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David Porter appears on the podcast for the second time and catches up with Jason. David was on the podcast many years ago to talk about a metric he had creatively come up with that Jason dubbed the 'free lunch'. David considers himself a very conservative investor and didn't even get into debt until Jason recommended him to. He has been incredibly happy with the progress so far and shares some fantastic insight with Jason's audience today on the Solomon Success show. 

 

Key Takeaways:

4:52 – David purchased his first out-of-state home in 2009 with Jason's team. 

9:30 – David has an extensive shipping and fiance background and shares his story. 

16:15 – Both Jason and David are in the agreement that owning property is safer than owning stock. 

21:10 – Not taking advantage of the ability to borrow money for investment purposes is like stuffing money under a mattress. 

24:20 – David says there has been an increase in retail shipments this year than ever before. 

28:10 – Jason wonders whether China's economy will be able to over take the United State's economy.  

33:10 – The thing that makes the US unique compared to Grease or Italy is that we can print as much money as want. 

41:00 – Jason talks about a kick starter campaign for glowing trees and how cool it is to be alive. 

48:45 – David shares some tips as to what houses he looks for to invest. 

55:15 – David shares more specific numbers on his house appreciation over the years. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode:

Abundance by Peter Diamandis

Makers by Chris Anderson

Khan Academy

David Porter's first interview - http://www.jasonhartman.com/89-%E2%80%93-the-%E2%80%9Cfree-lunch%E2%80%9D-metric-what-it-tells-about-income-property-%E2%80%93-an-impromptu-discussion/

Direct download: SS_59.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:03pm EDT

Rep Ploshay is an experienced business man who uses the teachings of God as his guide. He sits down with Luke to talk about how he started to incorporate his faith into his business, tithing to the church, and supporting companies that openly participate in a biblical lifestyle. 

 

Key Takeaways:

2:15 – Rep knew at an early age that he wanted to have his own business. 

6:05 – Rep and his wife attended church one day and felt inspired to work on the nursing home business full time. 

7:50 – There's always going to be good and bad times, but the bad times aren't going to be as bad when you have faith in the Lord. 

12:40 – It took Rep a little while to tithe 10% to the church, but life has been so much better since he did. 

16:45 – Rep believes corporations should remain neutral, but if they're actively and openly supporting a lifestyle that is not biblical, then he will not purchase from that company. 

17:45 – Galatians 2:20 is the verse Rep reads in his time of need and he explains how this verse helps him keep going. 

 

19:25 – Rep talks a little bit about investments. 

Direct download: SS_58.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:39am EDT

In today’s Solomon Success Show, Jason Hartman invites Jerry Robinson, author of Bankruptcy in Our Nation, to the show to share his views about what bankruptcy would look like. They discuss a variety of topics and consider frankly just how bleak America’s future could look. Robinson also gives his opinion on the impact of America’s international relations, as well as posing the interesting notion that we can see the path of America’s future by looking at the past of the rest of the world.

 

 

Key Takeaways

02.20 – Jerry Robinson’s Bankruptcy of Our Nation deals with facets of the economic crisis such as what happened, why it happened and what we thought would happen.

04.39 – In a number of ways, the 2014 picture we draw now looks very similar to the state of the world in 1914.

13.31 – No-one does anything for nothing. A closer look at the incentives can provide a lot of insight.

19.34 – The psychological impact of the economy is already taking an effect. People now expect prices and values to go up, and are surprised if they don’t.

25.50 – Maybe we need to reassess our definition of evil to better match today’s global situation.

29.45 – If the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia changes, it could change the entire balance of power in the Middle East.

31.45 – Exports are always going to be vital, and we need to consider the impact if the US becomes energy-independent.

39.27 – International threats, and especially those involving cyber-attacks, must be taken seriously. Even if you’re living in a city, know the precautions you can take.

43.39 – Find out about Jerry Robinson’s Five Levels of Financial Freedom at www.FTMDaily.com/fivelevels. 

 

 

Mentioned in this episode

Bankruptcy of our Nation by Jerry Robinson

Direct download: SS_57_Jerry_Robinson.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:32pm EDT

It's time to introduce our new host for the Solomon Success show, Luke McClure. He will be going through both the old and new testaments as well as talking about important lessons you can learn in scripture, how to make better moral decisions using the foundation of the bible, and more. Today on the Solomon Success show he shares some incredibly valuable lessons he's learned as well as asks a very important question, “Will God approve or disapprove of my decision?” 

 

Key Takeaways:

2:15 – Ask yourself, will God approve or disapprove of this decision? 

4:15 – Where your treasure is is also where your heart is. 

7:10 – You should work with companies that are inline with your morals. 

10:00 – Make responsible decisions using the bible as your foundation. 

 

Mentioned In This Episode: 

http://www.solomonsuccess.com/

http://www.site5.com/

Direct download: SS_56_REV1.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:07pm EDT

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