In this episode, James Mitchner shares a powerful story about reaching financial success in real estate and how helping others achieve the same changed his path. After several team members called to thank him for helping them turn their careers and lives around, James shifted from group coaching to one-on-one mentoring. The discussion covers the emotional and strategic sides of business growth, the grind behind “overnight” success, and the value of perseverance when things get hard.Chapter 1: Impact Beyond Commission0:00 – 2:52James reflects on his peak success years in real estate and how heartfelt messages from struggling team members inspired him to start coaching. He discusses how that moment reshaped his view on business and fulfillment.Chapter 2: Coaching, Growth, and Real Fulfillment2:53 – 4:36James explains why he transitioned from group coaching to one-on-one, how much he invests in his own growth, and the long-term emotional rewards that come from helping others succeed.Chapter 3: The Truth About Success and the Grind4:37 – End (6:22)A motivational segment on how success is rarely quick. James compares the journey to digging for gold, highlights his own grind, and encourages listeners to keep pushing — because it’s worth it.Learn More nytfire.comText 📱 210-972-1842 Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support

In this episode, Daniel Martinez speaks with returning guest Lissa Green from Advanta IRA, who shares fascinating real-life examples of clients making unique investments through self-directed retirement accounts. From burial crypts and airplanes to 18-wheelers and movie projects, she emphasizes the freedom of investing in what you know using retirement funds — as long as IRS rules are followed. The conversation highlights the creativity and flexibility of self-directed IRAs and offers insights into compliance and opportunity.Chapter 1: Introduction to Unique Self-Directed IRA Investments0:01 – 0:56Daniel introduces Lissa Green and sets the tone for a discussion on wild, uncommon self-directed IRA investments.Chapter 2: From Crypts to Cryptocurrencies0:57 – 2:15Lissa shares a surprising case where a client bought burial crypts as deeded real estate in an IRA and resold them for profit — an example of "morbid, but prime real estate."Chapter 3: Airplanes, Trucks & Sweat Equity Rules2:16 – 3:20Clients have also invested in airplanes and 18-wheelers through their IRAs. Lissa explains IRS restrictions on personal use and sweat equity, and how to stay compliant.Chapter 4: Movies, Racehorses & Industry-Specific Deals3:21 – 4:36Lissa talks about investments in movie projects and racehorses, noting how people use industry expertise to grow retirement accounts creatively.Chapter 5: Education & Where to Learn More4:37 – End (5:21)She shares where to find more unique investment stories — including Advanta IRA's YouTube webinars and official website — and signs off.Learn More nytfire.comText 📱 210-972-1842 Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support

In this episode, James Mitchener shares his journey from a struggling real estate agent to making over $1 million annually for the past six years. He discusses how focus, discipline, and cold calling built his foundation. He expanded into flips, rentals, private lending, and seller financing. James also emphasizes the importance of marriage, time freedom, and building a purpose-driven life rather than chasing endless hustle. The conversation dives into real estate strategy, overcoming shiny object syndrome, creating passive income, and being present for your family.Chapter 1: From First Paycheck to Financial Freedom0:00 – 4:40James recounts earning his first $5,500 check, the excitement of early success, and how that momentum evolved into a multimillion-dollar business through persistence in real estate.Chapter 2: Growing the Business and Staying Grounded4:41 – 10:59He discusses scaling from agent to investor — flips, rentals, wholesaling, and lending — while living frugally. He shares how his wife’s support and focus on family kept him grounded.Chapter 3: The Cost of Entrepreneurship and Finding Balance11:00 – 16:11James and Daniel explore the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, social media FOMO, and the importance of stepping back to prioritize family, especially during early parenting years.Chapter 4: Mastering One Thing Before Scaling16:12 – 23:00James breaks down how he avoided shiny object syndrome by focusing on cold calling and listings. He then scaled into wholesaling, flipping, private lending, and explains his five-lane freeway analogy.Chapter 5: Notes, Seller Financing, and Passive Wealth Strategy23:01 – End (~32:34)They dive into seller financing, yields, foreclosure strategy, and building passive income through notes. James also talks about faith, legacy, and why he continues mentoring others despite financial freedom.Learn More nytfire.comText 📱 210-972-1842 Help support the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nytfire/support