Podcast
Middle Class to Millionaires
Hosted by Vince Russell and Christian Mercado · EN
The Middle Class to Millionaires podcast is a biweekly no non-sense show designed to help you unlock the secrets to having a successful business and life by interviewing outstanding business people, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders. With a mix of valuable advice, candid interviews, stories from the trenches of entrepreneurship, and life lessons thrown in, you’re bound to walk away motivated to kick life in the face and start your daydream. Join Vince Russell, a former Marine, and Christian Mercado, a former Army Officer, as they share inspiring stories from some of the most brilliant minds on planet Earth. You’ll enjoy The Middle Class to Millionaires podcast if you enjoy The Ed Mylett Show, BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire with JLD, RJ Bates III’s Titanium Vault, Best Real Estate Investing Advice with Joe Fairless, The Real Estate Guys Radio Show, This is Your Life with Michael Hyatt, or The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast with Pat Flynn.
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American Idol Sensation to Accomplished & Innovative Real Estate Investor with Jason Castro
Jan 31, 202301:11:10Tap to summarizeMost of us remember Jason Castro from American Idol, Season 7, after his stunning renditions of classic songs like "Hallelujah" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." After a life in the music industry, Jason realized to be the husband and father (of now 5 kiddos! Go Jason!) he wanted, he'd have to change career paths. With a degree in Construction Science, Jason turned to what was likely always inside–real estate. A creative entrepreneur, Jason and his team are building something quite amazing between the four initiatives they've launched in 2023. Listen in as he shares knowledge, wisdom, and lessons learned on his path from American Idol sensation to successful real estate investor. This is one for the books!
Transcribe →Lessons Learned in 2022 to Grow Exponentially in 2023 + Bonus Book Review
Jan 2, 202300:58:07Tap to summarizeHappy New Year! We both hope you had an exciting 2022 and are looking forward to an even better 2023! In today's episode, we cover mistakes made and lessons learned in 2022 that we'll use to explode our success and grow exponentially in 2023. We also cover some extremely helpful tips learned from a book we both listened to called "The Most Important Thing," by Howard Marks. We hope you enjoy and as always, if you do, please be sure to share, rate, and review!
Transcribe →Creative Financing Strategies to Use in 2023 and Beyond
Dec 6, 202200:44:34Tap to summarizeYou wanted strategy? Well, here it is. In this episode, Vince and Christian cover three (with a bonus topic at the end) creative financing strategies you can utilize to get started in real estate with no (or low) money down now and in 2023. These same strategies have made us both six to seven figures in real estate, as well as many others. Have big goals for the new year? Get ahead of the game and tune in! You will NOT want to miss this one.
Transcribe →Sean Turner, CEO of Buffer Insurance, on Creating a Healthy Culture
Nov 22, 202200:56:58Tap to summarizeSean Turner, CEO of Buffer Insurance, talks about creating a healthy culture in the workplace, taking care of his employees, and teaches important topics on how to genuinely care for those under your charge. We also briefly cover how he handled the explosion in business after announcing his company would pay for medical costs associated with birth after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Transcribe →Christian Mercado – No Excuses & What It Takes to Succeed in Real Estate
Nov 10, 202201:18:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we turn the tables a bit and interview Christian Mercado, co-host of the Middle Class to Millionaires podcast. We're allowed into the mind of Christian and what it took for him to succeed in real estate. From humble beginnings and hardships – Christian's story is 100% sure to inspire others who came from nothing to get to where they want to go. This episode is jam packed (as always) with a lot of great tips and advice for you, too, to succeed! Let's get it!
Transcribe →Jamal Miller’s Path to Eight Figures: Chasing Purpose, Not Comfort
Oct 25, 202201:25:38Tap to summarizeJamal Miller, Co-Founder of The One University, knows what it takes to scale a business. He's been at the bottom on food stamps and at the top earning eight figures with his online courses. He's now been featured on Forbes, CBN, BET, and Huffpost (spoiler: he's the real deal!). This episode will help you learn how to set goals for your family AND your business. Learn how to become the CEO not only of your business, but of your family and create a healthy culture at home and in your company. This episode is JAM packed with so much goodness, you'll definitely need to listen twice.
Transcribe →R. Dyson Colley | Creating a Legacy and Life You've Always Wanted
Oct 11, 202200:48:04Tap to summarizeThis episode with R. Dyson Colley, home builder based out of Dallas / Fort Worth, is jam packed with so many nuggets... it's sure to make your head explode! We cover a lot in this one about creating a legacy and life you've always wanted, but also dive into some mindset tactics (as we always do) that will help you along the way. Tune in!
Transcribe →Market Update + 5 Steps to Succeed in Business
Sep 28, 202201:02:26Tap to summarizeThe current economic market is flooded with uncertainty. In this episode, Vince and Christian provide a market update and give practical advice on how you can prepare and be aware of the current climate. The second half of the show covers 5 steps you MUST take to succeed in business. Take these steps and you're bound to succeed. Listen in!
Transcribe →Life Changing Interview with Troy Bravenboer, Eight Figure Logistics Company Owner
Sep 13, 202201:07:27Tap to summarizeThis episode of Middle Class to Millionaires is sure to have a huge impact on your life if you'll let it. Listen intently as Troy Bravenboer, founder of an eight figure trucking company shares powerful insights into living a successful life as a husband, father, and business owner. Get ready - this is one of our favorites yet!
Transcribe →Middle Class to Millionaires Update + Future of the Podcast
Sep 6, 202200:45:16Tap to summarizeVince and Christian are back again to update you on what's happened since our last episode almost 9 months ago and to share vision for what the show will look like going forward. They also update listeners on some pretty exciting net worth goals! Tune in!
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