Real Estate Mastery: Amber McCollum's Journey from Wholesaling to Capital Raising

09/30/24 • 53 min

Kimberly Hoyt: Investor Evolution- Elevate

In this episode of the Investor Evolution Podcast, host welcomes special guest Amber McCollum. They discuss a wide range of topics including capital raising, real estate journey, the importance of networking, and pivoting in business. Amber shares insights on starting with wholesaling, transitioning to private money lending using the Gator Method, and eventually setting up a capital fund. She also emphasizes the balance between having a W2 job and investing, the significance of maintaining focus on goals, and the value of masterminds for networking and education. Tune in to hear Amber’s advice on overcoming obstacles, managing multiple roles, and the power of emotional intelligence in capital raising.
00:00 Welcome to the Investor Evolution Podcast
00:22 Introducing Amber McCollum
01:42 Amber's Real Estate Journey
04:50 The Challenges of Balancing a W2 Job and Real Estate
07:16 The Importance of Knowing Your Why
12:58 Setting and Achieving Goals
18:33 Navigating Obstacles and Building Resilience
23:06 The Art of Capital Raising
26:33 Understanding Deal Compatibility
26:49 The Importance of Synergy in Lending
28:17 Introducing the Fund and Its Benefits
28:59 Knowing When to Walk Away from Money
29:20 Communicating Comfortably About Money
33:24 The Value of Masterminds and Networking
37:17 Navigating Shiny Object Syndrome
45:45 Embracing Public Speaking
50:24 Future Speaking Goals and Impact
52:13 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Kimberly Hoyt: Investor Evolution- Elevate - Real Estate Mastery: Amber McCollum's Journey from Wholesaling to Capital Raising

Transcript

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the Investor Evolution podcast. And if you're new to us, welcome. Today we have a special guest, Ms. Amber McCollum. And we're going to talk about a lot of things. We're going to talk about capital raising. We're going to talk about our journey in real estate. We're going to dive into some of the things that we can deal with on our journey. So Amber, welcome. Thank you so much for being h