
Become an EMPOWERED INVESTOR. Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 2,000 episodes in this Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast, business and investment expert Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Todd Akin (Former US Congressman), William D. Cohan ( The Price of Silence, The Last Tycoon, & House of Cards), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Daniel Pink (National Geographic). Starting...
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<p>This Flashback Friday is from episode 728, published last September 20, 2016. </p> <p>Jason's guest today, Dave, is a member of a real estate investor Mastermind group. During the last meeting, there was a consensus that two major problems exist with the rehabilitation of properties. Dave shares the two issues and some of the solutions discussed during the Mastermind meeting and feedback from his experience over the last year. Jason recognizes the property supply chain is currently going through a boom cycle. The disparagement between the property supply and demand makes it challenging for local market specialists, real estate investors and f...

<p>Jason advocates for long-term wealth through income property, which is the premier asset class for tax benefits and inflation protection. He highlights significant updates for real estate investors, specifically regarding extended timelines for 1031 exchanges and improved terms for debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond short-term market anxiety and adopt a big-picture perspective on financial growth and geopolitical shifts. Jason also announces a interactive contest involving historical real estate data (MLS) and promotes upcoming events focused on investment education. Finally, Jason introduces a historical analysis of three centuries of financial advice to determine which...

<p>Jason Hartman and Michael Zuber discuss why the average person struggles to achieve wealth, attributing it to a widespread lack of discipline and the inability to delay gratification. They argue that while modern culture and media may celebrate "loser" mentalities, individuals can still succeed by becoming elite and investing in income properties. The conversation shifts to a "confession" regarding interest rates, with both experts admitting they were wrong to predict immediate cuts due to persistent inflationary pressures and energy costs. They further analyze how global geopolitical conflicts involving Iran and China act as a "proxy war" that reshapes the world e...

<p>This Flashback Friday is from episode 699, published July 14, 2016. </p> <p >Sara joins Jason today to dole out congratulations to many clients who have recently purchased properties and to discuss the brand new, upcoming live events. Even though it seems like the market is drying up there are still plenty of great income property deals to be found in properly researched markets. And, this coming September is filled with incredible ways for clients to participate in educational events as well as the first-class Venture Alliance Mastermind trip where those who are not yet members can join as a guest.</p> <p...

<p>Jason discusses the necessity of mastering real estate mathematics to achieve financial independence. He introduces updated financial performance tools designed to help investors look beyond simple cash flow to understand the multi-dimensional returns of income property. By comparing leveraged and all-cash deals in Huntsville, Alabama, Hartman illustrates how mortgage paydown, tax benefits, and appreciation significantly bolster a property's actual value. A central theme is inflation-induced debt destruction, a strategy where rising inflation effectively reduces the real cost of fixed-rate debt over time. Ultimately, the source encourages using data-driven analysis to recognize that the most substantial wealth is often generated beneath...

<p>Real estate experts Jason and Michael are happy for crash doomer Nick Gerli @ReventureConsulting for buying a house! They also discuss the irony of a well-known market bear purchasing a home despite predicting a significant price crash. They argue that current market conditions, fueled by investor fear and high interest rates, actually create a unique window for negotiating on income properties. They emphasize that real estate is a multidimensional asset allowing for constant renegotiation through refinancing and improvements, unlike static investments like stocks. They also critique "crash prophets" for failing to account for government interventions and central bank policies that...

<p>This Flashback Friday is from episode 704, published on July 25, 2016.</p> <p >Jason shares information about credit scores you may not be aware of to assist you in actively managing it. Using his own credit history as an example he explains the terms utilization rate, how installment loans and new credit can negatively impact your score. And later in the show, guest David Daley discusses the subject matter of his new book, Ratf__ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy. David is the former editor of the liberal site Salon.com and is the current CEO...

<p>This 2026, be an Empowered Investor! Join us at the Empowered Investor Live this May! Get your tickets today! https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/</p> <p>Jason welcomes economist and author Michael Zuber as he discusses his "54-year spreadsheet," a comprehensive data project designed to analyze historical economic trends and real estate performance since 1970. By comparing the high-interest-rate environment of the Paul Volcker era to modern conditions, Zuber argues that rising rates typically lead to a crash in transaction volume rather than a collapse in home prices. The discussion highlights how leveraged appreciation makes residential real estate a superior wealth-building tool compared...

<p>This Flashback Friday is from episode 693, published June 30, 2016.</p> <p >John R. Lott, Jr. is the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, a columnist for Fox news, author of At the Brink: Will Obama Push Us Over the Edge?, Freedomnomics: Why the Free Market Works and other Half-Baked Theories Don't, Debacle: Obama's War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do to Regain Our Future and More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws and others. He also writes a blog which focuses on a broad array of economic and crime related issues. </p> <p > </p>...

<p>In this 10th episode, Connor Boyack discusses the Libertas Network, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching families and children about freedom, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking. He explains that the organization uses practical initiatives like the Tuttle Twins book series and Children's Entrepreneur Markets to provide real-world financial literacy that is often missing from the public school system. Boyack argues that the current educational and political structures are failing, leading to a decline in historical knowledge and an increase in government dependency. To combat this, the network acquired Praxis, a professional boot camp designed as an alternative to the high costs...