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The “No-Risk” Investment Strategy: Build Lasting Financial Success – Part 2 | Episode 141



We’ve all been told to invest our hard-earned savings in “safe” or “logical” places — yet every investment seems to come with risk. But what if there was a way to secure your money in a protective financial vault that not only preserves your wealth but also helps it grow and compound, shielded from market volatility and government intrusion?

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, hostsVance Lowe and Seth Hicks reveal the no-risk investment strategy the ultra-wealthy have leveraged for generations. Discover how to build a winning money mindset, make smarter financial decisions, and protect your wealth using private banking principles that keep your money working for you — safely and effectively.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • Recap: How to make the most profit possible — and why you should never steal from your own bank.
  • The #1 Rule for Financial Success: Discover the 10% Law and why it’s the foundation of wealth building.
  • The Velocity of Money Explained: Learn how to use money to give it value with a real-life example of cash flow in motion.
  • The Hidden Silent Partner in Your Business: Understand how taxes quietly erode your profits and the key strategies to reduce tax impact.
  • The Tax Advantage of Private Banking: Explore the little-known benefits of Internal Revenue Code 7702 and how it can legally grow your wealth tax-free.

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Winning Money Mindset: Build Lasting Financial Success – Part 1 | Episode 140



The key to financial success is understanding how core wealth-building principles apply to your everyday life—and how to make your money work for you instead of against you. Whether you’re a business owner, homeowner, or simply looking to create passive income and break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, this proven private banking strategy is essential for achieving financial freedom and long-term wealth.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., break down the real difference between financial success and failure, expose the common misconceptions about money management, and show you how to take control of your financial future. Whether you want to build generational wealth, create cash flow, or set up your own private banking system, we’ll walk you step by step through how to do it — the right way.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • The Wealth Mindset You Need for Financial Success
  • Private Banking Core Values in Action: Real-Life Money Lessons from the Grocery Store
  • Why Elon Musk’s Financial Strategies Lead to Massive Business Success
  • The True Difference Between Financial Success and Failure

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Unlock Financial Prosperity with Lines of Credit | Episode 136



Using a line of credit can be one of the most powerful financial tools for building wealth and achieving long-term financial freedom — but only if it’s set up the right way. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or simply want to stop depending on traditional banks, you can create a line of credit that works for you — not against you.

 In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. reveal how to strategically use a line of credit inside your own private banking system to take control of your money, grow wealth safely, and escape the traps of traditional banking. Learn how to make your money work in two places at once — compounding even while you borrow against it.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  •  What Is a Line of Credit and How It can Work for You
  • How to Use HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit) as Powerful Financial Tool
  • The Life-Changing Secret: How to Use Money Like the Banks Do

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Surviving Unexpected Expenses | Episode 135



Life is full of financial surprises—car repairs, medical bills, home maintenance, or sudden expenses that can wreck your budget and drain your savings. What if you could cover these unexpected costs without relying on credit cards, personal loans, or tapping into your emergency fund?

In this episode of Private Banking Strategies, wealth experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., reveal a little-known but time-tested financial strategy the wealthy have used for centuries to protect themselves from financial curveballs. You’ll discover how becoming your own private banker creates a built-in safety net that keeps you in control of unexpected expenses while simultaneously growing your wealth.

If you’re looking for smarter ways to protect your finances, avoid debt, and build lasting financial freedom, this episode is packed with insights you can start using today.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • What to Do in a Financial Crunch When You’re Financing Your Own Bank
  • How to Successfully Run Your Own Private Banking System
  • Growing Your Money While Using It: The Power of Infinite Banking
  • Understanding How Money Really Works

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How to Survive a Real Estate Market Crash | Episode 134



Do you own real estate and worry about market swings or another recession hurting your investments? With today’s uncertainty, many investors are searching for ways to protect their hard-earned assets.

In this episode, of the private banking strategies, Seth Hicks esq. uncovers a powerful, under-the-radar strategy—becoming your own private banker—to safeguard your portfolio, protect your capital, and find opportunities even in a downturn.

Seth discusses:

  • Asset Protection Strategies: Shield Your Wealth from Dodd-Frank Regulations
  • Private Banking Secrets: How to Grow Wealth Outside Traditional Banks
  • Whole Life Policy Loans: Borrow to Fund Real Estate Investments
  • Think Like a Banker: Catapult Your Real Estate Investing Success

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Infinite Banking vs. Traditional Banking | Episode 128



Money decisions can make or break your financial future—and ignoring them isn’t an option. Whether you’re building cash reserves or rethinking where your money sits, the right banking strategy can dramatically impact your wealth growth and security. But here’s the truth: the best path isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your goals, your income, and your long-term vision.

In this episode of Private Banking Strategies, financial experts Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. reveal why personalized banking systems always outperform traditional centralized banks. You’ll learn how to evaluate your current banking setup, discover smarter ways to grow and protect your wealth, and choose the financial system that truly aligns with your unique needs—no matter your income level.

Vance and Seth discuss

  • How to Structure a Private Banking System for Your Unique Financial Goals
  • Choosing the Right Financial Advisor to Maximize Wealth and Security
  • Analyzing Personal Banking Needs: Why Anyone Can Launch Their Own Private Bank
  • The Risks of Traditional Banks in the U.S. and How to Regain Financial Control

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Avoid Life Insurance Scams: Secure Your Wealth with Smarter Strategies | Episode 127



Don’t fall for life insurance traps disguised as “investment opportunities.” Learn what to avoid, what to look for, and how to protect your money using strategies the wealthy have relied on for generations.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks Esq., reveal the truth behind common life insurance scams and show you how real banking policies—structured the right way—can help you maximize profits, build wealth, and take full control of your financial future.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • What Is a Real Banking Policy?
    Understand the true definition and purpose behind a properly structured policy.
  • Real Private Banking vs. Life Insurance Scams
    Learn how to spot the difference between legitimate strategies and misleading products.
  • The Power of Paid-Up Additions (PUAs)
    Discover how PUAs create immediate profit and supercharge your banking policy.
  • The Advantages of Policy Ownership
    Why owning the right type of policy gives you long-term control, growth, and financial leverage.

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Ditch Your Financial Planner for Private Banking Strategies | Episode 126



While many may claim the title of financial planner, entrusting someone else with your finances inherently carries risk. Doing so not only places your financial future in another’s hands but also deprives you of the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand and manage your own wealth effectively.

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq. explore the power of financial education and explain how building your own private bank gives you the ability to create your own financing system—and ultimately become your own financial planner.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  •  Why Financial Planning Goes Beyond Just Chasing Interest Rate
  •  The Flawed “Back to Zero” Approach: A Smarter Way to Finance Your Life
  •  Demystifying Money: How Private Banking Strategies Build Real Financial Confidence

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Compounding Interest Vs. Traditional Cash Flow – Which Builds Wealth Faster | Episode 125



Most people underestimate the true power of a single dollar—and even fewer know how to leverage it for long-term wealth creation. In this episode of Private Banking Strategies, Vance Lowe and Seth Hicks, Esq., break down how to redirect your cash flowmaximize your income, and build your own banking structure where your money works harder for you—in a tax free, compounding system.

Discover how to eliminate traditional financial obstacles, break free from the risks of Wall Street investing, and take back control of your financial future. Whether you’re new to private banking or seeking to escape the limitations of the conventional financial system, this episode gives you a clear path toward financial freedomcash flow mastery, and wealth accumulation—at any income level.

Vance and Seth discuss:

  • What Banks Do Right (That You’re Not)
  • How to Make Your Money Work in Your Economy
  • The #1 Key to a Successful Retirement
  • Why Average Rate of Return

 

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Thriving in 2025: Austrian Economics & the Blueprint for Financial Freedom | Episode 124



There’s a right and wrong way to use money—and it’s probably not what you’ve been taught. Most people unknowingly spend their principal and sabotage their wealth potential. But what if you could recover 100% of your money every month?

In this episode of the Private Banking Strategies Podcast, 25-year veteran money manager Vance Lowe exposes the hidden truth behind how traditional banking keeps you poor—and how the wealthy legally sidestep it. Discover how to build true financial independence by leveraging the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) to grow, compound, and control your cash outside of Wall Street and government reach.

Vance explores why money has no value until it’s exchanged, how to recapture your money instead of spending it, and how to store your wealth in a private banking system that compounds for life.

Vance discusses:

  • How the U.S. Banking System Was Designed to Control Your Wealth
  • The 3 Ultimate Money Laws You Were Never Taught – Mastering the Rules of Wealth Building
  • Why Your Money Isn’t Working for You: The Hidden Truth About How Banks Use Your Cash
  • How the Wealthy Really Get Rich: Volume of Return vs. Rate of Return Explained

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