Gary's Gulch

In this two part episode, I'm a guest on my friend and colleague Wade Reed's Wealth Acceleration podcast. We discuss how I got to this industry as a 30 year military veteran and someone with no financial expertise beginning from a scarce childhood in farming. It is a great conversation filled with lessons that hopefully will help you on your journey to Agency. Highlights * Electric vs. Gas-powered car debate. * Introduction to Wealth Acceleration Podcast. * Gary’s military background and financial turning points. * Impact of early financial struggles on mindset. * Commanding a submarine and financial realizations. * Financial fallout from the Great Recession. * The necessity of personal financial involvement. * Exploring alternative investment structures. * Importance of control in financial management. * Hierarchy of wealth explained. * Speculation vs. control in investing.   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 Wade Reed * Wealth Acceleration podcast: * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-acceleration-podcast/id1759463424 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-acceleration-podcast/id1759463424] * https://paradigmlife.net/about/wade-reed/ [https://paradigmlife.net/about/wade-reed/] * wreed@paradigmlife.net [wreed@paradigmlife.net] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadereed/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadereed/]     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/podcast/Garys-Gulch/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

I'm often asked what I learned in the military, or at the US Naval Academy; commanding a nuclear submarine; or as a Division Director for the Pentagon Joint Chiefs. I'll get to those in dedicated future episodes that are in the queue, but today I want to address business lessons and what that shift from W2 earner in the military for almost 30 years to a sales career and business ownership taught me. I cover why I chose what I did and the keys to success that I learned. These are applicable to all aspects of living an inspired and abundant life - listen in and let me know if these nuggets resonate and if you agree! Highlights * Impactful moment of military transition. * Value-based compensation vs. time-based pay. * Prioritizing liquidity for financial security. * Overcoming industry challenges and misconceptions. * Transitioning life phases: renting vs. owning. * Defining success through client agency. * The importance of legacy beyond wealth. * Differentiating through cash flow protection.   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/podcast/Garys-Gulch/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

This is the third episode in the Cash Flow - Wealth - Protection series and in it I spend time tying the three tenets or elements together to help ensure your continued success. I also update on my upcoming trips with the goal of meeting those of you that will also be there in person for some powerful masterminding and fellowship. Highlights * Upcoming travel and connection opportunities * Investing in personal growth * First-time property visit in Memphis * Lessons from the parable of water carriers * Importance of innovation in business * The significance of protecting yourself and your assets * Life insurance as protection for potential income * Focus as the key to managing multiple priorities * Leadership insights from Admiral Rickover * Protecting cash flow and reputation * Continuous evaluation and adaptation of assets   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/podcast/Garys-Gulch/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

This is part two of the three-part series on the vital elements of sustained wealth and agency, Cash Flow, Wealth, and Protection. I begin the episode with some current comments on current events here in week 3 of the Trump administration and all the goodness that is occurring - America is truly healing! Then I get into how to create sustainable wealth with certainty and the all-important question of WHY to do it in the first place. If you want your life to have lasting meaning, you must create resources that you can use to teach and be of service to others. That's how you impact the lives of others for generations to come which is how I define legacy.   Highlights * Dangers of Saving Wealth in Currency. * Monopoly Game: Banking Rules Insight. * Real-World Inflation Manipulation. * Government’s Role in Past Economic Stability. * Controversial Aid: USAID Critique. * Challenges of the Executive Branch. * Hierarchy of Wealth: Risk Management. * Gift and Curse of Rapid Wealth Approaches. * Wealth Beyond Finances: Familial Legacy. * Importance of Parental Influence. * Human Unique Wealth Responsibility. * Ronald Reagan and Wake-up Calls to Action.   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/podcast/Garys-Gulch/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]

This is the first of a 3-part series on the Three Vital Elements of a sustainable personal financial strategy: Cash Flow, Protection, and Wealth. The great Zig Ziglar has many famous sayings and one that applies here is a favorite of mine: Money isn't the most important thing, but it is relatively close to oxygen!  Well, we agree - by money he meant the US dollar, or currency which means money in motion...Cash Flow.  Listen in to develop a new appreciation for how vital this element is. Highlights * Cash Flow and Wealth as Energy Metaphors. * Aligning Financial Goals with Spiritual Purpose. * Critique of Passive Investment Strategies. * Importance of Sustainable Cash Flow. * Role of Cash Flow in Financial Independence. * Lessons from Personal Financial Losses. * Rebuilding Wealth After Setbacks.   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/podcast/Garys-Gulch/B08JJPJDW3] * Subscribe with Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/garys-gulch-gary-pinkerton-UZzgvl9BRno/] * Subscribe with RSS [https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/]