The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
The military taught us discipline, leadership, and resilience—but it never taught us how to build wealth or create true financial freedom. That’s where we come in.
I’m Markian Sich, a United States Marine turned real estate investor, and I know firsthand how tough it can be to figure out what’s next after service. That’s why I started The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast—to bring you real stories, real strategies, and real success from military investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who’ve been where you are.
We talk about leveraging your VA Loan, Military House Hacking, and proven investing strategies to help you build passive income, transition with confidence, and take control of your financial future.
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The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
Combat to Capital With Nelson J. Zambrano │ Ep 311
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In this week’s episode, Kevin chats with Nelson J. Zambrano, a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army Reserves, who has served in MI, Infantry, and Special Forces units. Tune in on this week’s episode as we Nelson’s journey, from being a Lieutenant Colonel to investing in Real Estate!
"Know how to build teams - To include learn the lingo of investing and them simplify it. To caveat on the teams, do not underestimate your military network."
-Nelson J. Zambrano
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Why did Nelson choose Real Estate?
- Use of Veteran benefits towards building your Real Estate business
- Navigating through your Chain of Command
- Using your military experience/credibility to get financing/Raise Capital and create deal flow
- The ability to use our MDMP (Military Decision Making Skills) as a frame work to create deal flow
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links:
- In Hostile Territory - Business Secrets of a Mossad Combatant - Gerald Westerby
- How To Set-up our Personal Brand for Under $1,000 - Dan Fleyshman
Connect with Nelson:
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