Alternative Investments

Evaluate alternative investments through cash flow, liquidity, control, and risk. Explore private investments, accredited-investor opportunities, precious metals, digital assets, and other strategies outside traditional public-market portfolios.

Gold as the Ultimate Wealth Insurance – How to Protect Your Financial Future

By Rachel Marshall / March 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Gold as the Ultimate Wealth Insurance – How to Protect Your Financial Future

Imagine waking up one day to find that everything around you—groceries, gas, housing—costs significantly more than it did yesterday. Your savings, your income, and everything you’ve worked hard to build are suddenly worth less in terms of purchasing power. This is the harsh reality of inflation, a silent wealth destroyer that erodes the value of…

The Problem with Financial Planning

By Rachel Marshall / October 21, 2024 / Comments Off on The Problem with Financial Planning

Let me start with a story that highlights the problem with financial planning today. A colleague of mine works diligently as a financial advisor, and he schedules days to meet with employees about their 401(k)s. He’s prepared to offer invaluable advice, set up one-on-one meetings, and answer pressing questions. Yet, out of 50 employees, only…

Discover Wealth Across Borders -Michael Cobb

By Rachel Marshall / February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Discover Wealth Across Borders -Michael Cobb

It is time to discover wealth across borders. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to invest internationally, live as an expat, or find a balance between work and play while enjoying life abroad? In a fascinating episode of our podcast, we sat down with Michael Cobb, a renowned figure in residential resort development and…

Non-Food Franchising, with Jon Ostenson

By Rachel Marshall / April 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Non-Food Franchising, with Jon Ostenson

Are you looking for good investment opportunities to put your capital to work? Have you considered franchising as an opportunity for business ownership without starting a company from scratch?  Today, we’re talking with Jon Ostenson, a top 1% Franchise Consultant, former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee, and author of “Non-Food Franchising.” So if…

How to Protect Your Money Against Inflation

By Rachel Marshall / May 23, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Protect Your Money Against Inflation

Are you feeling the rise in prices and wondering what the long-term effects will be on your financial goals? When inflation eats away at the value of your dollars, how do you protect from inflation? What are your options for a level-headed approach to getting your money to do the most today and in the…

Increase Income Through Alternative Investments, with Denis Shapiro

By Rachel Marshall / July 19, 2021 /

Are you frustrated with the volatility, fee structure, and abstract nature of most investments? Do you feel that you’ve outgrown the status quo investing strategy and want to play a bigger game with your investing? Have you heard of alternative investments, but don’t know where to get started? Do you need investments that are built…

Expat Living and Offshore Investing, with Mikkel Thorup

By Rachel Marshall / July 20, 2020 / Comments Off on Expat Living and Offshore Investing, with Mikkel Thorup

Have you considered investing offshore, or even becoming an expat and living abroad?  Today, we’re talking with Mikkel Thorup, of The Escape Artist, about how to have more travel, freedom, and control.  So if you want to travel and live overseas, invest internationally, shrink taxes and grow your wealth, tune in now! In this episode,…

Everything You Need to Know About Self-Directed IRAs, with Edwin Kelly

By Rachel Marshall / July 6, 2020 / Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About Self-Directed IRAs, with Edwin Kelly

Do you have money in a retirement account that you wish you could use to invest in real estate?  Today, we’re talking about self-directed accounts and investment strategies, with Edwin Kelly, the CEO of Specialized Trust Company.   So, if you want to know how to best use qualified plan money to help you reach…

International Investing, with Michael Cobb, ECI Development

By Rachel Marshall / January 27, 2020 / Comments Off on International Investing, with Michael Cobb, ECI Development

In today’s show, we’re interviewing Michael Cobb, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of ECI Development. This real estate development company is building and financing inspired residences for adventurous souls in Belize, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica.  Prepare to expand your investor’s paradigm to consider diversifying your asset portfolio outside the US.  Think resort-style living for the…

Smart Asset Opportunities, with Ross Stryker

By Rachel Marshall / March 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Smart Asset Opportunities, with Ross Stryker

Ross Stryker, CEO of Smart Asset Opportunities, is the poster child for taking control of your life and financial destiny.  In fact, just 4 years after he made a shift from typical thinking to investing in cash-flowing assets, he achieved financial freedom.  He was liberated by the power of his choices.  His key decisions to…

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