Gary's Gulch

This is the first of a two part series on understanding WHY America has been successful for 2 1/2 centuries and why it will for centuries to come - God is using the USA as his tool to attract and protect his children. Big statement?  Yes, but it is true and accurate. This first part is a rebroadcast of Charlie Kirk's recent speech on the importance of our Declaration of Independence and my comments to highlight his key points.   Highlights * Significance of the Declaration of Independence * Importance of Consistency in Podcasting * Value of Ideal Subscribers * Shift to Tuesday Podcast Posting * Challenges Faced by Founding Fathers * Debating and Drafting the Declaration * Hardships of Declaration Signers * Role of Faith in Declaration Signing * Prioritizing Life in Declaration * Contractual vs. Covenantal Relationships * America’s Unique Foundational Covenant * America’s Christian Influence on Founding * God as a Third Party in Relationships   Links and Resources from this Episode * https://thecharliekirkshow.com/ [https://thecharliekirkshow.com/]  * 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/]

It has been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it is with your potential client, a new boss or your future mate, words and tonality carry a lot of weight and the ones you are using may be torpedoing your chances. Are you presenting yourself using words and a timid tone that are both full of toxic baggage?  Listen in and let's find out.   Highlights * Questioning speech impacting opportunities. * The future relationship with AI. * Generational gap in job interviews. * Confidence through vocal inflection. * Authoritative communication vs. questioning. * Humanity’s ability to adapt and overcome. * Women’s intuition and decision-making. * Critical thinking and the role of AI. * Words and their evolving meanings. * “Transitioning” and its modern implications. * Avoiding language pitfalls in communication.   Links and Resources from this Episode * https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sound-of-Your-Voice/Carol-Fleming/9780743549462 [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sound-of-Your-Voice/Carol-Fleming/9780743549462] * https://www.juliantreasure.com/books [https://www.juliantreasure.com/books]  * 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/]

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/]