January 17, 2024

Something I’m Reading

I just finished "Thirst” by Scott Harrison, who is the found of charity: water. I’ve read it before but since he’s coming on the podcast I thought I would read it again. It’s a phenomenal book about redemption and the power of what one visionary can do for the world.

Something I Photographed

Did my first ever honey tasting. It was a really cool and unique experience.

Something I’m Excited About

Really excited about going to see Mike Birbiglia this weekend. He’s one of my favorite comedians and Heather got me tickets for Christmas so I’m really looking forward to that.

Something I Can Answer

I’ll be answering two questions asked by a BTB subscriber. Have a question you want me to answer? Reply to this text with your question!

Question: "Is there a bad time to start a new business? ”

No, there's never a bad time to start a new business. There’s never a bad time to try to make your life better and to take the first step. However, I do think there is bad time in your life to do it in that you might be doing too many things at once and you won't be as effective. And so I would focus on doing less things in your life and try to free up some space, so that you can focus intently on the new business.

Question: "What mistakes did you make as a new investor?”

I tried to fit deals into my strategy when they really didn’t make sense. So for example, there were houses I should have kept as rentals, but I wanted to flip them so I made them flips. And there were houses I bought that should have been flips, but I made them rentals and there were properties that I should have wholesaled but I didn’t.

This Week in Lending

This week, let’s talk about the power of strategic partnerships in your investment journey. At BetterLife REF, we believe in the strength of collaboration. Building solid relationships with real estate professionals, from agents to contractors, can significantly enhance your investment experience. It’s not just about funds; it’s about creating a network that accelerates your success. Remember, speed matters, and we’re here to not only provide fast funding but also support your journey with valuable connections. Happy investing!

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Something I Recommend

I was always envious of the people who are “ON” 100% of the time.  The people who don’t deal with low motivation, doubt, fear of failure, or those endless days of thinking your whole entrepreneurial journey is about to blow up in your face.  These people were running circles around me in business and real estate and when I finally figured out what they had that I didn’t – It all made sense. 

These people were using a Mindset Coach to keep their eye on the prize and expose them to a higher level of thinking every single day. So when I went to find one of these coaches specifically for real estate investors, all roads lead to Jason Drees. Jason has been coaching me for nearly a decade at this point and has supported my growth from a small time investor to someone with nearly $1B worth of assets under management. 

If you’re looking for an edge to accelerate your growth, talk to Jason. You can get a FREE coaching session through this link. 

For my health-conscious friends (or those trying to be healthier), I’ve been using MyBodyTutor for years for accountability on my fitness and diet. These guys assign you a coach to hold you accountable, track your food, suggest exercises etc. You can check them out here.

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Your Friend,

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