What if your $8/hour virtual assistant could eventually run your entire company? Most entrepreneurs hire VAs to handle small tasks. Answer emails. Pull lists. Follow up on leads. And that’s where it stops. But what if you could turn that same person into a true manager, or even a COO?

In this episode, Rich breaks down exactly how he’s done it inside his own real estate business. He explains the difference between a task-based assistant, a true manager who owns 90-day goals, and a COO who makes real business decisions based on the P&L. This isn't a theory. It’s how his company actually runs day to day.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Understand the difference between an assistant, a manager, and a COO
• Delegate outcomes instead of just tasks
• Use 90-day goals rocks to create accountability
• Build a leadership structure with virtual team members
• Step out of daily decisions and let your business run

Who This Episode Is For:

• Real estate investors building a rental or acquisition team
• Entrepreneurs are tired of being the bottleneck
• Business owners who want real leverage, not just cheap labor
• Anyone curious how far a virtual assistant can actually grow

Why You Should Listen:

Most people see virtual assistants as low-level help. Rich sees them as future executives. In this episode, he shares how he promotes from within, trains VAs to think like owners, and gives them real responsibility over revenue, expenses, and company goals. If you want a business that runs without you approving every little thing, this conversation will change how you think about hiring.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• [00:00] Why most entrepreneurs underuse their virtual assistants
• [01:00] The difference between task-based VAs and managers
• [02:00] What 90-day rocks are and how managers own them
• [03:00] How a virtual COO can run your P&L
• [04:00] Why process and the right hire matter more than location
• [05:00] How to remove yourself as the daily decision-maker

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What if trying to make a safe 12% return ended up costing you $75,000, plus 25% interest? This episode is different. Rich shares a real call he received from a private lender who wired $75,000 to a local flipper, using a 0% credit card. No mortgage. No deed of trust. No security. And now the borrower has disappeared, while the credit card company wants its money back.

It’s a tough story. But it’s also a powerful lesson. In this short but important episode, Rich breaks down the three critical mistakes that destroyed this deal and how you can make sure you never end up in the same position.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Avoid lending institutional money, such as credit cards or lines of credit
• Protect every loan with the right security instrument
• Recognize red flags like gap funding and bridge loans
• Separate community reputation from real due diligence
• Think like a lender, not like a people-pleaser

Who This Episode Is For:

• New private lenders who want to avoid painful mistakes
• Real estate investors approached for quick bridge loans
• Anyone considering using credit cards to fund investments
• Investors who want to grow wealth without blowing it up

Why You Should Listen:

Private lending can be one of the best wealth-building tools in real estate. But only if you do it right. This episode is a wake-up call. Rich walks through exactly what went wrong, from lending borrowed money to wiring funds without security, to ignoring the warning signs behind gap funding requests. It’s not about fear. It’s about being smart, protected, and prepared. Because if you won’t protect your money, no one else will.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• [00:00] The call that sparked this episode
• [01:30] Why lending credit card money is a dangerous move
• [03:00] The massive mistake of not securing the loan
• [04:30] Why reputation is not collateral
• [05:00] The red flags behind gap funding and bridge loans
• [06:30] What happens when a borrower disappears
• [07:30] The hard truth about trying to recover your money

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Is debt the key to building wealth, or the thing that quietly puts you at risk? The honest answer? It depends on where you are in your journey.

In this short yet powerful episode, Rich Lennon breaks down how his opinion on debt has changed three times as his net worth, confidence, and priorities have evolved. From wanting everything paid off, to leveraging hard to grow, to shifting back toward security, this episode walks through the real-life thought process behind each move.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Know when debt helps you grow and when it holds you back
• Think about leverage based on your stage of wealth
• Use return on equity to guide smarter decisions
• Balance growth with peace of mind
• Adjust your strategy as your life changes

Who This Episode Is For:

• Rental property owners are unsure whether to pay off properties
• BRRRR investors are debating how much leverage is too much
• Entrepreneurs trying to grow without overextending
• Anyone who feels torn between safety and speed

Why You Should Listen:
Debt isn’t good or bad. It’s a tool. And tools only work when you use them at the right time. In just nine minutes, Rich gives you a simple framework for thinking about debt through the lens of the wealth curve, so you can make decisions that match your goals, not someone else’s strategy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• [00:00] Why Rich’s view on debt changed over time
• [01:30] His early goal of owning properties free and clear
• [03:00] How leverage helped him grow faster
• [04:30] The moment security started to matter more
• [06:00] Understanding the wealth curve
• [07:30] How return on equity changes the game
• [08:30] Why your strategy should evolve as you grow

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