Flavia Berys, the host of the LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR podcast, is an attorney, marketing expert, and founder of several online academies. She's been featured in major media including BBC World News, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, ESPN television, and more. On her podcast, she features solopreneur business owners and entrepreneurs who make a full time income from part-time work, and successfully avoid becoming miserable millionaires by learning what to do to stay happy and balanced. Her guests teach us how they earn smarter by working less, leaving time open for family, friends, travel and hobbies. Because remember: Money doesn't buy happiness, but money in the hands of a happy person? There's no greater tool!
Today's guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom and passive income from his real estate investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income, he has helped thousands of people to invest in real estate as well. He is also the founder of the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference, where he brings thousands of real estate investors together to help them connect with each other and grow their investing businesses together. Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference, Dustin Heiner!
Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases (http://www.ereleases.com) 27 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through press release distribution. He lives in the Baltimore area.
Alex is the Cofounder & CEO of Franzy, a platform transforming franchise discovery by connecting entrepreneurs with thousands of opportunities. He previously cofounded 2ULaundry and LaundroLab, scaling both into nationally recognized brands. He is the host of the "How I Franchised This" Podcast.
Misty Lynch, CFP® is a personal finance expert and the Owner and CEO of Sound View Financial Advisors, LLC. Misty hosts the unscripted reality show HEARTBROKE and the Demystifying Money podcast. She is also the author of the DEMYSTIFYING MONEY book and a personal finance expert.
Jeffrey Panik is the Founder of Balance Wealth Partners and a financial advisor with over 25 years of experience. A U.S. Army veteran and first generation college graduate, Jeff combines disciplined insight with deep empathy to help pre-retirees navigate the complex landscape of Social Security, Medicare, income planning, and succession strategy. His firm was founded on a simple mission: to help people live well today while preparing wisely for tomorrow. He is the author of Your Future Is Now, a personal finance guide for young adults, and is set to release his upcoming book for pre-retirees.
Tim Packer is a celebrated Canadian artist and former police detective who walked away from a stable career to chase a lifelong dream. He's since built a thriving, multi-million dollar art business—selling originals, self publishing prints, and running a top-tier online art academy that's helped thousands of artists grow. Through the Tim Packer Art Academy and his upcoming book You Can Sell Your Art, Tim teaches artists how to master both the creative and business sides of their craft. He's passionate about demystifying success in the art world—breaking down what actually works, what doesn't, and how to stop believing the myth that "you either have talent or you don't." From mindset to marketing, from composition to pricing, Tim is on a mission to help artists finally make a living doing what they love.
Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He's been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who's Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he's an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans
Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He's been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who's Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he's an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans
Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, 'Non-Food Franchising'. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg.
Alan is an author, speaker, and a fee-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who provides holistic financial planning services nationwide. Unlike many financial advisors who prioritize selling products, Alan takes a client-centered approach, helping individuals and families define their lifestyle goals and then reverse-engineering a tailored financial plan to achieve them. His focus on cost-effective, tax-advantaged strategies empowers clients to realize their dreams as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Ricardo Johnson is the founder of Oases, a groundbreaking platform transforming real estate investment through blockchain technology. With over a decade of experience in real estate and finance, Ricardo has successfully built and exited companies, leveraging technology to break down traditional investment barriers.