Gary's Gulch

Many alternative investors see passive investing in syndications as the Easy Button for mailbox money. There are many pitfalls in all kinds of investments including syndications and the only way to reduce that is through education and personal involvement in due diligence. That's why I introduce you in this podcast to one of the best investor educators in the industry. Enjoy this interview with Whitney Elkins-Hutten.   Highlights * Historical outsourcing of financial management. * The importance of self-education in finance. * The risk of abdicating financial responsibility. * Pitfalls of rolling investments without due diligence. * Dangers of investment honeymoon phase. * Complexity and risks in syndication layers. * Importance of direct investment over funds. * Safe level entry for new accredited investors. * Introduction to Whitney Elkins-Hutton’s expertise. * Strategic use of promissory notes in real estate. * Advice for navigating passive investment challenges. * Current market strategy: Debt investments over equity.   Links and Resources from this Episode * Connect with Gary Pinkerton * https://www.paradigmlife.net/ [https://www.paradigmlife.net/]  * gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net [gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net] * https://garypinkerton.com/ [https://garypinkerton.com/]  * https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360 [https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360]  * Connect with Whitney Elkins-Hutten * Direct Mobile/Text: +1-970-988-9076 * https://www.passiveinvesting.com/welcome-whitney/ [https://www.passiveinvesting.com/welcome-whitney/] * https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgprfBalSBMYDRpNbmSxGmyAW_pIfRgDi [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgprfBalSBMYDRpNbmSxGmyAW_pIfRgDi]  * whitney@passiveinvesting.com [whitney@passiveinvesting.com] * www.PassiveInvesting.com [http://www.passiveinvesting.com]    Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029]   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. * Subscribe with Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029] * Follow on Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/Garys-Gulch-Podcast/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!  I reflect on stories and wise sayings my father shared and lived out when I was a kid. Like your dad, he taught me timeless lessons that four decades later still fuels my passion for greatness - listen in to see how compassion, wisdom, kindness and street smarts from dad can lead to Agency, Freedom and preserving the American dream for your family.   Highlights * Inspirational wisdom from Uncle John. * Father as best friend and mentor. * Building a leaf book with Dad. * Grace and learning from mistakes. * Hardship, judgment, and experience. * Cautionary banking advice. * Lessons from livestock encounters. * Social media and avoiding confrontations. * Bumblebee and tractor misadventure. * Profound life lessons from Father. * Acts of kindness despite financial struggles. * Legacy of wisdom and personal growth.   Links and Resources from this Episode * Connect with Gary Pinkerton * https://www.paradigmlife.net/ [https://www.paradigmlife.net/]  * gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net [gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net] * https://garypinkerton.com/ [https://garypinkerton.com/]  * https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360 [https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360]    Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029]   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. * Subscribe with Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029] * Follow on Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/Garys-Gulch-Podcast/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

In this episode, I discuss the tools available in 2025 and for the next few years that allow business owners and high-earning W2 earners to eliminate the very destructive higher tax brackets without taking risk that you lose all the investment. Saving your hard-earned money from taxes is a powerful emotion and enables the "tax tail to wag the dog" - we get into investments we would not have made with people we don't know because of this emotion. Listen in to hear how reducing taxes is achievable with lower risk strategies in Hierarchy of Wealth Tier 2 - things you directly control.   Highlights * Personal connection to taxes pain. * Parable of earning money value. * Lessons from failed investments. * Questioning ethical tax reduction. * Real estate depreciation strategy. * Hierarchy of wealth explanation. * Section 179 and business benefits. * Captive insurance as a strategy. * Comfort with paying reasonable taxes.   Links and Resources from this Episode * Connect with Gary Pinkerton * https://www.paradigmlife.net/ [https://www.paradigmlife.net/]  * gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net [gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net] * https://garypinkerton.com/ [https://garypinkerton.com/]  * https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360 [https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360]    Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029]   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. * Subscribe with Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029] * Follow on Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/Garys-Gulch-Podcast/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

Those in our government and corporate media would have you believe Tariffs are an act of war and recipe to destroy the American economy and way of life. They pretend that tariffs were not used before or that they were not what fueled our country for 150 years before we created income taxes. They're intentionally leading you astray. Under President Trump's approach we've already seen success with the best economy in the month of May in the last 30 years. Trillions of dollars of foreign country investment in the US. You can use the same principals and tools in your own personal economy - listen in to find out how.   Highlights * Donald Trump and tax discussion. * American ingenuity and freedom. * Tariffs as a strategic tool. * Economic achievements under Trump. * Historical use of tariffs. * Shift from self-reliance to dependency. * Shift to income tax in the 20th century. * Post-war economic leverage and its cost. * Addressing trade imbalances. * Influences on U.S. industrial base. * Calls for policy reevaluation. * Paradigm Life’s wealth strategy pillars. * Importance of cash flow management. * Role and use of life insurance. * Strategic asset organization. * Personal and national wealth creation strategies.   Links and Resources from this Episode * Connect with Gary Pinkerton * https://www.paradigmlife.net/ [https://www.paradigmlife.net/]  * gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net [gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net] * https://garypinkerton.com/ [https://garypinkerton.com/]  * https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360 [https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360]    Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029]   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. * Subscribe with Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029] * Follow on Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/Garys-Gulch-Podcast/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

ent actions and their impact on the economy. Individuals look at the reconciliation act called the One Big Beautiful Bill act (OBBB) and that it cuts potentially $4.5T in revenue over the next 5 years and they determine that means our debt will go up by that amount. President Trump is using leadership tools to move our economy in the opposite direction. Specifically he's spurring significantly greater production domestically while simultaneously bringing in revenue from outside the country, specifically massive investment and tariffs. Tariffs are how we funded our country to be #1 in the world for its first 100 years and it will work again. He brought in $10T of investment commitments in one foreign trip this month. Give Trump some time to show the benefits of 'The Art of the Deal' and you will see the USA flourish as it did in the 19th century. MAGA!   Highlights * Tariff fears and economic impact. * Legislative hurdles for tax reform. * Leadership’s role in economic growth. * Middle East investment in the US. * The power of reducing external taxes. * House vs. Senate tax bill dynamics. * The importance of maintaining business confidence. * Home office and self-employment tax benefits. * Transitioning to self-employment for tax advantages. * Real estate investment tax strategies. * Bonus depreciation and Section 179 benefits. * Impact of cost segregation on tax deductions. * Beware of tax-driven investment pitfalls. * Rescission and future economic plans. * Leadership’s potential to drive national recovery.   Links and Resources from this Episode * Connect with Gary Pinkerton * https://www.paradigmlife.net/ [https://www.paradigmlife.net/]  * gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net [gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net] * https://garypinkerton.com/ [https://garypinkerton.com/]  * https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360 [https://clientportal.paradigmlife.net/WealthView360]    Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029]   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. * Subscribe with Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garys-gulch/id1531010029] * Follow on Audible [https://www.audible.com/pd/Garys-Gulch-Podcast/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]