Wealthy Way

This panel explores whether real estate remains a viable vehicle for new and part-time investors today, discussing regulatory hurdles, high interest rates, and alternative business opportunities with better cash conversion cycles.

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with Micah Stanley to discuss how he went from high school dropout and janitor to building a vending machine business generating $170,000 per month, sharing his strategies for scaling, expanding into Pokémon cards, and creating new income opportunities.⁣

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Connect with Micah - ⁣

https://unattendedincome.com ⁣

https://www.instagram.com/micah.stanley/⁣

https://www.youtube.com/@micah.stanley⁣

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Chapters:⁣

00:00 - Vending Business Earnings and Pokémon Cards ⁣

04:38 - Micah’s Background and Early Real Estate Deals ⁣

09:25 - From Vape Shop to Vending Business ⁣

15:02 - Costly Alibaba Machine Setbacks ⁣

18:08 - Finding Better Machines and Scaling ⁣

21:26 - Expanding into Pokémon Vending ⁣

30:05 - Advertising, Security, and Partnerships ⁣

34:25 - Claw Machines and Gaming Laws ⁣

38:22 - Coaching and Business Growth ⁣

45:05 - Advice for Starting a Vending Business ⁣

46:34 - From Janitor to Entrepreneur ⁣

54:02 - Personal Challenges and Future Plans ⁣

1:00:12 - From Vapes to Mystery Bags ⁣

1:04:43 - Pokémon Cards and Collectibles ⁣

1:11:09 - The Collectibles Boom and Business Ethics ⁣

1:15:15 - Is Smoking a Cigar a Sin? ⁣

1:19:13 - Ethics in Business ⁣

1:25:27 - Profiting from Christian Products ⁣

1:30:17 - Faith, Marketing, and Intentions ⁣

1:33:20 - Final Thoughts and Where to Find Micah

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with Thomas Davenport to debate Mormonism versus Christianity, explore the beliefs of the LDS Church, and discuss how he built an $8 million solar business through door-to-door sales.⁣

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Connect with Thomas - ⁣

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-davenport-49868210b/⁣

https://brighthousefresno.com/⁣

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Chapters:⁣

00:00 - Mormonism vs. Christianity ⁣

00:49 - Joseph Smith and Mormonism’s Origins ⁣

05:17 - The Book of Mormon and Golden Plates ⁣

15:00 - Joseph Smith’s Translation Process ⁣

20:10 - Who Wrote the Book of Mormon? ⁣

27:00 - Mormon Views of Jesus and the Trinity ⁣

30:02 - Was the Book of Mormon Written in 60 Days? ⁣

33:12 - Questioning Mormon Doctrine ⁣

40:25 - The Book of Abraham and Egyptian Papyrus ⁣

45:05 - Translation or Revelation? ⁣

52:02 - The Word of Wisdom ⁣

54:04 - Mormon Beliefs About Salvation ⁣

1:00:11 - Mormon vs. Protestant Views of Hell ⁣

1:04:43 - The Three Degrees of Glory ⁣

1:10:59 - Exaltation and Becoming Like God ⁣

1:15:17 - Eternal Souls and God's Nature ⁣

1:20:19 - Race, Priesthood, and Church Authority ⁣

1:28:13 - Exaltation and Eternal Families ⁣

1:30:19 - Eternal Marriage and Religious Beliefs ⁣

1:37:47 - Building a Solar Business ⁣

1:43:17 - Faith and Door-to-Door Sales ⁣

1:45:22 - Solar Sales Strategies and Ethics ⁣

1:47:18 - Why Door-to-Door Sales Works ⁣

1:49:10 - Solar Business and Final Thoughts

Ryan Pineda reflects on an 18-month stretch of missteps across Amazon automation, syndications, and NFTs, sharing how he navigated the backlash, redefined his focus, and shifted his entrepreneurial strategy toward high-margin ventures.

The hosts debate whether wholesaling and flipping are effective long-term wealth builders or just active income traps, dissecting current housing market conditions, rising interest rates, and macro headwinds.

Ryan Pineda breaks down his viral decision to close his house-flipping and wholesaling business after doing nearly 1,000 deals, explaining the operational headaches, market shifts, and why he’s reallocating his team to faster-growing opportunities.

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with content strategist Adley to break down the strategies behind her 80 billion views, including how to create engaging content, capture attention, and turn viral videos into business growth.⁣

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Connect with Adely - ⁣

https://www.instagram.com/adley/?hl=en⁣

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Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣

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Chapters:⁣

00:00 - Adley’s Success and Standing Out Online⁣

00:54 - Using Curiosity to Keep Viewers Watching⁣

06:00 - Reaching Wider Audiences With Viral Content⁣

15:00 - Viral Growth and Creative Courage⁣

20:47 - Creating Repeatable Viral Formats⁣

24:02 - Content Strategies for Business Owners⁣

30:02 - Making Trends Your Own⁣

32:46 - Posting Consistency and Burnout⁣

38:44 - Golf Content and Going Viral⁣

45:27 - Creating Suspense in Viral Videos⁣

47:40 - Building a Lean Content Team⁣

56:40 - Agency Revenue and Branded Content⁣

1:00:20 - Building a Successful Personal Brand⁣

1:03:20 - Ad Strategies and Entertainment⁣

1:12:28 - AI, Live Streaming, and Future Trends⁣

1:15:21 - Turning Ads Into Entertaining Stories⁣

1:17:21 - Overcoming Fear of Failure⁣

1:20:48 - Finding Viral Content Ideas⁣

1:30:35 - Content Funnels and Brand Strategies⁣

1:34:36 - AI Editing and Coaching Tools⁣

1:38:18 - Adley’s Socials and Platform Strategy

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with marketing expert Dan Henry to break down the webinar framework that helped him generate $950K in a single month, how businesses can use presentations to attract more customers, and the future of online marketing in the age of AI.⁣

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Connect with Dan - ⁣

https://getclients.com/⁣

https://www.instagram.com/danhenry/⁣

https://www.youtube.com/@DanHenry⁣

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If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣

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Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣

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Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣

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If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣

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Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣

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Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣

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Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with ClickFunnels co-founder Russell Brunson to discuss how AI is transforming business operations, marketing, and software development, while sharing strategies for scaling companies, running profitable events, and staying competitive as technology evolves.⁣

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Connect with Russell - ⁣

https://www.instagram.com/russellbrunson/⁣

https://www.youtube.com/@UC2qUDKqTsz00csykCYgdLuA ⁣

https://x.com/russellbrunson⁣

https://www.russellbrunson.com/⁣

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Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣

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Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣

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If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣

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Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣

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Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣

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Chapters:⁣

00:00 - Funnel Hacking Live Results & Sales⁣

08:27 - AI Agents & ClickFunnels’ Smaller Team⁣

13:38 - AI’s Impact on Revenue⁣

15:01 - Building Software With AI⁣

16:51 - The Future of SaaS & ClickFunnels AI⁣

23:01 - AI Copywriting & Ad Creation⁣

30:03 - Growing an Audience Through YouTube Events⁣

33:34 - Virtual vs. Live Events⁣

35:41 - Costly Event Mistakes⁣

45:06 - Event Pitch Failures⁣

50:59 - Events & Membership Models⁣

53:41 - Growing M19 Through Events⁣

1:00:50 - AI Trends & Consumer Trust⁣

1:03:04 - Paid vs. Organic Marketing⁣

1:08:14 - AI Sales Teams & Digital Products⁣

1:15:11 - The Future of Software Pricing⁣

1:20:18 - Finding Profitable Niches⁣

1:23:24 - Russell’s Rare Book Collection⁣

1:30:11 - Collectibles & Debate Skills⁣

1:34:00 - Business Acquisitions & Future Plans⁣

1:38:09 - Why Russell Didn't Sell ClickFunnels⁣

1:45:15 - Offers & Traditional Publishing⁣

1:46:21 - Building Apps With Overskill⁣

1:48:09 - The Flappy Bird Story

Discover how to actively manage a precious metals portfolio through ratio trading and arbitrage. Learn how market cycles between gold, silver, and platinum can help accumulate physical ounces tax-efficiently over time.

Gold expert David McIlvanney dives deep into the state of the US dollar, growing federal debt, rising interest burdens, and why precious metals historically act as an irreplaceable anchor during periods of sovereign economic stress and currency erosion.

Ryan Pineda joins Brian Davila and Michael Zuber to explain why he’s shutting down his house-flipping business after 11 years, what led to his decision, and why he believes his time is better spent pursuing other business opportunities.⁣

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Connect with Michael - ⁣

https://onerentalatatime.com/⁣

https://www.youtube.com/@OneRentalataTime⁣

https://www.instagram.com/onerentalatatime/⁣

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If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣

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Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣

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Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣

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If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣

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Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣

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Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣

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Chapters:⁣

00:00 - Real Estate Challenges and Setbacks⁣

01:17 - Why Ryan Is Quitting House Flipping⁣

11:20 - 11 Years in Real Estate: The Results⁣

15:11 - Recognizing New Opportunities⁣

17:04 - Building Wealth Beyond Real Estate⁣

25:29 - Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate?⁣

30:04 - Is the Real Estate Market Getting Worse?⁣

35:45 - Why Ryan Decided to Walk Away⁣

40:41 - Team Transition and M19's Growth⁣

45:02 - The Power of Recurring Revenue⁣

48:09 - Brian's Business Plans and Money Habits⁣

52:47 - Lessons From Past Mistakes⁣

1:00:06 - M19's Growth Strategy⁣

1:06:22 - Ryan's New Business Ventures⁣

1:11:12 - Knowing When to Quit Real Estate⁣

1:15:08 - Real Estate Profitability and Outlook⁣

1:19:07 - Market Conditions and Time Management⁣

1:24:48 - Economic Outlook and Interest Rates⁣

1:30:10 - Recession Risks and Housing Affordability⁣

1:31:55 - AI Growth and Financial Risks⁣

1:34:14 - Could AI Trigger a Recession?

Analysis of how different marketing channels dictate your sales process and phone conversion tactics. The team also exposes the structural flaws of Pay-Per-Lead (PPL) models and refund loops.

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with Luke Van Der Veer to break down how he built a highly profitable “digital real estate” business by ranking and renting websites to local service companies, along with the SEO strategies behind the model.⁣

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Connect with Luke - ⁣

https://websiterentalcoaching.com⁣

https://www.instagram.com/lukevanderveer/⁣

https://www.facebook.com/websiterentalcoaching/⁣

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If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣

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Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣

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Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣

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If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣

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Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣

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Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣

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A deep dive into current real estate marketing economics—from regional lead cost variations to navigating market slowdowns, economic distress, and building a multi-year CRM follow-up strategy to convert cold leads into deals.

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with precious metals expert David McAlvany to break down the future of the U.S. dollar, why gold and silver could play a bigger role in protecting and growing wealth, and how investors can position themselves as the economy shifts. ⁣

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Connect with David - ⁣

https://mcalvany.com/wealthyway/⁣

https://www.facebook.com/mcalvanyfinancial⁣

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If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣

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Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣

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Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣

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If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣

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Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣

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Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣

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Chapters: ⁣

00:00 - Dollar, Inflation & Personal Impact ⁣

00:32 - Gold vs. Other Assets ⁣

07:04 - Gold History & Ownership ⁣

15:52 - Real Estate & Market Opportunities ⁣

20:23 - Gold & Silver Strategies ⁣

30:01 - Market Inefficiencies & Arbitrage ⁣

39:52 - Family Legacy & Values ⁣

46:16 - Family Traditions & Legacy ⁣

55:48 - Bitcoin & Investing Philosophy ⁣

1:00:02 - Teaching Kids About Money ⁣

1:01:19 - Investing Lessons & Recurring Revenue ⁣

1:07:00 - AI Risks & Infrastructure ⁣

1:15:02 - AI Race & Global Risks ⁣

1:17:01 - Jobs & Entrepreneurship ⁣

1:24:01 - Gold, Crypto & Portfolio Strategy ⁣

1:31:10 - Dow-to-Gold Ratio ⁣

1:33:04 - Real Estate & Stewardship

Drew and Craig break down why traditional lead-generation methods like cold calling and direct mail are fading, and how real estate investors can leverage Meta (Facebook & Instagram) ads and pixel data signals to target truly motivated sellers.

Searching for SMB deal flow on LoopNet or buying high-priced franchises often leads to key-man risk and severe growth constraints. Learn how to launch asset-light home service companies from scratch for under $20,000, hit $100K/month in revenue, and establish sustainable recurring revenue streams.

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with Nelson Pizarro to break down how infinite banking uses whole life insurance to build cash value, access capital, and create a long-term strategy for wealth and legacy planning.⁣

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Connect with Nelson - ⁣

https://www.bankingforlegacy.com/⁣

https://www.instagram.com/bankingforlegacy?stkn=MWRodG8zOXJxdmpwaQ==⁣

https://youtube.com/@bankingforlegacy?si=G7tpS6p7OdSjtdSG⁣

https://www.instagram.com/cpfmerge/?hl=en⁣

https://www.cpfwinery.com/⁣

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If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣

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Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣

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Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣

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If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣

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Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣

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Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣

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Chapters:⁣

00:51 - Whole Life vs. Term⁣

08:12 - Policy Borrowing Benefits⁣

15:02 - Infinite Banking Explained⁣

16:07 - Business Cash Flow⁣

25:57 - Insurance vs. Real Estate⁣

30:04 - Policy Cash Value⁣

32:37 - Market Volatility Strategy⁣

37:59 - Dividends & Legacy Planning⁣

45:04 - Policy Borrowing Mechanics⁣

46:24 - Repayments & Death Benefit⁣

50:48 - Whole Life vs. 401(k)⁣

1:00:05 - Lifetime Earnings & Insurance⁣

1:08:45 - IRAs, Leverage & Premium Finance⁣

1:15:09 - Policy Leverage⁣

1:16:00 - San Diego vs. Vegas⁣

1:21:05 - Make, Manage, Multiply⁣

1:30:11 - Paying Yourself Back⁣

1:33:20 - Conservative vs. High-Risk Investing⁣

1:43:50 - Term vs. Whole Life⁣

1:45:14 - Family & Local Ties⁣

1:45:41 - Banking, Podcast & Businesses⁣

1:46:00 - Closing Remarks

Parker Smith breaks down the unit economics behind high-margin home services like water filtration and electrical panel upgrades. Discover how non-technical founders can leverage subcontractor labor, local marketing, and simple sales funnels to capture massive gross margins in underserved local markets.