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There are books you read. And then there are books that meet you where you are and gently call you higher. Think and Grow Rich for Women  is the second kind. I have always admired Sharon Lechter’s work, but getting to spend time with her gave this book even more weight for me. She does not just talk about wealth in terms of money. She talks about alignment. Intention. Responsibility. And the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you are building something that lasts. Wha

Christmas has a funny way of slowing everything down. The noise quiets. The urgency fades. And for a moment, we get to step back and see what is actually working. That is how I feel about investing. The best investors I know do not look flashy. They are not chasing the newest strategy, the hottest market, or the deal everyone is talking about on social media. They look more like Santa. Show up every year. Do the same thing over and over. Trust the system. Deliver quietly. San

Here’s the truth I keep coming back to lately: Perfect is a trap! I read The Psychology of Money, and one idea punched me right in the face in the best way. You do not need perfect decisions. You need decisions that are reasonable enough. That mindset has helped me move forward faster than almost any tactic or spreadsheet ever has. Reasonable enough means the numbers work. The downside is survivable. The upside moves you closer to the life you want. It is not flawless. It is

When I’m coaching investors, one of the first habits I try to build is putting cash flow first… And an indicator of this is priced to rent ratios. This simple metric tells you in seconds whether a market or a specific property is likely to support the kind of cash flow that builds forever money. Economists like Ken Johnson at Florida Atlantic University have long highlighted the power of rent-to-price comparisons to identify undervalued markets, and John Schaub has preached f

By Walker Deibel Through GoBundance and playing in the investing space, I started to notice the richest people didn’t just have real estate, they had a business interest. This book completely redefines what it means to be an entrepreneur. My friend Walker Deibel makes the case that the fastest path to business ownership isn’t starting from scratch. It’s buying an existing, profitable company and then building on top of it. That concept might sound simple, but it flips the tra

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, I get real about what business ownership actually demands, the decisions, the pressure, the mindset, and the growth you can’t avoid once you step into the arena. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the truth about building income streams, taking calculated risks, and owning businesses that require you to think bigger, lead smarter, and stay grounded even when everything feels on fire. We talk execution, discipline, community, and th

I grew up on a farm where hard work wasn’t optional; it was survival. That grit became the foundation for everything I’ve built since. In this episode, I open up about my journey from small-town roots to becoming a real estate investor, leader, and mindset coach. I talk about what it really takes to level up your life, from crushing imposter syndrome to resisting lifestyle inflation and celebrating your wins like they matter (because they do). This isn’t just about building w

On this episode of Construct Your Life , I share my journey of building businesses, healing old wounds, and finding clarity through...

The latest  CBRE U.S. Cap Rate Survey (H1 2025)  is out, and the results paint a clear picture: multifamily is still king. For those of...