054: Alan Olsen on Why Collaboration is Your Ticket to Freedom

In this episode, I’m speaking to Alan Olsen, who is a tax expert with over 25-years of tax advisory experience serving some of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in the world. Alan started out as an IRS agent and a CPA, but was destined for something greater. His grit, determination and community involvement brought him early success, and an understanding of the value of relationships.  As a father of seven, Alan always prioritized family and leaned on his faith, but it wasn’t until his kids went to college that he had an epiphany. He decided to share his wealth with less fortunate families, and virtually bankrupted himself to fund a low-cost college tuition program for disadvantaged children. Despite the uncertainty, following this unconventional path would lead to success far beyond his imagination!  Today, Alan’s a Managing Partner at GROCO, which is recognized as one of the top Silicon Valley CPA firms, and host of the podcast The American Dreams Show. He’s a master at connecting the right people and telling their stories. In our discussion, I speak with Alan about the common denominators that make us human, why he believes problem-solving generates true wealth (not just the monetary kind), the power and importance of relationships, and the secret to creating a thriving business during challenging economic times. That, and a whole lot more! Here's just some of the things we get into:Alan Olsen entrepreneurial journeyGoing broke to help disadvantaged kids get back on trackWhy Alan was offered ownership of a $7.5M piece of property for FREE—and the reason he turned it downWhy the foundation of life is never about moneyHow to make a business thrive in challenging economic timesThe power and importance of relationships—and the BIG epiphany Steve Jobs had on his deathbedA better measure of true wealthWhat does a multi-family real estate office do?Want the Full Show Notes? To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit JustinDonald.com/54 Free Gifts from Alan Olsen He’s giving away the preface to his new book. Inside, you’ll hear an incredible story about one man’s journey to live life to the fullest. The story is about a man that Alan interviewed named Gary Rogers, who most notably bought Dreyer’s Ice Cream for $1M in the 70’s and later sold it to Nestle for $3.2 billion. If you want to know what it means to live a fulfilled life, you won’t want to miss the powerful advice that Gary shared before he passed away.  Go get the story by visiting JustinDonald.com/54 Get the Lifestyle Investor Book! To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit JustinDonald.com/book Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU! Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.