117 | How High-Net-Worth Investors Build Passive Income at Scale with Bronson Hill
Tue Feb 03 2026
What if building Passive Income didn’t require becoming a landlord or adding another job to your life?
In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan, founder of Vital Wealth, sits down with Bronson Hill to unpack how investors and high net worth entrepreneurs can create truly scalable wealth without sacrificing time, freedom, or focus. Patrick brings his perspective as a tax-focused wealth strategist, while Bronson shares his journey from medical device sales to replacing earned income with passive cash flow in under three years through private real estate and alternative investments.
Together, they challenge the myth of “passive” real estate, explain why most small rental strategies fail to Scale, and walk through how sophisticated investors evaluate deals, operators, and private networks. This conversation is designed for investors who want consistent passive income, better tax efficiency, and access to opportunities typically reserved for high net worth circles, without the stress and complexity that derail most wealth plans. If you are looking to scale capital, protect your lifestyle, and invest with intention, this episode delivers a practical roadmap.
Key Takeaways:
Why most “passive” real estate strategies actually become second jobs
How High Net Worth Investors scale Passive Income through private deals
The role of professional operators in building truly scalable investments
How to vet deals and operators with an investor-first mindset
Why private networks outperform public, mass-market investment offerings
Episode Resources:
Fire Yourself by Bronson Hill
Official Website: Home - Bronson Equity
Resources:
Visit www.vitalstrategies.com to download FREE resources
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Credits:
Sponsored by Vital Wealth
Music by Cephas
Art work by Two Tone Creative
Audio, video, research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien
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What if building Passive Income didn’t require becoming a landlord or adding another job to your life? In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan, founder of Vital Wealth, sits down with Bronson Hill to unpack how investors and high net worth entrepreneurs can create truly scalable wealth without sacrificing time, freedom, or focus. Patrick brings his perspective as a tax-focused wealth strategist, while Bronson shares his journey from medical device sales to replacing earned income with passive cash flow in under three years through private real estate and alternative investments. Together, they challenge the myth of “passive” real estate, explain why most small rental strategies fail to Scale, and walk through how sophisticated investors evaluate deals, operators, and private networks. This conversation is designed for investors who want consistent passive income, better tax efficiency, and access to opportunities typically reserved for high net worth circles, without the stress and complexity that derail most wealth plans. If you are looking to scale capital, protect your lifestyle, and invest with intention, this episode delivers a practical roadmap. Key Takeaways: Why most “passive” real estate strategies actually become second jobs How High Net Worth Investors scale Passive Income through private deals The role of professional operators in building truly scalable investments How to vet deals and operators with an investor-first mindset Why private networks outperform public, mass-market investment offerings Episode Resources: Fire Yourself by Bronson Hill Official Website: Home - Bronson Equity Resources: Visit www.vitalstrategies.com to download FREE resources Listen to the podcast on your favorite app: https://link.chtbl.com/vitalstrategies Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vital.strategies Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VitalStrategiesPodcast Follow on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklonergan/ Credits: Sponsored by Vital Wealth Music by Cephas Art work by Two Tone Creative Audio, video, research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien