EP 187: How to Use Your 401(k) or IRA to Start a Business with Jeremy Ames

What if your retirement plan could own your next business venture?In this powerful episode of the Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Jeremy Ames, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidant Financial, a leader in innovative business funding solutions, to uncover a game-changing strategy for aspiring entrepreneurs: using your 401(k) or IRA to buy or start a business—without triggering taxes or early withdrawal penalties. Guidant Financial is a company that has helped over 30,000 entrepreneurs launch their own businesses by investing retirement savings through a structure called ROBS (Rollover as Business Startups).With over two decades of experience, Jeremy is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and former SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year. His mission is to empower others to break free from traditional employment and create lasting legacies through business ownership.Jeremy shares the inspiring journey of Spiro Eggdose, who left his corporate job to build a multi-million dollar trash bin cleaning business. He also breaks down the importance of validating your business idea early, truly understanding your customer from day one, and making the crucial mindset shift from simply working for money to strategically leveraging money to build a lasting legacy.Whether you're ready to escape the 9-to-5 grind, want to take control of your financial future, or are simply sitting on retirement funds with untapped potential, this episode reveals how to leverage your own money to build the life you want.Key Takeaways:01:52 What is Guidant Financial, and how has it helped over 30,000 entrepreneurs launch their businesses02:34 Using Retirement Funds to Start a Business03:58 Reasons to Use Retirement Funds for Business4:03 How Peter Thiel used his retirement account to create a billion-dollar Roth IRA4:48 Top 3 reasons people use retirement funds to start or buy a business7:20  Why real estate investors should consider using retirement funds for better returns14:02 Challenges and Success Stories16:57 Final Thoughts and Contact Information17:44 Jeremy's Personal Journey and AdviceConnect with Jeremy Ames 🌐 Website: guidantfinancial.com 📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: 888-472-4455📱 LinkedIn: Jeremy AmesConnect with Corwyn:Contact Number: 843-619-3005Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠Shoutout to our Sponsor: ROBYN COLLINSDo you want something more? More Meaningful Moments opportunities, deeper relationships and memorable experiences? Do you want to make a difference? If you say YES, a career and real estate could be the opportunity you're looking for guiding people to one of the most important decisions they ever made, the purchase or sale of their home can be both rewarding and lucrative. Exit Realty has a revolutionary compensation model training and technology that provides you with the tools you need to start and build your successful real estate career. Call me today  ROBYN COLLINS with REDROBYN HOMES at 843-557-5003. Again that's 843-557-5003 or visit RedRobynhomes.com/join.exit and make your Exit today.