Wealthy Way
Ryan Pineda
Don’t go broke trying to get rich…Entrepreneurs face so much pressure to grow their companies that it ends up bankrupting them in other areas of life such as their family, faith, and health.The Wealthy Way Podcast highlights other paths to success without sacrificing everything. The host, Ryan Pineda, interviews top experts in business, health, faith, and relationships while sharing his own experiences.Ryan has founded 7 different companies. In addition to that he owns 500+ rental properties, has received 1B+ views on social media, and is a retired pro baseball player.Go to WealthyWay.com to get access to free courses, planner app, blogs, and more. For inquiries email media@ryanpineda.comThis podcast was formerly “The Ryan Pineda Show”.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 14min
Vision Without Action Is Just Talk
Brian Davila, frequent co-host known for candid takes on leadership and family roles. He and Ryan dig into why vision must be matched with action. They discuss earning trust through results. They challenge blaming family for stalled ambition. They explore provider responsibilities and practical ways to include a partner in the plan.
Mar 11, 2026 • 51min
How to Make $15,000 in 30 Days (Wholesaling Step-by-Step)
Step-by-step walkthrough of making $15,000 in 30 days using real estate wholesaling. Practical tactics for finding deals via MLS, outbound outreach, and inbound ads. Clear guidance on contracts, due diligence, and locking up deals before renegotiation. Tips for sourcing buyers, coordinating showings, and when assignment fees get paid.
Mar 9, 2026 • 10min
Why Mexico Can’t Just Eliminate the Cartels
A deep look at why Mexican cartels operate more like paramilitary forces than traditional crime syndicates. A discussion of government corruption, cartel influence over businesses and officials, and the complications around foreign intervention. Conversation about the surge in synthetic drug production and how fentanyl has reshaped cartel power.
Mar 7, 2026 • 1h 34min
Can Rentals Make You Rich in 2026? | Real Estate Experts Debate
Michael Zuber, real estate investor and educator behind One Rental at a Time, shares his multi-decade rental blueprint and fundraising wins. They debate building disposable income, niche mastery, and holding assets for decades. Conversations cover FHA buy-and-rent tactics, 2026 market and Fed risks, AI’s impact on jobs, and balancing living for today with long-term wealth.
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 12min
Former Mafia Boss Breaks Down Cartels In Mexico, US Corruption & Shifts In Power
Michael Franzese, former New York mob boss turned author and speaker, reflects on cartels, geopolitics, the Epstein saga, and his turn to faith. He contrasts cartel power with the U.S. mafia. He discusses government corruption, global strategy around Iran and China, and why elites stayed close to Epstein. He also shares how faith reshaped his life and business priorities.
Mar 4, 2026 • 10min
The National Parks Gold Rush + The Tax Trap Nobody Talks About
They dig into the boom and bust around national parks and why visitor demand can lure investors into overpriced short-term rentals. They explore how cookie-cutter cabins and buying frenzies crushed returns in places like Gatlinburg. They warn about the tax trap of buying properties for depreciation and the pain of future recapture. Strategies for converting or selling underperforming rentals are also discussed.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 2h 47min
How To Grow ANY Business FASTER (Masterclass)
Actionable scaling tactics for six- and seven-figure businesses, like mastering resources, offers, leads, sales, and teams. Practical frameworks on time allocation, hiring generalists then specialists, and where to deploy capital for highest ROI. Clear marketing and funnel strategies including paid vs organic, self-liquidating offers, and book-a-call funnels. Leadership structures, core values, and quarterly goal-setting to sustain growth.
Mar 2, 2026 • 13min
Airbnb Isn’t Dead — The Bullseye Just Shrunk
They argue short-term rentals aren’t dead but the easy wins are gone, so success now requires sharper deals and flawless execution. The conversation contrasts hospitality and design with rising costs and investment challenges. They explain why rental arbitrage often fails and recommend market selection, amenity-focused upgrades, and higher-capital launches or wholesaling as smarter paths.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 9min
AI Is About to Kill Most Businesses (Here’s What Smart Entrepreneurs Are Doing)
Brian Moran, entrepreneur and product leader who built a functional app in 45 minutes to prove AI’s power. He talks about AI’s breakneck rise and the risk it poses to slow businesses. He shares the 45-minute prototype story and the pushback from engineers. He stresses why operators must embrace AI quickly and trust decisive vision in the face of resistance.
Feb 27, 2026 • 51min
8 Traits of Biblically Masculine Men and Leaders
They break down eight biblical traits for husbands and leaders, focusing on strength across physical, emotional, and spiritual realms. They talk about servant leadership at home and work, balancing control with humility, and the importance of patience. Vision, provision through execution, making disciples, and displaying the fruit of the Spirit are highlighted as leadership essentials.
