Beyond the Bell: Lifestyle Design for Canadian Teachers

In this episode we flipped the script and interviewed BTB Co-Host Dan McMullen. It is certain that a lifestyle advantage of being a teacher is having the summer months off. Many teachers take advantage of this and spend time lakeside at a family cottage. In this episode, Dan shares how he is helping cottagers navigate the new realities of cottage ownership. Capital gains taxes, pro

Lifestyle Design is not only about finances, but also about experiencing a life of freedom by trying to mitigate the unavoidable stresses in our lives. Teachers who are part of the "sandwich generation" are often handling the responsibilities of their children and aging parents. In this episode, Anuja tells about the ways in which she is working with senior clients and helping them

Gabrielle McGill is a Teacher in York Region , and serves as a Head of a Guidance Department in a Secondary School. Gabrielle bought her first property in the early 2000s and after learning the benefits that comes with owning property, she continued as an investor since. During COVID, this busy mom of two boys was inspired to dive into real estate on the other side and is now also

Adam Buchnea attended summer camps as a kid and worked at them before becoming an Ontario teacher. He loved working with younger people and helping them develop In 2013, he and another Phys-Ed colleague turned their passion into a camp they named Rouge Valley Sports Camp. They now have multiple locations running and train and employ many counsellors to work at the various teacher-l

**** Follow us on Instagram and join our community on Facebook We are always looking for new guests from across the country. Do you know an educator who is on a journey of intentional lifestyle design and financial freedom outside the classroom? If so, email us at [email protected] Connect with us: Anuja: [email protected] Dan: [email protected]

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the world of investments with the expertise of Chris Molder, a seasoned mortgage broker and Exempt Market Dealing Representative. Chris breaks down the complex differences between exempt and public markets, illuminating how educators can leverage these insights to grow their wealth. Discover the advantages of exempt markets, from their uniq

Peter Lount is committed to building processes and collaborations that bring a massive reduction to tax exposure for entrepreneurs & investors. The outcome is greater momentum and control to clients goals while building a true legacy aligned to family values and principles - all while not having to decide between spending a dollar now or saving for the future. Tune into this ep

Pura Vida. The Pure Life. Rob Break had a successful real estate career in Peterborough when he moved his young family to Costa Rica. Since then, Rob has learned much about the country and continues to work in real estate as an agent with KRAIN Luxury Real Estate. He has also helped facilitate purchases for Canadians wanting to invest in Costa Rica. In this episode, Rob discusses t

For new or seasoned investors who want to avoid dealing with "tenants and toilets", but want to benefit from the appreciation real estate can offer, the Rent to Own investing strategy could fit the bill. In this episode, we sit down with David Pereira, of Rent to Grow Homes to learn about the structure of an RTO deal, the ways it can be Win-Win for the investor and tenant-buyer, an

We are launching a series of interviews with EXPERTS. Where better to start than to talk mortgages with an experienced broker? Lorne Andrews, of Dominion Lending is featured in this episode and allows to us to learn more about the ins and outs of borrowing. In this episode, we discuss The reasons teachers are appealing to lendersThe differences between a broker and your bankThe rec