The Art of Passive Income

The Art of Passive Income

Mark Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) and the coaching team are successful land investors, land investing coaches and committed to helping you break out of solo-economic dependency. Discover why Land Investing is The Best Passive Income Model (no physical inventory, a one-time sale, recurring revenue, a built-in incentive for the buyer to continue paying, and low competition). Learn about strategies, skills and helpful tips that will help you grow your Passive Income through Land Investing and other passive models.

Episodes

October 15, 2025 58 mins

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • The importance of adopting tech to scale your land business without creating another job.
  • Beginner must-haves: LG Pass, GeekPay, Google Workspace, Slack, Trello, and MailChimp.
  • How Zamplo brings list-building, pricing, and mapping into one unified system.
  • Tips for creating a virtual office setup for future delegation.
  • Why learning the process yourself before outsourcing gives you leverage.
  • Key tools for...
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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why consistent mailing to the right areas is a non-negotiable
  • How to avoid “gotta-have-landitis” and say no to bad deals
  • The art of following up: acquisition, sales, and building trust
  • Building real deal friendships and finding your land investing community
  • Knowing when to delegate and automate without stalling your growth
  • Why long-term persistence beats short-term excitement
     

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How Jess and Dave turned a side hustle into a full-time land business
  • The role of community, coaching, and consistency in their success
  • Challenges of balancing parenthood, work, and entrepreneurship
  • How being real and human on calls helped them build trust with clients
  • Tips for beginners: starting small, learning from mistakes, and pushing through doubt
  • Why persistence and mindset matter more than perfe...
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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why access is everything and how to verify it
  • The red flags investors often miss
  • How to do quick, effective research on any parcel
  • Tools and websites the hosts personally use during their due diligence process
  • The mindset to have before signing on the dotted line
     

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Mike: Just because a property looks great on a map doesn’t mean it’s a good deal. Always, always confirm legal and physic...

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why you don’t need “boots on the ground” to build a land investing business
  • The tools and systems that make remote investing possible
  • How to confidently buy land without ever seeing it in person
  • Why traditional real estate mindsets can actually hold you back
  • A behind-the-scenes peek at how each of them runs their business remotely
  • Friendly banter about virtual friendships and upcoming Land Geek events
     
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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • The top 10 signs a county is great for land investing (David Letterman-style countdown!)
  • How to evaluate county data without ever visiting in person
  • Red flags to avoid when choosing your first (or next) market
  • Using tools like Zillow, LandWatch, and county GIS sites to streamline research
  • Why keeping your process simple and consistent leads to better results
  • Fun community moments, wins, and plenty of hi...
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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How to start land investing from scratch—even with zero real estate experience
  • Why land is the simplest and safest entry point in real estate
  • A step-by-step beginner-friendly roadmap to close your first deal
  • What mindset shifts are needed to overcome fear and analysis paralysis
  • Real insights from seasoned land investors who help beginners every day

This episode is packed with clear, no-fluff guidan...

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How to begin land investing safely with just $5,000
  • What to prioritize when every dollar matters
  • Why education is the first and most important investment
  • How to avoid losing money on your first few deals
  • Real stories from investors who started with minimal capital

This episode is packed with practical advice to help you take action with confidence—no big budget required.

 

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • The exact system used to find high-demand land markets
  • Why competition in a county is actually a good sign
  • How budget, deal size, and market activity influence county choice
  • Common mistakes to avoid when picking your first (or next) county
  • What makes a county go from “good” to “great”

This episode is your step-by-step guide to uncovering hidden land gold mines—and building your business on a strong...

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • The 3-phase roadmap to scaling your land business
  • How long it really takes to hit $10K/month—and what to expect at each stage
  • Systems and tools that turn effort into automation
  • Real talk on challenges, mindset shifts, and common roadblocks
  • Why staying consistent matters more than being perfect

This episode is your no-excuses guide to building real, repeatable land income.

 

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • The beginner-friendly land investing model that doesn’t require credit or contractors
  • How to start with as little as $500
  • A 30-to-60 day plan to land your first deal
  • Real-life tips from experienced investors who started with nothing
  • How to create momentum even if you're short on time or confidence

This episode is designed to remove the mystery and give you the confidence to take action now.

 

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How Robert balanced a full-time job while building his land business
  • The exact steps he took to go from $400 to over $6,000 in monthly recurring revenue
  • Why repeatable systems—not time—are the key to scale
  • Real talk about the fears, doubts, and breakthroughs along the way
  • The long-term mindset that led to consistent growth
     

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Robert Belcher: You don’t need to quit your job. Just start....

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why land investing outperforms during recessions
  • The mindset shift that separates panicked sellers from strategic buyers
  • What to look for in land deals during economic downturns
  • Real stories from land investors who grew their income in past recessions
  • How to build a resilient land business that’s insulated from market chaos

This is not about fear—it’s about preparation. Learn how to position yourse...

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How to use AI to streamline research, marketing, and communication
  • Hiring and managing VAs without micromanaging
  • Creating repeatable systems that remove you from the day-to-day
  • The myth of hustle culture—and how to avoid burning out
  • The mindset shift from operator to business owner

 

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Mark: The most profitable land investors I know work less than five hours a week. It's not about hust...

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How tariffs affect the broader economy—and why land behaves differently
  • Key regions where new land demand may surge due to shifting trade patterns
  • Why land offers a buffer against inflation, interest rate hikes, and global tension
  • Tips on spotting under-the-radar deals in a shifting economy
  • Why land remains one of the simplest, most resilient assets even during geopolitical turmoil

 

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June 25, 2025 63 mins

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How land investing creates time and lifestyle freedom
  • The systems and teams that make passive income truly passive
  • Why "boring and repeatable" is a superpower in business
  • Realistic time commitments: how 5–10 hours/week can be enough
  • What the team doesn’t do anymore—and why that matters

With candid stories, routines, and even book and music recs, this episode showcases what it means to design your l...

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • What analysis paralysis really looks like in land investing
  • Why overthinking can feel productive—but actually kills momentum
  • Stories from seasoned land flippers who broke the habit and found success
  • Tangible tips to help you act even when you feel unprepared
  • A fun crossover with the Nightcap and Art of Passive Income teams

Whether you’re just starting out or feel stuck in research mode, this episod...

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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • Why quick land flips may be the right path when you're just starting out or trying to pay off debt fast.
  • How Mike paid off $40K in debt within a year through wholesale deals.
  • The downsides of relying too heavily on fast cash—and how it can become addictive.
  • The benefits of passive income through owner financing and how it builds long-term wealth.
  • Why a healthy land business should balance both strategi...
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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • How Rob and his wife built their land business from the ground up while juggling full-time jobs.
  • The turning point that pushed them to move from hustling to systematizing.
  • Why doing everything yourself limits your ability to scale—and how to break that habit.
  • The importance of routines, boundaries, and staying consistent in the early stages.
  • Tips on leveraging automation and hiring virtual assistants t...
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Tune in as the team and Roberto discuss:

  • How Roberto transitioned from being a lawyer to a full-time land investor.
  • The impact of his first successful deal and how it proved the model.
  • Why land investing offers a path to time freedom unlike other real estate niches.
  • The importance of focus and avoiding “shiny object syndrome.”
  • How Roberto schedules his week using the 12-week year strategy.
  • Mistakes he made (like pausing mailers) and ...
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