Matty A. retells the ancient Sword of Damocles parable—a cautionary tale about the hidden risks, pressures, and responsibilities that come with power. He draws parallels between this story and today’s world of investing and entrepreneurship, where success can feel glamorous but often carries unseen danger over your head.

Ancient Story Recap

Damocles, a courtier, envies the life of King Dionysius and is offered to switch roles for a day.

While enjoying his new status, Damocles discovers a sword hanging by a single hair above his throne—illustrating that prestige often conceals constant peril.

He quickly steps down, realizing that what appeared desirable from afar held immense hidden burden.

Core Lessons

Prestige comes with peril: The more power and success you pursue, the greater the hidden risks you inherit.

Appreciation vs. reality: Outsiders see only the shine; insiders bear unrelenting stress and threat.

Balanced ambition: True elite success demands awareness and acceptance of continuous pressure, not blind pursuit.

Relevance to Investors & Entrepreneurs

Real estate risks: Each opportunity—whether CRE, syndication deals, or entrepreneurial ventures—hides potential "swords" like financing pitfalls, market shifts, and regulatory hurdles.

Leadership burden: Scaling a business or leading teams brings responsibility, scrutiny, and complex decision-making that can feel like a sword hanging overhead.

Strategic resilience: Success requires building both mental and financial safeguards—reserve funds, legal structures, and support systems—to withstand those pressures.

Tools & Next Steps

Risk Audit: Identify your personal and investment-related “swords”—the threats only you can see.

Protective Measures: Build buffer systems—insurance, contingencies, advisors—to neutralize risk.

Sustainable Success Planning: Create a roadmap that aligns your ambition with your capacity, ensuring growth without collapse.

Key Takeaway

Elite success isn’t just about climbing higher—it’s about maintaining balance while a metaphorical sword lies overhead. Let the parable of Damocles remind you: True leadership and wealth come not from avoiding pressure, but from preparing to hold your ground under it.

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Matty A dives into a whirlwind of financial, political, and economic news in this jam-packed episode:

1. CPI, Tariffs & Federal Finances

• June CPI and core inflation data landed slightly above expectations—hear Matty’s take on what that means for markets.
• US customs duty collections just hit a record-breaking $100 billion+, flipping a $71 billion deficit in June 2024 to a $26 billion surplus in June 2025. What does this mean for America’s budget—and Trump’s economic playbook?

2. The Fumbled Epstein Files

• Trump’s “case closed” stance met fierce backlash amid mounting credibility issues. Matty breaks down the bipartisan fallout—including reactions from Bannon, Khanna, Bongino, Owens, and more.
• Coverage includes the surprising developments around Ghislaine Maxwell and growing congressional pressure

3. Crypto Week in Washington

• A pivotal week for digital assets: Matty recaps the progress (and setbacks) on the Clarity Act, Genius Act, and CBDC surveillance pushback.
• Despite legislative hiccups, Matty sees real opportunity forming in crypto as Bitcoin hit all-time highs during “Crypto Week at the White House.”

4. Bold Tax Reform Proposals

• Trump’s jaw-dropping idea to eliminate property taxes… could it really happen? Matty weighs practical consequences and who would foot the bill.
• Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene just proposed axing capital gains taxes on personal residences—Matty breaks down the potential winners and losers.

5. America’s Deepening Housing Crisis

• A new Zillow report: a staggering 4.7 million-home deficit in 2023, even with 1.4 million new units delivered. Why millennials and Gen Z are struggling to get in—and what it means for the future of housing.

Tune in for Matty’s unique blend of bold insights, real-world facts, and inside commentary that cuts through the noise. Whether you’re a trader, investor, homeowner, or policy watcher, you’ll want to stick around until the end.

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In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. welcomes Nic DeAngelo, President of Saint Investment Group, to discuss why traditional investing through Wall Street is becoming obsolete—and how real estate and private markets are stepping up as the smartest path forward.

Nic outlines why inflation, debt, and dollar devaluation are reshaping the economic landscape, and shares how his firm is helping investors secure strong fixed-income returns through discounted mortgage notes and industrial assets. You'll also learn why institutional capital is leading the charge into alternatives—and how you can follow suit.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the U.S. stock market is no longer built for everyday investors
• The real risks behind inflation and the declining U.S. dollar
• What smart investors (and big firms) are doing with their money now
• How Saint Investment creates stable, fixed-income opportunities
• The benefits of Opportunity Zones, bonus depreciation & more
• Why the next generation trusts real estate over stocks
• How to use market data to guide smart investing decisions

Connect with Nic DeAngelo:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-deangelo/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicdeangelo
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• X (Twitter): https://x.com/NicDeAngelo_
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-3YDyPnB9qhIzkVfgOnjjg

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

02:30 – Wall Street’s decline & private investing

06:00 – Debt, inflation, and the dollar crisis

09:00 – Why real estate wins in today’s market

15:00 – BRICS, reserve currency debates

20:00 – The Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on investors

26:00 – Saint Investment’s high-yield fixed-income strategy

31:00 – Retail & multifamily outlook

34:00 – Tracking economic data for smart investing

37:00 – Rate cut predictions & Fed strategy

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Is tokenizing your commercial real estate deal the future, or just a flashy gimmick? In this episode, Matty A. demystifies real estate tokenization, breaking down how digital tokens can transform ownership, liquidity, and investor access. Learn:

• What it is: Turning property shares into tradable digital tokens on a blockchain.

• Why it matters: Enables fractional ownership and secondary market trading unlike traditional, illiquid CRE

• Who should consider it: From niche assets to institutional-scale projects—get insight into when tokenization adds real value

• Potential pitfalls: Understand the emerging regulatory landscape, platform risks, and liquidity constraints.
  

Matty also highlights cutting-edge examples, like Dubai's $1 billion tokenized assets initiative, and offers practical guidance for CRE investors considering the leap into blockchain.

Who It’s For

• CRE owners exploring new capital-raising methods

• Investors seeking diversified, liquid, fractional real estate exposure

• • Anyone interested in the intersection of real estate and blockchain innovation

  
  

  Key Takeaways

• 1. Tokenization makes CRE tradable—property can now be bought and sold in small chunks through on-chain exchanges.

  2. It opens access to more investors, including global participants with lower minimum capital.

  3. But the market is still evolving—regulations, platform maturity, and asset liquidity remain uncertain.
     

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In this post–Fourth of July breakdown, Matty A and Ryan dive into a fiery mix of politics, policy, and financial strategy. From the potential September rate cuts and a sluggish real estate season to massive institutional plays and controversial political shifts, the guys don’t hold back. They unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of Trump’s latest bill—bonus depreciation is back, tariffs are rising, and trust is getting tested. Plus, they tackle the Epstein case fallout, Elon Musk’s “American Party,” and a bold new baby investment account plan that could shape the next generation’s financial future.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Kicking off with July 4th laughs and family reflections [01:30] Fed's July pause and September rate cut speculation [03:00] The Powell dilemma: lower rates vs. inflation risk [05:00] Real estate slowdown and unconventional buying season

[06:45] Best time to be a buyer (despite higher payments) [07:30] Lessons from institutional investors: follow the smart money

[08:45] BlackRock’s $7.3B play and what it signals

[10:00] Risk, timing, and the importance of calculated boldness

[11:30] Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” signed on July 4th – key highlights

[12:45] Bonus depreciation, opportunity zones, and spending backlash

[14:00] Tariff revenues hit record highs—what it means [17:30] Trump’s tariff timeline, market reactions, and potential trade deals

[20:00] Semiconductor, copper, pharma tariffs, and BRICS crackdown

[22:00] Banning foreign adversaries from buying U.S. farmland

[23:30] Epstein case fallout: No client list, public outrage [25:00] The erosion of trust in Trump’s cabinet over unfulfilled promises

[28:00] The frustrating lack of transparency and accountability

[30:00] Trump’s Ukraine funding flip and political ripple effects

[32:00] Elon Musk’s “American Party” and the risk of splintering votes

[34:00] Baby Bonds! $1,000 government-funded investment accounts

[35:30] Building generational wealth with small, consistent contributions

[36:00] Final thoughts, Napa mastermind promo, and closing cheers

What You’ll Learn:

• Why September may be a pivotal month for interest rate cuts

• How smart institutional capital is positioning in real estate

• What Trump’s new bill means for investors (the good & the ugly)

• How tariffs are reshaping global trade and impacting U.S. markets

• Why Epstein file backlash could cost Trump political capital

• How the new “Baby Bonds” program could build future wealth
  

Notable Quotes:

“Fortune favors the bold — but the smart bold.” – Matty A

“Institutional capital doesn’t chase trends… they create them.” – Ryan Breedwell

“If it was easy, everybody would do it. But that’s not when wealth is made.” – Matty A

“Tariffs work if you want to balance the trade scale… it’s not emotional, it’s strategic.” – Ryan Breedwell

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In this value-packed episode, Matty A. is joined by Jonathan Feniak—attorney, educator, and founder of LLCAttorney.com—to walk through the essential strategies behind smart entity structuring. Jonathan breaks down everything from LLCs, S Corps, and C Corps, to revocable living trusts and asset protection.

Whether you’re flipping houses, investing in rentals, or running a growing business, the right structure can save you money, protect your wealth, and help you scale without legal headaches.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to avoid common mistakes when setting up an entity

• Why LLCs are usually better than corporations for small investors

• When to use S Corp or C Corp tax elections

• The truth about piercing the corporate veil

• How to structure for fix-and-flips, rentals, and syndicationsWhy Wyoming is Jonathan’s #1 pick for LLC formation

• Estate planning basics using revocable living trusts
  

Resources from Jonathan Feniak:

• Website: LLCAttorney.com

• LinkedIn: LLC Attorney on LinkedIn
  

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Jonathan Feniak

01:30 – Why proper structuring is crucial 09:56 – Biggest entity mistakes

13:11 – LLC vs. Corporation: Breaking the myths

16:28 – Avoiding liability: Veil piercing & compliance

22:06 – Fix-and-flips, rentals, and holding companies

27:44 – Best states to form LLCs

35:25 – Real case studies of smart (and poor) structuring

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In this episode, Matty A. breaks down the new “One Big Beautiful Bill”—recently passed Congress and on its way to being signed—focusing on the massive upside it offers for real estate investors. From the restoration of 100% bonus depreciation on CRE assets to higher SALT deductions, enhanced QBI benefits, and expanded Opportunity Zone/LITHTC incentives, this legislation delivers a once-in-a-generation tax overhaul that could reshape your strategy through 2029 and beyond.

Legislative Snapshot

• The One Big Beautiful Bill recently passed both the Senate and House, and awaits the President's signature

• • It's a sweeping reconciliation package featuring permanent tax reductions, SALT limit increases, and expansions in affordable housing incentives

  
  

  
  

  Big Benefits for CRE Investors

• • 100% Bonus Depreciation Restored: Full expensing on qualifying commercial real estate assets through 2029—a major boost for accelerated tax deductions on new property investments

  • Qualified Opportunity Zones & LIHTC Expanded: Enhanced incentives for investing in targeted redevelopment and affordable housing projects

  • SALT Cap Increased: Higher state and local tax deduction limits—especially beneficial to high-income, real estate-heavy investors

• • Permanent QBI Deduction Boost: Favorable treatment for income from qualified pass-through entities—up from 20% to 23%

  
  

  
  

  What This Means for Investors

• • Immediate Yield on New Builds: 100% bonus depreciation means upfront deductions—enhancing cash flow from day one.

  • Strategic Play in OZ & LIHTC Projects: Greater potential benefits from long-term deals in opportunity zones and affordable housing.

  • Tax Efficiency Upgrades: Bigger deductions across state/local taxes and pass-through income.

• • Clarity Through 2029: Investors now have a multi-year horizon to plan and maximize their tax strategies

  
  

  
  

  Action Steps

• • Plan for New Asset Acquisitions: Accelerate purchases before the window closes in 2029.
  • Run Cost Segregation Studies: Maximize bonus depreciation for each property.
  • Explore Opportunity Zone & LIHTC Deals: Reassess capital deployment into affordable housing and redevelopment zones.
  • Optimize Entity Structures: Leverage higher QBI deductions and SALT benefits within pass-through entities.
  • Consult Experts: Talk to your CPA or financial advisor to maximize these new provisions.

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• Key Takeaway

• Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill delivers powerful incentives for CRE investors from full expensing and tax credits to structural tax benefits. If executed with planning and precision, these changes could save you hundreds of thousands, if not millions, over the next several years.

  
  

  
  

  Tune In & Act

  Listen now to gain expert insight into using these legislative changes to your advantage. Then, take the next step—plan, consult, and deploy capital smarter than ever.

  
  

  
  

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In this jam-packed episode, Matty A and Ryan Breedwell break down the Fed’s latest interest rate predictions and what Wall Street's betting on for the back half of 2025. They cover the booming stock market, Trump’s bold tariff plays and their real economic impact, and why Bitcoin may be taking a back seat to Ethereum in the crypto space. Plus, they tackle the big, beautiful bill moving through Congress, how crypto is now being counted toward real estate lending, and the looming ripple effects for investors and small business owners alike.

If you want to understand the direction of markets, inflation, and crypto regulation—and what it all means for your portfolio—this is a must-listen.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Fed outlook: rate pause in July, first cut likely in September

02:00 – Why aggressive rate cuts might backfire

04:00 – Powell’s balancing act & political pressure

06:00 – Trump’s massive global interest rate comparison

08:00 – Breakdown of tariff revenue & impacts on inflation

11:00 – Domestic production shift = long-term economic win

13:00 – Real estate + stock market synergy = true wealth

15:00 – "Big Beautiful Bill" clears Senate – what it means

17:00 – Tax cuts on tips, small biz wins, W2 vs corp benefits

19:00 – Why omnibus bills suck & how politicians weaponize them

22:00 – Elon vs Trump, Massey vs establishment – a brewing primary battle

24:00 – Cutting spending vs driving more economic growth

25:00 – Pat Bet-David's take on capitalism and state policy

27:00 – California business exodus: policy fallout

28:00 – S&P and Nasdaq hit all-time highs—why the market’s surging

30:00 – Domestic equities: overlooked and underweighted

31:00 – Oracle & Palantir: why they’re leading the charge

33:00 – Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Ryan’s strong stance

36:00 – Tom Lee’s Ethereum fund strategy vs MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin bet

39:00 – Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac greenlight crypto as mortgage asset

42:00 – Crypto’s bridge to real estate just got real

43:00 – Housing updates: mortgage rates dip, multifamily struggles

44:30 – Why the second half of 2025 looks bullish

45:00 – Napa Wealth Mastermind Announcement – Sept 23–26

47:00 – Eddie Murphy wisdom: stop fearing, start living

What You’ll Learn:

• When the Fed is most likely to start cutting rates—and why it matters

• How Trump’s tariffs are actually impacting inflation, GDP, and trade

• Why tariffs may spark a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing jobs

• The truth behind omnibus bills and political manipulation

• Why Ethereum may be the smart long-term crypto bet over Bitcoin

• How crypto is now playing a real role in real estate lending decisions

Notable Quotes:

“Tariffs have worked out very well—and the critics are now backpedaling hard.” – Matty A

“If Tom Lee is choosing Ethereum over Bitcoin, that tells you everything you need to know.” – Ryan Breedwell

“It’s time people stop fearing, and start living. You get 75 summers—don’t waste them.” – Eddie Murphy (via Holy Man)

“This bill fuels capitalism, not kills it—and that’s why the market loves it.” – Matty A

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