
The Investor’s Mindset with Steven Pesavento
05/23/21 • 32 min
If you want to become a successful investor, you've got to have the right mindset. And to have the right mindset, you must first learn what it is from the people in your position before that are now living successful and fulfilled lives. When you've figured out the right mindset, you can now start moving forward towards your goals.
[00:01 – 16:54] Learn from other people
- Steven talks about what he is currently working on at VonFinch Capital
- What is the MultiFamilyMBA?
- Steven shares some of the lessons he learned from Chris Voss
[16:55 – 20:27] The World is Closer Than Ever
- The importance of having a community
- You don't need to reinvent the wheel
- Connecting with people is easier than ever
[20:28 – 32:23] THE FINAL FOUR
- What's the worst job that you ever had?
- I worked in kitchens from when I was 14 to 20.
- What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
- Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
- What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
- To Salsa dance
- Learn how to become a better storyteller
- What does success mean to you?
- Living a fulfilled life and being able to make an impact in other people's lives.
- Connect with Steven. Links available below.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Surround yourself with other people who are where you want to go and who are also in the same path of where you want to go.” – Steven Pesavento
“This space [real estate] as you know it’s a team sport, and I can’t do everything on my own, nor would I want to.” – Steven Pesavento
Resources Mentioned:
- The Investor Mindset Podcast
- Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss
- The Investor Mindset E77: Master of Negotiation – Chris Voss
- 60 Seconds or She Dies
- Principles of Success by Steven Pesavento
- The Investor Mindset E184: The Subtle Art – Mark Manson
You can connect with Steven on Instagram (steven.pesavento) or LinkedIn (stevenpesavento). Learn more about the opportunities he has to offer at https://www.stevenpesavento.com/ and at https://www.vonfinch.com/vfc.
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If you want to become a successful investor, you've got to have the right mindset. And to have the right mindset, you must first learn what it is from the people in your position before that are now living successful and fulfilled lives. When you've figured out the right mindset, you can now start moving forward towards your goals.
[00:01 – 16:54] Learn from other people
- Steven talks about what he is currently working on at VonFinch Capital
- What is the MultiFamilyMBA?
- Steven shares some of the lessons he learned from Chris Voss
[16:55 – 20:27] The World is Closer Than Ever
- The importance of having a community
- You don't need to reinvent the wheel
- Connecting with people is easier than ever
[20:28 – 32:23] THE FINAL FOUR
- What's the worst job that you ever had?
- I worked in kitchens from when I was 14 to 20.
- What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
- Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
- What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
- To Salsa dance
- Learn how to become a better storyteller
- What does success mean to you?
- Living a fulfilled life and being able to make an impact in other people's lives.
- Connect with Steven. Links available below.
Tweetable Quotes:
“Surround yourself with other people who are where you want to go and who are also in the same path of where you want to go.” – Steven Pesavento
“This space [real estate] as you know it’s a team sport, and I can’t do everything on my own, nor would I want to.” – Steven Pesavento
Resources Mentioned:
- The Investor Mindset Podcast
- Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss
- The Investor Mindset E77: Master of Negotiation – Chris Voss
- 60 Seconds or She Dies
- Principles of Success by Steven Pesavento
- The Investor Mindset E184: The Subtle Art – Mark Manson
You can connect with Steven on Instagram (steven.pesavento) or LinkedIn (stevenpesavento). Learn more about the opportunities he has to offer at https://www.stevenpesavento.com/ and at https://www.vonfinch.com/vfc.
LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.
None of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show li
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How to get Mailbox Money with Dusten Hendrickson
We all want to enjoy the life that we desire. For some, they've already reached this point, and I know you want to know their secret. The answer is quite simple. You just have to get as much mailbox money (passive income) as you can. The end goal is to become 100% passive so that you can have financial and time freedom.
[00:01 – 08:41] What's Your Why?
- Dusten discusses the importance of having the 'why?' that will motivate you to achieve your goals.
- Dusten on finding the best people
- LinkedIn is the best place to scout for talents!
[08:42 – 22:42] Real Estate Investing
- Dusten gives pointers for real estate investing
- Everything a beginner real estate investor should know!
- The goal is to become 100% passive
- Teaching the family and getting them involved
[22:43 – 31:40] THE FINAL FOUR
- What's the worst job that you ever had?
- I worked at a bomb factory.
- What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
- What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
- I want to learn more languages.
- What does success mean to you?
- If you can lift up the people around you, that is super successful.
- Connect with Dusten. Links available below.
Tweetable Quotes:
"Investing in real estate is all about location, and everyone says it." – Dusten Hendrickson
"The world is my oyster. I want to learn everything." – Dusten Hendrickson
You can connect with Dusten on LinkedIn or at https://www.mailboxmoneyre.com/. Send him an email at [email protected].
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WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
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Live Contrarian with John Blanton
John Blanton is a Real Estate Investor and the host of the Contrarian Cashflow podcast. He is a passionate advocate of living contrarian - going against societal norms, creating a living out of something that others could not dream to think of.
Join us and open your eyes to the possibilities of living contrarian. As John's tagline says, "Think different. Earn different. Live fulfilled."
[00:01 – 10:06] Climbing and Exiting Corporate America
- John talks about his background and career journey
- Focusing on their personal development
- Taking control of your ability to earn an income
[10:07 – 26:03] Live Contrarian
- John on building his brand around contrarian cashflow
- Go outside societal norms
- Hear John talk about his contrarian investments
[26:04 – 34:55] THE FINAL FOUR
- What's the worst job that you ever had?
- My first job.
- What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
- Whiskey & Yoga by David Richards
- What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
- How I can tell my story better
- What does success mean to you?
- Getting better every day.
- Being true to myself as much as possible.
- Being the best husband and father.
- Connect with John. Links available below.
Tweetable Quotes:
"You can do this. You can take control, and your best asset is yourself." – John Blanton
"If I'm not personally responsible for taking control of my ability to make income, somebody's always gonna have that over me." – John Blanton
"Think different. Earn different. Live fulfilled." – John Blanton
Resources Mentioned:
- Contrarian Cashflow
- The Lighthouse Keeper by David Richards
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
You can connect with John on LinkedIn or at https://contrariancashflow.com/
LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.
None of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.
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