On today’s episode, Rich sits down with Brian Luebben – Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Author, Coach. Brian left his corporate life, where he made it to #8 out 5072 in a Fortune 500 Sales organization, to travel full time around the world. He’s built two 7 Figure Companies and has fully replaced in $20k/month income from his w2 through cash-flowing real estate. Brian’s #1 Amazon Bestselling Book, “From Passive to Passionate”, has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly.  Rich and Brian start off by discussing traveling to Columbia, financial freedom, what Brian’s sales job looked like before he left, Rich’s experience as an air traffic controller, the power of podcasting, the WAMM method, building your first $1000/month in passive income, the 3 levels of clarity, starting with the where and ending with the how, being selfish, the enthusiastic beginner vs the grizzled educator, the secret sauce to podcasting, and what the algorithm exists for. They then reflect on making content over the last few years, shamelessly promoting yourself, the fear of upsetting others, defining financial freedom, what makes for an entrepreneur, passionate income, relying on income, Rich’s takeaways on his break from alcohol, and the two different seasons of life to pivot between.Lastly, they talk about the perfect Tuesday, drinking to have fun, online courses and why they don’t work, tracking engagement, how Brian built his community, building businesses based on feedback with just 3 steps, how Brian made $100,000 in 24 hours while vacationing in Brazil, the abundance mindset, pricing out masterminds, Brian’s hosted retreats, renting out boutique hotels, Rich’s mastermind retreats, building teams and helping others, 10/10 moments, documenting through podcasting, why Brian is choosing to invest in boutique hotels, the Walt Disney business method, podcasting 5 days a week, why people listen to podcasts, reposting content, and traveling this summer.Connect with Brian on Instagram: @brianluebben--Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in investing with Somers Capital? Visit www.somerscapital.com/invest to learn more. Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call. Interested in STR/Boutique Hotel Management? Visit www.excelsiorstays.com/management to book a free call.