The New American Dream with Nate Barger

What would make a small-town body shop worker leave behind a steady paycheck? For Chris, a back surgery became the unexpected turning point. Join us as he shares his journey from a W-2 job in Hemlock, Michigan, through a leap of faith that led him to real estate and a $500K equity in just nine months. With grit, determination, and mentorship, Chris turned a life setback into financial success—proving that sometimes our biggest challenges lead to our greatest opportunities. To receive our free 5 Roadmap to Retirement Training visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/brrrr-invest-five-year For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-pod

Meet Jason, who learned resilience in a large family. In this episode, he reflects on his unique upbringing, the role of hunting in his life, and how his father’s determination led him to pursue a path in real estate. Tune in for a story filled with grit and inspiration To receive our free 5 Roadmap to Retirement Training visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/brrrr-invest-five-year For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-pod

Imagine turning from a teenage hacker to a serial entrepreneur! Here, we share an incredible story of grit: a young man, lost in debt, who built himself up through years of sacrifice in a freezing garage to finally make it big. The dedication to his craft, despite countless challenges, redefined what success could mean! To receive our free 5 Roadmap to Retirement Training visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/brrrr-invest-five-year For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-pod

Curious how to go from a 9-to-5 to financial independence? This is the story of someone who did it—growing her real estate portfolio from scratch. Get inspired by her tips and mindset! To receive our free 5 Roadmap to Retirement Training visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/brrrr-invest-five-year For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-pod

Mike shares his powerful story—from growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Pennsylvania to becoming a real estate success story. Learn how he transformed hardship into opportunity and why he's passionate about helping others see their potential. To receive our free 5 Roadmap to Retirement Training visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/brrrr-invest-five-year For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-pod

Hear how Taylor went from a "stable career" as a financial advisor to becoming a full time real estate investor with a thriving portfolio! To receive our free 5 Roadmap to Retirement Training visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/brrrr-invest-five-year For more info on Nate's mentorship, The BRRRR Invest Academy visit: https://www.brrrrinvestacademy.com/app-pod

This week, Nate sits down with an incredibly inspiring man and member of the Academy, Demount Prather. After being in prison for 17 years, Demount closed his first property not even 90 days after he was released. Tune in to find out how Demount turned his life around, where his resilience comes from, and the steps he took to get there.

This week, Nate sits down with star real restate couple - Ben and Claire Rasmus. Ben and Claire are members of the Academy, and they are putting in the work to buy back their time and become multimillionaires. Tune in to hear more about leading with an abundant mindset, finding opportunity, and surrounding yourself with good company.

This week, Nate sits down with Academy member, student, and friend - T. Marie! T. has been with the Academy for only a year and has already grown her net worth by $400,000. Nate and T. discuss what she's learned from the Academy, finding and analyzing deals, and trading your time for skills.

This week, Nate sits down with Phuong, a dedicated and talented Academy member and real estate investor. Looking to build more freedom in her life, Phuong joined the Academy just two years ago, and she is already set to make millions. In this episode, Nate and Phuong talk all about the Academy, knowing your why, building a good support system, and leaving a legacy.

Brandon Steiner is the Founder & President of The Steiner Agency, the nation's premiere independent athlete procurement source, and CollectibleXchange, an online platform for fans, collectors, store owners, celebrities, athletes, and teams to buy and sell collectibles. Throughout his decorated career, Brandon has amassed great success through serial entrepreneurism and marketing savvy. From sports marketing to memorabilia, and most recently to authorship, Brandon has become proficient in marketing strategy and personal branding as a way to scale success and continue growth. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Brandon's thoughts on the value of a man who's hungry, doing the little things, and prioritizing gratitude. Contact Brandon: Website: brandonsteiner.com Facebook: Brandon Steiner Instagram: @brandonsteiner

Devin Burr has seen more than his fair share of hardships. At 31, he was bankrupt, heartbroken, and almost homeless with his 9-year-old daughter. Now, seven years later, he's a self-made multimillionaire! Devin built cashflow through real estate, affiliates, and partnerships. He now puts all his focus and energy into helping people become the bank in their own lives. This week, Nate sits down with Devin to discuss living with an abundant mindset, banks and borrowing, and getting through tough times. Instagram: @mr_brrrr YouTube: @Mr_brrrr Schedule a consultation: primecorporateservices.com

Andy Hagans is a two-decade serial entrepreneur who helps High Net Worth Investors protect and grow their wealth with alternative investments. After founding, scaling, and selling four different seven- and eight-figure businesses, Andy decided to purchase multiple businesses through private equity partnerships, and now partners with talented entrepreneurs and real estate developers through GP, Co-GP, and LP investments. Andy is a co-founder of WealthChannel, the leading community for HNWIs who are placing capital in alternative investments. He also hosts The Alternative Investment Podcast. This week, Nate sits down with Andy to discuss buying back your time, creating equity, and private investing. Contact Andy: LinkedIn: Andy Hagans Podcast: The Alternative Investment Podcast

Adam Contos used to run a SWAT team in his previous career. Now, as the recently retired CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., his professional life is completely different. His approach, however, remains the same. His goal always is to break down barriers, blow up conventional thinking, and help as many people as possible achieve success. Adam developed S.A.F.E.R, Safety Awareness for Every Realtor, and presented the training program across North America. It brought him to RE/MAX for nearly 20 years, where he served as CEO from 2018 to 2022. In this episode, Nate and Adam discuss building processes to solve problems, finding a way to get better, and exercising your passion. Contact Adam: Website: adamcontos.com Facebook: Adam Contos LinkedIn: Adam Contos

This week, Nate sits down with friend and former student Shawn Derringer. Based in central Kentucky, Shawn is an experienced Custom Home Builder, Flipper, and Investor. Tune in to hear what Nate and Shawn have to say about financial freedom, compounding interest, and construction.

In this episode, Nate sits down with Academy member Joao Macavilca. After joining the Academy less than a year ago, Joao increased his net worth from 50k to 580k. Tune in to learn more about why you should join the Academy, the importance of community, and learning from others.

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower over 1 billion people to be happy! David is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. In this episode, Nate sits down with David to discuss finding your why, the importance of forgiveness, and getting advice from the right people. Contact David: Facebook: David Meltzer Instagram: @davidmeltzer YouTube: @DavidMeltzer Website: dmeltzer.com

Steven Pesavento is a real estate entrepreneur and Managing Partner of VonFinch Capital. Investing full time since 2016, he’s completed over 200 transactions, renovated over 100 buildings, and transacted over $180,000,000 in investment real estate. Formerly he was a Management Consultant for Fortune 500’s top companies and High-Growth Startups. Steven is the host of the top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, The Investor Mindset, where he has interviewed some of the smartest minds and authors. Nate sits down with Steven to discuss the investor mindset, building financial freedom, and living without fear. Contact Steven: Instagram: @steven.pesavento YouTube: @steven.pesavento Facebook: Steven Pesavento Website: stevenpesavento.com Podcast: The Investor Mindset

This week, Nate sits down with Lynn Smith, National Media Expert, Veteran Journalist, NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline News Anchor Alum, Founder of Rylan Media - and Confident Person in Progress. Lynn coaches high-level CEO’s, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who are at the top of their game to increase their confidence to achieve what’s next. When she is not opening doors to powerful platforms in the media for her clients, Lynn is a podcast host for StrollerCoaster: a parenting podcast by Munchkin. Lynn helps people share their passion with the masses so their message can be seen and heard. Tune in to hear Lynn's expertise on connecting to the lens, managing fear, and opening yourself up to opportunity. Contact Lynn: Website: lynnsmithtv.com Facebook: Lynn Smith Instagram: @lynnsmithtv

J.D. Frost is the founder and C.E.O of CROFT & FROST, a firm that transcends traditional accounting and wealth creation. With both a CPA and his MBA, J.D. advises businesses on more than just their financials; he utilizes four foundations of wealth creation to help his clients, partners, and employees build courage and create wealth. J.D. coaches individuals on how to generate more income, protect their income, identify tax savings, and invest in themselves and others. He knows what it takes to start — and scale— businesses, and has used his years of experience in accounting to build a solid foundation for each and every one of his clients and partners. In this episode, Nate and J.D. sit down to discuss understanding tax code, sobriety, and building wealth. Contact J.D. Website: jdfrost.today Instagram: @jdfrost.today YouTube: @JDFrost