In this episode of the Nightfire Podcast, host Daniel Martinez reconnects with entrepreneur Nick Huber for a deep dive into entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and personal growth. Nick shares his journey from running a moving and storage company to building a real estate empire and international business network. The conversation covers everything from hiring strategies, resilience, family priorities, and maintaining mental health while scaling companies. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers actionable wisdom and inspiring anecdotes.Entrepreneurial Beginnings and Evolution (0:00 - 1:50)How Nick transitioned from a moving company to real estate and beyond, and how early struggles shaped his approach.Family, Marriage, and Balance 1:50 - 7:00Discussing the role of family and marriage in success, balancing entrepreneurship with personal life, and his wife’s influence.Hiring Strategies and Talent Recognition (7:00 - 26:00)Nick’s hands-on approach to finding talent in unexpected places, hiring international teams, and developing leaders from within.Mental Resilience and Growth (26:00 - 31:45)Insights into building mental toughness, managing stress, and balancing business risks with personal stability.Scaling Businesses and International Teams (31:45 - 35:45)Strategies for managing multiple businesses, leveraging global talent, and balancing physical assets with digital systems.Legacy and Lessons Learned (35:45 - End)Reflecting on writing The Sweaty Startup, his long-term vision, and the philosophy of continuous improvement.Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLazjWwww.sweatystartup.com/ideaswww.boltstorage.comwww.somewhere.comwww.recostseg.comwww.adrhino.comwww.spidexx.comwww.boldseo.comwww.titanrisk.comwww.boltbuilders.comwww.nickhuber.comLearn More nytfire.comText 📱 210-972-1842 Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

In this dynamic episode, Larry Pendleton, known as the Investor CPA, shares his insights on merging tax strategies with real estate investing. He covers the benefits of seller financing, overlooked tax strategies, entity structuring, and the shift from traditional real estate to mortgage notes. Larry also discusses his passion project: building affordable housing for teachers and police officers by partnering with cities and lenders, highlighting how creative deal structuring and scaling with the right people can fuel both profits and social impact.1. Introduction & Seller Financing Benefits0:00 – 5:20Larry shares his background as a CPA with over two decades of experience, focusing on real estate. He explains the tax benefits of seller financing for sellers, including capital gains deferral and spreading tax liability over time.2. Common Tax Misconceptions & Smart Structuring5:21 – 10:50Larry addresses common tax misconceptions, like the overuse of LLCs and S-Corps, and the importance of smart tax planning aligned with good investments. He explains how asking “how” questions can lead to better strategies rather than chasing specific outcomes.3. Overlooked Tax Strategies & Real Estate Notes10:51 – 18:15Larry discusses overlooked strategies such as paying kids through the business, solo 401(k)s, and using cost segregation. He also explains how he transitioned from flips and rentals to investing in mortgage notes and the advantages of notes in building passive income.4. Affordable Housing Projects & Scaling the Business18:16 – 32:30Larry shares his passion project: collaborating with cities to build affordable housing for key community workers, like teachers and police officers. He highlights the challenges and opportunities in balancing profits with community impact.5. Building a Scalable Team & Final Insights32:31 – End (38:14)Larry discusses his vision for the future, focusing on scaling the note business and building a team of specialists. He emphasizes that business success requires collaboration and references a favorite quote from Who Not How by Dan Sullivan: “If you can achieve your goals by yourself, your goals are too small.”Learn More nytfire.comText 📱 210-972-1842 Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support

In this insightful episode, Lissa Green breaks down the fundamentals and advanced strategies behind self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs). From how to get started with small balances, to using IRAs for real estate, notes, precious metals, and even business ownership — Lissa explains the do’s, don’ts, and creative possibilities for investors. She also clarifies common misconceptions and outlines what new investors should know to confidently build wealth through retirement accounts.1. Intro to Self-Directed IRAs & Lissa’s Background0:01 – 3:50Lissa shares her 13-year journey at Advanta IRA, the basics of what a self-directed IRA is, and how she got into the field through back-office operations and education.2. When & How to Start an IRA (Even with Low Funds)3:51 – 6:30They discuss how people with modest income can begin investing early, contribution limits, and how small balances can still be put to work over time.3. Creative Ways to Invest with Small IRA Balances6:31 – 9:18Lissa details investment strategies for smaller IRA accounts — including precious metals, angel investing, crowdfunding, and partnering with other accounts or friends.4. Notes, Lawsuits, Due Diligence, and Legal Gray Areas9:19 – 16:11She dives into note investing (first, second, and third positions), how to handle litigation if something goes wrong, and important legal boundaries around disqualified persons and IRA compliance.5. Fees, Setup, ROBS Plans & Final Tips16:12 – End (26:54)They cover account setup fees, transferring funds, investment titling, how to avoid paperwork errors, and advanced tactics like ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) for using retirement funds to launch businesses.Learn More nytfire.comText 📱 210-972-1842 Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support