For years, Mark Rampolla believed the same thing most driven entrepreneurs believe. Work harder. Scale bigger. Make more money. Then freedom will come. He followed that formula perfectly. Mark founded ZICO Coconut Water, scaled it over nine years, and sold the company to Coca-Cola for over two hundred million dollars. From the outside, it looked like the ultimate win. But instead of feeling free, Mark felt more trapped than ever. Overcommitted. Stressed. Disconnected from his health, his relationships, and the life he thought success was supposed to buy him. That moment forced a realization that reshaped everything. Freedom is not the reward at the end of the journey. It is the foundation that makes real success possible. In this conversation, Mark breaks down how chasing future freedom keeps entrepreneurs stuck in perpetual pressure and why so many high performers feel empty even after “winning.” He shares how redefining freedom changed the way he builds companies, leads teams, invests capital, and lives day to day. You will hear how presence, clarity, and alignment are not soft ideas but practical advantages that lead to better decisions, stronger businesses, and more sustainable growth. Today, as Co Founder and Managing Partner of GroundForce Capital, Mark helps founders scale without burning themselves out and build companies that support their lives instead of consuming them. This episode is a powerful reset for anyone who feels like success keeps moving the finish line. If you are building something big and don’t want to lose yourself in the process, this conversation will change how you think about ambition, freedom, and what winning actually looks like. Book your call with Neo Home Loans https://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/

In this episode, we break down how two friends, a real estate agent and an insurance agent, started a podcast and unintentionally built powerful personal brands that directly impacted their businesses. What began as simple conversations turned into a virtual resume that positioned them as trusted experts long before prospects ever reached out. We explore why podcasting works especially well for relationship driven industries like real estate and insurance, where trust and familiarity matter. The goal of their content was to build name, image, and likeness and create know, like, and trust at scale. By letting people get familiar with them through long form content, their podcast worked around the clock, allowing listeners to connect on their own time without the need for constant in person networking. This conversation breaks down how a podcast helps real estate agents establish authority, stay top of mind, and shorten the sales cycle, while insurance professionals can use content to educate prospects and generate warmer inbound leads. If you are a service based entrepreneur looking to grow through personal branding, this episode shows how podcasting becomes a long term marketing asset that compounds over time, even while you are sleeping. Book your call with Neo Home Loans https://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/

Most people think wealth is built by picking the right stock, the right deal, or the right time. In reality, wealth is built by understanding the rules of the game before everyone else does. And those rules are changing fast. In this episode, we sit down with Bridger Pennington to break down the new framework for building wealth in a world being reshaped by funds, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. This conversation is about zooming out and seeing what most people miss. How capital actually moves. Why institutions play a different game than individuals. And how everyday investors and entrepreneurs can position themselves on the right side of the biggest financial shift of our lifetime. We unpack how investment funds really work and why they are the preferred vehicle of the ultra-wealthy. Bridger explains how hedge funds, private equity, and real estate funds are far more accessible than people think, and why learning to think like an allocator instead of a lone investor changes everything. We also dive deep into blockchain and crypto beyond the headlines, breaking down real-world use cases, institutional adoption, and why volatility shakes out retail while long-term conviction creates generational upside. This episode also explores how artificial intelligence is accelerating every part of the economy, why multiple technological waves are colliding at once, and what that means for growth, opportunity, and inequality over the next decade. We talk about how to build a portfolio that is resilient through uncertainty, why chasing fast money destroys compounding, and how to approach stocks, crypto, real estate, and alternative investments as one cohesive strategy instead of disconnected bets. This is not about hype or predictions. It is about understanding the systems behind wealth so you can make better decisions with your time, money, and energy. If you want clarity in a noisy world, a higher-level way to think about investing, and a framework that actually holds up as the future unfolds, this episode will stretch how you see money forever. Book your call with Neo Home Loans https://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/

Most people talk about wanting an extraordinary life. However, very few are willing to live extraordinarily different to earn it. That gap is what this episode is about. Austin Zaback built what most people chase for decades before the age of 30. Over $3 billion in real estate sold. Twelve companies founded. Hundreds of employees. A national real estate team spanning multiple states. None of it came from luck. It came from obsession. In this conversation, we unpack what it actually means to be obsessed in your 20s and why that season of life is the greatest window most people waste. Austin shares the sacrifices, intensity, and relentless standards that allowed him to build trust, authority, and momentum while most people his age were still figuring things out. We talk about how he earned credibility as “the young guy” in rooms full of older, more experienced players, why mastery and work ethic still beat shortcuts, and how becoming impossible to ignore in your market changes everything. Austin breaks down why obsession is not about burnout or hype, but about commitment, clarity, and eliminating distractions long enough to build something real. This episode also challenges the idea of balance. We explore the difference between grinding aimlessly and building with intention, how Austin thinks about family, business, and long-term fulfillment, and why efficiency in your 30s is earned through intensity in your 20s. If you are early in your journey, this episode shows you the standard required to separate from the pack. If you are further along, it will force you to ask whether you are still playing at the level your goals demand. This is not motivation. It is a reality check. We hope you enjoy it! Book your call with Neo Home Loans https://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/

This may be the most important episode we have released all year. If you care about where your money, career, and freedom are headed over the next 10 years, this episode will fundamentally shift how you think. We sit down with Robert Croak to map out what the road to 2035 actually looks like and how everyday investors can position themselves to win while most people fall behind. This conversation is about seeing around corners. We break down where the world is going before it becomes obvious, from AI and energy to Bitcoin, tokenization, real estate, and the silent wealth transfer already underway. Robert explains why thinking in headlines keeps people broke and why the biggest wins come from simple systems, long-term conviction, and disciplined diversification. We talk about how to build a portfolio that survives volatility, why most investors sabotage compounding by chasing fast money, and how to approach Bitcoin, stocks, crypto, and real estate as a cohesive strategy instead of disconnected bets. We also explore how access to investing is changing, why opportunity is becoming more democratized, and what that means for people who are willing to learn and act early. This episode is not about predictions or hype. It is about building a framework that works through uncertainty and puts you in position for the next decade of growth. If you want clarity, confidence, and a blueprint for navigating what comes next, this is one you do not want to miss. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Most investors start with a single-family home or a duplex. Jonathan Mueller started with an eight-unit roadside motel he bought for $250K. In this episode, he breaks down how that unexpected detour became the first domino in a journey that led to a 23-unit motel, a 108-site RV park on 70 acres, and a totally different vision for his family’s future. Jonathan opens up about overpaying for deals, moving his family across multiple states, living in an RV without running water, and going all-in on projects most people would be too afraid to touch. He shares how medium-term stays outperformed long-term rentals, why RV parks offer endless income streams, and how sweat equity, seller financing, and creative problem-solving helped him scale despite setbacks. This conversation is raw, honest, and packed with lessons most people only learn the hard way. If you’ve ever felt stuck at the starting line, scared to make the wrong move, or unsure if you’re “ready,” Jonathan’s story is proof that you do not need perfect conditions to build something big. You just need to start and let the journey evolve. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Your biggest wealth leak is not your spending, your income, or even your investments. It is the way your debt is structured, and nobody ever taught you how to fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Mettle to break down why every entrepreneur, investor, and small business owner needs a liability advisor. Just like you have asset advisors to grow your wealth, you need someone who helps you optimize the debt side of your financial picture so you can scale faster, protect your cash flow, and create long term stability. Josh reveals why today’s lending landscape is built for chaos, how interest rate cycles silently shape your net worth, why inflation destroys badly structured loans, and why most people are playing defense when they could be playing offense. We also walk through real examples of how business owners, W2 earners, and real estate investors can use HELOCs, DSCR loans, bridge loans, and non traditional financing to unlock opportunities that traditional lenders overlook. If you are serious about building wealth, this conversation will change the way you think about debt forever. And if you want to understand how much money your current debt structure is costing you, schedule a complimentary dreams and goals call with Josh’s team so you can evaluate your borrowing strategy and see where the hidden opportunities are waiting for you. https://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/wealthjuice/

Everyone loves “free money” until they realize what it actually costs them. In this episode, we break down the silent wealth divide happening in real time and why the next decade will massively reward owners, investors, and creators while leaving everyone else behind. Headlines about new $2,000 stimulus checks and the introduction of 50-year mortgages make it feel like help is on the way, but moves like these quietly inflate the price of everything. They make housing more expensive, savings less valuable, and the wealth gap wider. We talk about how stimulus and easy credit made people feel richer in the moment but slowly eroded their purchasing power. The result is a growing chasm between people who own assets and people who only have income. We unpack why inflation punishes savers, why relying on a paycheck will never beat the speed of rising prices, and how the people who get ahead are the ones who understand leverage, equity, and asymmetric opportunity. Ownership isn’t just a financial strategy. It is a survival strategy. We also dive into the mindset shift required to avoid becoming a casualty of the system and instead position yourself on the right side of it. If you feel like you’re working harder but not getting ahead, or like the world is getting more expensive while your dollars buy less each year, this episode gives you the clarity you’ve been missing. The rules have changed. It is time to learn the game. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from a comfortable career and bet everything on themselves? In this episode, Cory and Ryan sit down with former Rutgers football player and Wall Street trader turned real estate entrepreneur, Peter Tverdov, to unpack how an athlete mindset can completely change the way you approach money, work, and risk. Pete shares how growing up obsessed with football, grinding through division one practices, and then entering a rigid corporate environment showed him he was never wired for a safe nine to five. He walks through the moment he realized he would rather be unemployed than spend another year ignoring his potential, and how he used that same obsessive energy to quietly build a management and construction company that now oversees around one hundred million dollars of real estate in New Jersey. You will hear how property management became his real world classroom, why he believes most people are naturally meant to eat what they kill, and how living far below his means gave him the runway to take real swings. Pete also opens up about bringing his younger brother into the business, building systems so he could step out of day to day headaches, and designing a life where he can take vacations, drop his kids at school, and still play the long game in business. If you are an ex athlete, a high performer stuck in a corporate role, or someone who feels that unexplained pull toward something bigger, this conversation will show you what it actually looks like to bet on yourself and build a life you own. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Have you been telling yourself that you’ll focus on your health once you make it? In this episode, Cory sits down with Las Vegas broker, investor, and host of The Mindful Agent, Michael Coxen, to unpack the dangerous lie high performers tell themselves: “I’ll focus on my health once I’m successful.” Michael shares how grinding through long hours, stress, and “I’ll do everything myself” thinking led to a life-threatening battle with ulcerative colitis that left him at 115 pounds and forced him to rethink everything he believed about work, wealth, and winning. Michael walks through how he rebuilt his life and business from that rock-bottom moment, shifting from work–life “balance” to true work–life harmony. He breaks down the simple mindfulness habits he uses daily including conscious breathing, journaling, Tai Chi, that allow him to run a real estate brokerage, build a portfolio, and stay healthy at the same time. He also opens up about how he and his wife quietly built over $1.5M in equity by living in, improving, and renting out three homes over 15 years, why he still loves Las Vegas real estate, and how he thinks about seasons of hustle versus seasons of rest. If you’ve ever thought, “Once I hit X income, then I’ll take care of myself,” this conversation is your wake-up call. Health is wealth and if you don’t protect it on the way up, you may never get to enjoy what you’ve built. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Most people think the path is simple: get the degree, climb the ladder, save what’s left. Lame Kinikini did the opposite. He dropped out one year before med school, went all-in on door-to-door sales, then used those skills to build a 9-figure short-term rental portfolio and help high earners legally slash their tax bills. In this episode, Lame breaks down the real journey behind the highlight reel. From growing up in a Polynesian immigrant family and marrying young, to making $200K in sales and realizing he still didn’t own his time, to burning the boats after his father-in-law passed away unexpectedly. He talks about how he used Airbnb arbitrage to replace his income fast, scaled into management and operations, then shifted into owning the assets and becoming “the short-term rental tax guy” for high-income professionals. We also dive into the short-term rental tax loophole, why most people misunderstand it, and how smart investors are using it to offset active income while still buying properties that actually cash flow. Lame shares how he structures deals, why bigger and better amenities win in today’s Airbnb landscape, and what changes when you see money as a tool to increase your capacity to serve—not a scoreboard. If you’re stuck in that “comfortable” $200K income trap, curious about short-term rentals, or wondering how to turn your existing skills into a real portfolio and real freedom, this conversation will give you both the tactics and the perspective shift. Use Code WEALTHJUICE for 20% off your EZ Landlord Forms Order https://www.ezlandlordforms.com/

Most people want to build wealth but have no idea what “level” they are actually on. Wealth feels confusing when you cannot see the elevator you are riding or the floors ahead of you. In this episode, we break down the wealth elevator in a way anyone can understand. Each floor represents a stage of financial growth, from getting control of your money, to buying your first asset, to stacking rentals, to building real businesses and relationships that compound. We talk through the exact steps that moved us from the ground floor to building a multi-million dollar portfolio, and why each level requires a different identity, different habits, and different decisions. You will learn how to build your personal brand as a digital resume, how attention creates opportunity, and how to turn strangers online into clients, partners, and your future network. If you feel stuck between floors, doing the work but not seeing the jump in results, this conversation gives you clarity on where you are, what is next, and how to move upward with intention instead of guessing your way through the wealth game. Use Code WEALTHJUICE for 20% off your EZ Landlord Forms Order https://www.ezlandlordforms.com/

Before anyone hires you, partners with you, or invests in you, they look you up. That search either builds trust or kills it. Your personal brand is no longer optional. It is your digital resume, your virtual business card, and your competitive edge. In a world where attention is currency, how you show up online determines the opportunities that show up in your life. In this episode, we break down how sharing your story can open doors you do not even see yet. One post can reach the right person at the right moment. Credibility online leads to real conversations, real partnerships, and real wealth. We also walk you through the exact tools and workflows we use to create and distribute content consistently while running multiple businesses. From recording and editing, to organizing your content pipeline, to converting followers into community and clients, we show you how to build a system that works even when you are offline. This is not about going viral. It is about becoming impossible to ignore to the right people. If you know you are doing meaningful work and want more people to feel it, see it, and believe in it, this conversation gives you the blueprint. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Most people overthink the first step. They think they need more money, more experience, or the perfect timing. But our entire real estate journey started with one simple decision: we were willing to live differently than everyone around us. We didn’t jump into big deals or come from family money. We started small by reducing our living expenses, renting out extra space, and learning how to manage people and problems in real time. That first property didn’t change our bank account overnight, but it changed who we were. And that shift in identity is what made everything else possible. In this episode, we walk through how that one uncomfortable step slowly compounded into a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio. We share how one property led to the next, how we transitioned from side-hustle landlords into operators, and how our confidence grew deal by deal. It wasn’t luck. It wasn’t shortcuts. It was stacking simple plays with patience and discipline. The real hack isn’t real estate. The real hack is being willing to live differently for a few years so you can live the rest of your life on your terms. If you feel stuck at the starting line or you know you’re meant for more but don’t know where to begin, this episode will give you the blueprint. Your first deal won’t make you rich. But it will make you dangerous. And that changes everything. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Donald Trump fired him on national television, but he still went on to build Nevada’s second-largest real estate brokerage with 585 agents. In this episode, John Gafford shows us how to escape the drift, turn pressure into fuel, and build a business that compounds. We go from his wild story appearing on the hit show, The Apprentice, to the systems he uses today to flip luxury homes, recruit at scale, and own every piece of the real estate transaction so profit doesn’t leak. John explains why emotional intelligence beats raw intelligence in sales, how to evaluate risk so bold doesn’t become reckless, and the leadership mindset that makes top talent want to run with you. We also unpack his book Escaping the Drift and the tough love framework that pulls you out of autopilot and back into intentional growth. If you feel like you’re moving but not advancing, overwhelmed by hustle with no clear plan, or stuck in the same cycle year after year, this conversation hands you the roadmap forward. You can pick up a copy of John's book by clicking the link in the show notes. https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Drift-Make-World-Happen/dp/B0F7GGQ8V4 Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

This was one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on camera. We flew down to Florida to sit in Rod Khleif’s studio for an in-person interview that turned into a masterclass on wealth, mindset, and freedom. Rod built a $50 million real estate portfolio, lost it all in the 2008 crash, and came back stronger than ever. On his Lifetime Cashflow Podcast, he turned the mic on us to unpack how we built our portfolio from a single house hack to more than eighty units, a boutique hotel, and multiple income streams—all while working full-time jobs. We talk about the moments that changed everything, the systems that scaled our portfolio, and the mindset shifts that helped us level up from employees to entrepreneurs. If you are building your own version of financial freedom and want to learn how to create wealth that outlasts the money, this conversation will light the fire. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Most entrepreneurs think hiring a Chief Financial Officer is only for big corporations, but that could not be further from the truth. Many small businesses are losing massive profits simply because they don’t truly know their numbers. What if you could hire a part-time CFO to help you see what’s really driving profit, cash flow, and scalability—without the full-time salary? In this episode, we sit down with Heather Parsons, a former Big Four accountant turned real estate investor and founder of a fractional CFO firm, to break down exactly what that means for founders and investors. Heather explains how most business owners rely on bookkeepers who look backward, while CFOs help you look forward—building dashboards, forecasts, and cash flow systems that lead to smarter decisions and consistent growth. You’ll learn when to bring one in, how to know if you’re ready, what it costs, and how this role can transform your business from reactive to proactive. If you’re making money but still feel stuck in the weeds, guessing your numbers, or scaling without clarity, this conversation will show you how a fractional CFO can turn chaos into confidence and give you the financial control you’ve been missing. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory

Every time the government prints money the rich get richer, and now you can too. In this episode we sit down with Josh Mettle, who went from food stamps to a nine-figure real estate portfolio, to expose how the system really works. When the dollar loses value, assets rise, rents climb, and fixed debt becomes cheaper. That is how the wealthy win while everyone else falls behind. We break down why cheap mortgages are an asset, when to refinance or sell, and how to use real estate as an inflation hedge. Josh shares his personal strategy across real estate, gold, and Bitcoin and how he uses time and leverage to make compounding inevitable. We also reveal our own real numbers on a duplex deal to show how inflation is quietly building wealth for us in the background. If you are tired of working harder for your money than it does for you, this conversation will be a game changer. Tune in for the roadmap to get on the right side of the wealth gap. Article Referenced in Podcast: https://www.neoentrepreneurhomeloans.com/2025/10/10/how-inflation-quietly-pays-down-your-debt/?lo=josh.mettle@neohomeloans.com Use code WEALTHJUICE for 20% off any EZ Landlord Forms product https://www.ezlandlordforms.com/

You didn’t start a business to become its employee. You wanted freedom. But somewhere along the way, the business started running you. In this episode, we sit with Quinn Schilz, who went from broke kid to sales assassin. He shows us exactly how he turned a messy, unorganized business into a machine that runs without him. Quinn breaks down how paying for mentorship changed his life and the exact systems he uses today to help his company print money with consistency. This episode gives you the roadmap to go from working in your business to working on it. You’ll walk away with a clear plan to scale, buy back your time, and finally build a business that gives you freedom instead of taking it.

As a special treat for the audience, we’re rereleasing this powerful conversation with Brandon Turner from August of 2022. Despite its age, this episode is just as relevant today as it was then. Brandon shares his journey from small beginnings to building a massive rental portfolio, the mindset shifts that helped him escape the rat race, and why thinking bigger is the key to creating lasting wealth. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory