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Middle Class to Millionaires

by Vince Russell and Christian Mercado

The Middle Class to Millionaires podcast is a biweekly no non-sense show designed to help you unlock the secrets to having a successful business and life by interviewing outstanding business people, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders. With a mix of valuable advice, candid interviews, stories from the trenches of entrepreneurship, and life lessons thrown in, you’re bound to walk away motivated to kick life in the face and start your daydream. Join Vince Russell, a former Marine, and Christian Mercado, a former Army Officer, as they share inspiring stories from some of the most brilliant minds on planet Earth. You’ll enjoy The Middle Class to Millionaires podcast if you enjoy The Ed Mylett Show, BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire with JLD, RJ Bates III’s Titanium Vault, Best Real Estate Investing Advice with Joe Fairless, The Real Estate Guys Radio Show, This is Your Life with Michael Hyatt, or The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast with Pat F

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Episodes

  1. American Idol Sensation to Accomplished & Innovative Real Estate Investor with Jason Castro

    Most of us remember Jason Castro from American Idol, Season 7, after his stunning renditions of classic songs like "Hallelujah" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." After a life in the music industry, Jason realized to be the husband and father (of now 5 kiddos! Go Jason!) he wanted, he'd have to...

  2. Lessons Learned in 2022 to Grow Exponentially in 2023 + Bonus Book Review

    Happy New Year! We both hope you had an exciting 2022 and are looking forward to an even better 2023! In today's episode, we cover mistakes made and lessons learned in 2022 that we'll use to explode our success and grow exponentially in 2023. We also cover some extremely helpful tips learned from…

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  3. Creative Financing Strategies to Use in 2023 and Beyond

    You wanted strategy? Well, here it is. In this episode, Vince and Christian cover three (with a bonus topic at the end) creative financing strategies you can utilize to get started in real estate with no (or low) money down now and in 2023. These same strategies have made us both six to seven...

  4. Sean Turner, CEO of Buffer Insurance, on Creating a Healthy Culture

    Sean Turner, CEO of Buffer Insurance, talks about creating a healthy culture in the workplace, taking care of his employees, and teaches important topics on how to genuinely care for those under your charge. We also briefly cover how he handled the explosion in business after announcing his…

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  5. Christian Mercado – No Excuses & What It Takes to Succeed in Real Estate

    In this episode, we turn the tables a bit and interview Christian Mercado, co-host of the Middle Class to Millionaires podcast. We're allowed into the mind of Christian and what it took for him to succeed in real estate. From humble beginnings and hardships – Christian's story is 100% sure to...

  6. Jamal Miller’s Path to Eight Figures: Chasing Purpose, Not Comfort

    Jamal Miller, Co-Founder of The One University, knows what it takes to scale a business. He's been at the bottom on food stamps and at the top earning eight figures with his online courses. He's now been featured on Forbes, CBN, BET, and Huffpost (spoiler: he's the real deal!). This episode will...

  7. R. Dyson Colley | Creating a Legacy and Life You've Always Wanted

    This episode with R. Dyson Colley, home builder based out of Dallas / Fort Worth, is jam packed with so many nuggets... it's sure to make your head explode! We cover a lot in this one about creating a legacy and life you've always wanted, but also dive into some mindset tactics (as we always do)...

  8. Market Update + 5 Steps to Succeed in Business

    The current economic market is flooded with uncertainty. In this episode, Vince and Christian provide a market update and give practical advice on how you can prepare and be aware of the current climate. The second half of the show covers 5 steps you MUST take to succeed in business. Take these...

  9. Life Changing Interview with Troy Bravenboer, Eight Figure Logistics Company Owner

    This episode of Middle Class to Millionaires is sure to have a huge impact on your life if you'll let it. Listen intently as Troy Bravenboer, founder of an eight figure trucking company shares powerful insights into living a successful life as a husband, father, and business owner. Get ready…

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  10. Middle Class to Millionaires Update + Future of the Podcast

    Vince and Christian are back again to update you on what's happened since our last episode almost 9 months ago and to share vision for what the show will look like going forward. They also update listeners on some pretty exciting net worth goals! Tune in!

  11. Middle Class to Millionaires | Tips to Launch Yourself into Real Estate in 2022

    Are you ready for 2022? We sure are! It will be a great year and a fresh start. In this episode, Vince and Christian give practical advice, tips and strategies to launch your real estate investing career in 2022, or even now, in December of 2021 - why wait?! This episode is packed full of things...

  12. Middle Class to Millionaires | From Sleeping in His Car to Multi-Million Dollar Net Worth with Sean Forney

    In this episode, we sit down with Sean Forney, successful insurance agency owner, storage facility operator, elected official, husband, father of three girls with a baby boy on the way, and car aficionado. We cover a lot in this episode on what it takes to succeed and the mindset that's necessary...

  13. Middle Class to Millionaires | How Patrick Winn House Hacked His Way to Freedom

    As always, this episode is jam packed with so much information and inspiration that is sure to make you want to take action today! On this episode, we sat down with Patrick Winn, a Dallas / Fort Worth real estate investor who house hacked his way to financial freedom. It's a good'n!

  14. Middle Class to Millionaires | How Pain Became a Platform for Success with Alex Loredo

    This episode is a powerful one you won't want to miss! We "sit down" (all in our trucks in different locations) with Alex Loredo, owner of Invoke Roofing and talk about how pain became his platform for success. At age 17, Alex was involved in a crime that ultimately led to a felony charge and a...

  15. Middle Class to Millionaires | How to Increase Your Wealth With Taxes

    In this episode, Vince and Christian take a quick peak inside the world of taxes to help you better understand how to increase your wealth via real estate and taxes. This episode may sound like it's going to be a snoozer, but trust us, it isn't! Understanding how taxes work is how the rich get...

  16. Middle Class to Millionaires | The Importance of Creating Generational Wealth

    In this episode, Vince and Christian dive deep into the importance of creating generational wealth and leaving a legacy behind for your children. Not only that, they cover the need for financial literacy and education in today's youth and how to properly manage money to invest in their future.…

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  17. Middle Class to Millionaires | Creating a Million Dollar Net Worth with One Deal

    We say it often, but you're in for a real treat with this episode! We take a break from interviewing special guests to interview our very own co-host, Christian Mercado, as we talk about his newest acquisition--a 40,000 square foot storage facility that will increase his net worth by one million...

  18. Ep 10: Middle Class to Millionaires | Steve Penate, Multi-Million Dollar Producing Broker

    You are in for a treat on this episode! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Penate, owner of the Steve Penate Real Estate Group, serving the Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas & Phoenix, AZ Metropolitan area and surrounding cities. Steve is President & Designated Broker of Jason Mitchell Real...

  19. Ep 9: Middle Class to Millionaires | 6 Common Questions About Flipping Houses Pt 2

    Vince and Christian get hit up pretty often about flipping houses and what all that entails. So in part 2 of this mini series, they decided to sit down and continue to answer some of the most common questions to help you as you get into the house flipping business. Learn from their successes and...

  20. Ep 8: Middle Class to Millionaires | 6 Common Questions About Flipping Houses Pt 1

    Vince and Christian get hit up pretty often about flipping houses and what all that entails. So in this episode, they decided to sit down and answer some of the most common questions to help you as you get into the house flipping business. Learn from their successes and failures, laugh a little,...

  21. Ep 7: Middle Class to Millionaires | The Millionaire Fastlane + Best Ever BNB Course

    In this episode and after being on a 4 month hiatus, Vince and Christian bring you key takeaways from MJ DeMarco's book "The Millionaire Fastlane," give an update on the state of their AirBnB & house flipping business, and also shamelessly plug their newest course, The Best Ever BNB Course, an…

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  22. Ep 6: Middle Class to Millionaires | Why Automation and Consistency is Key in Business

    We all want more time to do the things we love. Time is our most valuable commodity yet we often spend it the worst. In this episode, Vince and Christian challenge listeners to look at the processes in their business and see what you can automate to free up more time to do what matters most in...

  23. Ep 5: Middle Class to Millionaires | Coronavirus and How You Can Still Succeed in this Market

    In this episode, Vince and Christian bring you up to speed with how things are looking for their business during the current pandemic of the coronavirus and what they're actively doing to stay afloat until things get back to normal. You'll also take away some great lessons on how to recover from...

  24. Ep 4: Middle Class to Millionaires | Launching a CrossFit Gym From Nothing with Brandon Head

    Ever thought of opening your own gym or launching your own business? In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Head, owner of CrossFit Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas who launched his business in 2009 with nothing but an idea and the determination to succeed. This episode is...

  25. Ep 3: Middle Class to Millionaires | Wealth Building Through Real Estate

    There's a reason over 80-90% of the top 1% have made their wealth through real estate investing. Through appreciation, cash flow, loan pay down, taxes, and more, real estate presents one of the greatest avenues for building wealth. In this episode, Vince and Christian cover the basics of real...

  26. Ep 2: Middle Class to Millionaires | Mindset of a Millionaire Pt 2

    In this episode, Christian and Vince pick up on the first episode's topic of the mindset of a millionaire with even more valuable content than before. They discuss 4 to 5 key factors that make successful people successful. If you've ever wondered what it's going to take for you to reach your...

  27. Ep 1: Middle Class to Millionaires | Mindset of a Millionaire

    If you are going to create the life you have always dreamed of, you are going to have to make a shift in your mindset. In this episode, Vince and Christian talk about the importance of mindset and how it altered their path to where they are today. This is a must listen!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Middle Class to Millionaires podcast is a biweekly no non-sense show designed to help you unlock the secrets to having a successful business and life by interviewing outstanding business people, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders. With a mix of valuable advice, candid interviews, stories from the trenches of entrepreneurship, and life lessons thrown in, you’re bound to walk away motivated to kick life in the face and start your daydream. Join Vince Russell, a former Marine, and Christian Mercado, a former Army Officer, as they share inspiring stories from some of the most brilliant minds on planet Earth. You’ll enjoy The Middle Class to Millionaires podcast if you enjoy The Ed Mylett Show, BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire with JLD, RJ Bates III’s Titanium Vault, Best Real Estate Investing Advice with Joe Fairless, The Real Estate Guys Radio Show, This is Your Life with Michael Hyatt, or The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast with Pat F

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