Made It with Connor Tomkies

In this episode of Made It with Connor Tomkies, Justin Donald, the "Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing," shares insights into his journey as a post-exit entrepreneur, investor, and community builder. He discusses his early business exits, the power of strategic investing, and the philosophy behind The Lifestyle Investor. Connor and Justin dive into identifying emerging trends, the importance of tax strategies, and the evolution of investment opportunities—from private credit to blockchain and AI-enabled tech. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or someone planning a business exit, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways.

LifestyleInvestor.com/consultation

[00:00:00] Welcome to Made It
[00:00:30] Moving to a new entrepreneur hub
[00:01:15] Doing business with people you like
[00:01:45] First taste of an exit
[00:02:15] Investing in a dog training business
[00:03:30] Scaling and selling the company
[00:04:15] Building The Lifestyle Investor
[00:05:00] Exclusive mastermind community
[00:06:15] Investing principles for young entrepreneurs
[00:07:15] Buying businesses vs. investing
[00:08:30] Private credit and deal flow
[00:09:15] Preparing for a successful business exit
[00:10:00] Trends shaping 2025 investing
[00:11:30] Spotting opportunities before they go mainstream
[00:13:00] Industrial, port cities, and reshoring
[00:14:45] AI-enabled tech and Web3 gaming
[00:16:00] Investing in pro sports teams
[00:17:45] GP stakes and distressed assets
[00:19:00] Robotics, SaaS, and AI growth
[00:21:00] Operating in an AI-driven world
[00:22:30] The philosophy behind The Lifestyle Investor
[00:24:00] How the mastermind community started
[00:26:30] Pricing a high-value community
[00:28:15] The true value of tax strategies
[00:30:15] Advice for post-exit founders
[00:32:00] Why most entrepreneurs aren't great investors
[00:33:30] IRS incentives and tax planning
[00:34:45] Where to find Justin Donald

Justin's Stuff:

The Lifestyle Investor: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinwdonald/
X: https://x.com/jwdonald1

My Stuff:

Podcast: https://www.madeitpod.com/
Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/
X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/