I Spent $889k on Personal Development.. Is it a Scam or Not? w/ Brian Luebben
I Spent $889k on Personal Development.. Is it a Scam or Not? w/ Brian Luebben  
Podcast: Action Academy | Build Wealth. Buy Assets. Leave Corporate.
Published On: Fri May 08 2026
Description: Over the last 5 years, Brian Luebben spent $889,000 on personal development across coaches, courses, masterminds, events, and agencies… and this episode breaks down exactly what happened because of it.From putting a $5K mastermind on a credit card to building a multi-million dollar business, Brian shares the real ROI behind the investments that changed his life, along with the ones that completely flopped.In this episode:How one $5K event led to millions in revenueWhy Brian spent 45% of his income on self-development at one pointThe mindset shift that helped him leave corporate AmericaThe masterminds and coaches that produced the biggest ROIThe courses and agencies that were complete failuresHow Action Academy was built from relationships and proximityWhy events became the highest ROI investment categoryThis is one of the most transparent breakdowns Brian has ever shared on money, mentorship, business growth, and investing in yourself.If you’ve ever wondered whether masterminds, coaching, or personal development are actually worth it… this episode is for you.Curious as to how we’ve bought multiple businesses and built millions in equity? Give this video a watch for a full breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cviipnGtDWI&feature=youtu.beIf you are serious about building a life on your terms and want to surround yourself with people who are actually doing it, go to: https://actionacademy.com?el=action_academy_podcastWant To Build $10-30k+ / mnth of cashflow you OWN? Inside our community Action Academy [w/ over 700 members & $428M in deals done in 2025 alone ] we help high performers escape corporate America through buying small businesses and commercial real estate. Click this link to book a one-on-one discovery call with our membership director and become the next success story on our podcast!Follow Me As I Travel & Build:IG @brianluebbenActionAcademy.comResults vary and are not guaranteed. $428M reflects aggregate member-reported acquisition value during 2025, not earnings or cash flow. Action Academy provides education and community, not legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.