Are you good with money but still feel like you’re not getting ahead? Most people follow traditional personal finance advice and still struggle to build real wealth. In this video, we break down why personal finance fails so many people and how the Infinite Banking Concept can give you control, security, and real growth with your money. Learn how to make your money work harder, protect your cash, and create a system that puts you in charge instead of relying on advisors or average returns that rarely reflect reality. We cover mindset shifts, wealth-building strategies, and how to take full control of your finances while building wealth today, not just tomorrow. If you want to stop following the baby step approach, escape the rat race, and put your money to work in multiple ways at once, this video will show you a better path to financial freedom. Join the Tactical Empire Network for free to attend our Infinite Banking webinar and start taking control of your money today.

Join the Tactical Empire Skool Community and Connect with Us! https://www.skool.com/the-tactical-empire-network-9319/about?ref=0e1763423ccf4815883d9364731d15de Everyone is talking about 50 year mortgages, but most people don’t understand the real issues behind housing, taxes, and inflation. In this video, Jeff, Riley, and Shawn break down what really matters when it comes to real estate, investing, and controlling your financial future. Learn why controlling your assets is more important than worrying about mortgage terms, how to increase cash flow as an investor, and why most people are unknowingly giving away their wealth to the system. This is about strategy, long-term thinking, and building real financial freedom for yourself and your family. Watch to get a fresh perspective on the housing market, investing, and taking control of your money. Connect with Shawn Rider and Jeff Smith across all platforms: Shawn Rider: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawn.rider.771 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawn_rider_/ Jeff Smith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjeffsmith/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/real-estate-investing-passive-income-wealth-lifestyle-engineer/ Explore Tactical Empire: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thetacticalempire?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTacticalEmpire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalempire/ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Znvc1y Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ey36a318Cd2ttgTzxODEB Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetacticalempirepodcast Website: https://www.thetacticalempire.com/ 📢 GET YOUR FREE COURSE HERE: https://thetacticalempire.com/home-page-3581 This 3-Minute Freedom Audit Exposes The EXACT Reason You're Working Harder But Getting Less Free. Take Free Audit here: https://thefreedomaudit.scoreapp.com/ #TacticalEmpire

In this episode, Shawn Rider, Riley Trombley, and Jeff Smith share proven strategies to grow your business, generate leads, and increase revenue. They break down how high ticket offers, continuity programs, and lead generation funnels can create a predictable and scalable sales system. Learn how to optimize your marketing, manage cash flow, and convert more customers effectively. This episode is packed with actionable insights for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and service providers who want to maximize results and stop wasting money on marketing that doesn’t work.

Most business owners struggle to make their marketing actually work. In this episode, Shawn breaks down a simple system that helps service-based businesses turn traffic into real paying clients. He shares how SEO, your website, organic content, and paid ads all connect to create a steady flow of leads. You’ll also learn why having a strong CRM and real human interaction can make or break your results. If you’ve been running ads or posting online without seeing growth, this episode will help you see what’s missing and how to fix it. Subscribe for more lessons on building a business that grows without chaos.

Social media built my businesses, but it also became my biggest distraction. In this episode, Shawn talks about his love-hate relationship with social media and the simple changes that cut his screen time by more than 50 percent. He shares how deleting Instagram and Facebook daily helped him regain focus, be more present with his family, and operate with clarity. This is a real conversation about discipline, consumption, and taking back control of your time. If you’re ready to stop scrolling and start living intentionally, this episode will challenge you to make a change. Join the free Tactical Empire community on Skool to connect with business owners who are building a life of freedom and purpose.

You didn’t start a business to be its prisoner. Freedom doesn’t come from working longer hours, it comes from learning how to buy back your time. In this episode, Shawn breaks down the key lessons from Dan Martell’s book Buy Back Your Time and shows how to apply them through a new free course inside the Tactical Empire Network on Skool. Learn how to calculate your buyback rate, delegate the right tasks, and focus on what truly drives growth and fulfillment. Join the Tactical Empire Network on Skool to access the free course, connect with driven entrepreneurs, and start building a business that supports your life, not controls it.

Join the Tactical Empire Skool Community and Connect with Us! https://www.skool.com/the-tactical-empire-network-9319/about?ref=0e1763423ccf4815883d9364731d15de Most men chase success only to realize they’ve built a life that looks good on paper but feels empty inside. This episode is about Grant Walker, the man who had it all but lost himself in the process. If you’ve ever felt like your business owns your time, your energy is running thin, or your relationships are starting to fade while you’re still trying to build, this will hit home. We break down what it means to succeed without losing presence, to build wealth without losing peace, and to create freedom that actually lasts. If you see yourself in Grant Walker, it’s time to take a hard look at what you’re really building and who you’re becoming along the way.

In this episode, Shawn announces something big for the Tactical Empire community. After months of planning, the free Tactical Empire Network on Skool is now live. This is where driven entrepreneurs and business owners can connect, learn, and grow without the distractions of traditional social media. Inside the community, you’ll get access to several free courses, real conversations, and opportunities to engage directly with Shawn and Jeff. By simply joining and interacting, you can even unlock a free discovery call valued at $250. The Tactical Empire Network was built for people who want more focus, more value, and more results. If you’ve been part of our Facebook group or listening to the podcast for a while, this is your next step. Join us on Skool, connect with like-minded individuals, and start building your empire with purpose. Listen now to learn how to get access and become part of the movement. Join the Tactical Empire Skool Community and Connect with Us! https://www.skool.com/the-tactical-empire-network-9319/about?ref=0e1763423ccf4815883d9364731d15de

In this episode, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider talk about what real growth actually looks like. It’s not about grinding harder or chasing more. It’s about surrounding yourself with the right people, slowing down long enough to think clearly, and building connections that challenge and sharpen you. They dig into why so many high performers feel stuck even when they’re winning, how brotherhood and community play a massive role in long-term success, and why doing it all alone will only get you so far. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running at full speed but not really moving forward, this conversation will help you reset. It’s about finding clarity, building stronger relationships, and creating success that lasts. Listen in and learn how to grow with intention, lead with purpose, and build your own Tactical Empire one choice at a time.

Most people never stop long enough to realize how buried they are in the noise of everyday life. Between work, family, and constant responsibilities, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. In this episode, Shawn talks about the power of disconnecting so you can finally see clearly again. He shares what happens when you step away from your daily grind, why travel and solitude can bring perspective, and how short breaks can actually make you more focused, patient, and effective when you return. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in routine, this conversation will remind you why stepping back is sometimes the only way to move forward. Listen now and learn how to create space to think, reset, and grow.

In this episode, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider dive into what it really means to take control of your money. They share real experiences about managing cash flow, cutting unnecessary expenses, and building habits that actually grow your wealth. It’s not about working harder, it’s about being intentional with every dollar and every decision. You’ll hear Jeff and Shawn break down how small financial adjustments can create major results over time, and how awareness is often the first step toward real freedom. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead, this conversation will help you spot what’s holding you back and give you the tools to move forward. Tune in and learn how to take charge of your finances, stay organized, and make your money start working for you.

In this episode, Shawn breaks down the real presentation he gave at the Little Rock meetup. Instead of teaching from a place of mastery, he chose to challenge himself and the men by talking about what he knows he needs to work on: building stronger relationships at home. Based on John and Julie Gottman’s book Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, Shawn shares why intentional connection matters whether you are single, dating, engaged, or married for decades. From trust and conflict to money, intimacy, family, fun, growth, and dreams, these conversations shape the strength of your relationship and ultimately the strength of your leadership and legacy. This episode is not just about marriage. It is about why love is a skill that requires practice, why neglect at home destroys empires, and why strong marriages create stronger men, families, and communities. If you want to lead with impact, it starts at home. Listen in and challenge yourself to have the conversations that will keep your relationship and your mission alive.

In this episode of The Tactical Empire, Shawn shares key lessons from the Financial Foundations course. He reveals why your bank statements show the truth about your priorities, how overspending on eating out can drain thousands, and why diversification is not a wealth building strategy. You will also learn how to evaluate debt with the cashflow index and why a 30 year fixed mortgage is one of the best financial tools you can use. The Financial Foundations course is available for $17 and includes access to the live session replay. For more details, reach out to Shawn or Jeff at thetacticalempire.com or connect with them on Instagram. You can also simply register here: https://link.leadmarketingcrm.com/payment-link/68c192e367ee3bf2b468f50f

Everyone talks about discipline, but is it really the key to success? In this video, Shawn Rider breaks down why discipline is overrated and how consistency creates real, lasting results. He shares how simplifying life down to three core priorities has helped him stay focused in fitness, business, and family without burning out. You’ll learn why working harder does not automatically mean you are disciplined, how to cut out distractions that pull you away from what actually matters, and why building consistent habits will take you further than chasing discipline ever will. If you feel like you are stuck working long hours without real progress, this will help you rethink your approach and find clarity. This is about creating a life where you can show up with power, presence, and profits while protecting your time and energy.

Are you working harder, making more money, but still feeling stuck or stressed? In this episode, Jeff Smith shares why success often feels empty and what you can do to change it. He explains how lifestyle creep keeps you trapped, why your business can end up owning you instead of setting you free, and the real reason productivity does not always lead to results. You will also learn why making more money can sometimes leave you feeling poorer and how to shift your focus to create lasting freedom, peace of mind, and a life that actually feels successful. This conversation will challenge the way you think about success, money, and freedom, and help you see a clearer path forward.

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you earn, your money just disappears? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Tactical Empire Podcast, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider talk about why lifestyle creep robs so many families of freedom and how you can finally take control of your cash flow. They share why more income doesn’t always mean more freedom, how to make every dollar work for you, the truth about savings and cash flow, and simple money habits that protect your future without sacrificing the life you want today. This conversation isn’t about cutting everything out of your life or living in scarcity. It’s about creating a system that lets you enjoy the present while building real financial freedom for the future. If you’ve ever wondered “Where does all my money go?” this episode will give you the clarity and tools to change that.

Most business owners get frustrated with digital marketing because they expect instant sales from paid ads. The reality is that digital marketing is not about turning on ads and becoming a millionaire overnight. It is about building awareness, creating trust, and developing a system that converts over time. In this episode, Shawn explains the three levels of digital advertising that every business owner must understand. He shares why getting attention comes before generating leads, why leads must be nurtured before they turn into sales, and how the right mindset will save you from wasting money on agencies and ads that seem to “not work.” If you have ever felt like your ads are failing, this episode will shift the way you look at digital marketing and give you a framework to finally get results.

Should you really keep reinvesting every dollar back into your business? In this episode of the Tactical Empire Podcast, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider challenge the traditional advice of always putting profits back into your company. They explore why pulling money out of your business can actually create more wealth, the risks of leaving too much cash inside your company, and how smart business owners protect their profits from lawsuits and liabilities. You will also hear strategies for turning business income into long-term assets like real estate, life insurance, and personal development, as well as why most businesses will never truly 10x and what to focus on instead. This conversation is for business owners who want to build lasting wealth without being trapped in the cycle of endless reinvestment.

Most people think they know what to do with their money. Spend less than you make. Save for retirement. Pay off debt. But if those strategies really worked, why are so many hardworking people still broke, stressed, and stuck? In this episode of The Tactical Empire Podcast, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider break down the truth about financial freedom. They reveal why average advice leads to average results, why being debt free is not the same as being financially free, and how to shift your mindset to create real wealth for yourself and your family. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still can’t seem to get ahead, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about money.

Running a business is tough and scaling it without burning out is even tougher. In this episode of the Tactical Empire Podcast, Jeff Smith and Shawn Rider dive into the challenges most entrepreneurs face when trying to grow past seven figures. They discuss why many leaders still overlook the basics, how leadership mistakes stall growth, and the importance of setting clear expectations and KPIs. You will also hear why protecting your time as a CEO is essential and how to create a business that runs without you while still building freedom, wealth, and fulfillment. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your team, this conversation will give you the clarity and perspective you need to grow smarter, lead better, and scale faster.