 96. Podcasting as a Business with Phil Better

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Phil Better on the 96th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about the potential of podcasting as a business. Phil is a podcaster who runs six podcasts as host and co-host and is also an executive producer of podcasts for […]

  • 95. Explosive Growth Wholesaling Self Storage with Fernando Angelucci

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Fernando Angelucci on the 95th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about the explosive growth that comes with wholesaling self-storage. Fernando is the CEO of SSSE, an investment firm specializing in institutional-grade self-storage […]

  • 94. From Turnkey, to BRRRR, to Passive Investing with Doug Spence

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Doug Spence on the 94th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about turnkey, BRRR, and his transition to passive investing. Doug is the founder of Honor and Equity, a real estate investing resource for the military community. He shares […]

  • 93. Multiple Streams of Income Through Stock Options and Real Estate with Cody Yeh

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Cody Yeh on the 93rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about stock options and real estate for multiple income streams. Cody is a first-generation Taiwanese immigrant in Canada who became a coach, real estate investor, and stock […]

  • 92. Profit First for Real Estate with David Richter

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with David Richter on the 92nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about profit first in real estate. David is an active real estate investor, author, and founder of Simple CFO Solutions, LLC. He shares how he brings investors true […]

  • 91. What's the Deal with NFTs with Anthony Fatseas

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Anthony Fatseas on the 91st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about NFTs. Anthony is the host of the WTFinance Podcast and a cryptocurrency investor. He shares how he got involved in cryptocurrency, which eventually made him pursue […]

  • 90. The 5 Categories of Success with Sammy Warrayat

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Sammy Warrayat on the 90th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about the five categories of success. Sammy is a passionate finance and life coach whose target market is millennials like him. He explains in detail these five […]

  • 89. Adventures in Gold Mining with Christopher Gerteisen

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Christopher Gerteisen on the 89th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about gold mining. Christopher is the executive director and CEO of Nova Minerals, an Australian mining company. He shares the project process, from research to […]

  • 88. Not Your Average Wealth Advisor with Adam Doran

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Adam Doran on the 88th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to talk about wealth management. Adam is an advisor at Prevail Strategies. He shares his experience of how he became a wealth advisor. In this episode, you’ll learn:A police […]

  • 87. BRRRR on Short Term Rentals, BRRRRNB with Anthane Richie

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Anthane Richie as they chat about short-term rentals! In this episode, Anthane shares a lot about short-term rentals and how he created what he calls a BRRRRNB. He is using the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat (BRRRR) method on a short term […]

  • 86. An Epic Journey to 22 Mobile Home Parks with Charlotte Dunford

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Charlotte Dunford as they chat about how Charlotte was able to close 22 mobile home deals from mid-2019! Charlotte shares in this episode her background in college and what made her do the big move to the US from China. Growing up in a society that […]

  • 85. Real Estate Wholesale Mindset in Crypto Mining with Mark Andersen

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Mark Andersen to discuss how the mindset in wholesaling real estate is being applied in crypto mining. Mark shares so much about the details of crypto mining and even the lesser-appreciated details of their operations. One such thing is the […]

  • 84. Unconstrained and Surfing to Financial Freedom with Myles Wakeham

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Myles Wakeham, sharing the greatest analogy of life with his surfing background. He shared that when he’s surfing, he finds the wave he can ride, paddle along with it, and goes with the flow of the universe. Myles utilized Bitcoin in 2017 to be […]

  • 83. Building Financial Independence as a Federal Employee with Sam Zelinka

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Sam Zelinka, as he shares how he secured financial freedom while working for the government. Started working in the government at the age of 18 and also runs a blog focused on retirement, Sam shares that finances are always a constant topic in his […]

  • 82. Massive Action and Drive to Achieve Success with Rod Khleif

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Rod Khleif, as they first chat about Rod’s beginnings and some very specific experiences, both losses and wins, and more importantly, shifting mindsets to recover from such losses. In this episode, Rod shares so much about how life is more affected […]

  • 81. How to Profit Safely in Gold with Ravi Sood

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Ravi Sood, as they talk about Galane Gold, Ravi’s company, and share about being an active miner. Ravi was taking a pause before pursuing his master’s degree after studying mathematics. Figuring out a way to be able to fund his education, Ravi […]

  • 80. The Cashflow Portal with Perry Zheng

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Perry Zheng as they chat about the Cash Flow Portal, whose goal is to connect passive investors with real-estate syndicators among many others. Leaving his job at Lyft as an engineering manager to go full-time with the Cash Flow Portal, Perry shares […]

  • 79. Avestor: Build a Real Estate Investment Fund with Badri Malynur

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Badri Malnyur as they discuss  building a fund for investing in real estate! Starting his business right after college, Badri and his partners had a software consulting company that he ran for a decade. In search of passive income, he got into a […]

  • 78. Real Estate Action Takers with Quentin D' Souza

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Quentin D’Souza on the 78th episode of the Average Joe Finances® Podcast as they talk about why he left teaching for real estate, why he stopped coaching, why you shouldn't be the expert in everything, and so much more. As Quentin shares what can […]

  • 77. The Money Life Coach with Tawnya Schultz

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Tawnya Schultz as they discuss The Money Life Coach, Tawnya’s way of giving back to the community, especially for women, teaching them how to utilize their finances better towards financial freedom. Tawnya’s online platform did not come to […]

  • 76. Building a Business with a Podcast with Sarah St. John

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with his guest, Sarah St. John, on the 76th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about how to build a business through podcasting. Sarah has created several startups in her decade-long career as an entrepreneur. Nowadays, she manages […]

  • 75. Financial Freedom isn't a Fairytale with Michael Gilmore

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Michael Gilmore as they discuss how the $7 Millionaire came to be. It was actually a sentimental back story with Michael’s daughter asking him how much does she need to save every day to become a millionaire in her lifetime and Michael being as […]

  • 74. Build Your Real Estate Business First with Dustin Heiner

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Dustin Heiner as they discuss how to be successfully unemployed! Ironic as it may sound, Dustin doesn’t mean for someone not to have a hustle but quite the opposite. His story is to inspire someone and even give tips on where and how to start. […]

  • 73. Goal Setting and Creating Success with Nathan Bynum

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with his guest, Nathan Bynum, on the 73rd episode of the Average Joe Finances® Podcast. Today, they discuss building the habits you need to achieve your goals and succeed in life. Nathan is a web developer, a best-selling author, and a certified […]

  • 72. Build Your Blueprint to Financial Independence with Chris Mamula

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Chris Mamula on the 72nd episode of the Average Joe Finances® Podcast as they talk about DIY investing, wealth building, early retirement, and financial independence through financial planning. Chris retired from his professional career as a […]

  • 71. Achieving Early Financial Independence in Your 20s with Dan Sheeks

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Dan Sheeks on the 71st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss achieving early financial independence in their early 20s. Dan is the founder of SheeksFreaks, an online community dedicated to helping young people learn money management […]

  • 70. Meet the Networth Nurse with Savannah Arroyo

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with his guest, Savannah Arroyo, on the 70th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast. Today, they discuss the similarities between working in the healthcare system and syndicating real estate investments. Savannah is a full-time registered nurse, […]

  • 69. So You Want to Start a Side Hustle? With Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with his guests, Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner, on the 69th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about venturing into the world of side-hustling. Carrie and Craig met as singles while building their businesses. Living a modest […]

  • 68. Investing for 20 Minutes a Day with David Torrence

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and David Torrence on the 68th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about how you can invest towards financial independence in 20 minutes. David is the CEO of Throne CG and the founder of KP Cares Foundation Inc. Throne CG is an […]

  • 67. The Importance of Cash while Investing with Rob Schulz

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Rob Schulz on the 67th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about what financial planning achieves, why you should have a line of credit prepared anytime, how short-term biases affect our finances today, and so much more. After […]

  • 66. Flipping, Crypto Mining, and Real Estate with Chad Wittfeldt

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Chad Wittfeldt on the 66th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss flipping, cryptocurrency mining, and real estate investing. Chad started his journey as an entrepreneur early, flipping anything he got his hands on, then began […]

  • 65. Poor Financial Decisions to a Perfect Credit Score with Al Jones

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Al Jones on the 65th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about what financial decisions you can make to achieve a perfect credit score. Al is a personal finance author and a game developer in Phoenix, Arizona. After years of […]

  • 64. Setting Goals as a New RE Investor with Calvin Blankenship

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Calvin Blankenship on the 64th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about setting goals as a new real estate investor. Calvin is an active duty corpsman in the United States Navy who always had an entrepreneurial mindset. However, […]

  • 63. The HELOC Hack You Should Know with Michael Lush

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Michael Lush on the 63rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about replacing mortgage with HELOC to start saving thousands of dollars in interest. Michael is the founder and CEO of Lush Enterprises, educating consumers on more […]

  • 62. Using 1031 Exchanges to Achieve Financial Freedom with Dave Foster

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Dave Foster on the 62nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about how 1031 exchanges can help you achieve financial freedom. Dave is the founder and CEO of Ironwood Solutions. The multi-industry company focuses on value addition […]

  • 61. Innovation in Financial Services with Tristan Pelloux

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Tristan Pelloux on the 61st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about various innovations in financial services today. Tristan is the founder and Chief Pencil Officer of FinTech Review, an online media outlet on the FinTech […]

  • 60. The Four Currencies of Life with Robert Raymond Riopel

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Raymond Riopel on the 60th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about the role money plays in life, how Raymond defines "financial freedom," the four currencies, and phases of life, and many more. Growing up, Raymond learned that […]

  • 59. What DIY Investors Need to Succeed with Brendan Lee Young

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Brendan Lee Young on the 59th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about what DIY investors need to succeed. Brendan is the CEO and co-founder of Passiv, a portfolio management tool designed to help self-directed investors manage […]

  • 58. Making an Impactful Difference in Lives with Will Owens

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Will Owens on the 58th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about how changing your mindset can change the world. Will Owens is the CEO and founder of The Mind Creates. In 2020, he recognized the ability for people to create the […]

  • 57. Left Brain Wealth Management with Brian Dress

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Brian Dress on the 57th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss long-term investing and what to look out for when working with fiduciaries. A futures trader for nearly 15 years, Brian is an investment advisor and Director of Research […]

  • 56. From Commercial Investing to 1031 Exchanges with Nathan Webb

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Nathan Webb on the 56th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss the nuances of performing a 1031 exchange to get the most out of your commercial investments. Nathan has been an international entrepreneur and investor for over seven […]

  • 55. Networking and Lessons Learned with Brandon Magierowski

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Brandon Magierowski on the 55th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss the power of networking and what to keep in mind when partnering up for joint ventures. Brandon is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, podcast host, and […]

  • 54. Day Trading Ins and Outs with Rick Mazur

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Rick Mazur on the 54th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss what you need to know when getting into day trading. Rick Mazur is a financial trader, investor, mentor, and podcast host. Over the years, Rick has owned multiple […]

  • 53. Unveil Your Authentic Self with Karena Calhoun

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Karena Calhoun on the 53rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss how to crush your goals unhindered by marrying your purpose with your authentic self. Karena is a certified mindset and life coach who guides women entrepreneurs to […]

  • 52. From Humble Beginnings, Immigrating to the US, and Investing in Multi-Family with Prashant Kumar

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Prashant Kumar on the 52nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast to discuss why it is never too late to invest in real estate and how to get started. Prashant is the CEO and founder of My Realty Gains. Here, he assists ultra-busy professionals […]

  • 51. From Lawyer to Pilot to FBI to Full Time Real Estate Investor with Amy Farrow

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Amy Farrow on the 51st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss how expanding your knowledge of people opens up more opportunities in real estate. Amy is a real estate lawyer, a former law enforcement officer, and a mother to four […]

  • 50. Apartment Investing from Overseas with Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with his guests, Suzy Sevier and Michael Barnhart, on the 50th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss investing in apartments overseas and achieving a “Return on Impact”. Michael is an Air Force Officer and Biology Professor, […]

  • 49. High Earners Not Rich Yet (HENRY) and their Advisors with Michael Soroko and Zach Zenda

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni with Michael Soroko and Zach Zenda on the 49th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast, as they discuss the benefits of working with financial advisors—or, as per Soroko, "the CFOs of your finance."In recent media, subjects like DOGE Coin and […]

  • 48. House Flipping and Holding a Few with Melissa Johnson

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Melissa Johnson on the 48th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast, as they discuss how she abandoned the safety walls of a nine-to-five to fully get into the game of real estate investing. Being a real estate investor doesn’t always have to […]

  • 47. From House Hacking to Multi-Family with Ramsey Blankenship

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Ramsey Blankenship on the 47th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss the scalability of multi-family and the signs of a thriving real estate market. Ramsey Blankenship is a Navy Explosive Ordinance Technician, diving instructor, […]

  • 46. Short Term Rental Insurance with Elaine Eugenio

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Elaine Eugenio on the 46th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss short-term rental insurance for property owners and managers. Elaine Eugenio is the founder of Insurance For Hosts, where they make insuring short-term rentals […]

  • 45. Working from Home as a Virtual Assistant and Military Spouse with Kelly Madden

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Kelly Madden on the 45th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss the world of virtual assistants and working from home as a military spouse. Kelly Madden is an Air Force wife, a licensed realtor, and virtual assistant. Kelly aims […]

  • 44. Tax Benefits of Investing in Real Estate with Larry Pendleton

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Larry Pendleton on the 44th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss the tax benefits of investing in real estate and the scalability of multifamily. Larry Pendleton is a real estate investor and CPA with a passion for adding value […]

  • 43. Checkbook Control IRAs, QRPs, and more with Benard Reisz

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Bernard Reisz on the 43rd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they discuss providing unbiased and innovative strategies to optimize your finances. Bernard Reisz is a certified public accountant, financial advisor, and ReSure’s founder. […]

  • 42. Simple Passive Cash Flow with Lane Kawaoka

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Lane Kawaoka on the 42nd episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about turning your earnings into passive cashflow streams to set you for life. Lane Kawaoka is a syndicator, mentor, and podcaster at Simple Passive Cashflow, providing […]

  • 41. Regulation A+ Funding with Anthony Pinto

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Anthony Pinto on the 41st episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about house hacking and Regulation A+ funding. Anthony Pinto is a submarine officer, real estate investor, and Pinto Capital Investment’s founder. He also founded […]

  • 40. Becoming a Millionaire as a Freelancer with Alex Fasulo

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Alex Fasulo on the 40th episode of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as they talk about getting into the freelancing marketplace. Alex Fasulo is a writer, mentor, and podcast host, who is passionate about preparing individuals for the future of remote […]

  • 39. From IRA's and Equities to Large Multi-Family Investments with Josh Plave

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni on Episode 39 of the Average Joe Finances Podcast as he sits with Josh Plave to talk about the topic of turning funds From IRA's and Equities to Large Multifamily Investments. This episode highlights how IRAs and equities could be turned into investments […]

  • 38. Private Money Lending with Alex Breshears

    Send us a textIn this episode, I am joined by Alex Breshears of Infinite Road Investments. Listen as we talk about real estate as an asset, how Alex got into private lending, and the many perks of private lending for investors. For anyone trying to get into passive investing or real […]

  • 37. Investing from Overseas with Daniel Mills

    Send us a textJoin Mike Cavaggioni and Daniel Mills as they talk about obtaining financial freedom from overseas. Daniel is a University professor in Japan, who has gone from being $15,000 in debt to building a Net worth of over one million dollars through index funds and extreme long […]

  • 36. From Flipping to Multi-Family and Mobile Home Parks with Apurva Shah

    Send us a textIn this episode I interviewed Apurva Shah. Apurva is absolutely crushing it as a real estate investor. We talk about how he started flipping properties with his roommates to investing in Multi-Family and Mobile Home Park assets.  Check out his background and links […]

  • 35. Hands Off Real Estate Syndications with Charles Carillo

    Send us a text🎙 In this episode I had an awesome interview with Charles Carillo. Charles is a real estate investor and syndicator. He is the founder of Harborside Partners and the host of the Global Investors Podcast.Unlike other real estate investors that take a “hands off” […]

  • 34. Taking Massive Action From 3-190 Units in 1 Year with Tim Lyons

    Send us a textIn this episode I interviewed a fellow Long Islander, Tim Lyons. Tim is the managing partner of Cityside Capital LLC, a real estate syndication and investment company that focuses on residential multifamily real estate. Tim is also a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire […]

  • 33. From Wall Street Madness to Financial Gladness with Simon Brady

    Send us a textIn this episode I had a great interview with Simon Brady from Anglia Advisors. Originally from London, Simon spent over 25 years in an institutional currency and equity derivatives trading environment both in the financial district of London and on Wall Street. He began his […]

  • 32. Building a Path to FIRE with Cathleen Hutchins

    Send us a textIn this episode I interviewed Cathleen Hutchins. Cathleen and I discuss how she was able to afford a home in Hawaii as a federal employee through cooking at home, habit-formed budgeting, and buying second hand. She put herself through college on an (almost) full scholarship […]

  • 31. Rebalancing Your Portfolio with Passiv with Nick McCullum

    Send us a textIn this episode I interviewed Nick McCullum from Passiv. Nick explains what Passiv is and how they are a great option for the busy professional who doesn’t have the time to constantly rebalance their portfolio manually. He explains how Passiv is able to make rebalancing […]

  • 30. Why Commercial Real Estate is a Great Wealth Builder with Paul Moore

    Send us a textIn this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Paul Moore. I talk with Paul about speculation versus investment, forced appreciation, and a variety of other topics related to commercial real estate investing. He shares how risky speculating can really dip into your net […]

  • 29. Master Your Subconscious Mind to Control Your Finances with David Essel

    Send us a textIn this episode I interview David Essel. David and I discuss how he overcame addiction and completely change his life. We talk about the conscious and subconscious mind and how it affects our thinking related to finances. David is a plethora of information and provides some […]

  • 28. Build Your Anti-Financial Plan and Watch Your Money Ripple with Chris Miles

    Send us a textIn this episode we welcome our guest Chris Miles. Chris and I discuss how he became the “Anti-Financial Advisor” and explains how he discovered his passion for passive income. There are some golden nuggets in this episode that made me think twice about my own investments […]

  • 27. New Year 2021 – Time to Set New Goals

    Send us a textIn this episode I talk about setting goals for the new year and why it’s important… at least to me. I also talk about how we shouldn’t just be focused on one year, but have a long-range plan for at least five years out. This bonus episode is meant to help motivate you […]

  • 26. Money Temperament, Money Behavior, and Money Leadership with Ted McLyman

    Send us a textIn this episode we welcome our guest Ted McLyman, Author | Entrepreneur | Business Owner | Speaker | Trainer | Lt Col, USMC (Ret) | Ironman Triathlete. Ted discusses discuss how conventional wisdom about money is wrong and how emotions are tied to money. He explains how […]

  • 25. Should you use a Financial Coach or Financial Advisor with Brian Thorp | Wealthtender

    Send us a textIn this episode we discuss when you should use a financial coach or a financial advisor with the founder of Wealthtender, Brian Thorp. We discussed in detail about when it’s appropriate to use a coach or an advisor. We also spoke about how it’s important to have that […]

  • 24. Real Estate Investing in the Military with Anthanē Richie

    Send us a textIn this episode with Anthanē Richie from Rich State of Mind, we discuss how he got started in his own journey into financial independence using real estate as his vehicle. He is a newer investor and gives a great perspective on his first investment properties. He is […]

  • 23. Meet the firefighter with 50 units in 12 months with Kyle Robertson

    Send us a textIn this episode with Kyle Robertson, we discuss how he got started in real estate. He explains how he managed to get some great deals including when he bought a storage facility. During his journey he explains how he was able to double his gains with that commercial property […]

  • 22. Using Local Lenders and the Unsexy Side of Real Estate Investing with Tim Carmon

    Send us a textIn this episode we interview Tim Carmon. Tim and I served together in the Navy at the same command a few years ago. Tim has always been a go getter and it certainly showed in his Navy career. Tim and I were catching up on LinkedIn and started talking real estate and I asked […]

  • 21. Success Habits of Super Achievers with Greg Junge

    Send us a textIn this episode we interview Greg Junge. We had a great discussion about real estate syndications, turn-key investments, and success mindsets. Greg recently co-authored Success Habits of Super Achievers. The book features lessons from Darren Hardy, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, […]

  • 20. Body Mind and Soul with Jay Sooknanan

    Send us a textIn this episode we interview Jay Sooknanan. We talk about a variety of topics and he shares his story of personal growth and development. He shares with me how a life coach was able to change the trajectory of his life and how he changed his mindset to find his purpose. He […]

  • 19. Short Term Rentals with Erik Engebretson

    Send us a textIn this episode we interview Erik Engebretson. Erik explains how he built his partnership and his real estate portfolio of 50/50 short-term and traditional rental properties. By short-term rentals, we aren’t talking AirBnB or Vacation Rentals… We are talking about one to […]

  • 18. Richer Soul with Rocky Lalvani

    Send us a textThis interview with Rocky Lalvani was a great learning experience for me. Rocky is the real deal! Throughout the interview he shares his insights and personal experiences that led to his success. I really enjoyed this interview and felt that I learned quite a bit from Rocky. […]

  • 17. My Interview on the My Future Business Podcast

    Send us a textShow Notes from My Future Business Podcast:On today’s My Future Business Show I have the pleasure of spending time with property investor and founder of Average Joe Finances Mr. Michael Cavaggioni talking about investing and wealth creation.Mike grew up on Long Island, NY […]

  • 16. Pt 3 Interview with James Goi Jr

    Send us a textInterview James Goi Jr. Part 3. This is part three of exploring James’ book How to Attract Money Using Mind Power. If you haven’t already, go to his website below, snag a copy of the book, and join along as we go through each chapter in detail. Being able to go chapter […]

  • 15. Pt 2 Interview with James Goi Jr

    Send us a textInterview James Goi Jr. Part 2. This is part two of exploring James’ book How to Attract Money Using Mind Power. Go to his website below, snag a copy of the book on his website and join along as we go through each chapter in detail.James Goi Jr., aka The Attract Money […]

  • 14. Pt 1 The Attract Money Guru™ with James Goi Jr

    Send us a textInterview James Goi Jr. Part 1.  We go through James’ book How to Attract Money Using Mind Power. Go to his website below, snag a copy of the book and join along as we go through each chapter in detail. This was a fun interview to have and James shares how events early in […]

  • 13 Teach Hustle, Inspire with Dr. Shaun Woodly

    Send us a textDr. Shaun Woodly has dedicated his professional career to education. He is a decorated K-12 teacher, university professor and author whose deep passion and research have allowed him great success as an educator and entrepreneur. He is the architect behind the educator […]

  • 12. Let's Talk Side Hustles with Mike Cavaggioni

    Send us a textIn this episode, I discuss different side hustles you can do. I talk about side hustles I have done in the past as well. This episode is wave-top information in a sea of possibilities. Hopefully this can give you some good ideas of different things you can do to make a […]

  • 11. The Evolution with Jeff Bayless

    Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Jeff Bayless host of The Evolution Podcast and co-host of Journey to Higher Consciousness on YouTube. He shares his story of resilience and overcoming some extreme hardships. I have known Jeff for many years and served with him in the Navy. He […]

  • 10. Pt 3 Smart Money Bro with Eric Bowie

    Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Eric Bowie from Smart Money Bro. He shares his story on how he started his journey to financial freedom and how he went from a negative net worth to having a net worth of $600k. This is the final episode in a 3-part series where we discussed the […]

  • 9. Pt 2 Smart Money Bro with Eric Bowie

    Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Eric Bowie from Smart Money Bro. He shares his story on how he started his journey to financial freedom and how he went from a negative net worth to having a net worth of $600k.This episode is the second in a series where we discuss the topic […]

  • 8. Pt 1 Smart Money Bro with Eric Bowie

    Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Eric Bowie from Smart Money Bro. He shares his story on how he started his journey to financial freedom and how he went from a negative net worth to having a net worth of $600k.This episode is the first in a series where we discuss the first 2 […]

  • 7. My First Real Estate Investment Explained with Mike Cavaggioni

    Send us a text In this episode, we go over my start into multi-family real estate investing. I dive into details and share how I purchased my first multi-family investment property. Check it out and see if this might be an investment you may want to do in the future.Average Joe […]

  • 6. The Money Queen - Finance Coach with Christine Teh

    Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Christine Teh from Teh Financial Coaching. She shares her unique perspective on building a relationship with money and how it should be treated the same way any other healthy relationship should be treated.Christine Teh is a second-generation […]

  • 5. The New Normal with Mike Cavaggioni

    Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss current events with the pandemic and what it’s doing to real estate in the big cities. We also touch a little bit on starting up a side hustle to help better your financial situation if you are unemployed. Some of the key takeaways are these […]

  • 4. Military House Hacking with Tim Kelly

    Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Tim Kelly from Active Duty Passive Income. Tim is an active duty Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and has been serving his country for 14 years. Now stationed on shore duty in Pensacola, Florida, he is fully pursuing his dream of […]

  • 3. Debt Consolidation, is it a Good Option? With Mike Cavaggioni

    Send us a textIn this episode we discuss debt consolidation and how it can be an option for when the budgeting may be too difficult. Debt consolidation can be quick way to rid yourself of credit card debt and save a significant amount of money on interest.Average Joe Finances:Our social […]

  • 2. Seven Steps to Financial Freedom with Mike Cavaggioni

    Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the 7 Steps to Financial Freedom. We outline simple steps you can use to get out of debt and start building wealth. We have researched some of the most successful financial gurus on how they reached their goals. Most of them follow something very […]

  • 1. Welcome to the Average Joe Finances Podcast with Mike Cavaggioni

    Send us a textOur very first episode! This episode is our introduction and a part of our story.Average Joe Finances:Our social media links can be found here: flow.page/avgjoefinances🌐 Check out: averagejoefinances.com⚖️ Balance Your Portfolio with Passiv: […]

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    Send us a text📋Budgeting and Money Management| 🏡 Real Estate Investing | 💰Investing in the Stock Market. 💎 Join the community and the journey.🌐 Check out https://averagejoefinances.com✅ Facebook: https://facebook.com/averagejoefinances✅ Twitter: […]