Action Academy | Millionaire Mentorship For Your Life & Business
Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You Love. This is the podcast for high performers who feel stuck in jobs they’ve outgrown. If you’re asking, “How do I actually replace $10K–$20K/month so I can quit and never look back?” — welcome home. At Action Academy, we teach you how to buy small businesses and commercial real estate to create cash flow that actually replaces your job. Monday through Friday, you’ll learn from 7–9 figure entrepreneurs, real estate moguls, and acquisition pros who’ve done it — and show you how to do it too. Hosted by Brian Luebben (@bria...
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Today is the 1,000th episode of Action Academy (:
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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Why Multifamily Is Down 30% (And How To Make Millions From It) w/ J SCOTT
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How To Buy A $2.1M Small Business While Working A Full Time Job (Took 221 Cold Calls)
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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The Hidden Psychology of Scaling Your Life 10x Faster Than You Think w/ Dr. Ben Hardy
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How A Husband & Wife Built A $1.1M / Year Business, Quit Their Jobs, And Moved To Lake Como, Italy
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How To Buy A Business for $0 Out Of Pocket (Step by step)
Brian breaks down the two real paths to buying a business with zero dollars out of pocket, why the one the internet obsesses over is a trap for most buyers, and the exact strategy he's used personally and helped hundreds of people execute.
Brian covers:
Why 100% seller financing is possible but wildly misrepresented online, and what the gurus skip when they pitch itHow the SBA + capital partner model actually works and why it's the path real acquisition entrepreneurs useWhat a capital partner actually wants from you, and how to present yourself to get fundedWhy $30,000 to $50,000 in...How He Built A Golf Mastermind With 350 7 Figure Members w/Ryan Pineda
Ryan Pineda joins Brian to break down how he turned a $25 golf consulting offer into a half-million dollars in revenue and, eventually, a full mastermind business called M19 built entirely around business owners who love golf.
Brian and Ryan cover:
How Ryan went from charging $25 per round to $10K per session without running a single ad, just by posting one Instagram storyWhy his wife's offhand comment after a golf retreat became the insight that unlocked the entire M19 business modelThe recurring revenue structure behind M19 and why the trips are retention tools, not profit centersHow members...I Paid $515,500 To Learn A 3 Step Business Framework (Here It Is For FREE)
This is the same presentation 40-50 members said fundamentally changed their businesses and lives. Brian shares the three-step framework he spent over $515,000 in personal development to build.
Brian covers:
Why acquisition alone will never get you to freedom, and the three-part Freedom Formula of Acquisition, Acclimation, and ArchitectureThe State, Story, Strategy framework and why 80% of your business problems are mental, not tacticalHow Brian went from $91K in revenue and nearly missing payroll to $182K in the same month the following year by changing one thingWhy the stories you tell yourself are the actual ceiling on your...How Many Rental Properties Do You Actually Need to Quit Your Job?
Most rental property investors are working off the wrong math. The internet says five to ten properties will replace your income. The real number is closer to 40 - and once you see why, everything changes.
Brian covers:
Why $200 a month per door is the honest number most investors don't want to acceptThe 2D framework: why the investors who replace their income focus on dollars per move, not doorsHow Sierra quit her six figure job using note investing at 12 to 15% annual returnsWhy one self storage deal can create $250,000 in forced equity that rentals never couldThe three T's...The Top Ways To Win Over A Business Broker & Get The Best Deals w/ Jordan Kelliher (A Business Broker)
Most buyers lose the business deal before they ever submit an offer.
In this episode, business broker Jordan Kelliher breaks down what actually happens behind the scenes when a great business hits the market, why brokers ignore most buyers, and how to separate yourself from the 200+ people competing for the same deal.
Brian and Jordan cover:
Why most buyers never get a call backHow brokers actually choose the winning buyerThe biggest mistakes first-time buyers makeWhy relationships matter more than spreadsheetsThe truth about seller financing and “no money down” dealsHow to stand out in a compe...How She Went From 1 Rental to Boutique Hotel Owner in 5 Months w/ Ashley Lynds
Most people spend years trying to figure out which asset class is right for them. Ashley Lynds figured it out by ruling out everything that didn't light her up, and five months after joining Action Academy, she closed on a 9-key boutique hotel in Iowa with seller financing and a partner she found inside the community.
In this episode, Brian and Ashley cover:
How Ashley ruled out SBA business acquisition and landed on hospitalityHow she found her business partner Tyler through the Action Academy communityThe $615K deal structure with seller financing and a year-two refi planWhat...I Work 6 Months a Year and Built an 8 Figure Business (Here's How)
In this episode, Brian Luebben breaks down the exact framework he has used to work six months a year while building a business doing over $10 million in revenue.
Brian covers:
Why both corporate America and traditional entrepreneurship broke himThe two seasons every high performer needs: acceleration and navigationHow reverse goal setting and Parkinson's Law make him more productive in less timeWhat his actual calendar looks like and how he knows when to switch seasonsWhy navigation is not vacation and how to tell the differenceHow to apply this framework whether you have a nine to five, young...From College Dropout to $1B in Real Estate w/ Rob Beardsley
College dropout Rob Beardsley started buying multifamily real estate at 21 years old. Today, his company manages over $1 billion in assets across 25 properties with more than 200 employees and zero investor losses.
In this episode, Rob breaks down:
How he scaled to $1B AUM before 30The biggest mistakes multifamily operators made during the boomWhy most Class C deals aren’t worth the headacheThe real reason masterminds accelerate successHow to survive market cycles and scale the right wayWhy long-term thinking beats chasing fast moneyThis is one of the most practical conversations we’ve had on multifamily investing, scali...
From 20 Airbnbs to Boutique Resorts w/ Tim Ensmann
Tim Ensmann went from scaling 20+ Airbnbs to developing experiential boutique resorts across the U.S. In this episode, he breaks down how he transitioned from short-term rentals into boutique hotels, raised capital for multiple resort projects, and turned undervalued mom-and-pop properties into multi-million dollar hospitality assets.
We cover:
Why bigger deals are often easier than small onesTurning a $1.5M property into a $4.7M resortThe future of boutique hospitalityRaising capital and structuring hotel dealsWhy experiences outperform commodity real estateHow strategic partnerships accelerate growthLifestyle-first entrepreneurship and long-term wealth buildingCurious as to how we’ve bought multiple bus...
I Stole Walt Disney’s $200B Business Strategy (Now We’re Doing $15M/Year)
In this episode, Brian Luebben breaks down the exact business philosophy he stole from Walt Disney's 1957 mind map and used to build a portfolio of companies now doing over $15 million per year. Brian walks through his own mind map live - the one he drew in 2023 before making his first dollar in business - and shows how Action Academy, Sexton World, Sexton Hospitality, and his business and real estate fund all connect and feed each other like a flywheel. Plus, he shares the "plant trees, manage orchards" framework that changed how he thinks about building and scaling businesses for...
How my girlfriend left a $150k corporate job to live life on her terms w/ Nathalia Lopez
In this episode, Brian Luebben sits down with his girlfriend Nathalia Lopez for her very first podcast appearance on the Action Academy Podcast. Nathalia opens up about her journey from a high-powered corporate career in legal and board governance at the nation's largest municipally-owned utility company to leaving it all behind. Together, they share the raw, emotional process of Nathalia leaving corporate America, the couple's vision retreat that aligned their goals, and the financial reverse-engineering strategy that made their dream life possible, including the real estate professional tax strategy. Plus, they reveal how they manifested each other years before...
How He Left A Six-Figure Job Through Buying A $500k Gym Franchise w/ Zach Babischkin
Zach Babischkin went from corporate sales and startup logistics to opening a boutique gym franchise in Nashville -- four days after his second child was born. In this episode, he and Brian break down the full acquisition journey: franchise discovery, a year of delays, and what it actually takes to go from W-2 to business owner.
We cover:
Why they chose a franchise over buying an existing businessHow leasing agents used their LOIs against themSurviving a government shutdown, Trump tariffs, and a Nashville ice storm in one dealWhat Brian looks for before backing an operatorWhy 92% of...How I Prepared My Business to Run Without Me for 8 Weeks in Europe
Most entrepreneurs don’t own a business. Their business owns them.
In this episode, Brian breaks down the exact systems, frameworks, and operational changes he implemented to prepare Action Academy to run without him for 8 weeks while traveling through Europe.
He covers:
The 8 systems every scalable business needsKPI scorecards and accountability frameworksHow to stop being the “chief problem solver”Building leaders instead of employeesSOPs, AI agents, and operational leverageFounder detachment and letting go of controlWhy freedom and control cannot coexistIf you want a business that can grow without your constant presence, this episode...
How He Saved 95% of His Income and Retired at 25 w/ Cody Berman
Cody Berman reached financial freedom at 25 while spending just $24K a year. During that same stretch, his income doubled three years in a row from $96K to over $1M.
In this episode, Cody breaks down the simple but powerful math behind his journey: 11 rental units producing $3,700/month in cash flow, a digital products business generating $10K/month, and $500K invested in the stock market by his mid-20s.
We cover:
Why margin matters more than what you invest in
Percentage-based spending and why dollar amounts can be misleading
How to get aligned...
From A $300k+ Career to Developing a 240-Acre Resort w/ Zack Metcalf
16 months ago, Zack Metcalf was listening to the Action Academy podcast while working in pharmaceutical sales and buying one rental property a year.
Today, he’s developing boutique micro resorts, partnering on a 240-acre hospitality project in New York, and speaking on stages alongside entrepreneurs he once looked up to.
In this episode, Zack breaks down:
Why he outgrew traditional rental investingThe power of getting in bigger roomsHow masterminds accelerated his growthLessons from losing $25K on a failed dealThe mindset shift from employee to developerWhy alignment matters more than moneyThis episode is ab...
I Spent $889k on Personal Development.. Is it a Scam or Not? w/ Brian Luebben
Over the last 5 years, Brian Luebben spent $889,000 on personal development across coaches, courses, masterminds, events, and agencies… and this episode breaks down exactly what happened because of it.
From putting a $5K mastermind on a credit card to building a multi-million dollar business, Brian shares the real ROI behind the investments that changed his life, along with the ones that completely flopped.
In this episode:
How one $5K event led to millions in revenueWhy Brian spent 45% of his income on self-development at one pointThe mindset shift that helped him leave corporate AmericaThe masterminds and co...They Sold Their Rental Properties To Buy 4 Laundromats in 2.5 Years w/ Justin & Ashley Eaton
Justin and Ashley Eaton built a 4-store laundromat portfolio in just 2.5 years after realizing rental properties weren’t producing the cash flow they wanted.
In this episode, they break down:
Why they shifted from real estate to laundromatsBuying “zombie mats” for as little as $25KTurning one store into $32K/month gross revenueHow they automated operations and built systemsThe truth about “passive income”Raising capital after proving the model themselvesThis is one of the best conversations we’ve had on buying boring businesses, operating well, and scaling the right way.
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$650K Business, $0 Down: How He Became a Millionaire in 7 Months w/ Andrew Bennett
What does it really take to leave your W2 and build a life on your terms?
In this episode, Brian sits down with Andrew Bennett to break down his journey from a stable corporate job to owning multiple businesses with his wife.
Andrew shares why his first attempt at leaving his job failed, what changed the second time, and how a combination of pressure, vision, and environment finally pushed him to make the decision.
They also walk through the deal that changed everything. A 12,000 sq ft building acquired with seller financing that is...
Our $18M+ Business Rollup Strategy Explained (In Only 18 Minutes)
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How to Raise $1,000,000 + in the next 90 Days w/ Adit Shah
If you’ve ever wondered how people raise millions of dollars to fund deals, this episode breaks it down step by step. Brian sits down with capital raising expert Adit Shah to unpack exactly how everyday professionals can go from small deals to raising serious money and scaling into commercial real estate and business acquisitions.
They dive into the mindset shifts required to raise capital, why most people struggle to get started, and how to position yourself as the bridge between investors and opportunities. From structuring your pitch to building trust, assembling the right te...
From Rentals to $4M in Equity Overnight (Through Assisted Living) w/ Aaron and Andrea Ameen
This episode is a masterclass in what it really looks like to build wealth while navigating real life. Aaron and Andrea share how they went from dual W2 incomes and a growing rental portfolio to raising $2.8M and developing a $13.4M residential assisted living project, all while raising three young kids and completely reinventing their financial future.
They break down the exact moment they realized their current path would not get them where they wanted to go, why they walked away from “safe” strategies, and how they found an asset class that aligned with both their financial goal...
How This 31 Year Old Will Have A $20M+ Pay Day From Buying PAVING Companies w/ Sam Silverman
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How Posting 365 Days On Social Media Got Her OUT Of Corporate America w/ Courtney Johnson
What if one post could become the “lottery ticket” that changes your income, network, and entire career trajectory? In this episode of The Action Academy Podcast, Brian sits down with Courtney Johnson to break down why consistent content creation is one of the fastest ways to create inbound opportunities, deal flow, and real leverage in today’s world.
Courtney shares how she went from feeling out of place in corporate America to landing a major book deal for Career Cheat Codes; all by documenting what she was learning and posting every single day. Together, they unpack how to act...
How To Access $100,000 + In Funding (at 0% Interest) w/ Evan Rugen
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How Mike Balcom Makes $1M / Year Flipping Land (While Traveling Around The World)
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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3 Lies Stopping You From Buying Your First Small Business (SOLVED LIVE)
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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From A $400k Career to a 240 Acre MICRO-RESORT (How To Find Your Purpose) w/ Zack Metcalf
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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5 Lessons I've Learned From Hanging With Ultra-Wealthy People ($50M + Net Worth)
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The 12 Laws Of Leadership (10x Your Impact Through Others) KEYNOTE w/ Cameron Herold
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From Corporate Analyst to $1.5M Business Owner in 11 Months w/ Eric Clewis
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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He Landed A $41.4 MILLION DOLLAR Self Storage Deal From Sending A Letter.....
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How / When To Negotiate SELLER FINANCING When Buying Your First Small Business
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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What I wish I knew before I became an Entrepreneur....
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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He Bought A $750k Business From A TWEET (Here's What Happened Next....) w/ Chandler Reed
If you want to leave corporate America in the next 6-18 months - you should check out our Action Academy Community 👔🏝️ with over $500M in deals done across small businesses and commercial real estate, and over 600 members - we help you SCALE to your freedom. Schedule A Free 40 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" and Learn More.
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How Sam Gaudet Grew Dan Martell to 10 Million Followers
Sam helped grow Dan Martell from under 100,000 followers to over 10 million across platforms. In this episode, Sam breaks down exactly how they built a media machine generating eight figures per year and why most creators are focused on the wrong metrics.
Sam shares what actually drives growth today, why views do not matter if they do not convert to followers, and how to monetize content without relying on sponsorships or AdSense. You will hear the Hook, Explain, Illustrate, Teach framework, how to validate ideas before filming, and why life experience is the real unfair advantage in content...
