The
Business of Life
Business, life, and everything in-between
Douglas J Utberg, MBA
Founder, Business of Life LLC
As the founder of Business of Life LLC, I have an intense commitment to helping my clients achieve success through finding their personal passion and continual self improvement. I hold a bachelors degree in Finance from Portland State University and an MBA from George Fox University. I have worked for Intel Corp, specializing in strategic projects and product pricing for its $10B Desktop microprocessor business. As SGT Utberg, I served for 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserve as a combat engineer for the 6th Engineer Support Battalion. I have also served in the capacity of President at my local Toastmasters Club and Church Congregation. Over the years, I have been engaged in a continual study of business, finance and economics as a part of my personal and professional development. I believe in a vision of leadership that is based on the ability to inspire and motivate, instead of titles and authority. This belief is based on my experience serving as the president of my toastmasters club and church congregation. As a husband and father, I seek to pursue a vision of success that places You can contact me directly at doug@businessoflifellc.com
I am also the editor for the Financial Freedom Report, which is published through Platinum Properties Investor Network. I see writing as a way to contribute to a marketplace of ideas that encourage people to engage in critical thinking and self-analysis.
family first. My business philosophy is based on the notion that achievement without regard to family and loved ones is empty and unfulfilling. Stories abound about people who achieve tremendous levels of fame and wealth, but never feel truly happy. I firmly believe that friends and family are an important part of living a complete life. Success is a holistic notion that encompasses more than just money, possessions, fame, or recognition. All of my writing and teachings are oriented around acheivement to provide for the people you care about.
Jason Hartman
President, Platinum Properties Investor Network
Jason Hartman has been fascinated with real estate since childhood. His entire career has been devoted to learning about real estate, selling real estate and investing in real estate. A self-made millionaire while still in his twenties, Hartman was not born into wealth. Starting with practically nothing, he built a successful business and has achieved notoriety as a public speaker, author and has had guest appearances on numerous radio and television shows.
Jason read his first real estate book by Robert Allen when he was 16 and became mesmerized with the concept of leveraging money. By the time he was 19, he had obtained his real estate license and bought his first rental property. He began reading all the books he could get his hands on, attended many seminars and bought properties. He networked with other investors, visited growing markets nationwide, built relationships with agents, builders, property managers and movers in many areas to gain more knowledge.
Jason recommends that beginning investors be their own best advisor. He thinks that many people spend years with the idea of real estate investing, but most do not actually execute those goals. There are many investor groups who do not charge for advice. He believes that this is a great way to begin your real estate investment education.
when the California real estate market took a downturn in the mid 90s Jason had several properties in his local area. It was a frightening experience that he swore he would never endure again.
The idea for his business was born during that difficult time. Initially, Jason sought to spread the word about diversifying real estate portfolios nationwide to minimize down side risk. He wanted to create a new industry for real estate investors using effective investing techniques with the finest asset class. He wanted to be known as the "Merrill Lynch for real estate investors", teaching and guiding investors from start to finish. He would like to make as many people as possible financially free.
According to Jason, the most important quality someone needs to be successful in real estate is control. People should be in control of their own investments, no one is more concerned with your money as you.
As President of Platinum Properties International, he shares his experience and expertise with those who seek to achieve financial independence through real estate investment.
Underlying all of Hartman's activities is a desire to build personal wealth through entrepreneurship and risk-taking. "Ships do not serve any purpose if they never leave the safety of port," he says.
Jason Hartman is the founder and President of Platinum Properties International and its Investor Network. Hartman's investing methodology has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars of appreciation over the years in his own real estate holdings which now account for a large portion of his personal wealth.
You can contact Jason directly at jason@jasonhartman.com