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

July 2, 2025 61 mins

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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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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Tune in as the team discusses:

  • The myth vs. reality of “set-it-and-forget-it” passive income.
  • Where the real profits in land investing come from.
  • The actual effort required to build and maintain a successful land business.
  • Personal stories from Mike, Jon, and Scott about their own journeys in land investing.
  • Tips for new investors to avoid false expectations and stay motivated.
     

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May 14, 2025 64 mins

Tune in as the team discusses:

  • The untapped potential of land investing and why it’s a hidden gem for passive income.
  • How to start investing in land with little to no upfront money.
  • Why land investing can be more profitable and less risky than rental properties.
  • Personal stories and experiences from the team about their journeys in land investing.
  • Key strategies for getting started in land investing and creating a successful busines...
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Listen in as Alla and Herb discussed:

  • How they met.
  • Herb’s journey as a serial entrepreneur.
  • Their core beliefs.
  • The people you need to surround yourself with.
  • I’ll be happy when…

Herb also discussed the myths and realities of hypnotherapy. 

 

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Herb: Expand your awareness with the Purple Socks Club. Join the Purple Socks Club for a free weekly Zoom session where you'll explore meditation, personal growth, and applyin...

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Listen in as Brian discussed:

  • How he came about building a richer life through richer relationships. 
  • What RICH means.
  • Radical generosity. 
  • Giftology.

Brian also discussed what makes a great gift. 

 

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Brian: Dive into Donald Miller’s StoryBrand framework to enhance your communication skills. Whether you're crafting a website or improving conversations, Miller’s approach helps you connect with people effectively. Che...

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Listen in as they discuss:

  • Loan automations.
  • Loan modification requests.
  • Changing contracts for a fee. 
  • Upholding what was agreed upon. 

Mark also discussed the art of lending. 

 

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Landon: Explore AppSumo to find cost-effective alternatives for essential business tools. This platform offers lifetime deals on various apps, helping entrepreneurs save on recurring software costs while enhancing their workflows. Check i...

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Listen in as Luke discussed:

  • How he started website rentals.
  • How to keep up with Google algorithm. 
  • How to get more business. 
  • What’s hard in doing website rental?
  • Where the passive income comes from. 
  • Worst mistake newbies make doing the business. 

Luke also discussed the cost structure and the effects of AI in the website rental niche. 

 

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Luke: Visualize your future success by creating a vision board. Even if it fe...

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Listen in as Tri & Quynh discussed:

  • How they started the land business.
  • What brought them to land investing. 
  • Their biggest challenge in building the land business. 
  • Their favorite deal and why. 
  • How they embraced the suck!
  • How valuable coaching was to their business. 
  • Relationships formed within the Land Geek Community. 
  • How they can travel while doing the land business. 

They also discussed their best advise to new land investors...

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Listen in as Shawn discussed:

  • How he started lifestyle assets and vacation rentals.
  • Why he loves vacation rentals. 
  • If there’s a good market for vacation rentals. 
  • Worst advice people get in short-term rental investing. 

Shawn also discussed the costly mistakes people make in short-term rentals. 

 

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Shawn: Embrace the challenge of winning. Success isn’t easy, but as Tim Grover’s book Winning teaches, it’s about choo...

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Listen in as Michael discussed:

  • How he became a mind magnetizer. 
  • How to attract the right land buyers. 
  • Biggest mistakes business owners make. 
  • Sales.
  • When my messaging does not resonate with my ideal customer. 

Michael also discussed creating a message that can’t be ignored. 

 

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Michael: Adopt the "draft mindset" in your business. Treat every project, decision, and iteration as a draft—an opportunity to refine and ...

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Listen in as Dustin discussed:

  • From being employed to a successful real estate mogul. 
  • Certainty vs. Uncertainty 
  • His strategy to become successfully unemployed. 
  • Building the business the right way. 

Dustin also discussed the worst advice people can get in his area of expertise. 

 

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Dustin: Connect with the right people to fast-track your success. Surround yourself with experts and like-minded individuals who have ...

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Listen in as they discuss:

  • The era of Artificial Intelligence. 
  • How they leverage their time with Virtual Assistants.
  • Building a VA Team.
  • Meeting with certain VAs regularly. 
  • VAs they can’t live without. 

Mark also discussed the “superhero syndrome.”

 

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Scott: Experiment with AI tools like ChatGPT or AI agents to uncover how they can enhance your business operations. Allocate a small portion of your week to explore a...

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William is a recognized expert in the creative real estate investing technique known as “subject to.” He is the most sought-after creative finance coach specializing in subject to on the planet.

Listen in as William discussed:

  • What is sub to?
  • What the hard part is. 
  • How he does the business.
  • The due-on-sale clause.
  • Anybody can do sub to.
  • Worst advice about sub to.
  • Newbies need to look out for.
  • When he started teaching sub to.

Willia...

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Listen in as they discuss:

  • Looking back at 2024.
  • Setting goals for 2025.

Mark also discussed his new year resolutions. 

 

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Mark: Start 2025 strong by diving into James Clear's Atomic Habits and leveraging its tools to build better habits. Pair the book with the Atomic Habits calendar or journal to streamline your goal-setting, and subscribe to the 3-2-1 newsletter for weekly motivation and actionable insights.

 

WAN...

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Listen in as Allen discussed:

  • How he started with multifamily.
  • Getting back up after losing everything.
  • Benefits of investing with Steed Talker Capital.
  • How to be a better-educated investor.

Allen also discussed his definition of success.

 

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Allen: Start small in real estate by leveraging low-capital programs like the Land Geek’s Flight School to gain momentum in building wealth. Once established, take the next step...

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