POWC # 721 - How to Avoid Investing in A Scam

Last month, the SEC filed a complaint against Todd Burkhalter and Drive Planning for taking investor money and spending it on marketing, a yacht, jewelry, expensive clothes, private jets, vacations, a ranch, and luxury handbags. That’s disgusting, but what can you do to protect yourself? 1. Vet the sponsor in detail. 2. Don’t base your decision on return projections. High returns and short timelines typically mean high risk. 3. Be diligent and cautious around companies with fancy marketing and not a lot of meat. 4. Look for track record and ask for referrals 5. Deep dive into the business plan and the current financial viability of the investment. Welcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus on business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers, and coaches. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...