Why Traditional Investing May Never Lead to Financial Freedom with Steve Lawson | EP42

Why Traditional Investing May Never Lead to Financial Freedom with Steve Lawson | EP42

Steve Lawson spent nearly 30 years helping people invest before realizing that many traditional wealth building strategies were not creating financial freedom. After working as a financial advisor and helping people invest in real estate, Steve shifted his focus toward cash flow, diversification, and passive income. Within five years, he built more than $30,000 per month in passive income and founded Unbroken Investing to help others pursue financial independence. In this episode of The Wealth Clock, we discuss: • Why traditional wealth building may be too slow • The difference between growing wealth and creating wealth • Cash flow vs net worth • Real estate investing and the BRRRR strategy • Private lending opportunities • Building passive income streams • The five levels of financial freedom • Why owning businesses and real estate creates long term wealth • The story behind his book Wealth Highway • The Unbroken Investing community Guest Information Steve Lawson Founder & CEO, Unbroken Investing Author of Wealth Highway Website: https://talk.unbrokeninvesting.com Email: steve@unbrokeninvesting.com LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/indylawson/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbroken-investing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbroken.investing/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KHlizkO3n_FZAD1yoLx5w Phone: (317) 446-6026 Hosted by Steven Weinstock Founder, WE Capital The Wealth Clock Podcast Where top operators, founders, and closers share what really works. Send The Host, Steven Weinstock, a comment [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511522/fan_mail/new] 🎙 About Steven Weinstock Steven Weinstock is a real estate investor and founder of WeCapital and the Goethals Capital Fund. Since 2001, he has built a diverse portfolio of residential and multifamily assets while helping investors access passive income through strategic real estate opportunities. On this podcast, he shares real-world insights on investing, capital raising, and what it really takes to build and scale in today’s market. 📩 Want to invest or get in touch? Visit: www.WeCapitalX.com [http://www.WeCapitalX.com] 📱 Connect with Steven: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/ [https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast]

How to Raise Private Money for Real Estate Deals Without Banks | Jay Conner on Funding Deals Fast | EP41

What if you never had to rely on banks again to fund your real estate deals? In this episode of The Wealth Clock, Steven Weinstock sits down with private money expert Jay Conner to break down exactly how real estate investors can raise millions in private capital using relationships, education, and simple systems. Jay shares how the 2008 financial crisis forced him to pivot away from traditional lending and build a private money machine that has funded deals for over 15 years without ever missing a closing. The conversation dives deep into: • How private money actually works • Finding lenders in your own network • Structuring first lien private loans • Why speed to close wins deals • Interest only loan structures • Self directed IRA investing • Seller financing and creative deal structures • How Jay raised nearly $1 million from one lunch presentation • Why confidence and preparation matter more than begging for capital • The differences between equity investors and debt investors • Why single family homes remain one of the safest real estate asset classes Jay also explains his exact 5 step framework for attracting private lenders without cold pitching or sounding desperate. Guest: Jay Conner Website: https://www.jayconner.com [https://www.jayconner.com] Free Script Collection: https://www.jayconner.com/scripts [https://www.jayconner.com/scripts] Free Book: https://www.jayconner.com/book [https://www.jayconner.com/book] Private Money Conference: https://www.theprivatemoneyconference.com [https://www.theprivatemoneyconference.com] Book Mentioned: “Where To Get The Money Now” by Jay Conner Connect with Steven Weinstock: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx [https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx] Sponsor: Cable NOI helps multifamily owners unlock additional revenue from internet and cable agreements through providers like Verizon, Spectrum, Cox, AT&T and more. Owners of 20+ unit properties may qualify for upfront payments plus ongoing recurring revenue sharing with no wiring, billing, or tenant management required. Learn more at: https://www.cablenoi.com [https://www.cablenoi.com] About The Wealth Clock: The Wealth Clock with Steven Weinstock is where top operators, founders, and closers share what really works in business, investing, real estate, private capital, entrepreneurship, and wealth building. #RealEstate #PrivateMoney #JayConner #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #PrivateLending #SellerFinancing #RealEstatePodcast #WealthBuilding #SelfDirectedIRA #TheWealthClock Send The Host, Steven Weinstock, a comment [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511522/fan_mail/new] 🎙 About Steven Weinstock Steven Weinstock is a real estate investor and founder of WeCapital and the Goethals Capital Fund. Since 2001, he has built a diverse portfolio of residential and multifamily assets while helping investors access passive income through strategic real estate opportunities. On this podcast, he shares real-world insights on investing, capital raising, and what it really takes to build and scale in today’s market. 📩 Want to invest or get in touch? Visit: www.WeCapitalX.com [http://www.WeCapitalX.com] 📱 Connect with Steven: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/ [https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast]

From the Air Force to $75M in Real Estate Masterminds with Tyrus Shivers - EP40

Are you an owner-operator or a true investor? 🏗️🛡️ In this episode of The Wealth Clock, host Steven Weinstock sits down with Tyrus Shivers, CEO of Legacy Wealth Capital Group and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Tyrus shares his incredible journey from growing up on dirt roads in Alabama to building a property management empire that scaled to 200+ units and $1.2M in revenue in just 18 months. Tyrus breaks down the "Capital Strategist" mindset, explaining how small real estate operators can stop spinning their wheels and start raising millions using the JOBS Act and Reg CF crowdfunding. What you’ll learn in this episode: * The Identity Shift: Why you must move from "Hard Worker" to "Asset Owner." * Scaling with VAs: How Tyrus used virtual assistants to buy back his time and manage hundreds of doors. * Raising Capital: How the JOBS Act leveled the playing field for everyday real estate investors. * The "Who Not How" Philosophy: Building a team so you can focus on the vision, not the toilets. Whether you are an accidental landlord with two houses or a syndicator looking to hit a billion-dollar valuation, Tyrus’s systems-driven approach is the roadmap you’ve been looking for. Connect with Tyrus Shivers: * Website: LegacyWealthCapitalGroup.com [https://LegacyWealthCapitalGroup.com] * Instagram: @LegacyWealthCapitalGroup [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/legacywealthcapitalgroup] * Facebook: Legacy Wealth Capital Group [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.facebook.com/legacywealthcapitalgroup] * LinkedIn: Tyrus Shivers [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrusshivers] Sponsored by Cable NOI: Unlock hidden revenue from your multifamily infrastructure. If you own 20+ units, Cable NOI can help you get a quarterly check and bonuses up to $150/door with zero cost and zero technical work. 👉 Visit: CableNOI.com [https://CableNOI.com] Send The Host, Steven Weinstock, a comment [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511522/fan_mail/new] 🎙 About Steven Weinstock Steven Weinstock is a real estate investor and founder of WeCapital and the Goethals Capital Fund. Since 2001, he has built a diverse portfolio of residential and multifamily assets while helping investors access passive income through strategic real estate opportunities. On this podcast, he shares real-world insights on investing, capital raising, and what it really takes to build and scale in today’s market. 📩 Want to invest or get in touch? Visit: www.WeCapitalX.com [http://www.WeCapitalX.com] 📱 Connect with Steven: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/ [https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast]

Why This "Tesla Top Performer" Switched to Mobile Home Park Investing | Leo Young - EP39

What does a top performer at Tesla do when they want to build sustainable, generational wealth? They look for the "hidden" gaps in the real estate market. In this episode of The Wealth Clock, host Steven Weinstock sits down with Leo Young, Founder and Managing Partner of Cornell Communities. Leo shares his fascinating journey from working under Elon Musk’s mission-driven leadership to overseeing over $75M in real estate transactions. We dive deep into why Leo chose the Mobile Home Park niche, the "sub-institutional" sweet spot (30–200 units), and why he believes a strong operator (the jockey) matters more than the deal itself (the horse). In this episode, you’ll learn: * The Tesla Mindset: How the "action-taker" culture at Tesla prepared Leo for real estate. * The MHP Advantage: Why mobile home parks offer unique depreciation benefits and a "social component" through affordable housing. * Market Strategy: Why Leo is moving capital into the Southeast and Midwest instead of New York. * Due Diligence: The #1 thing to check before buying a park (Hint: It’s underground). * LP vs. GP: How Leo started as a passive investor to "learn and earn" before launching his own fund. 🔗 Connect with Leo Young * Website: CornellCommunities.com [https://www.cornellcommunities.com] * LinkedIn: Leo Young [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoyoungrealestate] * Instagram: @LeoYoungRealEstate [https://www.instagram.com/leoyoungrealestate] Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: * Wee Capital Mortgage Fund: Investing in first-lien positions for steady monthly cash flow. * CableNOI: Unlock hidden revenue in your multifamily buildings with zero cost to the owner. Visit CableNOI.com [https://www.cablenoi.com] to see if your building qualifies for a $150/door bonus! Send The Host, Steven Weinstock, a comment [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511522/fan_mail/new] 🎙 About Steven Weinstock Steven Weinstock is a real estate investor and founder of WeCapital and the Goethals Capital Fund. Since 2001, he has built a diverse portfolio of residential and multifamily assets while helping investors access passive income through strategic real estate opportunities. On this podcast, he shares real-world insights on investing, capital raising, and what it really takes to build and scale in today’s market. 📩 Want to invest or get in touch? Visit: www.WeCapitalX.com [http://www.WeCapitalX.com] 📱 Connect with Steven: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/ [https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast]

From Madison Avenue to Billions in Multifamily with Joe Fairless - EP38

In this episode of The Wealth Clock, host Steven Weinstock sits down with real estate titan Joe Fairless, co-founder of Ashcroft Capital. Steven admits to a bit of "fanboy" jitters as he welcomes the man behind one of the longest-running real estate podcasts in history, the Best Ever CRE Show. The duo discovers a striking parallel in their backgrounds: both started their careers in the high-stakes world of New York City advertising on Madison Avenue. Joe shares his journey of living frugally in "no-living-room" apartments to save for his first single-family rentals in Texas, while Steven recounts his early days selling digital banner ads in the pre-Google era of 1998. Key highlights of the conversation include: * The Pivot: How Joe transitioned from a $30k-a-year junior project manager to controlling over 14,000 multifamily units. * The First Deal: Joe’s initial foray into the Dallas market and the hard lessons learned from remote renovations and property management "brand names." * Creative Financing: Steven and Joe discuss the power of master leases and seller carries in scaling a portfolio. * Market Insights: Joe breaks down why he believes Atlanta will lead the Sunbelt recovery, followed closely by Dallas-Fort Worth and Orlando. * Life Beyond the Deal: Joe shares his unique "personal challenges" for the year, including primitive fire-making, carving chess pieces, and walking 100,000 steps in a single day. About the Guest: Joe Fairless Joe Fairless is the co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, a firm that has acquired over $5 billion in assets. He is also the author of several best-selling books on real estate investing and the host of the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever show. Connect with Joe: * Website: AshcroftCapital.com [https://ashcroftcapital.com] * LinkedIn: Joe Fairless [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefairless/] * Podcast: Best Ever CRE Show [https://www.bestevercre.com/podcast] About the Host: Steven Weinstock Steven Weinstock is a real estate investor with over 25 years of experience ranging from single-family homes to large-scale multifamily syndications. He is the founder of a mortgage fund focusing on private lending and short-duration, first-lien secured loans. Connect with Steven: * Website: The Wealth Clock [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://thewealthclock.com] (or your specific fund site) * Sponsor: CableNOI.com [https://cablenoi.com] – Helping multifamily owners unlock hidden revenue. Send The Host, Steven Weinstock, a comment [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511522/fan_mail/new] 🎙 About Steven Weinstock Steven Weinstock is a real estate investor and founder of WeCapital and the Goethals Capital Fund. Since 2001, he has built a diverse portfolio of residential and multifamily assets while helping investors access passive income through strategic real estate opportunities. On this podcast, he shares real-world insights on investing, capital raising, and what it really takes to build and scale in today’s market. 📩 Want to invest or get in touch? Visit: www.WeCapitalX.com [http://www.WeCapitalX.com] 📱 Connect with Steven: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenweinstock1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/ [https://www.instagram.com/wecapitalx/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWealthClockPodcast]