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- Let’s Get Real | Week of August 5, 2025
Let’s Get Real | Week of August 5, 2025
Real talk. Real money. Real life.

And Just Like That… We're Back in the Grind
Yesterday — Monday, August 4 — was officially our last Monday without sports until probably Christmas break.
That’s not dramatic. That’s just facts.
Starting this week, we’re in the thick of it:
Both boys are in higher-level soccer.
Both are playing football (tackle and flag).
And yes… I’m coaching both of their football teams.
Our weeknights are packed. Our weekends are booked.
The calendar looks insane — and I love it.
Here’s a taste of our schedule:
Monday – Lincoln 5:00–6:30pm (40 mins away), Croix 6:00–7:15pm (15 mins away)
Tuesday – Lincoln 4:30–6:00pm (Football), 6:45–8:15pm (Soccer)
Wednesday – Lincoln 4:30–6:00pm (Football)
Thursday – Lincoln 5:30pm (Soccer), Croix 5:30–7:00pm (Football)
Saturday/Sunday – Game days. All day.
Now, does it sound chaotic? Yes.
Is it exhausting? Also yes.
But does it bring me joy? Absolutely.
It’s in our DNA — the hustle, the sweat, the structure, the pride.
And as a former athlete, my body feels it. Like muscle memory. Football camp starts, and I just want to train harder. There’s this shift — a sharpened focus, an old fire that comes alive again.
So yeah, I’ll complain a little here and there. But deep down? This is love.
This is us.

Tariffs = Consumer Tax (Don’t Be Fooled)
There’s been news this week about how much money the U.S. government has collected in tariffs over the last two months.
Billions.
But that doesn’t mean foreign countries are footing the bill.
We are.
Here’s the play:
The government places tariffs on imported goods (usually to "protect" U.S. industry).
Foreign exporters raise prices to offset that cost.
American companies still buy those goods — but at higher prices.
Consumers — you and I — pay for it in the end.
Tariffs are not some geopolitical flex. They’re a tax — one that’s passed down the supply chain and lands squarely in your grocery bill, your hardware store receipt, and your car maintenance costs.
So when they say “we’ve collected X billion in tariffs,” just know — they collected it from you.
This Week’s Drops
🎙️ Let’s Get Real
New episode drops this week. We’re diving into:
How tariffs are being quietly rebranded as "economic strength"
Why politicians love vague policies with big price tags
The trickle-up effect of American price hikes masked as international policy
🔥 No BS Wealth
Massive evolution coming in September.
We’re done with surface-level content.
This week’s nugget:
Starting now, we’re diving deep into your wealth-building blindspots — one topic at a time.
→ Upcoming focus areas include:
The actual way high-income earners pay less in taxes (it’s not write-offs, it’s entity structure).
The mental health toll of building a business without a support system — and how to build one.
Tactical marketing strategy for service businesses and solopreneurs — no gimmicks, just growth.
If there’s a topic you want covered, hit reply or drop it in the DMs.
We’ll go there.
Invest in What?
Land Investing 101: Why the Wealthy Don’t Talk About It (But Keep Buying It)
Land investing is one of the most underrated — and misunderstood — wealth strategies out there. Let’s break it down:
What is it?
Buying raw or undeveloped land as an asset — to hold, sell, lease, or develop later.
Why do people do it?
It’s finite — no one’s making more land.
It’s low maintenance — no tenants, no toilets.
It’s a long-term hedge against inflation.
It often flies under the radar of taxes and regulation — depending on how it's held.
Types of land investing:
Buy-and-hold appreciation – Especially in path-of-growth areas near cities.
Owner-finance flips – Buy cheap, resell with a financing offer (like a land mortgage).
Leasing land – To hunters, farmers, billboard companies, or solar projects.
Subdivision and resale – Buy large parcels, split them, sell individually.
How to get started:
Look at tax-delinquent properties in your county — you’d be shocked how cheap raw land can be.
Use tools like LandWatch, LandFlip, or PropStream.
Connect with local zoning offices — know what’s allowed before you buy.
Start with one small parcel — $5K–$15K — outside metro edges and go from there.
Insider tip:
Land rarely cash flows on Day 1 — the key is exit strategy. Know if you’re flipping, leasing, or holding before you buy.
Next week:
→ How to use seller financing to turn land into monthly income (even if you don’t have a buyer upfront).
The Chaos Is Coming. Embrace It.
Summer’s wrapping. Fall is coming in hot.
The schedules get tighter. The evenings disappear.
You find yourself juggling cleats, dinner, and deadlines at the same time.
It’s a lot.
But it’s also everything.
If you’re like me, you’ve probably already counted:
How many more seasons do I get before they’re grown?
How many more games? More team snacks? More drives to practice?
So here’s your reminder:
Don’t just survive the chaos — appreciate it.
Get organized. Take a breath.
Then dive in.
This won’t last forever. And that’s what makes it worth everything.
Let’s get real.
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