What if the home you build today could lower your monthly bills, improve your family’s health, and protect your legacy for generations to come?

This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, Corwyn J. Melette sits down with sustainable design expert Brian Falcon, partner at Alter Eco, to unpack what “zero energy ready” and high-performance homes really mean—and why they’re more attainable than you think.

Brian, a LEED-certified architect with decades of experience, shares how sustainable construction isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s about building smarter, healthier, and more financially resilient homes.

Brian’s work focuses on airtight building envelopes, advanced ventilation systems, electrification, and integrated solar solutions—designed to reduce energy use by 50–70% compared to traditional code-built homes.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Why sustainable construction matters now more than ever

• 03:13 How building sustainably protects your family and your legacy

• 06:24 What makes a home “zero energy ready”

• 10:00 How high-performance homes protect your investment

• 12:08 The truth about affordability and cost myths

• 15:34 How solar energy locks in your long-term savings

• 16:53 The future of sustainable communities and neighborhood design

• 22:08 The real return: comfort, health, and financial freedom

  Connect with Brian:

  • Website: AlterEcoBuild.com

  • Email: bfalcon@AlterEcoBuild.com

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfalcon/

  Connect with Corwyn:

  • Contact Number: 843-619-3005

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  • Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

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Wealth that ends with you is success, but wealth that outlives you is a legacy.

In this episode, Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Mark Miller, CEO of Hilton Tax and Wealth Advisors, to provide the tactical manual for dynasty building. Mark is a returning guest where he previously talked about the foundational concepts of wealth preservation and the mindset required to stop the "start-over" cycle. While that first conversation was a primer on financial literacy, this episode dives into the "what's next": creating the enduring trust systems and "wholesale" investing strategies used by the Hilton family.

Mark bridges the gap between simply having money and systematizing it. If the first episode taught you how to start the car, this episode teaches you how to build a self-driving vehicle that ensures your great-grandchildren never have to start from zero again.

The Legacy Moment:

True legacy isn't about leaving a lump sum of cash; it’s about building a disciplined system and imparting the financial wisdom that ensures your family never has to start from zero again.

Key Takeaways

• 0:00 - Legacy vs. Success: Defining wealth that outlasts you.
• 5:38 - Why the third generation often loses everything and how to stop it.
• 7:23 - The "Sieve" Strategy: Using trust structures to prevent "lump sum" wealth destruction.
• 11:35 - Parenting & Money: How to teach heirs the value of a dollar before they inherit.
• 15:21 - Retail vs. Wholesale: The hidden 3-4% fees eating your investments.
• 17:40 - The "Bucket" Concept: Following Warren Buffett’s lead in asset diversification.
• 24:18 - Safety First: Why the ultra-wealthy prioritize downside protection over high-risk gains.

Catch Up on the Foundation:

Missed Mark’s first appearance? Before you dive into the systems, make sure you have the right mindset. 👉 Watch EP 167: Foundations of Wealth Preservation with Mark Miller

Connect with Mark:

Take the first step toward building your dynasty. Visit Mark’s website to grab a complimentary copy of his latest books:

• Website: https://www.hiltonwealth.com/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmiller-hiltonfo/

• Featured Books: Hilton Wealth: How to Invest Like an American Dynasty & The Tax-Free Business Owner

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

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Building a business is an incredible feat, but successfully exiting that business and turning it into a true family legacy is a completely different challenge.

Many entrepreneurs find themselves "self-employed" rather than owning a sellable asset—if you can’t take a three-week vacation without the wheels falling off, do you really own a business, or does the business own you?

In this episode, Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Cameron Bishop, Managing Director and Partner at Rain Catcher, to discuss how to navigate the technical and emotional rollercoaster of selling a business. With over 35 years of experience and a half-billion dollars in transactions, Cameron reveals the common pitfalls that make companies unsellable and how you can start strategizing for your "personal promised land" today.

Key Takeaways:

• 7:56 - The Lifestyle Business Trap: Understanding the difference between a "lifestyle business" (where you are the business) and a sellable asset.

• 10:12- The "Bus Test": A simple diagnostic to see if your business is ready for exit: If you were hit by a bus tomorrow, would the business survive?

• 12:08- The Silver Tsunami: Why the baby boomer generation is facing a unique challenge with succession planning as fewer children choose to take over family firms.

• 14:13- The "Dr. Phil" Side of M&A: Why selling a business takes 9–10 months and involves as much emotional navigation as it does financial negotiation.

• 15:54- The 5 Critical Deal Killers:

• 1. Poor accounting (Cash vs. Accrual/GAP).

  2. Owner dependency.

  3. Customer concentration (The 20% rule).

  4. Vendor dependency.

  5. Below-average gross profit margins.

• 24:00- Creative Exit Structures: Why a "full cash payout" is rare and how seller notes, SBA loans, and earn-outs work.

Legacy Moment Takeaway:

“A well-planned exit isn’t just a transaction—it’s your opportunity to turn years of hard work into a lasting legacy for your family and future generations.”- Cameron Bishop

Connect with Cameron:

• Email: Cameron.Bishop@raincatcher.com

• Website: www.raincatcher.com

• LinkedIn: Cameron Bishop

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy Homes

You served your country with pride. Now it's time someone serves you. At Country Boy Homes, we believe every veteran deserves a safe, beautiful and affordable place to call home.

We proudly offer VA loan friendly, manufactured and modular homes built with integrity, quality and your family and mine. Whether you're retiring to the peaceful low country or starting fresh with your family, we're here to build the future you've earned. Give us a call today, 843-574-8979.

Country Boy Homes, Built to Honor, Built to Last.

Too many aspiring investors stop short of multifamily because they think it's out of reach.In this episode Ashley Garner breaks down the myths that keep aspiring investors stuck—especially the belief that you must personally fund every deal.

Ashley Garner, real estate entrepreneur, founder of ABG Multifamily demystifies the transition from single-family rentals to large-scale apartment buildings. With over 30 years of experience and 300+ units under management, Ashley shares how a personal health crisis and his father’s legacy proved the life-saving power of passive real estate income. Whether you have one door or none, this conversation will give you the roadmap to stop "swimming on land" and start building a portfolio that lasts for generations.

Key Takeaways

• 0:00 – Don't let fear stop you: The accessibility of Multifamily.

• 1:30 – Introducing Ashley Garner: 30 years of real estate expertise.

• 3:24 – The Legacy of Cacao and College Rentals: How real estate is paying for his father’s care.

• 5:51 – The 10-Unit Leap: Overcoming the fear of your first "big" deal.

• 6:14 – The Cardiac Arrest Wake-Up Call: Why rental income saved his family.

• 9:29 – Same Docs, Different Doors: Demystifying the complexity of commercial deals.

• 12:49 – Raising Capital: How to find partners who want to win with you.

• 15:18 – Understanding the Cap Stack: Partnerships, Syndications, and BRRRR.

• 22:56 – How to connect with ABG Multifamily.

• 23:27 – The Hindsight Question: What Ashley would have done differently.

Legacy Moment

Ashley explains how properties purchased decades ago are now paying for his father’s medical care—proof that the right real estate decisions today can protect your family tomorrow (3:45–4:05). Legacy isn’t built by waiting until you have “enough,” but by using the resources and relationships you already have.

Ready to Master Multifamily?" If Episode 220 with Michael Root gave you the systems to run a powerhouse, our latest episode with Ashley Garner gives you the mindset and capital strategies to get the keys. Listen to both to complete your multifamily roadmap!

Connect with Ashley:

• Website: https://www.abgmultifamily.com/

• Contact Number: 910-409-0861

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

Need funding for your next real estate flip or build? MelliFund Capital makes it fast, flexible, and investor-friendly. Visit MelliFundCapital.com and fund your future today. Again, that's MelliFundCapital.com, M-E-L-L-I-L-U-N-D, Capital.com.

Fear can freeze your future—but purpose, when clearly defined, unlocks legacy.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Harper, the focus shifts from systems to self-leadership. Gary unpacks how fear, misaligned vision, and lack of accountability prevent people from stepping fully into their calling. This episode challenges listeners to stop leading from emotion and start leading from purpose, discipline, and faith.

Gary introduces the three pillars of purpose—past, present, and future, explains why fear is rooted in ignorance, and shares why you must “put your own oxygen mask on first” before you can effectively lead others or build generational wealth.

Key Takeaways:

• 0:45 – Why fear thrives in ignorance and how knowledge dismantles doubt
  

• 2:32 – The difference between making statements and asking better, purpose-driven questions
  

• 5:10 – Why many people unknowingly chase someone else’s vision instead of their own
  

• 7:48 – The three pillars of purpose: learning from your past, stewarding your present, and preparing for your future
  

• 11:06 – How mindset and faith work together to sustain long-term growth
  

• 14:29 – The “oxygen mask principle” and why self-leadership must come before leading others
  

• 17:58 – Why clarity of purpose determines the legacy you leave behind

Legacy Moment:

You cannot lead others or build lasting legacy until you first take full responsibility for leading yourself.

Connect with Gary:

• Website: https://sharperbusiness.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_garyharper/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.harperii

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-harper-37148967/

Connect with Corwyn:

• Contact Number: 843-619-3005

• Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

• FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

• Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

• Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

• Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

Need funding for your next real estate flip or build? MelliFund Capital makes it fast, flexible, and investor-friendly. Visit MelliFundCapital.com and fund your future today. Again, that's MelliFundCapital.com, M-E-L-L-I-L-U-N-D, Capital.com.

A New Year, A New Financial Blueprint

What if the new year wasn’t about resolutions—but about real financial positioning?As we step into a new year, this episode challenges the idea that retirement is tied to age and introduces a smarter way to think about income, protection, and legacy. Financial strategist Shateka Husser joins the show to break down how early planning, disciplined structure, and education can help families build tax-efficient income and long-term security—starting now, not decades from now.

This is a timely New Year conversation about resetting your mindset, reclaiming control of your finances, and committing to legacy building in the year ahead. If you’ve been relying solely on your 401k or Social Security, this conversation is a wake-up call to the "unconventional wisdom" used by the wealthy to build legacies that last.

Key Takeaways

• [04:21] The Social Security Myth: Why relying on government systems is a risk and how to close the "60% income gap" that most W-2 employees face at retirement.

• [09:47] The Tax Code Trap: Understanding why traditional accounts (401k, 403b, IRA) are written for the employer, not the employee, and how to pivot to IRS Code 7702.

• [10:48] Be Your Own Bank: A deep dive into the Infinite Banking Concept and how permanent cash value policies allow you to "eat the cookies and still have them grow."

• [15:15] Living Benefits vs. Death Benefits: Why you need a policy you can use while you’re alive to pay off debt and fund investments like real estate or business ventures.

• [20:31] The "HIT" List: The three major termites that destroy retirement: Healthcare, Inflation, and Taxes—and how to protect your portfolio against them.

• • [28:16] Retirement is an Income, Not an Age: Why Shateka advises against quitting your job too early and how to use your 9-to-5 as a "sponsor" for your ultimate freedom.

  Legacy Moment Takeaways

  • Legacy starts with structure, not age. Waiting until retirement age delays the opportunity to build income, protection, and options for the next generation.

• Connect with Shateka:

  • Website: Shateka.com

  • Email: info@shatekahusser.com

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shatekahusserofficial/?hl=en

  Connect with Corwyn:

  • Contact Number: 843-619-3005

  • Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠

  • FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠

  • Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠

  • Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠

  • Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠

  Shoutout to our Sponsor: Mellifund Capital, LLC

  Need funding for your next real estate flip or build? MelliFund Capital makes it fast, flexible, and investor-friendly. Visit MelliFundCapital.com and fund your future today. Again, that's MelliFundCapital.com, M-E-L-L-I-L-U-N-D, Capital.com.