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I’m a lifestyle entrepreneur focused on long term financial freedom strategies. I use passive investments & cash flow to fuel my lifestyle.

The best way to get to know a person is by the books they’ve read and the places they’ve traveled.   Most of what I have learned is through life experiences, audiobooks and podcasts.  Here are a collection of media that I found quite influential in my entrepreneurial journey.

The E-Myth Revisited

This is my favorite business book of all time. Michael Gerber is a great storyteller – he explains why most small businesses fail.  He makes one realize that a company success is based on its’ systems and processes – not the hard work of a single individual.  This is a highly recommended read.

The One Thing

Gary Keller simplifies the concept that there’s ONE Thing behind every successful person. By understanding and applying it, you can concurrently do less and have more, get extra-ordinary results and lead an extra-ordinary life.

Willing to Fail

I met Brian Scudamore at a local event and was very intrigued by his entrepreneurial story.  He too is a Vancouver native and founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK.  Failure is a big part of his success and Brian articulates this well.  He shares his story of how he built a business which now has sales over one million dollars per day.

The 4 Hour Work Week

Tim Ferriss delivers the blueprint on how to define success and live life on your own terms. A paradigm shift in thinking – How can we work to live without making life all about work? Tim shows that the “New Rich” are all about their lifestyle output and not monetary equity.  Very interesting read.

Start with Your Why

A book on todays’ leadership style. Simon states that the ability to inspire those around you and to achieve remarkable things starts with WHY. In essence, any organization can explain what it does; some can explain how they do it; but very few can clearly articulate their “Why”. Those who start with WHY always inspire.

A Bad Case of Capitalism

Shiraz Bolalia is a true entrepreneur with an amazing life story. I have been fortunate to have met him through my family in Bellingham. We’ve been invited to his annual summer parties and got to learn more at each event. His luxury compound (over 100 acres) overlooks Whatcom lake with an amazing view. He is an incredibly generous person with an amazing attitude on life.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Robert Kiyosaki has had the greatest impact on my view on money and investing. He makes a great comparison using his poor dad and rich dad’s life experiences. His main focus is on financial literacy and understanding what money is. He repeatedly states that one needs to understand money and have open discussions about money in order to achieve financial success.

Who Not How

Traditional entrepreneurs ask the question “How can we do this?” or “How do we achieve this goal?” instead of “Who can help us to achieve this?” or “Who can do this for us?”. Dan Sullivan explains how to work with the right people to expand your vision, resources and personal growth for dramatically better results in business and life.

A step-by-step guide to enjoying the roller-coaster ride of growth — while getting the most out of life as an entrepreneur. A growth-focused approach: The book is divided into three sections, which cover planning for fast growth, building a company for fast growth, and leading for fast growth
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor represents the collected wisdom and experience of over 100 millionaire investors from all walks of life who pursued financial wealth and achieved the life-changing freedom it delivers. This book–in straightforward, no nonsense, easy-to-read style
We live in an extraordinary time. Technological advances are happening at a rate faster than our ability to understand them, and in a world that moves faster than we can imagine, we cannot afford to stand still. These advances bring efficiency and abundance–and they are profoundly deflationary
Those that focus on what they want to achieve prosper, while those that don’t struggle. In The Power Of Focus, you’ll discover the specific focusing strategies used by the world’s most successful men and women.
Grab a coffee with commercial real estate champions of Canada.  Chat about failures, successes, motivations, lessons learned and even their best investment advice. This plus the nuts and bolts of Commercial Real Estate – that’s what we’re aiming for with the Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast!
Ryan Daniel Moran presents content for those who are bold enough create change, pursue wealth, find freedom, take control of their health, and reach their full potential.
Jas Takhar, speaks to business leaders, who provide their best practices, strategies, tips, and mistakes all with the hope of inspiring you to take control of your own journey.
Join host Chad Griffiths as he interviews industry experts on a variety of industrial & commercial real estate topics.
David Greene and Rob Abasolo interview real estate investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons.
Investment guru Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts
Real estate entrepreneur and CEO Ken McElroy shares his personal experiences and the strategies he’s implemented throughout his career
The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.
A Real Estate & Mortgage Show with a UNIQUE REAL take from the three Partners of a High Performing Mortgage Company talking REAL talk about building Wealth in Real Estate and taking advantage of today’s high pace environment!
Nick Karadza & Tom Karadza founded Rock Star Real Estate Inc. after quitting their jobs in the Software industry to “go it alone” in the world of real estate investing.
Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet
Vancouver’s premier real estate podcast. Your source for buying, selling, or investing in the Vancouver Real Estate Market with two of Vancouver’s top realtors, Adam and Matt Scalena.
Helping you thrive in a world of out of control central banks and big governments. In this podcast I help you build and protect wealth through investing, real estate and an extreme dose of economics.
Beat conventional advice on personal finance, investing, and business with the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki.
Russell has built a multi-million dollar portfolio from scratch, without using his own money, and today he’s dedicated his life to sharing his knowledge with you.
Are you a Canadian real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills?
Or a newbie looking for your first investment in Canada?
You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian Real Estate Investing.