{"podcast":{"title":"Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Business Growth & Entrepreneur Stories","slug":"marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720","podcast_index_feed_id":315720,"rss_url":"https://www.robertplank.com/feed/podcast","website_url":"https://www.robertplank.com/episodes/","image_url":"https://www.robertplank.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/motd-663.jpg","author":"Robert Plank","episode_count":1626,"summary":"Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank is the daily interview podcast for entrepreneurs who are tired of hype and ready for real, usable growth. Each episode features a candid conversation with a founder, marketer, creator, author, coach, consultant, agency owner, or business leader who has built something meaningful and learned practical lessons along the way. The show goes beyond surface-level inspiration and digs into what actually works: the strategies, systems, mistakes, pivots, and breakthroughs behind real entrepreneurial stories. Listeners tune in for practical ideas on business growth, marketing strategy, authority building, content marketing, podcasting, SEO, lead generation, email marketing, social media, LinkedIn, AI for business, automation, delegation, productivity, leadership, and building a business that can grow without becoming chaotic or overwhelming. Hosted by Robert Plank, Marketer of the Day helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing, amplify their message, systemize their success, and take more confident action. Whether you are a solopreneur, consultant, coach, service provider, podcaster, author, speaker, digital marketer, or small business owner, this sho…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T02:21:45.656055+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720"},"episode":{"title":"1608: Self-Directed IRA Retirement Investing with Kaaren Hall","slug":"1608-self-directed-ira-retirement-investing-with-kaaren-hall","published_at":"2026-07-08T13:31:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720/1608-self-directed-ira-retirement-investing-with-kaaren-hall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketer-of-the-day-with-robert-plank-business-growth-entrepreneur-stories-315720","url":"https://www.robertplank.com/1608-retirement-real-estate-kaaren-hall/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/robertplank/MOTD1608-Kaaren-Hall_1.mp3","summary":"Using retirement accounts to build wealth doesn’t have to mean handing everything over to Wall Street and hoping for the best. If you have an IRA or an old 401(k), you may be sitting on capital that could be used more strategically, buying real estate, holding precious metals, funding private deals, or even acting as the bank on a loan, all with powerful tax advantages. Today’s guest, Kaaren Hall of uDirect IRA Services, has helped investors self-direct over $1.3 billion in retirement assets, and literally wrote the book on it: The BiggerPockets Guide to Self-Directed IRA Investing. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Kaaren breaks down what self-directed IRAs are, how they work, and why most account holders have never been told this is even an option, despite being IRS-approved for over 50 years. She explains how entrepreneurs and professionals can roll over old 401(k)s and IRAs into self-directed accounts and use them to invest in rental properties, multifamily syndications, private placements, promissory notes, cryptocurrency, and precious metals. If you’ve ever found a great deal but thought, “I don’t have enough cash to get into this,” Kaaren shows how your retirement money might be the funding source you’re missing. Kaaren also walks through the rules and risks that come with this freedom. She explains prohibited transactions, who counts as a “disallowed person” (like you, your spouse, parents, and kids), and why self-directed IRAs are really a “game of keep away,\" keeping today’s personal benefit off the table so your retirement account retains its tax advantages. She shares practical due diligence tips, including using AI tools to scan contracts, highlight potential pitfalls, and prepare better questions before you involve an attorney. Beyond the mechanics,…","meta_description":"Using retirement accounts to build wealth doesn’t have to mean handing everything over to Wall Street and hoping for the best. 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