Best Finance Flight Path Podcasts (2025)

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#129 - Ego, Taxes, and the Paycheck Trap: Pilot Wealth Myths Exposed 29:42

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Why do so many high-earning pilots struggle to build real wealth? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson get candid about the habits, mindset, and blind spots that keep aviators from achieving true financial independence. They reveal the five biggest mistakes pilots make, from lifestyle creep and tax traps to ego-driven investing, and how to replace the…

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Ep 88: Raising Millions Without Banks: Private Money Secrets with Jay Conner 26:32

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🎙️ Lightspeed Investing Podcast | Episode 88 This week I sat down with Jay Conner, a seasoned real estate investor who has built his career around a powerful strategy most people have never considered: private money. Jay shared how a financial crisis with his local banker forced him to rethink how he funded deals, and that turning point unlocked a …

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#128 - Inside the Fine Print: PPMs, Trust, and Investor Protection with Seth Bradley 42:46

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What do private placement memorandums really mean for you as an investor? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with attorney and real estate operator Seth Bradley to pull back the curtain on syndication documents, accreditation rules, and what truly protects investors. Seth shares his personal journey from med school to big law to entrepreneu…

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Ep 87: Building Wealth with Intention with Scott Royal Smith 49:47

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Episode 87 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast is live, and this one’s a deep dive into building wealth with intention. I sat down with Scott Royal Smith, founder of Royal Legal Solutions, and we explored how he went from a kid pushing lawnmowers to creating a family office that helps high achievers protect and grow their wealth. We discuss why mos…

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Fashion Design, Freedom, and the Art of Continuous Learning 29:44

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Pattern making, fashion design, and the art of living on your own terms. In this episode of A-Z Jobs, Nate talks with Vladimir—a Moscow-born pattern maker and artist now based in Bangkok. Vladimir reveals how he built a career working with international fashion houses while staying true to his artistic passions. From the technical side of clothing …

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Ep 86- Inside Options with David Chau: Probability-Driven Trading That Works 30:39

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Excited to release Episode 86 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast with David Chau, founder of InsideOptions, better known as “Captain Condor” in the Wall Street Journal. David shared how his journey from humble beginnings and early setbacks shaped the way he approaches trading and entrepreneurship today. We went deep into why mentorship, social cir…

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#127 - LLCs, Trusts, and K-1s: Smarter Asset Protection with Adam Kintigh 52:03

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How protected is your wealth if something goes wrong? In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh to share practical strategies every pilot and high-income professional should know. From real estate privacy trusts that cut transfer taxes to Wyoming LLCs that safeguard synd…

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Ep 85: Jack McColl Part 2- Credit Stacking Strategies Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know 26:36

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🚀 Lightspeed Investing Podcast Episode 85 is live! I had the pleasure of bringing back my friend Jack McColl, founder and CEO of Credit Stacking, for part two of our conversation. Jack has built a life of true freedom through mastering business credit, and in this episode he breaks down how entrepreneurs can do the same. From building resilient cre…

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Ep 84: From Setbacks to Scaling- Jack McColl’s Entrepreneurial Flight Path (part 1) 29:27

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🎙️ Episode 84 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast is now live. This week I sat down with my good friend Jack McColl, a sharp entrepreneur from Utah who has built multiple businesses and carved his path through both success and failure. In part one, we dive into his early ventures, the lessons that shaped his mindset, and how access to capital becam…

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#126 - Early Real Estate Mistakes and Lessons Learned 33:11

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What separates pilots who want to invest from those who actually succeed? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson share the real stories behind their first deals, the mistakes they made, and the lessons that still guide them today. From disastrous single-family rentals to managing multifamily properties, they explain why failure is often the b…

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Philip guesting on Lead Stronger Longer Podcast: Burnout to Breakthrough 42:33

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Grateful to have been featured on the Lead Stronger Longer Podcast with Stephana Johnson. We spoke about the realities of burnout, why so many high-performing professionals face it, and how it can become a turning point rather than a dead end. My own journey from aspiring surgeon to CEO taught me that setbacks are often the doorway to alignment, re…

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Ep 83- Client Success Interview: How Paul Miranda Built Consistency in the Market 25:38

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Most people give up before they see results. Paul Miranda explains why he didn’t. In this Client Success Interview, Paul shares his journey with Lightspeed. From early challenges to building consistency in the markets, he talks about the mindset shifts that helped him stay the course, the strategies that worked for him, and how he has been applying…

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Ep 82: Speaking with Purpose- How Alignment Creates Impact with Sebastian Uzcategui (Part 3) 16:49

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Most people think speaking is about words. Sebastian proves it’s about purpose. Episode 82 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast is now live. In this final part of my conversation with Sebastian Uzcategui, we explore what it really takes to communicate with impact. Alignment, authenticity, and conviction can turn any message into one that moves peopl…

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#125 - Oil & Gas Investing for High-Income Pilots with Mark Fleming 52:18

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Can oil and gas really be a smart play for high-income professionals? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Mark Fleming, petroleum engineer and Turbine Capital’s oil & gas advisor, to break it down. From the basics of how drilling works to the tax advantages that can offset W2 income, you’ll learn the realities of this often-m…

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Ep 81: Speaking as a Growth Multiplier with Sebastian Uzcategui (Part 2) 16:44

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🎙️ Lightspeed Investing Podcast: Episode 81 “Speaking as a Growth Multiplier with Sebastian Uzcategui (Part 2)” Sebastian is not only a skilled trader but also the founder of speakup.express, a speaking agency born from his own breakthrough moment: realizing that one stage appearance could multiply his business growth faster than years of grinding …

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#124 - $44 Trillion and the Future of Retirement Investing with Mat Sorensen 50:52

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Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Mat Sorensen, CEO of Directed IRA, for a powerful discussion on how pilots and high-income professionals can unlock private investment opportunities through retirement accounts. From self-directed IRAs to Solo Ks, Mat explains the mechanics of rolling over old 401(k)s, navigating recent regulatory changes, and ta…

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ep 80- From Pool to Boardroom: Leslie Hocker on Self-Belief and Entrepreneurial Growth 33:40

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Episode 80 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast is live! This week I sat down with Leslie Hocker, a former Division I college swimmer turned entrepreneur, who carved out a career in a male-dominated industry before building a business in the wellness and longevity space. Leslie’s journey is filled with lessons that every entrepreneur and leader can …

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Ep 79: Trading, Entrepreneurship & Speaking: Sebastian Uzcategui’s Journey 19:19

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Excited to drop Episode 79 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast featuring Sebastian Uzcategui, founder of speakup.express. Sebastian shares how he went from trading at 14 to building businesses and leveraging public speaking, with lessons on financial independence, solution-based thinking, and why communicating your mission is one of the most critic…

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#123 - Market Cycles, Debt, and Real Estate Opportunities with Hunter Thompson 49:22

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Is now the right time to buy real estate or to hold cash? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Hunter Thompson, founder of Asym Capital and host of Cash Flow Connections, to unpack today’s real estate market. They cover cycles, debt structures, the COVID impact, rising interest rates, and why current distress is more about fin…

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Ep 78: The Power of Futures: Direct Access to Liquidity 50:41

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Episode 78 – The Power of Futures: Direct Access to Liquidity Most investors are told to wait decades for returns. Futures and commodities challenge that idea. In this conversation with Ryan Sullivan, we break down why this market gives you direct access to liquidity and why serious professionals are shifting their focus here to gain more control o…

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Episode 77 Oil and Gas Investing for High-Income Earners with Paul H. Graham Part 3 31:52

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Episode 77 Oil and Gas Investing for High-Income Earners with Paul H. Graham Part 3 Most high-income professionals leave money on the table because their CPAs don’t understand alternative investments. In this episode, Paul H. Graham breaks down oil and gas investing in plain terms, showing what really matters in deals, operators, and tax strategy. …

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#122 - How Pilots Use Whole Life Insurance to Fund Investments with Rod Zabriskie 49:50

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What if your life insurance could help you invest without selling a single asset? Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Rod Zabriskie of Money Insights to demystify how whole life insurance can be used as a wealth-building tool. They break down the differences between term and whole life, how cash value grows, and why this strategy avoids risks …

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Ep 76: From Air Force Simulators to $1,500/Day, Client Success Interview w/ Katarina Sperduto 23:13

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Lightspeed Investing Podcast Ep. 76 – Client Success Interview: Katarina Sperduto She went from building Air Force flight simulators to making $1,500 a day in the markets. With zero trading experience and just $1,500 to start, Katarina Sperduto mastered one proven strategy and turned it into consistent daily income. Her story will show you what is …

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Ep 75— Why the Wealthy Still Invest in Oil & Gas | Paul H. Graham Returns 49:42

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🎙 Episode 75 is live — Oil & Gas Investing with Paul H. Graham (Part 2) In this episode, we go beyond the surface. Paul—founder of Sandstone Group—returns to unpack the real structure behind oil & gas investing and why most professionals never hear the full story. This isn’t a pitch. It’s a masterclass in how capital flows, what accredited investor…

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#121 - Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Wealth with Pilot Couple Brad Hilton and Aubrey Carlson 54:12

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What if your first home turned into your first big win? Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Brad Hilton and Aubrey Carlson, a powerhouse pilot couple who turned a VA loan into a cash-flowing real estate business. From renovating a dated beach house to designing destination-worthy cabins in Julian, CA, Brad and Aubrey break down how they scaled a sh…

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Ep 74| From Shark Tank to Legacy: Investor’s Guide to Joy (Part 1) w/ Paul H. Graham 37:51

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🎙 EPISODE 74 IS LIVE Paul H. Graham | From Shark Tank to the Investor's Guide to Joy (Part 1) This one goes deeper than deal flow. I sat down with Paul—entrepreneur, investor, capital raiser, and co-author with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington—to unpack the real conversations happening behind closed doors in the world of eight- and nine-figure founder…

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Ep 73: Why Doctors Are Built for the Markets | ft. Philip Jayhawk Chan on Doctor Podcast Network 29:58

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🎙️ Episode 73 — Doctor Podcast Network Trading Scalpel for Strategy: From Surgery to CEO I sat down with Evelyn Coira to unpack the story behind Lightspeed Investing—from our roots in private money management to building one of the few skill-based trading platforms that helps professionals take control of their wealth with precision. We covered: 🔹 …

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#120 - How to Evaluate Markets, Properties, and Risks in Real Estate with Derrick Harris 1:00:00

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What separates a solid real estate deal from a costly mistake? In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Derrick Harris, SVP at Spartan Investment Group, to walk us through the real-world process of evaluating markets, properties, and operational risks. With a portfolio that spans millions of square feet, Derrick shares what works,…

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Travel Curator: Your Passport to Authentic, Unapologetic Queer Travel 25:21

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🎧 Inside the Invisible Queer Travel Struggle What safety considerations do LGBTQ+ travelers face that straight travelers never think about? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the unspoken challenges of queer travel - from decoding hotel safety to handling public spaces. Join [Your Name/Podcast Name] as we explore: • The "passport closet" …

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Ep 72: Doctor Podcast Network: Trading Scalpel for Strategy: Philip's Pivot from Surgery to CEO 22:10

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🎙️ I had the opportunity to sit down with the Doctor Podcast Network. Evelyn Cora invited me to share the real story—how I went from the pre-med grind and 200+ hours in the OR… to leading a private investment firm helping professionals take control of their time and wealth. If you’re a physician, med student, or just someone questioning the traditi…

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#119 - LLCs, Trusts, and Bulletproof Asset Protection with Adam Kintigh 53:43

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What if your rental property is a lawsuit away from costing you everything? Tait Duryea connects with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh of Nevada Corporate Headquarters to break down what every investor should know about shielding wealth. From piercing the corporate veil to choosing between LLCs and real estate privacy trusts, this episode cover…

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Guest appearance on Elyjah Foster's Podcast: Breaking the System- From Med School to Market Mastery 42:46

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🎙️ Breaking the System: From Med School to Market Mastery Guest appearance on Elyjah Foster's Podcast When I left medicine, I didn’t have a blueprint—just a deep knowing that I couldn’t spend the next 30 years asking “what if?” On this episode, I sat down with Ely to share the raw, unfiltered story behind my pivot: from aspiring surgeon to CEO of a…

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#118 - The Big Beautiful Tax Bill with Nathan Sosa 48:38

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Get ready to demystify the 2025 Tax Bill. Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Nathan Sosa, tax strategist at Hall CPA, to uncover what this sweeping legislation really means for pilots and high-income earners. From the return of 100% bonus depreciation to new deductions for auto loans and overtime, Nathan breaks down exactly who benefit…

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Ep 71: How MAG Capital Delivers 17.5% Returns with Sale-Leaseback Precision — with Nicole Daelia (Part 3) 24:04

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🎙️ Episode 71 is Live: MAG Capital Delivers 17.5% Returns with Sale-Leaseback Precision— with Nicole Daelia (Part 3) On this episode of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast, Nicole Daelia of MAG Capital joins me again to take us deeper into the mechanics of how her firm has scaled past $1.3B in industrial real estate. We cover: ✔️ The misunderstood yet…

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Author & Former Global HR Inclusion Executive | Greg's Unconventional Career Path 40:31

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Greg Morley, former Global Head of DEI at Moët Hennessy (LVMH) and author of BOND: Inclusion and the Keys to Belonging, shares his extraordinary career journey—from washing dishes and working in warehouses to leading HR at Disney, Hasbro, and LVMH across three continents. In this episode, we explore: 🔹 Why the "jobs no one wants" often lead to the …

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Chopping It Up with Philip Jayhawk Chan – Guest Feature on The Human Longevity Show with Chris Champion 15:55

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🎙️ Chopping it Up with Philip Jayhawk Chan — The Human Longevity Show, hosted by Chris Champion I don’t say yes to every podcast—but when the conversation covers basketball, business, discipline, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself, I show up. 🎯 In this episode, Chris and I talk about: ✨ My journey from pre-med and burnout to building Lig…

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#117 - How to Evaluate and Join Real Estate Syndications 43:12

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Ever wonder what happens when you invest in a syndication? In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson break down how real estate syndications work, from deal sourcing and underwriting to legal docs, fees, and investor returns. Learn how passive investors get access to large-scale deals, what to look for in a sponsor, and what happens after …

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Ep 70: The Hidden Playbook of the Wealthy: Estate, Taxes & Leadership with Shannan Terale 24:39

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🎙️ Lightspeed Investing Podcast — Episode 70 Now Live "From High Income to High Ownership" with Shanan Terale (Part 2 & 3) Back by demand, I’m joined again by powerhouse attorney and wealth advisor Shanan Terale, where we go deeper into what most high earners never hear behind closed doors. 💡 In this episode, Shanan breaks down the real frameworks …

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Ep. 69 — Nicole Daeila: How MAG Capital Uses Sale-Leasebacks to Reshape Passive Investing 26:30

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🔊 Lightspeed Investing Podcast – Episode 69 is now live. Back with us for Part 2 is Nicole Daeila of MAG Capital Partners. In this episode, we cut through the surface-level talk and get to the real mechanics behind sale-leasebacks, food manufacturing real estate, and why boring, essential businesses might be the most durable investments in the comm…

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#116 - Medical Checkride: Medical Myths, Truths, and Tips with Dan Monlux 55:19

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What could cost you your flying career? Not being prepared for your medical. Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Dan Monlux of Wingman Med to discuss how pilots can protect their FAA medical certificates. Dan breaks down what happens during a medical exam, the importance of primary care, and why early detection matters. This is a must-li…

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Ep 68: How Technical Analysis Actually Works – Insights from CMT’s Tyler Wood 18:25

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🚨🎙 Episode 68 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast is LIVE — Part 2 with Tyler Wood, Managing Director of the CMT Association What exactly is technical analysis—and why does it matter for real-world decision making? 🎯 In this episode, Tyler breaks it down in a way few can. We unpack: 🔹 The origin and purpose of the CMT Association 🔹 The fundamental …

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#115 - Inside Self-Storage: A Hidden Powerhouse for Investors 50:47

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Get ready to uncover the secrets of one of commercial real estate’s most resilient and misunderstood asset classes: self-storage. In this in-depth episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson explore why self-storage continues to outperform in uncertain times, how millennials are transforming storage use, and what makes it such a powerful wealth vehicle fo…

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Ep 67: Scaling Smarter: How Clint Harris Turns Abandoned Buildings into Multi-Million Dollar Assets 28:34

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🎙 Lightspeed Investing Podcast – Episode 67 (Part 2) | Featuring Clint Harris There’s a stark difference between buying what looks good on paper—and building lasting value where others see decay. In Part 2 of my conversation with Clint Harris, General Partner at Nomad Capital, we go beyond the surface and into the strategy that’s turning abandoned …

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#114 - Trusts, Taxes & Transfers: What Every Investor Should Know with Amanda Wynalda 59:50

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In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with attorney Amanda Wynalda from Anderson Advisors to unpack everything pilots and high-income earners need to know about trusts, wills, and asset protection. From revocable vs. irrevocable trusts to layering LLCs and avoiding the due-on-sale clause, this episode is a blueprint for protec…

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Ep 66: The Self-Storage Playbook with Clint Harris – From Med Sales to $150M+ 24:05

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🚨🎙️ Episode 66 is LIVE: From Cardiac Sales to $150M in Self-Storage (Part 1) with Clint Harris Clint Harris didn’t wait for the perfect off-ramp. He built it. After 16 years in cardiac medical sales—implanting pacemakers and consulting alongside surgeons—he knew the travel, long nights, and lack of control weren’t sustainable. He pivoted—intentiona…

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Flight Attendant | Life at 30,000 Feet 33:19

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Join us in this exciting episode of the A-Z Jobs Podcast as we chat with Lean, who transitioned from a project manager in advertising and interior design to a flight attendant for a major Asian airline. Discover how she embraced new challenges, the intense training behind the scenes, and the unexpected joys (and struggles) of life in the skies. 🔹 K…

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Ep 65: From Wall Street to Purpose: Shanan Terale’s Leap from Corporate Law to Entrepreneurship – Part 1 25:11

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🚨🎙️ New Episode Now Live: Lightspeed Investing Podcast Ep 65 - Shanan Terale (Part 1) Most professionals stay in the lanes they were trained for. Shanan Terale didn’t. She’s a Columbia grad, a JD/MBA, and a corporate finance attorney in NYC who’s worked with billion-dollar family offices and Wall Street institutions. But recently—she pivoted. She s…

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#113 - The Fed, The Treasury, and Your Portfolio with Dr. Peter Linneman 53:42

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In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson talk with chief economist Dr. Peter Linneman to demystify interest rates, the national deficit, and how it all affects pilots, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs. Discover why U.S. debt may not be the threat it’s made out to be, how capital flows drive values, and what most people get wrong a…

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ep 64- No Safety Net: Nicole Daeila’s Journey from Self-Taught Trader to PE Executive 27:08

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🔊 Lightspeed Investing Podcast — Episode 64 is LIVE “Nicole Daeila’s Journey from Self-Taught Trader to PE Executive” This week’s guest is someone who exemplifies both intelligence and intention. I sat down with Nicole Daeila, Director of Capital Markets at MAG Capital Partners, to talk through what it really takes to build sustainable wealth—not j…

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Ep 63: From Clinic to Charts: Dr. Samantha’s Journey to Full-Time Trading and Freedom 17:01

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🚨 Episode 63 Just Dropped: From Family Medicine to Full-Time Trader — Dr. Samantha Bingham’s Exit Strategy 🎙️ Most physicians talk about wanting more time for their families. Few actually take the steps. Even fewer succeed. Dr. Samantha did. On Episode 63 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast, we bring back one of our standout clients — a family medi…