In this episode of The Profit Minds Podcast, Dr. Steven Kirch sits down with Adam Bergman, tax attorney, author of nine books, and the founder of IRA Financial — a company managing over $4.5 billion in retirement assets.
Adam shares how entrepreneurs and investors can break free from Wall Street’s limits and leverage self-directed IRAs to build wealth through real estate, startups, gold, crypto, and more — all with tax-advantaged strategies that most people don’t even know exist.
✅ What You Can and Can’t Do with an IRA
Understand the three key restrictions — and everything else you’re empowered to invest in legally and confidently.
✅ How to Invest in a Business Using Your IRA or 401(k)
Discover the difference between a standard self-directed IRA and the powerful ROBS (Rollover Business Startup) strategy for building your own business.
✅ The Hidden Power of the Solo 401(k)
If you’re a solopreneur or self-employed, learn how to save up to $82,000/year and borrow against your plan — tax-free.
✅ Why Diversification Matters More Than Ever
Tired of market volatility? Adam explains how alternative assets can protect your portfolio and help you build real, lasting wealth.
✅ Peter Thiel’s $5 Billion Roth IRA Strategy — Explained
Learn how billionaires use the same rules available to you to build tax-free fortunes — and how to apply these strategies to your own financial plan.
Hosted by Dr. Steven Kirch, creator of the Profit Minds™ Growth System, this podcast features top entrepreneurs, AI innovators, and business experts. Dr. Kirch helps small businesses unlock growth through profit acceleration, scalable systems, and strategic AI integration.
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