Mastering Passive Wealth: How to Invest Like Institutions with Pascal Wagner
Derek and Pascal explore the world of passive investing, due diligence, long-term wealth strategy, and how everyday investors can model the same approach that major institutions use. Pascal explains how he vetted deals across 23+ investments, the role of understanding inevitabilities, and how his unique experience in venture capital shaped his investment philosophy. They also dive into macro trends affecting real estate, from industrial growth and medical facilities to low-income housing and why Airbnb might be a dangerous play.
Money, Mindset & Empowerment: How Ed Vargo Helps Women Take Control of Their Financial Future
In this powerful episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with Ed Vargo, a seasoned financial planner with over 25 years of experience, who shares how his life’s journey and family shaped his mission: helping women—especially those facing life transitions like divorce or widowhood—gain financial clarity, confidence, and control. They dive into the financial literacy gap, gender-specific money behaviors, and how to create a future where work becomes optional—not necessary.