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Enough Is Enough: End the Tax Creep

The Fair Tax Act is a game-changing proposal to overhaul Alaska’s broken property tax system. Learn how it stops tax creep, ends the taxation of unrealized gains, and secures homeownership rights for generations to come.

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Unlocking the Millionaire Code — A Story That Could Change Yours

What if the secret to wealth wasn’t really a secret at all—but a simple code waiting to be unlocked? In The Millionaire Code, a parable by Chris Story, one man’s journey reveals seven timeless principles that can transform your mindset, finances, and future. If you’re ready to stop chasing success and start building it, this book is your roadmap.

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Ambition vs. Greed: Which One Fuels Real Success?

Is ambition really better than greed? Inspired by a rewatch of Wall Street, this post explores the fine line between the two—and why ambition, when directed toward serving others, is the true path to lasting success. With wisdom from Jim Rohn, Wallace Wattles, and Zig Ziglar, discover how to turn your drive into something meaningful.

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Should You Wait to Buy a Home Until You’ve Paid Off Your Debt?

"Should I wait to buy a home until I’ve paid off all my debt?"
It’s one of the most common—and complicated—questions I hear. The answer? It depends. Not all debt is created equal, and not all opportunities wait for you to be debt-free. In this post, we’ll break down how to think about your income, stability, and financial future—not just your student loan balance. Buying a home isn’t just about what you owe… it’s also about what you’re building.

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The Four Home Formula – Your Future Fortune

What if just four homes could change your life? That simple idea hit me two decades ago — and today, it’s the foundation of a fortune-building formula that still works. It’s not just about money… it’s about leverage, mindset, and legacy. You really can make a million bucks in your own backyard.

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You Can’t Get Rich by Saving—But You Can Save Your Way to Wealth

Saving won’t make you rich. But it will prepare you to invest — and that’s how wealth is built. Saving creates margin. Margin creates opportunity. Opportunity, when acted on, creates wealth.

As I say: “You can’t get rich by saving, but you can invest your way to wealth by learning to save.”

Read the full post and get my free eBook: The Millionaire Maker – Six Practical Steps to Your First Four Homes at ILoveHomerAlaska.com

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The 3 P’s in a Pod of Power: Patience, Persistence, Prosperity

In a world obsessed with instant results, the true path to success is still carved the old-fashioned way — with patience, persistence, and purpose. These aren’t just nice-sounding ideals; they’re the timeless tools of transformation. Whether you’re growing a business, healing from a setback, or chasing a dream that scares you — the 3 P’s in a Pod of Power will guide you. One step at a time. One day at a time. That’s how real prosperity is built.

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The Ultimate Gift of Wisdom: A Deep Dive with Bestselling Author Jim Stovall

Bestselling author Jim Stovall—creator of The Ultimate Gift—returns to The Backyard Millionaire Podcast for a powerful, wisdom-filled conversation. With over 49 books and decades of storytelling insight, Jim shares timeless lessons on life, purpose, and perspective. Don’t miss this inspiring episode with a true literary legend.

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The Power of Great Expectations: How to Attract What You Want

Why settle for "whatever" expectations when great expectations can transform your life? In this post, Chris Story explores how what you expect shapes your reality—from personal ambition to global outlook—featuring a powerful lesson from author Jim Stovall that instantly raised the bar. Get ready to think bigger and aim higher.

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Jim Rohn’s Greatest Lesson: The Power of Seasons in Business and Life

In a quiet room full of powerful oil executives, Jim Rohn delivered a deceptively simple truth: “In the coming ten years… it’s going to be like it’s always been.”

Life moves in seasons—some full of abundance, others of challenge. But the pattern is predictable… if you’re paying attention. In this post, discover what Rohn’s insight means for your financial future, your mindset, and your ability to thrive no matter the season.

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The D.A.D. Code: How to Create the Good Life on Your Terms

Every decision is a doorway. Walk through enough of them with purpose, and one day you’ll find yourself standing inside a life you deliberately built—brick by brick, choice by choice. That’s the power of the D.A.D. Code: Define your mission, Act on it daily, and Decide in alignment. It’s not flashy—but it’s freedom.

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Fear, Headlines, and Real Estate: Why Long-Term Investors Win Every Time

Courage isn't the absence of fear—it’s fearing rightly: the right thing, at the right time, in the right way.
If you believe the headlines, real estate looks terrifying. But real wealth isn’t built by chasing headlines or panicking with every market shift. It’s built by planting roots, managing wisely, and thinking long-term.
Real estate is real, tangible, and lasting—and when you buy, hold, and manage with purpose, you have nothing to fear but fear itself.

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From Renter to Landlord: What It Really Takes

Discover what it really takes to go from renter to landlord in this myth-busting post from Millionaire Maker. Learn why you don’t need perfection, piles of cash, or dumb luck to start investing in real estate. Plus, take the Backyard Millionaire Challenge and start building your future wealth right where you are.

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How to Retire Rich by Owning Four Local Properties—No Fame or Startup Needed


About twenty years ago, I realized something that changed my life—and could change yours too:
If you own and control just four homes in your area, you can become a millionaire.
You don't need fame, luck, or the next big idea. You need a plan, a little grit, and a willingness to build wealth right where you live.
In The Millionaire Maker, I show you exactly how to do it—using the Four-Home Formula to create lasting income, unlock tax advantages, and build a future you control.

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