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Inside The Vault with Ash Cash

Inside The Vault with Ash Cash

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Inside the Vault is the #1 Financial Literacy podcast for Everyday People, who aspire to Become Millionaires. Hosted by Ash Cash, one of the Top Financial Educators in the world, this podcast Empowers our listeners (Insider’s) with the Mindset, Motivation, and Money Moves to Manifest Millions!

Inside The Vault brings inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today’s top business minds, authors and influencers. Learn the basics of how they built their wealth from scratch and how you can follow their blueprint to do the same. Inside The Vault answers questions about money, careers, and entrepreneurship. Advice and insights always delivered through the lens of the everyday person.

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  • The Untold Architect Behind Earn Your Leisure | Michael J. MacDonald

    The Untold Architect Behind Earn Your Leisure | Michael J. MacDonald
    Jan 29 2026

    Most people know the brand. Few know the architect.

    In this powerful episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, we sit down with Michael J. MacDonald — a co-founder, strategist, and cultural architect behind one of the most influential financial media platforms of this generation, Earn Your Leisure. From growing up in public housing and being placed in special education, to becoming the creative and operational force behind a global media movement, Mike finally tells the story most people never hear.

    This conversation breaks down:

    How Earn Your Leisure really started and why there was no money for the first 18 months

    Why Invest Fest was a 1.3 million dollar risk with no sponsors

    The truth about being the behind-the-scenes genius

    Why timing beats talent in business and media

    How legacy brands are built, not chased

    Why he believes Earn Your Leisure will not be his biggest achievement

    This is not motivation. This is execution, equity, and ownership. If you are building a brand, a platform, or a media business, this episode is required viewing. Tap in. Take notes.

    Share this with someone building something real. Comment "INSIDERS" and we will send you the link to watch the full episode. Follow @InsideTheVault and @IamAshCash for more conversations on wealth, media, and ownership. Follow @michaeljmacdonald

    CHAPTERS AND TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Earn Your Leisure Won’t Be My Biggest Play

    02:20 From Projects to Digital Architect

    05:40 Why They Didn’t Start Earn Your Leisure for Money

    09:10 Being the Third Owner Nobody Talks About

    13:30 Turning Liabilities Into Assets

    18:10 The London Moment That Changed Everything

    22:45 Invest Fest and Risking 1.3 Million With No Sponsors

    29:00 The Steve Harvey Partnership Explained

    37:20 Why He Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight

    45:10 Love, Marriage, and Building With the Right Partner

    53:30 Why Audiences Matter More Than Webinars

    58:40 The Business Engine Explained

    1:06:00 I’m Not Supposed to Be Here

    1:12:30 Final Gems and Free Game



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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • # ITV 201 Millions from Salon Suites: How Patrice "Sway" McKinney Built Quiet Wealth

    # ITV 201 Millions from Salon Suites: How Patrice "Sway" McKinney Built Quiet Wealth
    Jan 22 2026
    This episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash features entrepreneur, coach, and salon suite mogul Patrice “Sway the Pro” McKinney.Throughout the conversation, Patrice shares her journey from working behind the chair to becoming a multi-millionaire by building salon suites — a business model she describes as being a landlord in the hair and beauty industry. She explains why the “sexy route” in entrepreneurship is often the least profitable and how quiet, strategic positioning creates long-term wealth.Listeners will hear candid stories about setbacks, resilience, belief, and mindset — including moments where everything went wrong but quitting was not an option. Patrice also breaks down the salon suite business model, how leasing commercial property works, how to fill suites, common mistakes to avoid, and when franchising makes sense.Instagram: https://instagram.com/sway_thepro🎁 FREE COURSE:https://thesalonsuitemodel.comThis episode focuses on money mindset, smart business strategy, and the power of belief — especially for first-generation wealth builders.⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters0:00 – “Cigarette money” & being warned against barbering0:10 – Seeing barbers living well in Atlanta & New York0:17 – Why the “sexy route” is often the least lucrative0:24 – Breakthroughs always come with quit moments0:30 – Signing the lease & immediate setbacks0:36 – Architect runs off with the money0:42 – Permits, pressure, and breaking down emotionally0:48 – Unexpected help clears the way0:54 – “Everybody got ‘owner’ in their bio”1:00 – Do you need to own property to build salon suites?1:06 – Leasing vs owning explained1:13 – What it takes to cross into millionaire status1:19 – Do you have to be delusional to succeed?1:24 – Legacy and long-term impact2:36 – Official show intro: Inside the Vault with Ash Cash2:50 – Patrice’s business model overview3:04 – Turning 95 sq ft into $1,500/month3:16 – Risking everything to build the first location3:22 – Selling the first location & still collecting royalties4:10 – Patrice introduces herself in her own words4:48 – Coaching & mentoring in the beauty industry5:32 – Falling in love with salon suites6:03 – Barber shop vs salon suite comparison6:15 – Why salon suites are hands-off and scalable7:27 – Why calm money is better than flashy money7:52 – Working smarter, not harder8:22 – Upbringing, popularity, and mindset9:55 – Basketball career & full scholarship10:45 – Why she didn’t pursue the WNBA11:20 – Pivoting into music and entertainment12:34 – Music industry gatekeeping & rejection13:38 – Being told to change who she was14:33 – God’s redirection and bigger purpose15:09 – Resilience through repeated setbacks16:37 – Growing up without role models17:03 – Deciding to break the cycle17:36 – Moving the family from Michigan to Georgia18:01 – Crashing the U-Haul18:46 – Losing housing at the last minute19:17 – Laptop stolen before the move19:52 – Choosing not to turn back20:26 – Carrying the weight for the family21:09 – “Make it a good decision by doing whatever it takes”21:38 – Being the first millionaire in the family22:03 – Belief as the real barrier22:20 – Optimistic delusion explained23:49 – Every breakthrough comes with resistance24:22 – Buildout stress & no mentorship25:09 – Racism, permitting delays, and anxiety25:55 – Why mentorship matters27:38 – What salon suites actually are28:14 – Why the model works long-term29:01 – Comparing salon suites to real estate30:03 – Students making six figures from one location30:33 – Big brands doing $70M+ annually31:57 – Leasing vs owning explained again32:22 – Why “ownership” is misunderstood33:08 – Using other people’s money ethically34:07 – Tenant improvement allowances (TI)34:55 – Landlords funding buildouts36:10 – How many suites to start with36:46 – Medical office spaces as ideal properties38:02 – How to fill salon suites38:25 – Social media as the #1 marketing tool39:10 – SEO vs paid ads40:35 – Biggest mistakes new owners make41:10 – Wasting square footage41:49 – Not understanding commercial leases42:46 – Franchising: when it makes sense43:34 – Systems, SOPs, and FDDs44:24 – How franchising accelerates growth48:09 – Why she wrote Sweet Victory49:12 – Showing the full journey, not just success50:01 – Defining legacy and impact51:24 – The importance of support systems52:17 – Support helps but isn’t required53:50 – Handling visibility, blogs, and virality55:23 – What’s next: real estate, investing, speaking57:47 – How to connect with Patrice “Sway the Pro”58:22 – Free training information58:56 – Closing the Vault with Ash CashAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr
  • ITV #200 Roger Bonds Tells the Truth About Diddy

    ITV #200 Roger Bonds Tells the Truth About Diddy
    Jan 15 2026
    00:00 — “I believed him.”Why believing in someone else’s dream cost Roger his own.00:12 — When loyalty kills the dreamHow misplaced loyalty gives others control over your life.00:26 — Being added to Cassie’s lawsuitThe moment that forced Roger to speak — and why he stayed silent for years.00:40 — “I won’t let anyone do that to my mother, sister, or daughter.”00:45 — Nine years with Diddy & prison timeHow loyalty, proximity, and survival shaped his choices.00:51 — Why most people didn’t speak up00:58 — The biggest lesson from business, Puff, SR Boyz, and the streetsSetting the stage for the full interview.01:20 — Ash Cash transition to sponsor message02:23 — Welcome to Inside the VaultIntroducing Roger Bonds: high-level sales strategist, cultural marketer, former head of security, and leader of SR Boy South.02:35 — Who is Roger Bonds?Marketing, culture, influence, distribution, and street-level execution.03:14 — How products actually move & why trust converts to sales04:03 — Early years: Harlem, street influence & business lessonsHow the block became the foundation for brand domination.05:03 — Applying street marketing to corporate salesUnderstanding competition, consistency, and consumer behavior.06:04 — How SR Boy South was builtWhy Roger created a national network of B- and C-level influencers.08:01 — The conversation with Diddy that sparked SR Boy South09:23 — Multi-city expansion: Atlanta, Philly, Jersey, NYC, California10:21 — Roger’s 10 years as Diddy’s head of securityThe transition from security to brand ambassador.11:04 — Diabetes as the strategic exitUsing illness as the only safe way to leave the situation.11:52 — When admiration for Puff fadedWatching the shift from hero to hardship.12:52 — The second wind of fame & repeating toxic cycles13:57 — Behind the scenes: leaving quietly to survive financially14:55 — Sponsor message #215:44 — Public backlash: “Why is Barnes talking?”Losing friends and dealing with street opinions.17:01 — Why Cassie naming him changed everything“They don’t know what I know.”18:09 — God’s push to speak up now19:08 — The truth about the Cassie incidentWhat really happened that night on Sunset Blvd.20:26 — Why nobody else’s name was in the lawsuit21:10 — Loyalty, promises & broken trust22:00 — Roger’s son in AfricaThe devastating story: wrongful charge, no evidence, 13 years awaiting trial.23:45 — Puff’s broken promises to help24:53 — “I believed him.”How loyalty blinded his self-belief.25:50 — The power imbalance & why speaking mattered27:01 — Lack of credit for SR Boyz successMillions of cases sold — with no acknowledgment.28:21 — Puff’s jealousyWhen the student becomes a threat.29:35 — Booking fees, disrespect, and the “I made you” moment31:04 — Street credibility vs corporate manipulation32:51 — Life lessons from the 20-year experience“Put yourself first.”34:10 — Blind loyalty vs strategic loyaltyWhat he teaches the youth today.35:31 — Signs of character we ignore36:05 — Corporate gangsters vs street gangstersHow to survive emotionally in business.37:40 — How faith helped him transition from rage to restraint38:54 — “If Puff called me today…”What Roger would say.40:06 — The future: domestic violence advocacy, anger management, certification workTurning pain into purpose.41:14 — Speaking to men: self-belief as a survival tool42:06 — Speaking to women: the “Cassie problem” & self-worth43:17 — How people sacrifice their dreams without realizing it44:12 — Legacy: what Roger wants his daughter to know45:06 — Why the streets are over46:10 — Ash Cash on Bonds’ legacy beyond the Diddy story47:17 — Why this book is differentLessons + story = transformation.48:23 — Global interest: Russia, France, Italy & more49:15 — Publishing details: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target50:10 — The audiobook is coming50:30 — Where to follow Roger BondsIG: @TheRealRogerBondsFB: Roger BondsYouTube: RogerBonds531751:09 — Closing the VaultFollow Inside the Vault: @InsideTheVaultFollow Ash Cash: @IAmAshCashJoin the Abundance Community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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