Do you believe a 401(k) is the best way to build wealth? What if someone tells you that there are smarter paths to financial freedom?

In today's conversation, Russ Morgan, Ben Buzek, and Jonathan Day dive into a lively reaction to The Money Guy show, a popular YouTube channel known for financial advice on building wealth through qualified plans like 401(k)s and IRAs. While The Money Guy hosts advocate for traditional retirement plans, Russ, Ben, and Jonathan challenge these points with their unique perspective, explaining why they believe qualified plans may not be the best path for maximizing returns. They reveal alternative investment strategies that, in their view, offer greater potential for financial growth and freedom.

If you're curious about investment options beyond the traditional 401(k) or IRA, this episode is packed with insights that will make you rethink your approach to building wealth.

Tune in now to discover a new perspective on investing that might change your financial future!

Top three things you will learn:

-Verify your information sources before investing

-Why qualified plans are not the best investment

-Effective wealth-building strategies beyond traditional plans

Wealth Without Wall Street New Book:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/newbook

Free IBCA or Financial Freedom Discovery Calls:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/freecall

IBC Webinar:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibc

Join Our Next Inner Circle Live Event:

-https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/live

-Promo Code: PODCAST

Turn Active Income Into Passive Income:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/pios

Find Out How Close You Are to Financial Freedom:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/quiz

Join the Wealth Without Wall Street Community:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/community

Discover Your Path to Financial Freedom:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/path

Join the Passive Income MasterMind:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/wwws-passive-income-mastermind

The Land Geek:

-https://thelandgeek.com/

Invest With Your Friends and Family:

-https://tribevest.com/partners/wwws

Know Your Investor DNA:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/investordna

Are you curious about self-storage investing? Discover how this often-overlooked asset can generate steady cash flow with the right approach.

In this episode, Joe Downs joins Russ and Joey to shed light on how to make this lucrative venture work for you. They explore what it takes to evaluate, acquire, and manage a profitable self-storage facility, covering essential strategies that help investors thrive in any market. Listeners will learn how technology has modernized storage management, especially after the pandemic, and why having a consultant or mentor can make all the difference for new investors.

Tune in to take the next step in building your passive income!

Top three things you will learn:

-How to evaluate a self-storage property

-Effective management practices for properties of various sizes using the latest technology

-Maximizing returns and optimizing cash flow

About Our Guest:

Joe Downs is the CEO of Belrose Storage Group. With over 17 years of experience in commercial real estate, Joe’s primary responsibility at Belrose is to oversee all aspects of the company and directly supervise acquisitions.

Joe got into financial securities, mortgages, and real estate because he has a knack for learning about and excelling in lesser-known industries. He thoroughly enjoys “the art of the deal” and finds a new and exciting challenge every day. When Joe sees the investors he works with increase their quality of life by improving their financial security, he knows he’s accomplished an excellent job.

Connect with Joe Downs:

-Email - Joe@BelroseAM.com

Wealth Without Wall Street New Book:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/newbook

Free IBCA or Financial Freedom Discovery Calls:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/freecall

Join Our Next Inner Circle Live Event:

-https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/live

-Promo Code: PODCAST

IBC Webinar:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibc

Apply to Join the Passive Income Mastermind:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/wwws-passive-income-mastermind

Join the Community:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/community

Turn Active Income Into Passive Income:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/pios

Take the Financial Freedom Analyzer:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/quiz

Discover Your Path to Financial Freedom:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/passport

Know Your Investor DNA:

What would you do if a financial crash wiped out your business or investments? In this episode, the financial coaches explore practical ways to prepare for and navigate economic downturns with confidence. Learn how to set yourself up for a strong recovery and uncover the key moves that can make all the difference when times get tough.

From reducing anxiety with a solid recovery plan to identifying vulnerabilities in your financial strategy, this conversation offers insights that every business owner and investor should consider. Plus, you'll hear about methods to build lasting streams of passive income that can safeguard your future no matter what happens.

If you want to recession-proof your business and investments, don’t miss this episode. Tune in to learn the exact strategies successful investors use to thrive during financial downturns.

Top three things you will learn:

-Creating a "trampoline plan" for financial recovery

-Evaluating and strengthening weak links in your financial chain

-Building passive income and diversifying investments

Wealth Without Wall Street New Book:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/newbook

Free IBCA or Financial Freedom Discovery Calls:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/freecall

IBC Webinar:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibc

Join Our Next Inner Circle Live Event:

-https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/live

-Promo Code: PODCAST

Turn Active Income Into Passive Income:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/pios

Find Out How Close You Are to Financial Freedom:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/quiz

Join the Wealth Without Wall Street Community:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/community

Discover Your Path to Financial Freedom:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/path

Join the Passive Income MasterMind:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/wwws-passive-income-mastermind

The Land Geek:

-https://thelandgeek.com/

Invest With Your Friends and Family:

-https://tribevest.com/partners/wwws

Know Your Investor DNA:

-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/investordna

The Infinite Banking Concept Explained by a CFP:

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