Maximizing Retirement Income: Transition from Active to Passive Income

In a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur," host Josh engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Steve Selengut, also known as "The Income Coach." Steve, the author of "Retirement Money Secrets" and the mind behind theincomecoach.net, shares his expertise on financial strategies tailored for business owners and entrepreneurs. The episode delves into retirement planning, transitioning from active income to passive income through investments, and the importance of profit margins. Here, we break down the key insights and actionable advice from the episode to help you optimize your financial future. Steve Selengut specializes in helping individuals transition their investment portfolios into income-generating assets. He often works with business owners contemplating retirement or those looking to optimize their investment strategies. Steve's journey began with selling his business and successfully generating income from his investment portfolio, allowing him to retire comfortably. His investment philosophy centers around a critical question: "How much income is your portfolio generating?" He notes that many portfolios yield less than 3% in income, whereas his own portfolio yields around 10%. The key to achieving higher income lies in using the same securities but packaging them differently to focus on income production. Steve introduces closed-end funds as a powerful tool for income generation. These investment vehicles are designed to generate income rather than grow in market value. They invest in a variety of securities, allowing investors to benefit from income generation while minimizing market risk. Steve likens an investment portfolio to a retail store, where each investment represents a product on the shelf. He advocates for setting a profit target—such as 5%—and encourages clients to sell investments that exceed this target rather than waiting for potentially higher returns. This strategy secures profits and accelerates overall profit margins. By following these steps, you can build a robust investment portfolio that ensures financial stability and freedom in your retirement years.

About Steve Selengut:

Steve Selengut is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in investment management, advisory services, and as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Currently, Steve focuses on coaching both individuals and fellow advisors to achieve income independence for themselves and their clients. He is also promoting his second book, Retirement Money Secrets. Throughout his extensive career, Steve managed approximately 325 individual portfolios both domestically and internationally. He stands out as one of the few investment authors with direct experience in managing client investments. Steve demonstrates how to generate significantly more potential spending money than is typically needed, consistently quarter after quarter and year after year. His method enables clients to confidently state that neither stock market corrections nor rising interest rates will negatively impact their portfolio income. Instead, these conditions can actually accelerate income growth. Unlike most investment portfolios, which often produce modest returns of 3% or less, Steve's approach safely achieves returns that are two or more times higher.

About The Retirement Income Coach LLC:

Income Coach Steve Selengut spent his 40+ year career managing millions in client retirement assets for a higher level of income than most investors achieve. He shares a lifetime of income-building insights and innovative investing techniques in his new book Retirement Money Secrets, and his coaching services, and investment security Selection Universes. Steve"s methodology has been one of the best-kept secrets in the investment management business. But not anymore. Now, he’s showing everyone how to use the oldest...