Episode 481: Turning Life’s Challenges into Winning Moves
11/13/24 • 22 min
Not everybody gets dealt with winning cards in life, but that doesn’t mean you can no longer win. It’s all about the mindset you have and the actions you’re taking to overcome the challenges that life has for you.
This is not just a motivational speech to get you going, this is a lesson that life has taught many of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. The way you approach challenges in life is what will determine whether you will fail or succeed, and if you’re serious about changing your life for the better, you need to understand what to do with the challenges as they come to you.
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- What challenges in life really are
- How the Law of Polarity works
- How your childhood affects your mindset as an adult
- Why sacrifices are important if you want to succeed
- What perseverance can help you achieve in life
- How you should be approaching challenges in life
- What you need to understand about the people you’re meeting
- How challenges will build your character
Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/
Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass
Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552
Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws
The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4
For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/
3 Paydays Apprentice: https://smartrealestate.com/apprentice-pod
In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod
REI Blackbook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD
Additional resources:
Not everybody gets dealt with winning cards in life, but that doesn’t mean you can no longer win. It’s all about the mindset you have and the actions you’re taking to overcome the challenges that life has for you.
This is not just a motivational speech to get you going, this is a lesson that life has taught many of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. The way you approach challenges in life is what will determine whether you will fail or succeed, and if you’re serious about changing your life for the better, you need to understand what to do with the challenges as they come to you.
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- What challenges in life really are
- How the Law of Polarity works
- How your childhood affects your mindset as an adult
- Why sacrifices are important if you want to succeed
- What perseverance can help you achieve in life
- How you should be approaching challenges in life
- What you need to understand about the people you’re meeting
- How challenges will build your character
Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/
Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass
Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552
Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws
The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4
For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/
3 Paydays Apprentice: https://smartrealestate.com/apprentice-pod
In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod
REI Blackbook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD
Additional resources:
Previous Episode
Episode 480: Where to Find Private Money for Your Deals with Jay Conner
Jay Conner is a seasoned real estate professional with experience in the industry that goes all the way back to as early as 2003. He started investing in real estate through traditional financing strategies and after the 2008 crash, started exploring the world of private money.
Today, Jay is considered a private money expert through his effective systems and strategies to raise private capital mixed with his expertise in creative financing. He offers actionable tips on leveraging private money to maximize profits, emphasizing the importance of networking, educating lenders, and “making the rules” when it comes to financing real estate deals.
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- What private money is
- How you can use private money in real estate
- Why Jay decided to stay in single-family real estate
- Where to find private money for your investments
- The benefits of growing your warm market for private money
- How to decide on an exit strategy for a deal
- How much private money is available for real estate investors today
- When you should start raising private money for your deals
- Where you can get a copy of Where to Get the Money Now
Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast/
Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass
Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris2477?uuid=ad97ec3f-38b0-4546-bacb-42d8ad5cc552
Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: http://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws
The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4
For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources/
3 Paydays Apprentice: https://smartrealestate.com/apprentice-pod
In the Trenches Bootcamp: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod
REI Blackbook: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD
Additional resources:
Raising Private Money with Jay Conner
Private Money Power
Where to Get the Money Now
Next Episode
Episode 482: Scaling from $100K to $1M in Business with Brett Gilliland
In this episode, host Chris Prefontaine reconnects with his coach and mentor, Brett Gilliland, CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs. Brett shares insights from his years of helping businesses scale, including strategies to transition from solopreneurship to building a high-performing team. Drawing on his experiences leading organizational development at Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) and guiding businesses through their seven- to eight-figure journeys, Brett offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow.
From understanding the stages of business growth to avoiding common pitfalls, this conversation is packed with value for anyone eager to take their business to the next level.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
03:17 The mental shifts required to transition from solopreneurship to scaling a business
05:19 What it takes to scale a business successfully
07:56 How Elite Entrepreneurs helps businesses scale the right way
11:10 The key stages of business growth: going from $100K to $1M and beyond
13:34 How to avoid “5-to-9 management” in your business
20:24 The importance of understanding your numbers and tracking revenue per employee
24:34 Elite Entrepreneurs programs for businesses under $1M
27:20 Brett’s advice for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses
Quotables
“Scaling isn’t for everyone, but for those who want it, the path is clear and achievable.”
“Your network is your net worth—partner with the right people to make growth possible.”
“You can do this. It’s not for an elect few; it’s for anyone willing to learn, act, and persist.”
Links
Elite Entrepreneurs
Brett Gilliland
Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime
https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
FREE Master’s Class
https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass
FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall
FREE Workshop
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws
QLS Homestudy Course
https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4
Investor Resources
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources
3 Paydays Apprentice
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice
In the Trenches Bootcamp
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod
REI Blackbook
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-smart-real-estate-coach-podcastreal-estate-investing-65256/episode-481-turning-lifes-challenges-into-winning-moves-78251437"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to episode 481: turning life’s challenges into winning moves on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy