The Passive Income Machine Podcast

Taxes are everywhere—and they’re stealing your wealth in plain sight. In this episode of The Passive Income Machine, Ryan D. Lee and tax expert Scott Saunders expose the truth behind the 100+ hidden taxes Americans pay every day—and how the system is quietly profiting off your ignorance.

They break down:

• Why taxes feel invisible but cost you big

• How the IRS is your “silent partner” in retirement

• The real reason tax-deferr...

Most people think their CPA is helping them “save on taxes”… but what if they’re just looking in the rearview mirror? In this eye-opening episode of The Passive Income Machine, Ryan Lee and co-host Scott Saunders reveal the massive difference between tax preparation and true tax strategy—and how the wealthy legally pay less and keep more using the very same IRS code you have access to.

We cover:

• The “two tax codes” (one for t...

Is life really harder for the next generation—or are they just lazy? In this powerful episode, Ryan D. Lee and co-host Scott Saunders break down the harsh truth about inflation, rising asset prices, and why wages haven’t kept up. You’ll discover how to measure wealth differently, and how to convert fake dollars into real, income-producing assets that can set you—and your children—free.

From the myth of the dollar to the truth about...

What if your tax strategy could define your investing strategy—and fast-track your freedom?

In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee officially welcomes Scott Saunders as the new co-host. With 37 years of experience, 100,000+ 1031 exchanges, and national influence in real estate tax law, Scott brings unmatched expertise to the mission of helping you retire in 10 years or less.

- Discover why 1031 exchanges...

Is paying off your mortgage early the smartest move… or the biggest mistake? In this episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee challenges conventional wisdom and walks you through the math, mindset, and strategy of why keeping your mortgage may actually make you wealthier.

Learn how inflation, taxes, leverage, and liquidity all work together to build real financial freedom—not just the illusion of being "debt free....

What if losing everything was the moment you finally found your true calling?

In this powerful episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee sits down with Setema Gali—Super Bowl Champion, 7-figure entrepreneur, and founder of GAMECHANGER™ EDGE—to unpack one of the most soul-shaking comeback stories you’ll ever hear.

After reaching the NFL’s biggest stage with the New England Patriots, Setema found himself broke, bankr...

Most people never build real wealth—not because they’re lazy or stupid, but because they’re playing a broken game. In this episode, Ryan D. Lee breaks down the real formula behind wealth: a simple, proven path based on principles, not hype.

Inside this episode: ✅ The only two steps you need to build wealth ✅ Why most people confuse investing with speculating ✅ The truth about money, time, and how to escape the system ✅ How to creat...

Is financial freedom just a dream—or is it your greatest act of rebellion? In this powerful episode, Ryan D. Lee breaks down why the current financial system is designed to keep you dependent—and how true independence starts with reclaiming your money, your time, and your choices.

You’ll learn:

• Why financial freedom is the only way to break out of the status quo

• How Irina and Walter took control and built a life on their te...

In this powerful episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee is joined by Luke Nesler—entrepreneur, investor, and empire builder—who shares his personal journey from financial success and emotional burnout to building a real estate machine that gave him his life back.

What happens when the business that made you money starts to cost you everything else? Luke reveals how he transformed his path by making one major dec...

The middle class is being silently destroyed—not by villains, but by a financial system engineered to benefit the few who understand it. In this explosive episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee exposes how billionaires are printed by design, why inflation is stealing your wealth, and how debt has become the new money.

But there’s good news: you don’t have to be a victim. You can use the system to build financial...

What if I told you the rich aren’t born—they’re printed?

In this explosive episode of the Passive Income Machine, Ryan D. Lee exposes the hidden design behind modern wealth creation and the uncomfortable truth: Life will give you what you tolerate. From skyrocketing inequality to America’s silent war on the middle class, Ryan breaks down how billionaires are made—not by luck, but by mastering the rules of a game most don’t even rea...

Are you still playing the average game? In this episode, Ryan D. Lee exposes the brutal truth behind the traditional retirement model—and why average returns, average savings, and average strategies are a guaranteed path to financial failure.

You’ll learn:

• Why net worth is the wrong goal

• How the 4% rule sets you up to fail

• Why real financial freedom comes from income, not assets

• How to flip the script and build extraord...

Impossible goals aren't just dreams—they're your roadmap to freedom. In this powerful episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee reveals why most people never reach financial freedom—and how to flip the switch by setting bold, “impossible” goals that force you to become the person worthy of wealth, control, and choice.

You’ll learn:

- Why small goals sabotage massive success - How to trigger urgency through emotiona...

Think your 401(k) will fund your retirement? Think again. In this episode of the Passive Income Machine, Ryan D. Lee exposes the Cobra Effect—a dangerous mental trap that causes most traditional retirement plans to backfire.

You'll discover why first-order thinking leads to financial failure… and how second and third-order consequences are secretly draining your wealth, locking away your money, and leaving you at the mercy of Wall ...

Is the system rigged? In this episode, Ryan D. Lee uncovers the Cantillon Effect—a dangerous economic truth that explains why the rich keep getting richer while everyday Americans get crushed by inflation, taxes, and fake money.

You’ll learn how the Federal Reserve manipulates interest rates, inflates the money supply, and traps you in a rigged retirement game... and what you can do right now to flip the script and use their fake m...

What if everything you've been taught about retirement planning is upside down?

In this episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee dismantles the traditional obsession with ROI and exposes the #1 metric that actually creates financial freedom—income. Learn why return on investment is not your goal, why the 4% rule is failing Americans, and how to build sustainable, inflation-protected, tax-advantaged income using to...

What if everything you've been told about freedom is a lie?

In this powerful Independence Day episode, Ryan D. Lee reveals the truth about freedom most people never hear: freedom isn’t a destination—it’s a byproduct of radical stewardship. From financial independence to personal responsibility, Ryan shares why true freedom requires more than passive income—it requires owning your time, your money, and your choices.

You’ll discover:

The rules of wealth have changed—and if you're still playing the old game of net worth, you’re already behind. In this episode of The Passive Income Machine, Ryan D. Lee breaks down the biggest lie in personal finance, why financial freedom isn’t a number, and how the rich design their life around cash flow, not savings.

Discover why buying back your time is the new benchmark for success, how to create income without selling assets...

What if everything you’ve been taught about money, savings, and debt… is wrong?

In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee breaks down the real rules of money after 1971—and how the wealthy use those rules to legally avoid taxes, multiply income, and build generational wealth. Discover how to turn fake dollars into real, income-producing assets using the power of strategic debt and why understanding this one...