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Action Academy | Build Wealth. Buy Assets. Leave Corporate.

Brian Luebben
Entrepreneurship
Action Academy
Business Acquisition
Real Estate Investing
Real Estate
Personal Development
Commercial Real Estate
Financial Freedom
Seller Financing
Business Growth
Leadership
Passive Income
Cash Flow
Mindset
Real Estate Investment
Small Businesses
Partnerships
Work-Life Balance
Small Business
Networking

Action Academy is the podcast for high-income professionals who want to turn their skills, savings, and experience into ownership and freedom. If you’re trying to replace $10K–$20K per month of salary without gambling your family’s future or starting from zero, you’re in the right place. Monday through Friday, you’ll learn how to buy small businesses, invest in commercial real estate, operate comp... more

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Book your Free Acquisition Audit at actionacademy.com. In 30 minutes we map where your cashflow is today, what it takes to get to $20k+/month you own, which asset class fits you best, and how to finance it. 700+ members, $428M in deals done in 2025. more

Book your Free Acquisition Audit at actionacademy.com. In 30 minutes we map where your cashflow is today, what it takes to get to $20k+/month you own, which asset class fits you best, and how to finance it. 700+ members, $428M in deals done in 2025. more

Book your Free Acquisition Audit at actionacademy.com. In 30 minutes we map where your cashflow is today, what it takes to get to $20k+/month you own, which asset class fits you best, and how to finance it. 700+ members, $428M in deals done in 2025. more

Book your Free Acquisition Audit at actionacademy.com. In 30 minutes we map where your cashflow is today, what it takes to get to $20k+/month you own, which asset class fits you best, and how to finance it. 700+ members, $428M in deals done in 2025. more

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Recent Guests

Ian Joseph
Investor and owner of the Billy Motel
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Episode: How He Bought a Million-Dollar Motel WITH $0 DOWN w/ Ian Joseph
Darian Richardson
Pool service entrepreneur, real estate investor
Owns turnkey pool service company
Episode: His Rentals Made $12K a Year - So Instead He Built a $400K Pool Business w/ Darian Richardson
Kathy Fettke
Co-founder of Real Wealth and host of The Real Wealth Show podcast.
Real Wealth
Episode: Single Family vs. Commercial Real Estate: Which Helps You Quit Your Job Faster? w/ Kathy & Rich Fettke
Rich Fettke
Co-founder of Real Wealth and author of The Wise Investor.
Real Wealth
Episode: Single Family vs. Commercial Real Estate: Which Helps You Quit Your Job Faster? w/ Kathy & Rich Fettke
Caleb Ralston
Guest on interview about personal branding and building media teams
Episode: I Asked The Man Behind GaryVee and Alex Hormozi How To Build a Personal Brand In 2026 w/ Caleb Ralston
Therese Ledonne
Nurse, real estate and franchise investor turned gym franchise owner
TrainingMate (franchise)
Episode: From $400/Month in Rental Cash Flow to a Buying THREE Gym Frachises in 11 Months w/ Therese Ledonne
Mike Henley
Finance professional and new business owner based in Austin, Texas.
Nexum Group
Episode: How These First-Time Buyers Bought a $1.1M Business—and Made $320K in Equity Day One (Full Playbook Inside)
Tyler Killian
Investor and entrepreneur who transitioned from real estate to business acquisitions.
Episode: How These First-Time Buyers Bought a $1.1M Business—and Made $320K in Equity Day One (Full Playbook Inside)
Dylan Rusch
Land investor turned land developer, guest on the show
Independent real estate entrepreneur
Episode: From an $80k Product Engineer to $750k NET INCOME Running His Own Land Development Business (In 3 years) w/ Dylan Rusch

Host

Brian Luebben
Host of Action Academy / The Action Academy Podcast, founder of Action Academy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Changing lives one listener at a time

    Brian’s super power is connecting great minds. This podcast is the first step in creating action, taking action, surrounding yourself with others that are taking action. It’s not what you do, it’s that you do. This pod is a game changer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clark Lunt
    United States3 months ago
  • WORKED FOR ME!

    Such a positive influence! Started listening to the podcast Aug 2025, fast forward to today (May 2026), I left my corporate job and I’m about to travel to Europe for 3 months and pursue my own personal business goals!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nathalialopez
    United States5 months ago
  • Be careful

    He is a scammer. Makes all his money off gullible people willing to pay $10k for his bad advice. Made early money on bitcoin and was a failure at his corporate Cintas job. Interviews people that are now in federal prison for fraud. Blocks anyone that exposes him. Be very careful….

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    62DXJ8
    United States6 months ago
  • Life Changer!

    This podcast literally changed my life. I joined AAC in August of 2024 and bought a business and quit my W2 in July of 2025. I cannot recommend this group enough if you want to find a community of people who are doing huge things and having a ton of fun doing them, and it all started with this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Clewis
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    I loved, loved, loved the EP with Dr Ben Hardy. Great work! Keep at it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simpsoni Balogni pony
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise high-energy hosting and diverse, impactful guests.
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From W2 Engineers To $600k Profit / Year From Their OWN Business (They Looked at 500 Deals!)
Q: What happened after LOI and how was the deal financed and structured?
After LOI was accepted, they pursued quality of earnings with a CPA, identified adjustments, and used a mix of seller financing and external lenders. They ultimately secured a lender willing to accept a 5% seller note-equity injection and self-funded the remaining financing with support from backup lenders to avoid a closing failure.
His Rentals Made $12K a Year - So Instead He Built a $400K Pool Business w/ Darian Richardson
Q: How did you structure the early team and systems to move from working in the business to working on the business?
I started with documenting processes, created playbooks, and began delegating operations incrementally. The key was hiring a GM to manage delivery, codifying standards, and building a vivid vision to guide the team, so I could focus on marketing, sales, and strategy.
His Rentals Made $12K a Year - So Instead He Built a $400K Pool Business w/ Darian Richardson
Q: What was the initial trigger that made you rethink real estate vs. operating a service business, and how did you shift your focus?
I realized real estate had potential for cash flow, but the true leverage came from creating active, controllable income through a service business with ongoing revenue, where you can upsell, implement recurring services, and grow with scalable operations rather than waiting for property cycles.
His Rentals Made $12K a Year - So Instead He Built a $400K Pool Business w/ Darian Richardson
Q: Walk us through the pivotal moment when you decided to burn the boats and go all in on your own business.
I moved from a capped salary to owning a turnkey pool service, negotiated equity in the prior company as a stepping stone, and ultimately chose to leave after recognizing there was no path to meaningful growth within the corporate structure. That break freed me to build a business with no income ceiling, leveraging existing industry experience and a clear plan to scale.
He Got PAID $20k To Buy A $1.3M Business That Replaced His $250K Job (within 7 months)
Q: What were the major hurdles during the seven-month journey to close, and how did you overcome them?
The biggest challenges were lender confidence and timing, especially when a bank pulled out mid-diligence and a heart procedure paused progress. I leaned on the Action Academy network for lender referrals, persisted through multiple offers and negotiations, and used a mix of SBA funding and seller financing to Rebalance risk and speed up closing.

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This show targets high achievers who want to escape traditional employment by building cash-flow through small business and real estate acquisitions. Episodes spotlight practical strategies for buying businesses, syndication-like real estate approaches, and mindset shifts from seasoned entrepreneurs. Listeners can expect a steady stream of actionable frameworks, deal-focused interviews, and relative transparency about financing, partnerships, and scaling. A notable edge is the emphasis on community and accelerator-style tactics (Action Academy) to turn ambition into tangible portfolio growth, travel-friendly lifestyle, and long-term wealth building. Potential sponsors and guests should note the blend of hands-on dealmaking with motivational... more

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Recent guests on Action Academy include:

1. Ian Joseph
2. Darian Richardson
3. Kathy Fettke
4. Rich Fettke
5. Caleb Ralston
6. Therese Ledonne
7. Mike Henley
8. Tyler Killian

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