Episode #592
You Made a Bunch of Money. Now What?
March 15, 2018

In episode #592, Eric and Neil discuss what you should do with your profits. Tune in to hear in what you should be investing.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: You Made a Bunch of Money. Now What?
  • [00:45] If you make six figures, pay your expenses and live a minimalist lifestyle.
  • [01:05] Put all your money back into your business.
  • [01:28] Ray Dalio’s book has been helpful for determining what to do with your money.
  • [01:54] Ray is a hedge fund manager; his book discusses the benefits and diversifying.
  • [02:18] Warren Buffett typically makes ten to twenty investments at a time.
  • [02:37] Invest back in yourself!
  • [02:50] Invest back into your business!
  • [03:22] Neil would take his profits and invest in more businesses.
  • [03:40] He lost a lot of money this way. Focus on your core business.
  • [03:44] Neil spoke with Brian Lee, head of Shoe Dazzle and Legal Zoom. He told Neil to have laser-sharp focus on his core business.
  • [04:14] Only consider expanding when your core business has leveled off.
  • [05:23] Eric watched a video about how to get richer.
  • [05:45] He learned that taxes are 30-50%.
  • [06:06] Eric recommends starting an LLC to run your expenses through.
  • [06:21] That’s all for today!
  • [06:25] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway!

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