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In this 10th episode interview, Jason talks with serial entrepreneur Peter Sage, author of 5 Keys to Master Your Life, about his recent 6 month stay in jail and how he was able to use that as a teaching (and learning) experience for himself, the inmates, and his students. The two touch on the importance of identity, the need for ego strength & ego drive, what drives people, and more. Key Takeaways: [2:29] Peter's latest "adventure" that landed him in jail [6:55] Identity plays a huge part in how you deal with life [12:46] Peter's idea of a "contrast frame" [15:03] Why do people give up at the first sign of adversity? The difference between ego strength & ego drive [17:14] Most people are driven by G.O.O.P. [21:37] We need to learn how to love more Websites: www.PeterSage.com Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Fake news is abound in our country, and it's getting harder to figure out what to believe and what not to. David Mondrus, however, has founded Trive, which uses the blockchain to stop the spread of fake news through crowd sourcing. Jason Hartman talks with David about how the blockchain is able to do that, why cryptocurrencies won't be shut down by the government, the transformation of Bitcoin, why Trive is releasing their own coin, and more. Key Takeaways: [1:51] How Bitcoin and Blockchain are related [3:37] Is there more than one blockchain? [10:25] Is this all just a bunch of fake work using vast quantities of energy? [13:35] Bitcoin's transformation over the past few years [16:08] Bitcoin represents a fundamental change in society [17:35] Why government cryptocurrency won't be the one that succeeds [21:51] The friction in money movement and why it's different with Bitcoin [25:44] How blockchain can provide a way to avoid things like "fake news" [30:20] Figuring out what news should be trusted BEFORE you c

Jason Hartman went on The Financal Survival Network with Kerry Lutz on October 16, 2017, to discuss what's going on in real estate around the country, if we're approaching the top of the market, what's happened to the banks that were "too big to fail", Blockchain technology, and more. Host Kerry Lutz and Jason also take a dive into the mortgage crisis of 2008, and whether it could make a comeback in today's environment. Key Takeaways: [2:26] Where are the assets? [7:02] Why it's important to remember that you can't hear the dogs that don't bark [9:07] Too big to fail has gotten even bigger [12:34] Jason saw the first part of the mortgage crisis coming, but didn't see the second part that involved Wall Street coming at all [17:37] Blockchain technology is phenomenal, but it's not Bitcoin, which you HAVE to remember Website: www.FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com www.JasonHartman.com

Jason Hartman talks with Congressman Dr. Paul Broun about what's going on in Washington in regards to policy and the constitutionality of it all. This was recorded prior to the GOP Tax Reform bill passing, but Dr. Broun is a proponent of a tax system that's more in line with a flat tax. The two discuss the irrational belief people have that the marketplace won't react to actions the government takes, as well as why the corporate tax rate needs to be reduced (and who that ultimately helps). They also discuss how to make change actually happen, and whether getting rid of the federal income tax is feasible and if it'd be harmful for the economy on the whole. Key Takeaways: [2:20] The major principle of most politicians is re-election [5:37] It's unrealistic to think that people are going to stop voting for things that are in their immediate best interest [12:32] Many people seem to not think about the fact that the marketplace reacts [16:28] Corporations don't actually pay the corporate tax, it's the consumer wh

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2017 is in the rear view mirror and we're meeting 2018 straight on. Today, Jason Hartman talks with Danielle DiMartino-Booth, author of FED UP! and founder of Money Strong, about her thoughts on the new tax reform bill, whether the corporate repatriation will improve the economy, cryptocurrency, the US shrinking labor force and more. Key Takeaways: [1:29] Danielle's thoughts on the new GOP Tax Reform [4:58] Share buybacks have slowed, why is that important? [7:38] We have no idea what the unwind of the biggest experiment in monetary policy will look like [10:29] Why the biggest bubble out there today is the confidence bubble [11:24] Danielle's opinion of the cryptocurrency world today [13:56] The best comparison for the cryptocurrency mania we see today [17:14] The United States has had a shrinking work force for 20 years now [18:10] We have GOT to change our education system so we can be competitive on the global stage [20:19] Some bullet points about what Danielle will be discussing during

Jason Hartman is proud to announce the latest addition to the 2018 Meet the Masters of Income Property event, Ken McElroy. Ken is a Rich Dad Advisor and entrepreneur who is an expert in investment analysis, property management, and property development. He's responsible for over $700 million investment dollars in real estate. Ken is the author of the best-selling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The ABC’s of Property Management, and most recently his book on entrepreneurship: The Sleeping Giant. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.KenMcElroy.com

Jason Hartman talks with Ryan Schellhous, founder at IndigoSpire CPAs & Advisors, about the new tax plan. The two start off with a 30,000 foot overview of the plan, then drill down into specific components of the plan as they figure out who is going to be helped and who may not see as much of a benefit under the plan. Ryan explains the biggest revenue raisers and "losers" under the new bill, and some of the most important pieces that will impact individual filers. Key Takeaways: [3:10] The 30,000 foot overview of the GOP Tax Reform [5:06] Will this tax reform create a repatriation of wealth back to the US? [8:56] The move that mobilized the GOP forces toward tax reform [10:53] The 2nd most important thing in the tax plan was the widening of tax brackets and lowering of rates for individuals [13:03] The standard deducation has been increased, which should increase the number of simple 1040s being filed [16:04] The single largest revenue raiser in the entire bill [18:16] The change in mortgage interest dedu

Bitcoin is in the news, and there's an amazing rush on cryptocurrencies and seemingly a new coin coming out every day. So it's becoming more obvious that we're in a bubble. But what's the real future of cryptocurrencies? Jason Hartman talks to Tama Churchouse, co-founder of Churchouse Publishing Limited and lead cryptocurrency analyst at Stansberry Churchouse Research, about what's going on in the world of cryptocurrency. Tama explains the differences between things like Bitcoin and Etherium, and the two look into what the government's future role in cryptocurrency will look like. Key Takeaways: [1:14] Why is there a sudden runup in cryptocurrencies? [5:53] The average transaction fee for Bitcoin is making it impossible to scale [9:58] There are currently over 1,500 different cryptocurrencies with a market cap of around $520 billion [11:54] There are currently protocols being written on the blockchain that you can buy into [14:28] An explanation of "CryptoKitties" and how it can be applied to other avenues [1

Jason Hartman talks with Ed Mermelstein, founding partner of Rheem Bell & Mermelstein LLP, about what the GOP tax plan will likely do to foreign investment in US real estate. Ed describes how foreign investors are CURRENTLY investing in the US, and whether this plan will make the money flow in to the country or go running away to other countries. This impact will have especially large effects on big name markets like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Key Takeaways: [1:26] Will the proposed tax plan make the US real estate market more or less attractive to foreign investors? [3:41] The typical business designation that foreign investors use [6:15] Why some changes in deductions will effect investment in big cities like NY, LA, SF [9:21] Which countries some of the major US markets get most of their foreign investment dollars from, and how the investors are using their properties [13:24] Are any foreign governments buying US real estate? [16:26] The US is in a sweet spot where European and Asian inv

There seems to be a new cryptocurrency popping up every week, with markets being discovered, and new algorithms occurring all the time. There's a new player in town, however, and it's serving a market that so far has been avoided, and that's Christianity. Jason Hartman talks with Luke Forstmann, co-founder of Christ Coin, about what his cryptocurrency is based on, how you get it, how their currency actually gives back to communities, and the plethora of ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) that are popping up. Key Takeaways: [1:08] How the cryptocurrency craze now is similar to the internet craze in the late-90s, early 2000s [3:42] What is an ICO (Initial Coin Offering), and when does it happen? [8:52] What happened during Christ Coin's ICO? [9:43] How do you set the initial price on something like Christ Coin? [11:54] What is the LifeChange platform Christ Coin is utilizing? [15:41] How do you get/earn Christ Coins? [19:17] What it means when you buy Christ Coins, and how you can track its impact Websites: www.Chri

2018's Meet the Masters event was already packed with great speakers like Jason Hartman, Garrett Sutton, Brian Smith, Danielle DiMartino-Booth, John Burns, and more. Today, Jason Hartman is proud to announce that former Congressman (and America's foremost advocate for liberyt) Ron Paul will be joining the fold to headline the event. Ron Paul was most recently a Republican candidate for President in 2008 and 2012, and served in the US House of Representatives for Texas for more than 25 years in all. He is a critic of policies like the USA Patriot Act and has criticized the federal governments fiscal policies a multitude of times. He's also outspoken against Federal Reserve, and the US tax code. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.CampaignForLiberty.org

Jason welcomes client, Clay Slocum to the show. Clay is a millennial who currently has four properties in his real estate portfolio. Before buying his first property, Clay worked diligently with Oscar, his Investment Counselor, and a Local Market Specialist to play around with the numbers and he discovered his initial investment could grow exponentially. Clay shares his insights on the power of compounding interest, asset protection, and the Memphis market. Key Takeaways: [2:15] Compound interest can be a powerful tool against inflation. [7:57] Engineers take an analytical approach to investing. [10:07] After 18 years, $100,000 grow to 14 million. [17:28] Jason explains a Deferred Sales Trust. [21:24] If you are on the fence about investing talk with an investment counselor. [32:18] Asset Protection is a complicated subject you should speak with a lawyer about. [41:43] Resources for tax help. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Meet the Masters of Income Property 2018 www.RealEstateTools.com Compound Int

Jason Hartman talks with Bob Sutton, author of The A**hole Survival Guide: How to Deal with People Who Treat You Like Dirt, about how to deal with people who are a consistent bear and you can't avoid completely. Sutton studies organizational change, leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics. He has published over 150 articles and chapters in peer-reviewed journals, management outlets such as Harvard Business Review and the McKinsey Quarterly, and news outlets including The New York Times, Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal. His books include Weird Ideas That Work, The Knowing-Doing Gap (with Jeffrey Pfeffer), and Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense (with Jeffrey Pfeffer). Key Takeaways: [1:33] The reaction Robert got from his first book on "jerks" [5:20] Some people seem to enjoy being mean down to their core, what does Robert make of the idea that women are attracted to bad boys like that? [8:51] The "rhythym method" of dealing with jerks [12:20] How you can pick the right time t

Adam Kokesh is an American libertarian who plans to run on the ticket for the 2020 election. His platform calls for a "new American revolution" and has announced plans to run with an eye on the "orderly dissolution of the federal government." His 2014 book FREEDOM! outlines his beliefs and philosophy. Jason Hartman and Adam discuss his libertarian beliefs, and what exactly a dissolution of the federal government would look like, and if it's even feasible. Key Takeaways: [0:53] Who really needs government [4:10] The great lie behind government [7:52] How to go about cutting the size of government while maintaining order [12:10] How you can minimize violence and theft by eliminating government and police [16:46] Adam's proposed dissolution of the federal government [17:40] The only executive order Adam would sign as President Website: www.TheFreedomLine.com www.KokeshForNotPresident.com

If you want an early peak into a respected year end review, then you need to listen to what Professor David Collum has to tell Jason Hartman. The two discuss the dangerous situation that's being created by entities like the Fed and our own government that will lead to disasterous implications. The problem is, nobody knows when the can will be allowed to stop. We've been able to stave it off for years now, but the bill will come due at some point. The two also look into the idea of "free speech" on college campuses and how to solve the intolerance shown by the left in that regard, as well as why Warren Buffett continues to lie about the equity market. Key Takeaways: [2:36] The merits of price gouging, and why price gouging laws are destructive [5:40] The issue of free speech on college campuses, and whether it actually exists today [10:11] If you want to solve the issue with students shouting down speakers, the administrators need to grow a backbone and punish the violators [13:29] The metrics that show if equ

Investment Counselor and Local Market Specialist Liaison, Carrie joins Jason Hartman to see if he can correctly predict the effect the rise in interest rates will have on the US economy. Jason reminds us the Feds don’t directly impact mortgage rates but by directly impacting short-term rates all rates will be affected. For those of you who have income properties, the higher interest rates will put upward pressure on rents. Key Takeaways: [3:41] What does the spike in interest rates mean for investors? [9:55] Higher interest rates will put upward pressure on rents and lessen the concentration of wealth. [14:05] Local Market Specialists and Investment Counselors are always working in the client’s best interest. [23:29] It’s important to get pre-approved for financing in today’s seller’s market. [24:58] Jason hints about the location for the next Venture Alliance Mastermind. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties Grant's Interest Rate Observer www.VentureAllianceMastermind.com ***The Property Tour Referenced i

Tyler Sheff, host of the Cash Flow Guys podcast, invited Jason Hartman on his show to discuss the different market types in the USA, and got some tips on remote managing as well. Jason explains that the stigma behind buying homes sight unseen, as well as self managing properties a thousand miles away, has abated some due to the wonders of technology. Key Takeaways: [1:56] What Jason learned when he owned properties in 11 states [6:52] Whether Tampa is a linear, hybrid, or cyclical market [11:18] Our brains relation to the number 3 and how it relates to Jason's diversification strategy [15:57] Jason's experience of beginning to self manage his remote properties [18:30] When tenants are connected directly rather than through a property manager they tend to take care of more things themselves [23:32] The need for standardized data when evaluating properties Website: Meet the Masters 2018 www.RealEstateTools.com www.CashFlowGuys.com

Jason Hartman welcomes Economist Mike Norman to the show to discuss Modern Monetary Theory or MMT. Mike shares examples of common misconceptions people have of the US monetary system and economy, such as the US debt clock, that inflation equals growth, and how the tax system works. He believes that the US has an unlimited supply of capital and balancing the budget or functioning as a fixed monetary system would accomplish the opposite of what is needed to create growth. Key Takeaways: [0:55] Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) explains the value of money. [3:54] A tax system is required to create demand for money. [8:46] A fixed monetary system creates cycles of economic depressions and recessions. [11:08] The US national debt is a summation of what is owned by the US and its constituents. [18:39] A dollar must be created and pumped into the economy before it can be used to pay a tax debt. [21:01] The US has an unlimited amount of new capital. [26:28] There is a difference between inflation and growth. Website: Mike

Jason welcomes Patrick Donohoe of The Wealth Standard Podcast to discuss the dirty details of pensions, insurance policies and Ponzi schemes. Jason describes the difficulties and common mistakes average retail investors make when investing in financial services. And, Pat gives a comprehensive overview of how to make the most of your existing policies in order to invest your money in the most historically-proven asset class, income property. Key Takeaways: [1:15] Is the US a giant Ponzi scheme? [4:21] Understanding the difference between pension benefit plans and contribution plans is essential. [14:05] The financial service industry preys on retail investors. [19:39] Harry Markopolos is waiting to capitalize on a market correction. [25:59] Analyzing the patterns and mistakes of the middle-class investor. [34:17] The Wealth Standard Podcast focuses on helping individuals understand the comprehensive nature of the economy. [36:39] Pat explains how policyholders can reduce their risk and get investment money for

Jason Hartman and Richard Duncan continue discussing what Richard thinks will happen if the government stops supporting the global bubble, how the government can get back in the black on the spreadsheets, and why today is unique in terms of economic history. Richard Duncan is Chief Economist at Black Horse Asset Management, the author of The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy and The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures. His Macro Watch video series can help individuals to clearly understand how the financial system really works. Mr. Duncan previously held the position of economist for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Key Takeaways: [1:00] The rules completely changed when we ditched the gold standard and went to a paper money economy [10:35] The winners in our new, global economy [13:16] How governmental policy is driving the global bubble [16:15] Never in human history have we seen what happens when the economy becomes global and money is printed in this abunda