Welcome to the second episode of Cash Flow Academy, and congratulations for listening! Join Andy Tanner as he discusses how he got into the cash flow business. Learn how to tell if someone is serious about wanting to learn, and about the importance of active learning.
To connect with Andy, visit his&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;page, his&nbsp;website, or connect with him on&nbsp;twitter&nbsp;- he&rsquo;d love to hear your questions, comments, and concerns!

The Best Way to Learn:

On today&rsquo;s episode of the CashFlow Academy, Andy Tanner explains how professional and amateur investors handle paper assets differently. He looks at the several features of paper assets that professionals utilize. Andy discusses the 401(k)&rsquo;s and stock markets of the world. Finally, Andy analyzes a few talking points from Michael Lewis&rsquo; book, Flash Boys.

Professionals vs. Amateurs (Episode 005)

In today’s episode, we talk about the the process of learning, or the education continuum. Find out approximately where you are the continuum (ignorance? awareness? competencey? proficiency?) so you can make the best choices for your education!

To further yourself along the education continuum, visit Andy Tanner’s website  here, or, send him your questions, comments, and ideas through twitter or facebook. We’d love to hear from you!

The Education Continuum (Episode 003)

Join our host, Andy Tanner, as he teaches us about the four asset classes: business, real estate, commodities, and paper assets. Learn about the pros and cons of each, and find out which will work best for you and which ones you need to learn more about.  

If you’re interested in the four asset classes, or have questions for Andy, visit his website here, or, connect with him on on twitter or facebook. He’d love to hear your questions, comments, and ideas!

The Four Asset Classes (Episode 004)

Summary:
Join Kim Butler and Todd Strobel today as they talk about the pros and cons of the 401(h) plan. If you or your family members have considerable or even average amount of medical expenses, and are look for a way to deduct those expenses from their taxable income, this episode is for you!
Always, don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out to us at welcome@partners4prosperity.com, with any and all of your questions, comments, and concerns. We&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
Show notes:
0:00 Intro
0:40 The 401(h) (H as in Henry Plan) 
2:59 401(h) and Medical Expenses
4:31 When Would a 401(h) be Useful? 
6:09 How Does the Deductible WorK?
6:51 401(h): Taxes and Minimum Age
7:53 Be Grateful!
8:18 Outro

The Pros and Cons of the 401(h) (Episode 062)

Summary:
Tune in with Andy Tanner as he discusses the importance of good mentors in furthering our personal wealth and our financial education - and how those two things really aren&rsquo;t different! Find out who his personal mentors have been, how he connected with him, and what they taught him. Also, if you&rsquo;re wondering how to connect with a mentor in your own life, take a look at our previous podcast where Andy Tanner talks to Bryan Thayer about networking strategies: Episode 015: The Best Ways to Raise Capital. 
If you have questions for Andy about finding mentors, connect with him on twitter or Facebook. He&rsquo;d love to hear your questions, comments, and ideas!
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Changing Our Mindset from Buying Liabilities to Buying Assets
1:59 Disciplinarian Financial Advisors vs. Creative and Educational Financial Advisors 
3:42 Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad Again! and Looking for Mentors 
4:52 It's About the Mentors
5:42 Our First Mentor - Learning By Doing 

 Funding - He had money that wasn't from a bank. 
 Finding - Finding a deal through contacts, marketing, research
 Fixing - Connecting with contractors to do the work 
 Finding Again - Finding renters

11:58 The Difference a Mentor Can Make - Night and Day 
12:50 A Context Shift - Instead of Looking For Assets, Look for the Right People 
14:05 Confidence Will Come From Mentorship 
16:51 List The Mentors That You Have in Your Life Mentally 
17:59 A New Year's Goal - To Expand Your Circle In Terms of Mentors 
18:31 Thank You To Previous Mentors

It's About the Mentors (Episode 018)

The Cash Flow Academy Show is your source for investing made simple. Host Andy Tanner is a renowned paper assets expert and successful business owner and investor known for his ability to teach key techniques for stock options investing. He serves as a coach to Rich Dad’s Stock Success System trainers and as the Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets.

As a highly sought after educator, Andy has taught tens of thousands of investors and entrepreneurs around the world. Students love Andy’s ability to make investing concepts simple and understandable.

He often speaks to students at the request of Robert Kiyosaki, showing how paper assets can fit into the Rich Dad system of investing. Andy was also key in helping develop and launch Rich Dad’s Stock Success System, which teaches investors advanced technical trading techniques to profit from bull and bear markets.

He is the author of two books: 401(k)aos exposes the hidden pitfalls of the popular 401(k) investing plan, and Stock Market Cash Flow, a Rich Dad Advisor book on how the average investor can use the stock market to generate regular cash flow and not just buy and hold capital gains.

Andy has also created an online investing course called The 4 Pillars of Investing. Investors who want to look over his shoulder as he invests with his own mentors each week will enjoy Andy’s Mentor Club.

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