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Break Away from the Rat Race

by Eric Martel

In this podcast I will discuss how to achieve financial freedom through passive income. We will also discuss with various entrepreneurs and find out how they are generating passive income.

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Episodes

  1. Unlocking Hidden Insights with Hypernomics

    🎙️Dive into an extraordinary journey of innovation and discovery with Doug Howarth, the visionary founder of Hypernomics Inc., as we explore his remarkable story on this episode of Break Away from the Rat Race. From battling failing kidneys to pioneering groundbreaking concepts in market…

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  2. The Mortgage Note Code: Deciphering Investment Mastery

    🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! Today we sit down with Chris Seveney, the driving force behind Seveney Mortgage Note Investments, boasting over two decades of expertise in the real estate industry. With a portfolio exceeding $750M in development, Chris is revered…

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  3. Turnkey Wealth: Fast-Track Retirement

    🎙️ Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of Break Away From the Rat Race, where we sit down with Zach Lemaster, the visionary Founder & CEO of Rent to Retirement, and a true testament to what it means to break free from the conventional path to discover financial independence through real estate...

  4. Creating Your Ideal Lifestyle with Real Estate

    Welcome to Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this episode, we're joined by Brian Davis, a seasoned real estate investor, personal finance writer, and co-founder of SparkRental, with over two decades of expertise in the real estate and finance industries. Brian is not just an investor; he owns...

  5. Elevate Your Real Estate Investment Game with GSP REI Visionaries

    Welcome to Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Peter Neill and Ron Lockhart, the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of GSP REI, a distinguished real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of single-family affordable…

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  6. Mastering Real Estate Investing as Your Ultimate Side Hustle

    Are you tired of the daily grind, dreaming of financial freedom, and wondering how to achieve it? Join us for an eye-opening discussion with two seasoned real estate investors, Antoine and Eric, from FlipSystem. In this in-depth conversation, they share their incredible journey, insights, and...

  7. Franchising to Success: Mastering Entrepreneurial Triumph

    Welcome to another insightful episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this episode, we're thrilled to host Kim Daly, an esteemed figure in the world of franchising for the past two decades. Kim has been instrumental in turning dreams of business ownership into reality through franchising…

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  8. Flipping Fortunes: The Secrets of Property Management

    Welcome to another insightful episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this episode, we are thrilled to feature Danny, a seasoned real estate professional with over ten years of experience as an agent, investor, and broker. In 2019, he took his passion for real estate to the next level by...

  9. Multi-Generational Wealth: Scaling Franchises for Success

    Welcome to another enlightening episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Bob, a distinguished franchise consultant with over 30 years of experience in franchise development and consulting. Bob's passion and commitment lie in helping...

  10. Maximizing Gains and Minimizing Losses: Asset Revesting Unveiled

    Welcome to a game-changing episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this episode, we are excited to introduce a financial expert who challenges the traditional investing wisdom, Chris Vermeulen. With over 25 years of experience in the financial world, Chris brings a revolutionary…

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  11. Unlocking the Digital Goldmine

    Welcome to another thrilling episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this installment, we have the privilege of hosting an extraordinary guest, Matt Raad. Matt's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, as he's taken a rather unconventional path to attain financial freedom. Starting…

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  12. How To Start A Franchise Business: The Ultimate Guide

    Welcome to an insightful episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ In this episode, we are delighted to have a seasoned expert in the field of advertising sales and franchising, Patrick Elsner, as our special guest. Patrick brings nearly 15 years of invaluable experience working with major...

  13. The Power of Purpose-Driven Decision-Making

    Welcome to another captivating episode of Break Away From The Rat Race! 🎙️ Today, we are thrilled to have a true visionary and game-changer in the world of leadership and decision-making with us—Paul Epstein. Paul is a globally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author of "The Power of...

  14. Unmasking the Financial System: Blueprint to Your Financial Revolution

    🚀 Welcome to Break Away From The Rat Race! In this insightful interview, we have the pleasure of hosting John Ensley, a true visionary in the world of financial planning. Join us as we delve into John's mission to spark a financial planning revolution that empowers everyday Americans to take...

  15. Money, Markets, and Millionaires: Mastering the Stock Market

    In this week's episode, we have a special guest who has not only mastered the art of stock market investing but has also made it his mission to empower others to achieve financial success. Join us as we sit down with Jason Brown, a finance graduate from Wayne State University, an options trading...

  16. How To Invest In Self-storage For Cash Flow

    Today’s guest, Jacob Vanderslice, is a co-founder at VanWest Partners, a Denver-based real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and management of self-storage centers and other opportunistic real estate throughout the United States. VanWest has established a track record with over...

  17. Million Dollar E-comm Secrets

    In this episode of "Break Away from the Rat Race," I had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Kinkead, a private label expert and the mastermind behind thousands of third-party products sold on Amazon. Ashley shared her journey from a corporate job to building a successful online empire. She...

  18. How to Make Passive Income from Franchises

    Welcome to our enlightening discussion with Giuseppe Grammatico, the brain behind Franchise Freedom. With an extensive background in assisting unhappy corporate executives, Giuseppe has carved out a niche by turning the tides for professionals, allowing them to escape the corporate chains and…

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  19. Real Estate Investor at 19 Years Old

    Dive into an enlightening episode of "Break Away from the Rat Race" as host Eric interviews Drew Breneman, a real estate prodigy who bought his first rental property at just 19 using earnings from a high school internet venture. Dubbed by HGTV as an emerging real estate investor, Drew adeptly...

  20. How to Invest in Smaller Multi-Family for Maximum Returns

    Dive deep into the world of real estate with Tom Higgins, the co-founder and managing partner of Terra Capital, the mastermind behind the renovation of a whopping 2,000+ multi-family units across the US! 🇺🇸 🔍 Explore the niche of mini multi-family properties, specifically sub-20 unit treasures...

  21. Bulletproof Cashflow Secrets Unlocked

    Agostino is the Founder and CEO of Bulletproof Cashflow where he applies nearly two decades of real estate experience to source, negotiate, and acquire commercial properties. He is a sought-after speaker for real estate events, MeetUps and media engagements around the globe. He is the host of the...

  22. Real Estate Opportunities in the Next 12 Months: Affordable Housing

    Mat Simmons, a 20 year business veteran and a 16 year veteran in real estate and investing. With over 250 million under management and 470 million in total transactions since 2014, Mat has always been seen as a forward thinking business. SIMM Capital is one of the fastest growing privately held...

  23. From Failure to Fortune: Unleashing Business Success Secrets

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Brian Will, a Serial Entrepreneur and an industry-leading Business and Sales Management Consultant. With an impressive track record of creating or co-creating seven highly successful companies across four different industries, Brian's expertise is...

  24. Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Rent-to-Own Investments

    Today, we have a very special guest, Adam Zach. Adam is a retired civil engineer turned real estate entrepreneur, with a niche in Rent-to-Own investments and creative financing. With over 50 properties in 13 states, he's a true master of his craft. Adam co-created Home Equity Partner, an…

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  25. From Zero to 30 Properties in One Year

    In this interview, we sit down with real estate investor Loren Wernette to discuss his incredible journey from being on the fence about investing in real estate to acquiring 30 properties in just one year. Loren shares his story of how he overcame fear and uncertainty to make the life-changing...

  26. Creative Deal Structuring and Wealth-Building Secrets

    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of real estate investing and uncover the secrets to success. In this episode, our special guest is Derek Dombeck, a seasoned investor who has navigated the highs and lows of the market since 2003. With a wealth of expertise in creative deal…

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  27. Lili Thompson: Slam Dunking in Real Estate

    Lili Thompson is a real estate investor and Youtube influencer. She is the owner of LiliInvests, a two-pronged venture focused on building wealth through real estate while documenting the journey along the way. She came to the real estate arena via a career in women’s basketball. From a star at...

  28. Unlocking the Secrets of Infinite Banking: A Game-Changer in Wealth Generation

    In this episode of "Break Away from the Rat Race," we have the pleasure of speaking with Richard Canfield, an Amazon best-selling author, podcast host, and authorized Infinite Banking practitioner. Richard shares his life-changing experience in 2009 when he read the book "Becoming Your Own…

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  29. Investing in Real Estate Rentals Better Than Striking Oil

    Logan Fullmer has run a successful real estate business for the last ten years that began with buying foreclosures and flipping single family homes. During his real estate career, he’s built houses, refurbished commercial buildings, entitled, and subdivided development land, and became a...

  30. Share Your Passion Be A Thriving Author

    Steve Kidd is a best-selling author and also an entrepreneur, business coach, radio show host. He has a series of 10 books “Thriving Success” where he shows the reader how to showcase their talent and guides them on a journey to do so. Starting with having passion and love for what they do,...

  31. Scale Your Business to New Heights with Outsourcing

    Bob Lachance is a nationally recognized speaker, mentor, and trainer who specializes in helping customers build their businesses through automation and outsourcing. Bob currently owns four businesses and helped start one of the nation’s largest real estate coaching programs. A Bristol, CT native,...

  32. Asset Protection Mastery: Insights from a US Supreme Court Attorney

    Lee R. Phillips is a nationally recognized attorney who has helped thousands of audiences understand the latest asset protection, business structuring and tax techniques. He is a counselor in the United States Supreme Court and holds licenses in law, real estate and insurance. He also brings…

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  33. The Fastest and Easiest Way to Get Equity AND Debt for Your Real Estate Deal

    Paul is both an expert debt provider and an active multi-family practitioner with real world experience investing in multifamily assets both as a general and limited partner. Because of his experience on the investment side of the business, he has deep insight and empathy for his clients’ needs…

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  34. Secrets to Industrial Real Estate Passive Income

    Joel knew he was an entrepreneur from a ver young age. At 14 yo he started a landscaping business and hired dozens of kids in his hometown to mow lawns and do yard work. After college he went to work for a family real estate business in Chicago where he was mentored in all things real estate;...

  35. Real Estate Investing As A Family Business

    In this episode of Break Away from the Rat Race, former engineer turned real estate investor Crystal Carruthers shares her journey in the real estate industry. Crystal discusses the various types of deals she has done, including buy and hold, wholesaling, flipping, seller financing, and hard…

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  36. How Infinite Banking Can Change Your Life 🤑🎯

    🎙️ Welcome to this episode of the Break Away From The Rat Race Podcast! In today's episode, we're joined by special guests Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen, founders of Infinite Wealth Consultants and hosts of the Infinite Wealth Podcast. Anthony, a proud U.S. Army veteran and…

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  37. Get 5 Times Your Investment Returns With This Powerful Tool

    Vernon Beckford is the CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions, a capital advisory firm for small to medium-sized real estate companies. Vernon has fifteen years of expertise in investment management, debt, and equity joint ventures, commercial mortgage origination, and distressed loan workouts. In...

  38. Niche Real Estate Investments People Don't Talk About

    In this episode we have a very special guest with us, Kevin Bupp. Kevin is a Florida-based Real Estate Investor, Top iTunes podcast host and best selling author with over $250 million of real estate transactions. His extensive investment experience spans the gamut of apartment buildings,...

  39. FlipSystem: A Complete System to Real Estate Investing for Beginners

    Today we discuss FlipSystem with Josh Schmidt, head of sales for FlipSystem. Flipsystem is a complete program designed to help you fix and flip real estate like a pro. With FlipSystem, you’ll receive the training and coaching you need to succeed in the competitive world of real estate investing....

  40. Long-Term vs. Airbnb: Insights from a Young Real Estate Investor

    Join us in this episode as we sit down with Fahadbin Alam, a 20-year-old real estate investor, CEO, and podcast host. Fahadbin shares his journey of joining the US military as an airborne paratrooper and how he started investing in real estate at the young age of 18. We'll hear about his…

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  41. How to Raise Millions of Dollars for Your Next Real Estate Project

    Brad has been involved in commercial real estate for over 20 years. Along with his own rental portfolio and handful of house flips, his experience includes development and management of retail and hospitality space, and raising capital from both domestic and international investors. He's been...

  42. How Mikey Taylor Pivoted from Pro Skateboarding to Real Estate Investing

    In this episode, I am joined by Josh Schmidt from FlipSystem and my son/business partner Antoine Martel as we interview Mikey Taylor, a serial entrepreneur who went from pro skateboarding to real estate investing. Mikey shares his story of how he co-founded Saint Archer Brewing Company, Sovrn...

  43. Cracking the Code on Cost Segregation Studies

    In this podcast we sit down with Joseph Viery, the founder of USTAGI, to discuss cost segregation studies and their impact on property owners' income taxes. As a highly experienced Cost Segregation Professional (CSP), Joseph has helped countless clients defer or eliminate millions of dollars in...

  44. Empowering Women to Build Wealth through Short Term Rentals

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Leslie Anne Morris, a former commercial banker turned successful short term rental property investor and founder of Invest in the Smoky Mountains and Josh's Cabins Management. Leslie shares her inspiring story of how she went from working in…

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  45. Uncover the Secrets of Raw Land Investment

    Join us for an exciting episode of our podcast as we welcome Mark, the owner of Frontier Properties and the self-proclaimed Land Geek. With over 20 years of experience in the raw land investment industry, Mark has become the country's leading authority on buying and selling raw, undeveloped land....

  46. Easy Investing In Real Estate For The Busy Professional

    Do you want to invest in real estate but don't have the time? Real estate doesn't have to be a full-time job. In this video, I speak with the president of InvestArk properties, Randy Langenderfer, who is focusing on creating investor value and passive income returns for the busy professional. We...

  47. Why Take The INSANE Leap From Oil CFO to Real Estate Investor

    Are you ready to take your real estate investing to the next level and achieve financial freedom? Look no further than this exclusive interview with Kenny Wolfe, an experienced multifamily syndicator and the founder and CEO of Wolfe Investments. Kenny has been involved in over $567 million worth…

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  48. A CRM System is Critical to Scale Your Real Estate Business

    Carlos is a Partner at InvestorFuse, a top CRM for Wholesalers and investors nation wide, and he hosts the 80/20 Real Estate Show by InvestorFuse and co-hosts Lets Talk Real Estate and Stuff He got started in the SAAS space (Software as a service) after wholesaling in Baltimore, Maryland.

  49. Entrepreneurs! Focus on Your Strengths with the Mathis Twins

    Jeremy and Joshua Mathis, better known as the MathisTwins are lifelong serial entrepreneurs. The brothers were born and raised in Miami Florida and currently reside in Broward County. The brothers have had a few businesses-some that have given them "learning lessons" and some where they actually...

  50. How to Find the Right Piece of Land & Maximize Returns with Romain Daniellou

    Romain Daniellou is the Co-founder at LandQuire And HouseQuire with 65 full time employees. LandQuire is a multi-faceted real estate investment group that acquires viable residential, commercial or industrial land parcels throughout the United States. The firm is a savvy, resourceful, data-driven...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this podcast I will discuss how to achieve financial freedom through passive income. We will also discuss with various entrepreneurs and find out how they are generating passive income.

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Eric Martel

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