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Vital Wealth Strategies

Vital Wealth Strategies

By: Patrick Lonergan
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Welcome to Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, where financial and tax expertise meets entrepreneurial success. Join us as we dive deep into the world of high-level entrepreneurship, bringing you top authorities who specialize in cutting-edge financial and tax strategies. Our podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the financial game, offering insights and advice that can optimize your wealth, reduce tax liabilities, and supercharge your business growth. Tune in to gain a competitive edge and unlock the secrets to financial success in the world of high-level entrepreneurship.

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Episodes
  • 119 | Designed to Last: The Shift from Operator to Architect That Scales Your Business

    119 | Designed to Last: The Shift from Operator to Architect That Scales Your Business
    Feb 17 2026
    What if the very systems that helped build a successful business are now the reason it can’t scale? In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan sits down with Michael O'Keefe to explore the critical shift entrepreneurs must make to grow beyond their current ceiling. Together, they unpack why hustle alone won’t scale a business, how leadership evolution impacts enterprise value, and why structural design matters more than effort at higher levels of growth. This conversation challenges founders and CEOs to rethink their role, their financial architecture, and their strategy for long-term durability. Patrick and Michael break down the four stages of competence and explain why every new level of scale requires a renewed learning curve. They discuss the shift from operator to architect, the financial guardrails required to protect margins and cash flow, and how intentional capital allocation, tax-aware strategy, and disciplined decision-making create a business designed to last. Entrepreneurs who want to scale with clarity instead of chaos will walk away with a framework to strengthen structure, increase enterprise value, and build a company that can grow beyond their personal effort. Key Takeaways: Why what built your business won’t necessarily scale it The leadership shift required to move from operator to architect How invisible ceilings stall business growth The four stages of competence and why growth requires discomfort Margin guardrails and financial modeling for smarter scale decisions Why tax-aware scaling protects both cash flow and enterprise value How structural clarity reduces bottlenecks and increases valuation The difference between growth by effort and growth by design Resources to Mention & Link: https://vitalwealth.com/resources https://vitatrategies.com/tax The Inner Game of Tennis Grit by Angela Duckworth The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Resources: Visit www.vitalstrategies.com to download FREE resources Listen to the podcast on your favorite app: Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast | Tax & Financial Strategies for Entrepreneurs Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vital.strategies Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VitalStrategiesPodcast Follow on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklonergan/ Credits: Sponsored by Vital Wealth Music by Cephas Art work by Two Tone Creative Audio, video, research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien
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    59 mins
  • 118 | Stop Doing This With Your LLCs (It Could Cost You Millions) with Bobby Casey

    118 | Stop Doing This With Your LLCs (It Could Cost You Millions) with Bobby Casey
    Feb 10 2026

    What if the real reason your business feels exposed isn’t your income, but your structure? In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan breaks down why so many successful entrepreneurs remain vulnerable to lawsuits, tax inefficiencies, and unnecessary risk due to poor entity planning and lack of privacy. Patrick is joined by Bobby Casey, founder of Business Anywhere, who shares hard-earned insights from decades of entrepreneurial experience helping business owners protect assets, reduce exposure, and build resilient structures that support long-term freedom.

    Together, Patrick and Bobby dive into the real-world mechanics of asset protection, including why insurance alone isn’t enough, why owning assets in a personal name can be dangerous, and how proper entity structuring can prevent a single lawsuit from wiping out years of work. Bobby explains his “castle” approach to asset protection, where privacy becomes the first line of defense, and highlights common mistakes entrepreneurs make when forming LLCs themselves. If you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or high-income business owner looking to create more peace of mind, protect what you’ve built, and gain flexibility for the future, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Why most entrepreneurs are overexposed even when they’re financially successful
    • The biggest mistakes business owners make when forming LLCs and structuring assets
    • Why insurance is not a substitute for real asset protection
    • How privacy reduces lawsuit risk and deters opportunistic litigation
    • Why you should avoid mixing real estate, operating businesses, and liquid assets in one entity
    • The importance of dissolving LLCs after selling an asset to avoid future liability
    • How Business Anywhere simplifies entity management, registered agent services, and renewals

    Episode Resources:

    • Business Anywhere: https://businessanywhere.io
    • Vital Wealth Resources Hub: https://vitalwealth.com/resources
    • Podcast Homepage (Vital Wealth): https://www.vitalwealth.com/

    Resources:

    Visit www.vitalstrategies.com to download FREE resources

    Listen to the podcast on your favorite app: https://link.chtbl.com/vitalstrategies

    Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vital.strategies

    Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VitalStrategiesPodcast

    Follow on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklonergan/

    Credits:

    Sponsored by Vital Wealth

    Music by Cephas

    Art work by Two Tone Creative

    Audio, video, research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 117 | How High-Net-Worth Investors Build Passive Income at Scale with Bronson Hill

    117 | How High-Net-Worth Investors Build Passive Income at Scale with Bronson Hill
    Feb 3 2026

    What if building Passive Income didn’t require becoming a landlord or adding another job to your life?

    In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan, founder of Vital Wealth, sits down with Bronson Hill to unpack how investors and high net worth entrepreneurs can create truly scalable wealth without sacrificing time, freedom, or focus. Patrick brings his perspective as a tax-focused wealth strategist, while Bronson shares his journey from medical device sales to replacing earned income with passive cash flow in under three years through private real estate and alternative investments.

    Together, they challenge the myth of “passive” real estate, explain why most small rental strategies fail to Scale, and walk through how sophisticated investors evaluate deals, operators, and private networks. This conversation is designed for investors who want consistent passive income, better tax efficiency, and access to opportunities typically reserved for high net worth circles, without the stress and complexity that derail most wealth plans. If you are looking to scale capital, protect your lifestyle, and invest with intention, this episode delivers a practical roadmap.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Why most “passive” real estate strategies actually become second jobs
    • How High Net Worth Investors scale Passive Income through private deals
    • The role of professional operators in building truly scalable investments
    • How to vet deals and operators with an investor-first mindset
    • Why private networks outperform public, mass-market investment offerings

    Episode Resources:

    • Fire Yourself by Bronson Hill
    • Official Website: Home - Bronson Equity

    Resources:

    Visit www.vitalstrategies.com to download FREE resources

    Listen to the podcast on your favorite app: https://link.chtbl.com/vitalstrategies

    Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vital.strategies

    Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VitalStrategiesPodcast

    Follow on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklonergan/

    Credits:

    Sponsored by Vital Wealth

    Music by Cephas

    Art work by Two Tone Creative

    Audio, video, research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien
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    46 mins
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