Gold just hit nearly $4,000 an ounce—but it’s not what you think. In this episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders explain why gold isn’t rising in value… the dollar is falling—and what you can do about it.

You’ll discover how to convert fake fiat dollars into real assets that preserve and multiply wealth, the hidden truth behind inflation, and why gold, while a great store of value, won’t make you rich—but real estate and leverage can.

Topics Covered:

• Why gold’s value is constant

• The hidden distortion in the economy

• How inflation is destroying your dollar

• What came after Nixon ended the gold standard

• Why fiat currency is fake—and how to escape it

• How to use the Vault and leverage to grow wealth

• Turning $1 into $5 of real value

In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders break down the chaos surrounding government shutdowns, SNAP benefit delays, and Black Swan economic events—and why building financial resilience is no longer optional.

Whether you’re a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or working professional, this episode gives you the strategies to protect your wealth when the unexpected hits. Learn why reserves are your lifeline, how to balance leverage like a barbell, and how sustainable success beats short-term wins every time.

Topics Covered:

• Black Swan events and why they’re inevitable

• How government instability impacts real estate cash flow

• Preparing for late Section 8 payments

• The barbell strategy for wealth protection

• Building reserves across your business, personal life, and investments

• Why sustainability—not speed—is the ultimate financial metric

Are you investing… or just speculating? In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders break down the critical difference between being an investor and a speculator—and why most people are actually gambling with their financial future without even realizing it.

We unpack:

• Warren Buffett’s 2 rules of money (and why most ignore them)

• The psychology of speculation and hope-based investing

• Real-world Ponzi schemes and what to watch out for

• The boring (but proven) path to true financial freedom

• Why understanding risk is the key to building wealth that lasts

You’ll also hear the outrageous true story of the “Denar Daddy” and how even smart people fall for big promises when they’re trying to skip the process and get the outcome.