Part 4: Becoming An Empire Builder

Welcome to Part 4 of the Passive Income Machine Mini-Course!

Today, we’re diving into an essential piece of the machine: Becoming an Empire Builder.

If you prefer video content, you can watch the full training here. For readers, let’s unpack the same insights below.

Building an Empire Starts with YOU

In our last session, we introduced the Passive Income Machine as the solution to creating true freedom. Now, we’re looking at the first cog in that machine—and it all starts with you.

Here’s the formula:
MAKE more than you SPEND and INVEST the difference wisely.

Sounds simple, right? But in today’s world, saving doesn’t “just happen.” It takes intentionality, discipline, and a clear vision of the future.

The Saving Struggle

Back in 1960, the average savings rate was 15-20%. Fast forward to today, and most people save only 3-5% of their income. Why?

Because we live in a culture of distraction. Everything is designed to grab our attention and encourage us to spend. From shiny new gadgets to subscription services we forget about, it’s easier than ever to spend—and harder than ever to save.

That’s why saving has to be a decision. It’s one of the few financial choices you have complete control over. Think about it:

• Bills? Required.

• Gas? Required.

• Groceries? Required.

But your savings rate? That’s fully up to you.

Your Savings = Your Empire

Here’s the truth: You’re not saving for the person you are today. You’re saving for future {{contact.first_name}}.

Future You is a completely different person with different goals, responsibilities, and dreams. The decisions you make today directly impact whether future You experiences freedom or remains stuck.

Let’s be real: Choosing to save only 3-5%—like the average person—means choosing a life of continued work, debt, and never reaching true freedom.

Start With the End in Mind

To become an Empire Builder, you need to start with the end in mind. What does your empire look like?

Your empire should be your driving force—the reason you’re willing to make sacrifices today to create freedom tomorrow. Every decision you make impacts that empire:

• Upgrading to the newest iPhone? That’s a hit to your savings.

• Using your credit card without paying it off? That’s money pulled from your future.

• Buying a newer car you “had” to have? That’s delaying your freedom.

The danger isn’t in enjoying life’s pleasures—it’s in convincing yourself that you’ll “save more later.” Spoiler alert: That day rarely comes.

The Choice Is Yours

Here’s the question you need to answer:

Do you want to live a life of debt and financial slavery, always chasing the next paycheck?

Or are you ready to build your empire, make sacrifices today, and enjoy true financial freedom in the future?

The choice is yours, {{contact.first_name}}.

The good news? The steps to becoming an Empire Builder are simple:

1. Save 10-20% of your income.

2. Put your savings into a Vault. (We’ll dive into this soon!)

3. Leverage your Vault to create passive income.

4. Rebuild your Vault using your passive income.

What’s Next?

In Part 5, we’ll explore the Financial Freedom Formula—the key to unlocking long-term success.

If you want a deeper look at the numbers and how your savings can map out your financial freedom, watch the video here.

It’s time to make the choice: Will you start building your empire today, or stay stuck in the same cycle?

Here’s to building your freedom

Ryan D. Lee | Wealth Outside Wall Street

(P.S. Want access to part 5 right now? Access the video portion of Part 5: Financial Freedom Formula.)