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.
You’ve fought hard to defend the American Dream—now let’s make sure you own a piece of it. Subscribe now and start your journey to financial freedom!
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
Latest Episodes
From $1K to Financial Freedom: How I Went From Paycheck-to-Paycheck Overseas to Set for Life with Darren Thedieck | Ep 385
Starting With $1K: Military Discipline, Investing Smarts & Defining a Rich Life with Darren IckIn this episode of the ADPI Podcast, host Markian Sich sits down with Air Force veteran and long-time investor Darren Thedieck, who...
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I Lost $50K on My First Flip… Now ADUs Are My Freedom Plan With Mark Brookman | Ep 384
From Marine Raider to ADU Builder: Finding Freedom, Purpose, and a New Mission with Mark BrookmanIn this powerful episode, Markian sits down with Marine Corps veteran and real estate investor Mark Brookman to unpack the par...
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The Army’s ‘Perfect Soldier’ Walked Away — and Built His Own Empire with Cheyenne Wachtendorf | Ep 383
Markian sits down with Cheyenne Wachtendorf, a new ADPI member whose path runs from military service to creative deals—live-in flips, seller finance—and a 106-acre VA loan purchase. Cheyenne shares the mindset behind taking cal...
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From Zero to Fourplex—How I Bought My First Property Sight Unseen With Landon Fillmore | Ep 382
From ROTC to Real Estate: Landon Fillmore's Journey of Investments and IdentityIn this episode, host Mark chats with Landon Fillmore, a member of the military community who has successfully navigated his way into real estate investing. L...
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Bitcoin Is Not a Scam – But Your Bank Might Be with Tim & Seneca | Ep 381
Blockchain and Real Estate: A Deep Dive with ADPI ExpertsIn this engaging episode of the ADPI podcast, host Tim Kelly chats with Seneca Peña Colazo about the intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and real estate investing. T...
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