Episode 54: Invest Phase - Why You’re Not at $100K Per Month (And How to Fix That) - Part 4
Episode 54: Invest Phase - Why You’re Not at $100K Per Month (And How to Fix That) - Part 4  
Podcast: Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Published On: Fri Apr 03 2026
Description: In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler and Kaden Hackney break down the final stage of the wealth-building journey: the invest phase. This is where your business stops being your only income source and starts fueling real, compounding wealth.They walk through the differences between expanding and inflating your business, and how to properly separate your income, reserves, and investments, as well as more about this phase. Listen and enjoy the show!You’ll Learn How To:Build a business that consistently generates investable cashAvoid investing too earlySeparate business income, personal income, and wealth-building capitalWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:(01:42) Recap of the hustle, secure, and expand stages(03:00) Investing early is bad advice for entrepreneurs(04:00) Treating real estate like inventory, not trophies(05:56) The importance of diversification beyond real estate(07:25) A real example of overleveraging and getting stuck(09:54) The difference between true investing and survival mode(11:34) Expand vs inflate(13:15) Step 1: Getting money from the business to you individually(13:30) Step 2: Making money from that money(14:14) Turning $100K/month into $80K investable capital(15:27) How assets start creating more assets(17:08) Building an asset engine(19:15) The 4 key business levers that drive growth(22:16) The power of saying “no” to the wrong opportunitiesWho This Episode Is For:Investors who feel overleveraged or financially stretchedBusiness owners who are trying to transition from active income to wealth-buildingAnyone who wants a clear path from income to long-term financial freedomWhy You Should Listen:If you want to build real wealth and not just stay busy, this episode is the shift you need to hear.Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler