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Upon his retirement from the NFL in 2007, Drew Bledsoe "doubled back" to his hometown of Walla Walla, Washington to realize a long held dream. Drew and his Wife, Maura, purchased a piece of property on the southern edge of the Walla Walla Valley AVA and subsequently launched Doubleback as an estate focused winery with the goal of crafting America's best Cabernet Sauvignon in an elegant, true to varietal way. Drew had long been planning for this moment during his years playing football and success came immediately as the very first vintage earned a spot in Wine Spectator's Top 100 List. Drew hired Josh McDaniels, now CEO & Director of Winemaking, away from Figgins Family Wine Estates where he had trained for almost a decade under their longtime mentor and friend, Chris Figgins. Josh, also a Walla Walla native, has been named a "Washington Prodigy" and a "Game Changer of Washington Wine" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. The collaboration between Drew and Josh is a competitive partnership that pushes them to continue the pursuit of perfection in Cabernet Sauvignon every day. Doubleback remains a small, family owned winery located on the southern edge of Walla Walla in its new home that was completed in 2018. The winery has four estate vineyards all located in the Walla Walla Valley and all unique to the other. Each vineyard is sustainably certified and farmed by its own incredible farming crew that is an integral part of the team. The team welcomes it's mailing list customers by appointment only daily.  Listen to ILAB 168 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.   Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Our CrowdGet access to invest directly, easily and early in pre-IPO companies with OurCrowd. Sign up free now  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Bledsoe Wine Estates Bledsoe|McDaniels Doubleback Bledsoe Family Winery Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 10:42 – When did you know you wanted to go into the wine business? 13:20 – Has Walla Walla always been producing really good wines? 16:30 – What kind of investment advice is given to young athletes? 21:20  – Have you had other crazy investment proposals during your career? 24:58 – How was the transitioning for the NFL to the Wine Estates? 29:05 – How did you start with Doubleback once you retired? 31:06 – Did you know the economics of the wine business? 34:15 – Why do you think a lot of winery businesses fail? 40:06 – What are the future plans for the estates? 44:08 – Do you see this business staying in the family?  50:26 – Sam and Derek review If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Stephan Livera is a Bitcoin Podcaster and co-founder Ministry of Nodes. He hosts one of the world's leading bitcoin podcasts focused on the economics and technology of bitcoin. Stephan came to the space in 2013 and started the podcast in 2018, hosting many leading names in the bitcoin world as a means to provide high quality, curated information. Stephan contributes articles, speaks and hosts bitcoin events and conferences. Professionally and previously Stephan worked as an Australian chartered accountant and auditor within financial services.  Listen to ILAB 167 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Our CrowdOurCrowd investors have access to invest directly, easily, and most importantly, early in pre-IPO companies. Sign up free now  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: stephanlivera.com ministryofnodes.com.au Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 11:13 – How did you get into Bitcoin? 13:03 – What are you trying to unearth with your podcast? 16:34 – Do you view Bitcoin as a currency or an asset? 21:17 – Have you heard of any large funds buy Bitcoin? 25:45 – Are these long term holds? 30:43 – Where does it sit as a currency? 33:57 – Have you heard of any big platforms accepting Bitcoin as payment? 36:31 – Would it make sense exchanging Bitcoin with a stable coin? 37:39 – Do you see Banks adopting and dealing with Bitcoin 41:47 – Has the wallet technology improved as it relates to security?  47:32 – What do you mean by “self-custody”? 51:27 – What do you see on the horizon with Bitcoin? 53:13 – Sam and Johnny review If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

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With a crazy 2020 year during the Covid Pandemic Johnny and Derek review the top 5 guests for the year 2020.    During the episode, Johnny and Derek reminisce about some of the interviews they had during the year and how they have opened their minds during this year. They later discuss ideas for upcoming shows for 2021.   Listen to ILAB 165 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – North Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor: Our CrowdOurCrowd gives accredited investors access directly, easily and most importantly early to Pre-IPO startups Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: ILAB 140: John McAfee – COVID-19, and the Best Chapter of Life ILAB 141: Online Businesses – The State of the Industry, with Empire Flipper’s Joe Magnotti ILAB 143: Luxury Real Estate, with Ryan Serhant ILAB 144: Own Your Future – Digital Assets, with Flippa CEO Blake Hutchison ILAB 149: Die With Zero – Bill Perkins Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 09:03 – #5 Ryan Serhant : Luxury Real Estate  16:03 – #4 John McAfee : The Best chapter of my life 21:04 – #3 Joe Magnotti : Online Businesses 26:39 – #2 Blake Hutchison : CEO of Flippa 33:42 – #1 Bill Perkins : Die with Zero 47:18 – Q4 Previews and plans for 2021 If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Mike Murgio returns to the show (Last appearance: ILAB 165 - Bitcoin vs. Stocks, Tesla vs. Ford) along with his brother Joe Murgio to talk with Sam Marks about the upcoming Doordash IPO. They know the ins and outs of the delivery business as Joe is the CEO of DeliverLogic, a software company that services clients in the delivery space. Sam is also an investor in DeliverLogic. Joe Murgio goes over the Series 1 for Doordash's IPO and Doordash's overall business model. They'll discuss whether Doordash looks to be a solid investment and if it'll skyrocket like Tesla did after Mike correctly predicted on his last appearance.   Listen to ILAB 164 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – North Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor: Indeed.comReceive a $75 credit to boost your job post on Indeed and find quality candidates faster when you sign up at our link!  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: DeliverLogic Door Dash Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 10:46 – Can you tell us about deliverlogic? 13:56 – Can you discuss the last 6 years of the business from your perspective? 20:40 – How did the market change with the newer delivery options? 25:00 – How has Covid-19 pandemic affected the delivery service industry? 26: 30 – Have you seen more entrepreneurs starting new businesses or has it been independent clients growing their business? 29:10 – How does the business side of door dash work? 30:04 – How do you buy shares in an IPO? 39:24 – How are they going to sell 33 Million shares? 40:51 – How does the price jump between primary and secondary trading? 45:25 – What is your perspective on DoorDash versus Grubhub? 51:53 – Are you going to buy in with DoorDash? 55:40 – Does this IPO excite you? 58:06 – Sam & Derek Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Tom Taulli has been in the tech industry for some time. While in the eighth grade, his dad bought him a computer and just left it on his desk. So he started to figure it out. And yes, he became obsessed with this machine. Then when he was a freshman in high school, he started to code and sold some of his programs to magazines (in the early 1980s, these publications had listings of code for readers to type in!) From all this, he knew he wanted to be a part of the tech world. Although, it was not until college that he started his first business. You see, he was fairly bad at taking exams. What to do? Well, he created software for exam preparation. He would sell this to a national provider of bar exam preparation. The business would then go on to grow, as they added more and more exams. But the biggest venture of his was launched in 1997. It was Hypermart.net. Think of it as kind of a first-generation Shopify. From the start, the growth was strong and they would sell the company to InfoSpace.com. In the meantime, he has always been writing, such as for Forbes.com, Bloomberg.com, Kiplinger and BusinessWeek. He has also written a variety of books, mostly on tech and finance. His latest include Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction and The Robotic Process Automation Handbook: A Guide to Implementing RPA Systems. As of now, he is an advisor to some awesome startups.   Listen to ILAB 163 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – North Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor: MasterworksSkip the 20,000 person waiting list and invest immediately when you use code ILAB at signup on Masterworks.io  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Tom Taulli's Article on Airbnb IPO Airbnb's Retail Road Show Video Pitch Airbnb's S-1 Tom Taulli Website Twitter @TTaulli Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 08:44 – How did you get into the world of start-ups and IPOs? 12:40 – How does buying IPOs differ from regular stock? 15:58 – How does a company go from private to public? 19:50 – Is this a good time for AirBnb to go public? 21:02 – Do you see AirBnB financials to justify their increase in valuation? 22:04 – Do you see them profiting in the immediate future? 25:04 – Why do they focus on the hosts more than the guests? 26:37 – What are some of the pros for AirBnb? 30:09 – What are some of the risks with AirBnb? 32:05 – Should you be concerned that some of the Hotels are running similar packages? 33:05 – Can you see AirBnb expand into other profitable areas, like the AirBnb Experience? 34:40 – What do you recommend to be a maximum price point for entering the AirBnb IPO? 35:53 – Are their other stocks you would recommend as alternatives to IPO? 36:54 – Why is AirBnb not profitable? 37:52 – “travel and tourism will continue to be important it’s not going away” - Tom Taulli 38:43 – What are some of the tips and tricks to get in on the lowest level possible? 40:50 – Are you looking to buy into AirBnb? 43:26 – Johnny & Derek Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Carter grew up in a farming family and has a lifelong passion for investing and agriculture. Prior to AcreTrader, he was part of an equity investment firm for 5 years. Before joining in 2013, Carter was a Managing Director with Stephens Inc., a large private investment bank, where he was an equity research analyst focused on the Internet, Data & Analytics and Real Estate Processing sectors. Prior to Stephens, he owned small businesses focused on internet marketing and sustainable fuel technologies. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Physics and has previously held Series 7, 63, 86 and 87 licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Listen to ILAB 162 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – North Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor: IndeedGet a $75 credit to boost your job post and find your next hire faster  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: AcreTrader Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 07:50 – How did you get into farmland and agriculture? 08:30 – Before AcreTrader, how was farmland purchased? 10:22 – What is the usual size of these farms? 12:02 – Why farmland and not commercial or residential real estate? 15:15 – How does farmland outperform other asset classes? 18:25 – How long do you hold onto the land for? 18:39 – Are you concerned about the land depreciating because of bad farming  practices? 20:26 – How long do farmers usually rent the land? 21:09 – How does it work for investors? 23:06 – How often does the investor get paid? 25:45 – Does the rental change depending on the farm? 27:03 – Do you normally list farms weekly? 28:09 – What is your investment range? 30:06 – What crops are the most profitable? 34:30 – How long are the investments? 37:48 – How are the taxes treated? 36:55 – Who can invest? 39:48 – Johnny & Derek Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Tom Gearing is CEO and co-founder of Cult Wines Ltd, the world’s leading fine wine investment company with assets under management of £130 million. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, the company has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and New York (late 2020). Cult Wines provides physical fine wine portfolio management services to private individuals and clients of family offices, wealth managers and private banks globally. Tom has overseen the growth of the business receiving a number of awards including appearing on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 in 2015 and 2017, as well as receiving a Queens Award for International Trade. Tom regularly features as a market commentator appearing on media outlets such as Bloomberg, CNBC Europe, CITYAM and more. Tom is a former runner-up on the BBC’s Apprentice in 2012. Listen to ILAB 161 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.   Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – North Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor: MasterworksAt signup, go to Masterworks.io, select Podcast and use code BOSS to skip the 70,000 person wait list.  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon   Discussed: Cult Wines Ltd Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally.   Time Stamps: 07:40 – How did you get started in Wines? 12:09 – What is a “fraud” wine? 15:44 – Is there a lot of money in owning and operating a vineyard? 19:28 – Which country sells the most wine by volume  ? 22:00 – What is driving the price of wine? 25:56 – What happens when the bottle “goes bad”? 30:30 – Do wines differ with food pairing and ageing? 34:24 – How does Cult Wines Ltd engage with different investors? 42:16 – What are the range of portfolios with your investors? 44:04 – Are all your investors financial investors? 46:30 – Where do you have operational centers throughout the world? 47:27 – Are there any restrictions on who can invest? 48:15 – Could you see yourself doing anything different? 51:29 – Sam & Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Karl Pierre is a Real Estate Investor, serial entrepreneur and educator. He earns over 1,000,000 every month, manages more than 400 workers, and he owns and controls over 15,000,000 in real estate assets. He started In Healthcare Staffing in his family business at age 14. Doing everything from hiring, payroll, billing, and staffing, later went on to flipping salvage automobiles. In 2006 he participated in his first real estate transaction and has been growing his portfolio as an investor ever since. Listen to ILAB 160 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.   Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – North Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor: Indeed  ILAB listeners receive a $75 credit to boost their job post and help find more quality candidates faster Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: 1 Euro Houses ENTP Life YouTube: ENTP life  Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps:  06:49 – How did you get started in Real Estate? 13:38 – What was the first international property you got involved in? 22:36 – Why did you choose Sicily? 23:18 – What is the “catch” of this investment? 30:15 – What do you think your renovation cost will be? 32:58 – How did you find a contractor? 34:20 – How was the closing process ? 40:41 – Are you looking at acquiring more properties? 46:12 – Patreon Questions 52:57 – Sam & Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

In the first half of this episode, Johnny and Sam give you a preview of their 3rd quarter 2020 investments. If you want to hear the full episode and see the video including screenshots of both Johnny and Sam's accounts you must become a Patreon. Sign up for the Invest Like a Boss Patreon account for as low as $5 per month to gain access.  In the second half of the episode, Johnny follows up with Die With Zero author Bill Perkins. (Listen to his first ILAB interview in Episode 149). There was a lot of interest in what MLPs (Master Limited Partnerships) that Bill invests in himself and he actually lists the exact ones he has positions in! Johnny even decided to mirror Bill's investments  himself, you'll have to listen to find out what MLPs Bill is in! Listen to ILAB 159 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz - Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor: Our Crowd  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Die with Zero Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 2:29 – Quarterly Update preview 23:11 – How do you afford to have a yacht experience? 24:30 – Who paid for the yacht you are on? 25:45 – How much was it to rent a yacht? 26:05 – How big is the yacht? 26:50 – “I identify the experiences then allocate the money” - Bill Perkins 27:14 – What MLP’s are you invested in? 29:03 – Is this a Long-term hold for you? 29:49 – Do you worry about the price per share when it is time to sell? 31:11 – Would I be crazy to do 10% of my net worth in MLPs ? 32:38 – “I wasn’t put on this earth to make 4%” - Bill Perkins If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Peter Mallouk is the President of Creative Planning, named the #1 Independent Financial Advisory Firm in America by Barron’s (2017). Barron’s magazine named Peter the #1 Independent Financial Advisor in America three straight years (2013, 2014, and 2015). CNBC named Creative Planning the #1 Independent Wealth Management Firm in the United States on the only rankings the network ever released (2014–2015). Peter is featured on Worth magazine’s 2017 and 2018 Power 100 rankings, a list featuring the 100 most powerful men and women in global finance. In 2017, Peter was a recipient of the Ernst & Young Central Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Creative Planning provides comprehensive wealth management services to high-net-worth clients, including investment management, financial planning, charitable planning, retirement plan consulting, tax planning, and estate planning services. Creative Planning currently manages nearly $50 billion for clients in all fifty states. Reach Out to Peter Mallouk Creative Planning Twitter Facebook Listen to ILAB 158 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG  @derekradio Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: The Path: Accelerating Your Journey to Financial Freedom is Peter Mallouk & Tony Robbins'  Regardless of your stage of life and your current financial picture, the quest for financial freedom can indeed be conquered. The journey will demand the right tools and strategies along with the mindset of money mastery. With decades of collective wisdom and hands-on experience, your guides for this expedition are Peter Mallouk, the only man in history to be ranked the #1 Financial Advisor in the U.S. for three consecutive years by Barron’s (2013, 2014, 2015), and Tony Robbins, the world-renowned life and business strategist. Mallouk and Robbins take the seemingly daunting goal of financial freedom and simplify it into a step-by-step process that anyone can achieve.   Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 8:22 – Why the New Book? 9:26 – Why was it necessary to include “the 6 human needs” in the book? 14:06 – Why do people have financial success but still are not happy? 15:57 – What still drives you to grow your business? 17:14 – How did you get started and how did you meet Toni? 24:47 – What are your thoughts on the All Seasons portfolio? 29:03 – What are your thoughts going forward with the US Stock market? 31:08 – How are you personally invested? 32:30 – What are the advantages of using your company as opposed to going directly? 34:42 – How do you feel about crypto currency? 36:52 – What does financial freedom look like? 38:56 – Johnny and Derek Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Meet Derek Spartz, the newest member of Invest Like a Boss. Derek has been a member of ILAB since March 2020, mostly behind the scenes, but will be taking on a larger role going forward. So, we decided to have him on the show to learn more about his career background and investment portfolio. Johnny speaks with Derek to learn how he went from a corporate job in the music/radio industry with near zero savings and buried in debt to becoming self-employed, debt-free and achieving a 50% savings rate in less than 2 years. Derek has done all this while continuing to live in one of the most expensive places in the United States - Venice Beach, California. Learn why he continues to live there, what his plan is going forward, and how he was inspired by ILAB and eventually came to work on the show. Listen to ILAB 157 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.   Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: MasterWorks Select "Podcast" at signup and use code BOSS to skip the 70,000 person wait list and get direct access to invest.  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed:  Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 12:32 – Derek’s Background 22:35 – Derek’s employment after radio 32:27 – “I’m at a 50% savings rate” - Derek Spartz 37:57 – Is there a city or country you would consider moving to? 39:19 – How did you start working with Invest Like A Boss? 40:19 – Is there a plan for an Invest Like A Boss meet up in 2021? 41:49 – When is the Tony Robbins interview? 43:56 – What is the most impactful book you read? 46:16 – Where do you invest your money? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

In Buying Real Estate Overseas For Cash Flow (And A Better Life): Get Started With As Little As $50,000, Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon explain how to incorporate an investment in foreign real estate into your portfolio for as little as $50,000. With a lifetime of experience on the subjects of living, retiring, and investing overseas, the authors delve deep into this complex topic. Simply put, this book is a practical guide to buying property overseas as a strategy for earning cash flow to fund your dream retirement. Buying Real Estate Overseas includes a breadth and depth of information on the world’s best markets for investing in real estate for cash flow. Its up-to-date information about this investment category puts to bed much of the outdated advice and guidance currently available in published materials. The authors identify several hot, new markets where currency valuations and market conditions make the purchase of real estate an extremely wise investment decision in today’s volatile investment climate. Listen to ILAB 156 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: OurCrowd  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Buy Real Estate Overseas to Earn Cash Flow Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 07:58 – How do you get started in buying properties overseas?  15:10 – Is it easy to find local banks that are willing to lend you money for properties? 20:54 – After you are financed, what is the next step? 27:41 – With short term rentals, how do you address property management? 30:44 – How do you choose a property? 39:38 – What strategies do you use for negotiating on the property? 46:16 – How is it best to handle closing on the property? 49:04 – What are the ways you can manage your asset? 50:42 – Where do you have real estate, and what areas are you interested in? 53:50 – How many properties have you owned at a single time? 57:59 – What are the best value markets right now? 61:11 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Rori Gordon attended the School of Hard Knocks. After high school Rori worked in several facilities as a bartender. She learned about operations and management at the various places she was employed. In 1980 Ms. Gordon was offered a position managing the Hollywood Motel. After two years the nightclub located at the Hollywood Motel became available for lease. Ms. Gordon started Rori Promotions. At the same time she signed a lease with the Motel owner for the nightclub space naming it Anvines. Anvines  became an overnight success and remained in operation from 1982 until 1989. In 1988 Rori Gordon decided to enlist the services of Billy Deans Entertainment. She ultimately hired Billy Deans Male Revue every Friday night at Anvines. The following summer Billy Deans “Foxy Boxing” was created with sold out shows for a 16 week booking. Ms. Gordon was at a crossroad in her career and had to make a decision.  In 1989 she sold her interest in Anvines and became partners in Billy Deans Entertainment. Promoting, touring and booking shows resulted in an unbeatable team. After 5 years of working in clubs all over the world Billy Dean and Rori Gordon wanted to put their feet down in one local location. This prompted the purchase of 1998 Billy Deans Showtime Café. Rori Gordon is the promoter and marketer. For many years she has been the bartender, food preparer for all events at the club and has even swept the floors. There is no task too small for this woman. Ms. Rori Gordon belongs to the club of the very few female gentlemen’s club owners in the world. She is active in ACE the Association of Club Executives, supports the Center for Constitutional Rights, and enjoys participating in charitable events for Cancer Care. She is a community advocate for rooting out corruption in the Town of Hempstead and Smithtown. She loves everything vintage. Rori collects Roseville Pottery, Vintage Luggage, Hammered Aluminum and Airline Memorabilia. Mid Century Modern is her new kick. Her style is eclectic.   Listen to ILAB 155 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Billy Deans Special ILAB Listener Offer for Equity Estates through October 1st, 2020 Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 06:48 – Is it rare to be a female Gentlemans Club Owner?  09:19 – What are the pros and cons of buying a successful club or a club that needs work? 12:54 – Have you tried to calculate the lifetime value of a customer? 15:25 – Describe your clientele as it relates to girls and guys? 16:53 – Which is more profitable a dance club or a gentlemans club? 18:48 – What are your experiences with the strippers? 20:41 – How do the female clubs and male clubs compare? 22:19 – How does your income compare between bar sales and dances? 25:20 – What is the typical work schedule? 28:48 – How do you find a club for sale? 37:21 – Are there other options besides regular dances? 39:48 – What is the usual approach for girls to sell dances? 43:17 – Do club owners discuss strategies and other business? 45:16 – How do you handle pressure from the community? 50:12 – Is there anything you think you would have done differently? 51:23 – Are there any themes or marketing strategies that you use? 56:02 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Rori Gordon attended the School of Hard Knocks. After high school Rori worked in several facilities as a bartender. She learned about operations and management at the various places she was employed. In 1980 Ms. Gordon was offered a position managing the Hollywood Motel. After two years the nightclub located at the Hollywood Motel became available for lease. Ms. Gordon started Rori Promotions. At the same time she signed a lease with the Motel owner for the nightclub space naming it Anvines. Anvines  became an overnight success and remained in operation from 1982 until 1989. In 1988 Rori Gordon decided to enlist the services of Billy Deans Entertainment. She ultimately hired Billy Deans Male Revue every Friday night at Anvines. The following summer Billy Deans “Foxy Boxing” was created with sold out shows for a 16 week booking. Ms. Gordon was at a crossroad in her career and had to make a decision.  In 1989 she sold her interest in Anvines and became partners in Billy Deans Entertainment. Promoting, touring and booking shows resulted in an unbeatable team. After 5 years of working in clubs all over the world Billy Dean and Rori Gordon wanted to put their feet down in one local location. This prompted the purchase of 1998 Billy Deans Showtime Café. Rori Gordon is the promoter and marketer. For many years she has been the bartender, food preparer for all events at the club and has even swept the floors. There is no task too small for this woman. Ms. Rori Gordon belongs to the club of the very few female gentlemen’s club owners in the world. She is active in ACE the Association of Club Executives, supports the Center for Constitutional Rights, and enjoys participating in charitable events for Cancer Care. She is a community advocate for rooting out corruption in the Town of Hempstead and Smithtown. She loves everything vintage. Rori collects Roseville Pottery, Vintage Luggage, Hammered Aluminum and Airline Memorabilia. Mid Century Modern is her new kick. Her style is eclectic.   Listen to ILAB 155 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Billy Deans Special ILAB Listener Offer for Equity Estates through October 1st, 2020 Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 06:48 – Is it rare to be a female Gentlemans Club Owner?  09:19 – What are the pros and cons of buying a successful club or a club that needs work? 12:54 – Have you tried to calculate the lifetime value of a customer? 15:25 – Describe your clientele as it relates to girls and guys? 16:53 – Which is more profitable a dance club or a gentlemans club? 18:48 – What are your experiences with the strippers? 20:41 – How do the female clubs and male clubs compare? 22:19 – How does your income compare between bar sales and dances? 25:20 – What is the typical work schedule? 28:48 – How do you find a club for sale? 37:21 – Are there other options besides regular dances? 39:48 – What is the usual approach for girls to sell dances? 43:17 – Do club owners discuss strategies and other business? 45:16 – How do you handle pressure from the community? 50:12 – Is there anything you think you would have done differently? 51:23 – Are there any themes or marketing strategies that you use? 56:02 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Rori Gordon attended the School of Hard Knocks. After high school Rori worked in several facilities as a bartender. She learned about operations and management at the various places she was employed. In 1980 Ms. Gordon was offered a position managing the Hollywood Motel. After two years the nightclub located at the Hollywood Motel became available for lease. Ms. Gordon started Rori Promotions. At the same time she signed a lease with the Motel owner for the nightclub space naming it Anvines. Anvines  became an overnight success and remained in operation from 1982 until 1989. In 1988 Rori Gordon decided to enlist the services of Billy Deans Entertainment. She ultimately hired Billy Deans Male Revue every Friday night at Anvines. The following summer Billy Deans “Foxy Boxing” was created with sold out shows for a 16 week booking. Ms. Gordon was at a crossroad in her career and had to make a decision.  In 1989 she sold her interest in Anvines and became partners in Billy Deans Entertainment. Promoting, touring and booking shows resulted in an unbeatable team. After 5 years of working in clubs all over the world Billy Dean and Rori Gordon wanted to put their feet down in one local location. This prompted the purchase of 1998 Billy Deans Showtime Café. Rori Gordon is the promoter and marketer. For many years she has been the bartender, food preparer for all events at the club and has even swept the floors. There is no task too small for this woman. Ms. Rori Gordon belongs to the club of the very few female gentlemen’s club owners in the world. She is active in ACE the Association of Club Executives, supports the Center for Constitutional Rights, and enjoys participating in charitable events for Cancer Care. She is a community advocate for rooting out corruption in the Town of Hempstead and Smithtown. She loves everything vintage. Rori collects Roseville Pottery, Vintage Luggage, Hammered Aluminum and Airline Memorabilia. Mid Century Modern is her new kick. Her style is eclectic.   Listen to ILAB 155 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Billy Deans Special ILAB Listener Offer for Equity Estates through October 1st, 2020 Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 06:48 – Is it rare to be a female Gentlemans Club Owner?  09:19 – What are the pros and cons of buying a successful club or a club that needs work? 12:54 – Have you tried to calculate the lifetime value of a customer? 15:25 – Describe your clientele as it relates to girls and guys? 16:53 – Which is more profitable a dance club or a gentlemans club? 18:48 – What are your experiences with the strippers? 20:41 – How do the female clubs and male clubs compare? 22:19 – How does your income compare between bar sales and dances? 25:20 – What is the typical work schedule? 28:48 – How do you find a club for sale? 37:21 – Are there other options besides regular dances? 39:48 – What is the usual approach for girls to sell dances? 43:17 – Do club owners discuss strategies and other business? 45:16 – How do you handle pressure from the community? 50:12 – Is there anything you think you would have done differently? 51:23 – Are there any themes or marketing strategies that you use? 56:02 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Rori Gordon attended the School of Hard Knocks. After high school Rori worked in several facilities as a bartender. She learned about operations and management at the various places she was employed. In 1980 Ms. Gordon was offered a position managing the Hollywood Motel. After two years the nightclub located at the Hollywood Motel became available for lease. Ms. Gordon started Rori Promotions. At the same time she signed a lease with the Motel owner for the nightclub space naming it Anvines. Anvines  became an overnight success and remained in operation from 1982 until 1989. In 1988 Rori Gordon decided to enlist the services of Billy Deans Entertainment. She ultimately hired Billy Deans Male Revue every Friday night at Anvines. The following summer Billy Deans “Foxy Boxing” was created with sold out shows for a 16 week booking. Ms. Gordon was at a crossroad in her career and had to make a decision.  In 1989 she sold her interest in Anvines and became partners in Billy Deans Entertainment. Promoting, touring and booking shows resulted in an unbeatable team. After 5 years of working in clubs all over the world Billy Dean and Rori Gordon wanted to put their feet down in one local location. This prompted the purchase of 1998 Billy Deans Showtime Café. Rori Gordon is the promoter and marketer. For many years she has been the bartender, food preparer for all events at the club and has even swept the floors. There is no task too small for this woman. Ms. Rori Gordon belongs to the club of the very few female gentlemen’s club owners in the world. She is active in ACE the Association of Club Executives, supports the Center for Constitutional Rights, and enjoys participating in charitable events for Cancer Care. She is a community advocate for rooting out corruption in the Town of Hempstead and Smithtown. She loves everything vintage. Rori collects Roseville Pottery, Vintage Luggage, Hammered Aluminum and Airline Memorabilia. Mid Century Modern is her new kick. Her style is eclectic.   Listen to ILAB 155 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Billy Deans Special ILAB Listener Offer for Equity Estates through October 1st, 2020 Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 06:48 – Is it rare to be a female Gentlemans Club Owner?  09:19 – What are the pros and cons of buying a successful club or a club that needs work? 12:54 – Have you tried to calculate the lifetime value of a customer? 15:25 – Describe your clientele as it relates to girls and guys? 16:53 – Which is more profitable a dance club or a gentlemans club? 18:48 – What are your experiences with the strippers? 20:41 – How do the female clubs and male clubs compare? 22:19 – How does your income compare between bar sales and dances? 25:20 – What is the typical work schedule? 28:48 – How do you find a club for sale? 37:21 – Are there other options besides regular dances? 39:48 – What is the usual approach for girls to sell dances? 43:17 – Do club owners discuss strategies and other business? 45:16 – How do you handle pressure from the community? 50:12 – Is there anything you think you would have done differently? 51:23 – Are there any themes or marketing strategies that you use? 56:02 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Rori Gordon attended the School of Hard Knocks. After high school Rori worked in several facilities as a bartender. She learned about operations and management at the various places she was employed. In 1980 Ms. Gordon was offered a position managing the Hollywood Motel. After two years the nightclub located at the Hollywood Motel became available for lease. Ms. Gordon started Rori Promotions. At the same time she signed a lease with the Motel owner for the nightclub space naming it Anvines. Anvines  became an overnight success and remained in operation from 1982 until 1989. In 1988 Rori Gordon decided to enlist the services of Billy Deans Entertainment. She ultimately hired Billy Deans Male Revue every Friday night at Anvines. The following summer Billy Deans “Foxy Boxing” was created with sold out shows for a 16 week booking. Ms. Gordon was at a crossroad in her career and had to make a decision.  In 1989 she sold her interest in Anvines and became partners in Billy Deans Entertainment. Promoting, touring and booking shows resulted in an unbeatable team. After 5 years of working in clubs all over the world Billy Dean and Rori Gordon wanted to put their feet down in one local location. This prompted the purchase of 1998 Billy Deans Showtime Café. Rori Gordon is the promoter and marketer. For many years she has been the bartender, food preparer for all events at the club and has even swept the floors. There is no task too small for this woman. Ms. Rori Gordon belongs to the club of the very few female gentlemen’s club owners in the world. She is active in ACE the Association of Club Executives, supports the Center for Constitutional Rights, and enjoys participating in charitable events for Cancer Care. She is a community advocate for rooting out corruption in the Town of Hempstead and Smithtown. She loves everything vintage. Rori collects Roseville Pottery, Vintage Luggage, Hammered Aluminum and Airline Memorabilia. Mid Century Modern is her new kick. Her style is eclectic.   Listen to ILAB 155 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Billy Deans Special ILAB Listener Offer for Equity Estates through October 1st, 2020 Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 06:48 – Is it rare to be a female Gentlemans Club Owner?  09:19 – What are the pros and cons of buying a successful club or a club that needs work? 12:54 – Have you tried to calculate the lifetime value of a customer? 15:25 – Describe your clientele as it relates to girls and guys? 16:53 – Which is more profitable a dance club or a gentlemans club? 18:48 – What are your experiences with the strippers? 20:41 – How do the female clubs and male clubs compare? 22:19 – How does your income compare between bar sales and dances? 25:20 – What is the typical work schedule? 28:48 – How do you find a club for sale? 37:21 – Are there other options besides regular dances? 39:48 – What is the usual approach for girls to sell dances? 43:17 – Do club owners discuss strategies and other business? 45:16 – How do you handle pressure from the community? 50:12 – Is there anything you think you would have done differently? 51:23 – Are there any themes or marketing strategies that you use? 56:02 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Rori Gordon attended the School of Hard Knocks. After high school Rori worked in several facilities as a bartender. She learned about operations and management at the various places she was employed. In 1980 Ms. Gordon was offered a position managing the Hollywood Motel. After two years the nightclub located at the Hollywood Motel became available for lease. Ms. Gordon started Rori Promotions. At the same time she signed a lease with the Motel owner for the nightclub space naming it Anvines. Anvines  became an overnight success and remained in operation from 1982 until 1989. In 1988 Rori Gordon decided to enlist the services of Billy Deans Entertainment. She ultimately hired Billy Deans Male Revue every Friday night at Anvines. The following summer Billy Deans “Foxy Boxing” was created with sold out shows for a 16 week booking. Ms. Gordon was at a crossroad in her career and had to make a decision.  In 1989 she sold her interest in Anvines and became partners in Billy Deans Entertainment. Promoting, touring and booking shows resulted in an unbeatable team. After 5 years of working in clubs all over the world Billy Dean and Rori Gordon wanted to put their feet down in one local location. This prompted the purchase of 1998 Billy Deans Showtime Café. Rori Gordon is the promoter and marketer. For many years she has been the bartender, food preparer for all events at the club and has even swept the floors. There is no task too small for this woman. Ms. Rori Gordon belongs to the club of the very few female gentlemen’s club owners in the world. She is active in ACE the Association of Club Executives, supports the Center for Constitutional Rights, and enjoys participating in charitable events for Cancer Care. She is a community advocate for rooting out corruption in the Town of Hempstead and Smithtown. She loves everything vintage. Rori collects Roseville Pottery, Vintage Luggage, Hammered Aluminum and Airline Memorabilia. Mid Century Modern is her new kick. Her style is eclectic.   Listen to ILAB 155 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Billy Deans Special ILAB Listener Offer for Equity Estates through October 1st, 2020 Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 06:48 – Is it rare to be a female Gentlemans Club Owner?  09:19 – What are the pros and cons of buying a successful club or a club that needs work? 12:54 – Have you tried to calculate the lifetime value of a customer? 15:25 – Describe your clientele as it relates to girls and guys? 16:53 – Which is more profitable a dance club or a gentlemans club? 18:48 – What are your experiences with the strippers? 20:41 – How do the female clubs and male clubs compare? 22:19 – How does your income compare between bar sales and dances? 25:20 – What is the typical work schedule? 28:48 – How do you find a club for sale? 37:21 – Are there other options besides regular dances? 39:48 – What is the usual approach for girls to sell dances? 43:17 – Do club owners discuss strategies and other business? 45:16 – How do you handle pressure from the community? 50:12 – Is there anything you think you would have done differently? 51:23 – Are there any themes or marketing strategies that you use? 56:02 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Rori Gordon attended the School of Hard Knocks. After high school Rori worked in several facilities as a bartender. She learned about operations and management at the various places she was employed. In 1980 Ms. Gordon was offered a position managing the Hollywood Motel. After two years the nightclub located at the Hollywood Motel became available for lease. Ms. Gordon started Rori Promotions. At the same time she signed a lease with the Motel owner for the nightclub space naming it Anvines. Anvines  became an overnight success and remained in operation from 1982 until 1989. In 1988 Rori Gordon decided to enlist the services of Billy Deans Entertainment. She ultimately hired Billy Deans Male Revue every Friday night at Anvines. The following summer Billy Deans “Foxy Boxing” was created with sold out shows for a 16 week booking. Ms. Gordon was at a crossroad in her career and had to make a decision.  In 1989 she sold her interest in Anvines and became partners in Billy Deans Entertainment. Promoting, touring and booking shows resulted in an unbeatable team. After 5 years of working in clubs all over the world Billy Dean and Rori Gordon wanted to put their feet down in one local location. This prompted the purchase of 1998 Billy Deans Showtime Café. Rori Gordon is the promoter and marketer. For many years she has been the bartender, food preparer for all events at the club and has even swept the floors. There is no task too small for this woman. Ms. Rori Gordon belongs to the club of the very few female gentlemen’s club owners in the world. She is active in ACE the Association of Club Executives, supports the Center for Constitutional Rights, and enjoys participating in charitable events for Cancer Care. She is a community advocate for rooting out corruption in the Town of Hempstead and Smithtown. She loves everything vintage. Rori collects Roseville Pottery, Vintage Luggage, Hammered Aluminum and Airline Memorabilia. Mid Century Modern is her new kick. Her style is eclectic.   Listen to ILAB 155 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.     Where we are: Johnny FD – Sri Lanka / IG @johnnyfdk Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @imsammarks Sponsor: Indeed  Support Invest Like a Boss: Join our Patreon Discussed: Billy Deans Special ILAB Listener Offer for Equity Estates through October 1st, 2020 Save up to $30,000 and delay your dues until you're ready to travel when you sign up Here Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK) Betterment – Get up to 1 year managed free Wealthfront – Get your first $15,000 managed free PeerStreet – Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan *Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamps: 06:48 – Is it rare to be a female Gentlemans Club Owner?  09:19 – What are the pros and cons of buying a successful club or a club that needs work? 12:54 – Have you tried to calculate the lifetime value of a customer? 15:25 – Describe your clientele as it relates to girls and guys? 16:53 – Which is more profitable a dance club or a gentlemans club? 18:48 – What are your experiences with the strippers? 20:41 – How do the female clubs and male clubs compare? 22:19 – How does your income compare between bar sales and dances? 25:20 – What is the typical work schedule? 28:48 – How do you find a club for sale? 37:21 – Are there other options besides regular dances? 39:48 – What is the usual approach for girls to sell dances? 43:17 – Do club owners discuss strategies and other business? 45:16 – How do you handle pressure from the community? 50:12 – Is there anything you think you would have done differently? 51:23 – Are there any themes or marketing strategies that you use? 56:02 – Sam and Johnny Recap If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.