Passive Income Adventures

By: Emma Powell
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  • Achieve success through inspiring stories and tough lessons from entrepreneurs and investors. Go behind the scenes in their business deals and passive income adventures. This is a team sport, and every success or mistake has a group of people behind it with stories to learn from. Hosted by Emma Powell of Rise Capital, a commercial real estate investing fund for accredited investors, we'll focus on a variety of passive income topics such as finding and underwriting opportunities, finding a niche, managing business partners, and the teams that make deals happen, all from the trenches!
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Episodes
  • 095 - Courtroom to Cashflow - Jonathan Twombly

    095 - Courtroom to Cashflow - Jonathan Twombly
    Nov 19 2024
    Real Estate Investing Insights with Jonathan Twombly In this episode of Passive Income Adventures, host Emma speaks with Jonathan Twombly about his transition from a commercial litigator to a successful real estate investor focusing on multifamily properties. They explore his journey, the challenges he overcame, and his current ventures, including hotel investments and RV parks. Jonathan shares valuable insights on navigating capital markets, networking strategies, and the evolving landscape of real estate investing. The discussion also touches on the importance of planning, maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and the mission-driven aspects of real estate ventures. The episode provides practical advice for both new and experienced investors in understanding and participating in the real estate market. Bio: Jonathan is President and Managing Member of Two Bridges Asset Management LLC. Before founding Two Bridges, he was a partner in the real estate investment firm TRB Investment Group LLC. He began his career as a lawyer and spent over a decade practicing in American Lawyer Top 100 firms, where he focused on real estate and hospitality matters. Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and a law degree from Columbia University School of Law. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Harvard Alumni Real Estate Organization, Inc., a non-profit. Connect: https://www.twobridgesmgmt.com https://www.apartmentinvestorsclub.com https://linkedin.com/in/jonathandtwombly Connect with Emma: https://investwithemma.com https://highrise.group https://partnerwithrise.com/emma 00:00 Introduction and Initial Frustrations 00:09 Guest Introduction: Jonathan Twombly 00:47 Jonathan's Journey into Real Estate 02:07 Challenges and Early Experiences 03:45 Forming Partnerships and Raising Capital 07:11 Networking and Finding Investors 19:17 Transitioning from Law to Real Estate 24:24 Financial Planning and Market Decisions 28:09 The Evolution of Real Estate Syndication 28:47 Crowdfunding and the Jobs Act 29:57 Social Media's Role in Real Estate 32:22 Challenges in Today's Capital Markets 34:23 Exploring New Investment Opportunities 37:51 The Appeal of Long-Term Investments 40:24 Balancing Mission and Purpose 44:38 Coaching and Giving Back 49:15 Final Thoughts and Economic Outlook
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    56 mins
  • 094 - Design Your Life - Mike Deaton

    094 - Design Your Life - Mike Deaton
    Nov 12 2024
    Designing Your Life with Passive Income: Mike Deaton's Real Estate Insights Join Emma and special guest Mike Deaton from 'Flipping Dirt' as they explore the transformative journey from traditional jobs to achieving financial freedom through land flipping. In this episode, Mike and his wife Ligia share their experiences and strategies, emphasizing the importance of time freedom, a strong mindset, and efficient business operations. Dive deep into the world of passive income, learn the value of networking, and discover how to balance active and passive investments. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a budding entrepreneur, this episode provides valuable insights to help you design the life you desire. Bio: In 2016 Mike and his wife both escaped the corporate world and plunged full-time into the real estate market together. They’ve since launched multiple real estate businesses across asset classes to combine tremendous cash-flowing financial returns with incredible tax benefits. They are currently active land investors as well as partners in more than 1,000 units of multifamily assets. Today they enjoy giving back by coaching others to find more freedom through real estate. As real estate entrepreneurs, they love enjoying ultimate lifestyle freedom while delivering on their mission in making significant impacts to both investors and communities. And when they’re not busy adding value and serving others, you can find them at home in the Colorado mountains, enjoying the great outdoors. Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbdeaton http://www.flippingdirt.us Connect with Emma: https://investwithemma.com https://highrise.group https://partnerwithrise.com/emma 00:00 Introduction: Designing Your Life for Freedom 00:15 Welcome to Passive Income Adventures 00:20 Meet Mike Deaton: Flipping Dirt 00:28 Life in Colorado: A Mountain Paradise 01:08 The Mission of Passive Income Adventures 01:35 Understanding Passive, Active, and Residual Income 02:57 Mike's Journey: From Corporate to Real Estate 04:37 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 07:44 Starting the Land Flipping Business 25:26 The Importance of Mindset in Business 36:44 The Challenges of Lead Generation 37:02 Understanding Different Business Avatars 37:55 Overcoming Business Struggles 39:11 The Importance of Consistent Action 41:16 Creative Solutions for Business Growth 47:13 Lifestyle Design and Financial Freedom 51:43 Balancing Work and Personal Life 52:46 Future Goals and Business Strategies 57:59 The Value of Intentionality and Spontaneity 01:02:16 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 093 - Plumbers will Out Earn Lawyers - Bryan Clayton

    093 - Plumbers will Out Earn Lawyers - Bryan Clayton
    Nov 5 2024
    From Lawnscape Dreams to High-Tech Reality: Bryan Clayton's GreenPal Journey | Passive Income Adventures Join host Emma Powell and special guest Bryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPal, as they delve into the journey of transforming a traditional lawn care business into a cutting-edge tech company. Bryan shares insights on how he built GreenPal, an innovative lawn care marketplace, and discusses the challenges and triumphs faced along the way. They also explore the evolving nature of work, especially for Gen Z and millennials, and the rising significance of blue-collar jobs in a tech-driven world. Perfect for real estate investors, property managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on business development, technology adoption, and efficient property management. Bio: Bryan has been in the lawn care industry his entire working life starting with mowing neighbor’s lawns in high school to ultimately founding Peach Tree Inc, a market leading landscape company in the southeast and growing the firm to over 125 employees. In 2013 he navigated the successful acquisition of Peach Tree to Landscapes USA a national provider of commercial landscape services. The inspiration for GreenPal is born out of the frustration Bryan observed while operating the landscape business, and how difficult it is for homeowner’s to find, schedule, and pay a reliable small lawn care professional. Bryan is charge of GreenPal’s strategic direction and growth to become the platform that powers the lawn care industry. Connect: https://www.yourgreenpal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214 Connect with Emma: https://investwithemma.com https://partnerwithrise.com/emma https://highrise.group 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:32 Understanding Green Pal 01:05 Audience Demographics and Podcast Focus 02:42 Bryan's Journey: From Lawn Mowing to Tech Entrepreneur 05:06 Building a Business: Challenges and Lessons 09:14 Navigating Information Overload 25:19 Green Pal's Ideal Customer and Real Estate Applications 28:32 Provider Pricing and Scheduling 28:51 The Disappearing Lawn Guy 29:06 Personal Lawn Care Struggles 31:01 Challenges in Finding Reliable Service Providers 31:44 GreenPAL's Solution for Small Service Providers 32:51 Modernizing Small Service Providers 33:36 The Future of Blue Collar Trades 34:53 Digitizing Business for Gen Z 42:57 Balancing Business and Personal Life 43:50 The Hard Work of Scaling a Business 50:19 The Concept of Blue Collar Millionaire 52:32 Conclusion and Contact Information
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    56 mins

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