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Episode 60: Why I’ll Never Go Back to Traditional Investing – 6 Reasons + 1 Reality Check

Author
Rich Lennon
Published
Thu 04 Sep 2025
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Ever feel like traditional investing keeps you trapped waiting on the market, watching your account swing, and hoping for a good year? That's how Rich Lennon feels. That’s why he left it behind for good.

In this episode, Rich Lennon shares six powerful reasons why private money lending has completely changed his life and one honest reality check he still wrestles with. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to step off the Wall Street rollercoaster and take control of your money, this one’s for you. 

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Build a business (and a life) that lets you put your kids on the bus every morning
  • Create freedom in your schedule so you don’t make business decisions after 2 PM
  • Travel without worrying about money stopping while you’re gone
  • Surround yourself with high-level, like-minded people who push you to grow
  • Use tax-free vehicles to compound your money at 30%+ returns

Who This Episode Is For:

  • Investors are tired of waiting for the market to recover to feel wealthy
  • People are craving more control, flexibility, and freedom in their schedule
  • Anyone curious about how to replace the grind with a lifestyle business that works anywhere

Why You Should Listen:
This episode isn’t just about making more money; it's about taking back your time, designing your day, and creating true financial security. You’ll walk away knowing why private lending beats traditional investing and what trade-offs to expect if you make the leap.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
[00:00]
Why this topic hit home as my kids went back to school
[01:00] The freedom private lending gives me to design my mornings
[02:00] How I teach others without creating competitors
[03:00] Reclaiming afternoons and avoiding burnout decisions
[04:00] How I travel without sacrificing income
[06:00] The kind of people private lending puts in your circle
 [07:00] Building wealth tax-free and why it matters
 [08:00] The one struggle I still face as a lender and how I handle it

Follow Rich Lennon here:
Website: https://richlennon.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.lennon.121
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richlennon92/

 

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