🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
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🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this high-impact episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez is joined by Ryan Lee — real estate investor, educator, and co-author of Retire in 10 Years or Less. Together, they challenge traditional financial advice, unpack how to escape the “retirement trap,” and explore what it really means to live life by design. From smart tax strategy to redefining freedom, this conversation is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and powerful perspective shifts for anyone ready to take control of their time, money, and purpose.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome & Life Update
01:06 Retire in 10 Years or Less
02:14 Real Estate Beginnings
03:54 Rich Dad, Poor Dad Takeaways
05:15 Savers Are Losers
06:00 Debt is Money
08:10 The Tax Code & Patriotism
11:06 Inflation as a Hidden Tax
13:12 Playing the Tax Game Smart
17:06 Favorite Chapter of the Book
19:06 The 3 Investing No-Nos
23:27 Financial Freedom is a Lifestyle
26:59 The Day Ryan Quit His Job
30:25 Advice for People Feeling Stuck
32:00 Life Insurance & Legacy
34:00 The 3 Questions That Change Everything
38:00 The Ownership Economy
40:01 Last Words of Wisdom
42:15 Where to Get the Book
43:34 What’s Next for Ryan Lee
44:33 Closing Remarks
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