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Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
Jason & Rachel Wagner
73 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text Charlie Kirk's life was cut tragically short at just 31 years old, but his impact on American politics and conservative thought will endure for generations. We're still processing the shock of his assassination, which has rippled through communities worldwide and revealed deep fractures in our political landscape. Few figures have accomplished what Kirk did in such a short time. Founding Turning Point USA as a teenager without a college degree, he built a movement that gave vo...
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Send us a text Charlie Kirk's life was cut tragically short at just 31 years old, but his impact on American politics and conservative thought will endure for generations. We're still processing the shock of his assassination, which has rippled through communities worldwide and revealed deep fractures in our political landscape. Few figures have accomplished what Kirk did in such a short time. Founding Turning Point USA as a teenager without a college degree, he built a movement that gave vo...
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Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
73. The Unforgettable Impact of Charlie Kirk
Send us a text Charlie Kirk's life was cut tragically short at just 31 years old, but his impact on American politics and conservative thought will endure for generations. We're still processing the shock of his assassination, which has rippled through communities worldwide and revealed deep fractures in our political landscape. Few figures have accomplished what Kirk did in such a short time. Founding Turning Point USA as a teenager without a college degree, he built a movement that gave vo...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
72. Navigating Our First Eviction: A 10-Month Landlord Nightmare
Send us a text Our first eviction experience turned into a year-long saga of legal hurdles, thousands in lost revenue, and unexpected emotional challenges. We navigate the complex process of evicting non-paying tenants from our commercial property in Chicago while balancing business decisions with human impact. • Notice requirements for tenant termination in Chicago (120 days for tenants who've lived there over 3 years) • Impact of problem tenants on other units and building conditions • Tim...
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2 months ago
48 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
71. How Private Lending, AI, & Midterm Rentals Create Freedom With Jennie Berger and Tristan Lora
Send us a text In this captivating episode of Real Life Investing, Jason and Rachel Wagner sit down with powerhouse duo Jennie Berger and Tristan Lora for a conversation that blends real estate savvy, entrepreneurial resilience, lifestyle design, and some truly unforgettable stories. Jennie shares her inspiring journey from high-stakes condo development and house flipping to building a thriving private lending business. She opens up about lessons learned from challenging projects, the art of ...
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3 months ago
2 hours 22 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
70. Unlocking VA Loan Secrets with Dubois Toy
Send us a text When veteran Dubois Toy received a check for $2,600 at his closing table after buying a $369,000 property, he knew he'd stumbled onto something extraordinary. With just $400 out-of-pocket, he'd unlocked the hidden potential of the VA loan that most veterans never discover. As a former ethical hacker, Toy brought his methodical approach to finding loopholes to the world of real estate investing. "I read 2,000 pages of the VA lenders handbook," he reveals, explaining how this de...
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4 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
69. Standing Your Ground: Why We Declined Standard Newborn Hospital Protocols
Send us a text We recently welcomed our son Wes Michael Wagner and share our deeply personal journey through childbirth in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, where we declined nearly all standard hospital protocols for newborns. In this episode we discuss: • Detailed look at RhoGAM shots and our decision to decline despite significant pressure from medical staff • Analyzing the risk factors of Group B Strep and antibiotics versus protecting the microbiome • How vitamin K shots are linke...
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5 months ago
1 hour 54 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
68. Berry Yo & the Heart of Arlington Heights: A Story of Grit, Frozen Yogurt, and Community with Sheila Henneman
Send us a text In this heartwarming episode of The Real Life Investing Podcast, Jason and Rachel Wagner sit down with Sheila Henneman, the beloved owner of Berry Yo Frozen Yogurt in downtown Arlington Heights, IL. Sheila shares her remarkable journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a thriving entrepreneur with one of the most cherished local businesses in the community. You'll hear how she: Started a frozen yogurt business with no prior experienceSurvived the brutal impact of COVID ...
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6 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
67. The Milford Method: How To Create Meaningful Connections Where You Live with Matt and Katie Milford
Send us a text What if the secret to building deep community in our disconnected world was hidden in plain sight? Matt and Katie Milford—known as the "connectors" of their Arlington Heights neighborhood—reveal their formula for transforming neighbors into friends and acquaintances into family. The Milfords share how their strategic decision to live near downtown, despite the higher cost, put them in proximity to like-minded, socially-oriented people. "When you rapidly surround yourselves wit...
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7 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
66. Unfiltered Success: Wonderful Togbey on Building A Real Estate Empire, 75 Hard, and Credit Card Mastery
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Jason and Rachel Wagner sit down with the multifaceted Wonderful Togbey—a successful Chicago real estate investor, 75 Hard enthusiast, and master of credit card hacking. As an immigrant from Togo, West Africa, Wonderful Togbey shares his incredible journey of moving to the U.S. at 16, building a thriving real estate portfolio from scratch, and balancing a full-time job, family life, and global travel. Kicking things off with his experience tackl...
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8 months ago
1 hour 59 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
65. RFK Jr. HHS Confirmation and Personal Stories of Vaccine Injuries
Send us a text RFK Jr.'s appointment as HHS Secretary could signify a shift toward greater transparency and parental choices in public health and vaccination policies. Jason and Rachel Wagner discuss their own experiences with vaccination and the importance of informed consent, raising significant questions about the current understanding of vaccine safety and industry accountability. • RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary, sparking hope for public health reform • Discussion centers on the evo...
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9 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
64. Leaning Into Faith with Anita Pilalis
Send us a text Bible sales are reaching record highs, and across America, more people are reconnecting with their faith. This makes today’s episode especially timely as we sit down with the incredible Anita Pilalis, a devoted and passionate Christian. Anita shares the powerful moment she found God and how it became her life’s mission to serve Him. Our conversation touches on how others can lean into their faith to help them during times of uncertainty, how prayer can be used as an intim...
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9 months ago
2 hours 9 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
63. How We Defended and Won a Real Estate Commission Arbitration
Send us a text Today's episode, we discuss the arbitration case over earned real estate commissions we recently found ourselves in. In a claim that was brought against brokerage, we walk through how we effectively defended our commission and ultimately prevailed as the unlikely victors.
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11 months ago
57 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
62. Refusing To Be A Victim and Doing Whatever It Takes with Mike Bednarz
Send us a text Join us for one of the most inspirational conversations you can hear as we sit down with Mike Bednarz. It was just another day quoting a job for his commercial HVAC company, Bedco Mechanical, when Mike suddenly lost control of a ladder and fell 25 feet onto concrete. Mike suffered a severe brain injury and shattered many bones from that accident. He shares his story of how he had always lived a life of discipline, and his choices leading up to his injury helpe...
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1 year ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
61. Returning To Faith: Our First Experience Back At Church
Send us a text Today's episode dives into our spiritual journey back to faith. Our conversation explores that impact of the 2024 presidential election and how it offered the evidence Jason needed to rediscover his abandoned faith. We hope that our story offers others an opportunity to become curious about God and encourages you to go explore. A truly relatable episode.
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1 year ago
47 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
60. How Donald Trump Pulled Off The Greatest Political Comeback Of All Time
Send us a text Tune into our take on how Donald Trump and the Republicans won the 2024 election in a landslide.
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1 year ago
54 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
59. Voting Day & Donald Trump
Send us a text We voted. For Donald Trump. Here's why.
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1 year ago
39 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
58. Walking Away From The Democratic Party with Adriana
Send us a text Join us on the Real Life Investing Podcast for a thought provoking conversation of shifting political landscapes with our guest, Adriana. As a Hispanic raised in a middle-class neighborhood with strong Democratic values, Adriana shares her compelling journey from a lifelong Democrat to a passionate supporter of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. This transformation highlights the power of personal experience in reshaping political beliefs. Adriana's story offers a uni...
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1 year ago
1 hour 55 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
57. Surpassing $1M Net Worth Through Real Estate Investing
Send us a text Jason and Rachel detail how they went from being worth more dead than alive, to surpassing $1M net worth in 5 years through real estate investing.
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1 year ago
44 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
56. Renting Tesla's on Turo: Profits, Logistics, & Cybertruck Adventures
Send us a text We bought a Cybertruck. We rent it out on Turo. Here’s how it’s going and here’s the story of why we decided it was a worthwhile investment.
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1 year ago
21 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
55: Leslie Collazo: Republican Candidate for Illinois State Representative In The 8th District
Send us a text Meet Leslie Collazo, a passionate advocate and dedicated community leader from the heart of Chicago. Born and raised in Illinois, Leslie is a proud daughter of Puerto Rican heritage, bringing a rich cultural perspective and a commitment to serving her community. As she embarks on her journey to become the State Representative for the 8th District, Leslie's bilingual abilities amplify her connection with diverse constituents. Leslie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Comm...
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1 year ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
54. Uncovering Ideological Bias In Our Colleges & Universities
Send us a text What if the political leanings of your college professors are shaping your worldview more than you realize? Today we discuss the chart Elon Musk shared that shows the dominance left leaning professors have within our colleges and universities. This chart is also supported with a 2016 study of Liberal Professors Outnumber Conservatives 12:1. Our discussion details personal reflections of our college experience back in 2008 where topics of race, white privilege, and...
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1 year ago
55 minutes

Real Life Investing With Jason & Rachel Wagner
Send us a text Charlie Kirk's life was cut tragically short at just 31 years old, but his impact on American politics and conservative thought will endure for generations. We're still processing the shock of his assassination, which has rippled through communities worldwide and revealed deep fractures in our political landscape. Few figures have accomplished what Kirk did in such a short time. Founding Turning Point USA as a teenager without a college degree, he built a movement that gave vo...