Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Justin Morales

Introduction

Justin Morales is a husband, father, and real estate investor with a compelling story of resilience and success. Despite struggling in school due to dyslexia, Justin found inspiration in the book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” and bought his first house at 19. He excelled as a sales rep at Sysco Foods, making six figures, but when his boss gave him an ultimatum to quit real estate, Justin chose his passion. Transitioning to full-time real estate, Justin navigated the challenges of the 2008 crash by pivoting to foreclosures. His journey includes a lesson in vanity when he took a significant loss after purchasing three Keller Williams franchises. In this episode, we discuss the importance of education and the pitfalls of snake oil salesmen. Justin also shares insights on finding opportunities for seller carry notes. Join us as we delve into Justin’s remarkable journey and his insights into real estate investing.

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Highlights From The Episode

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Buying Keller Williams and pride-driven decisions

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Introduction of Justin Morales and his journey

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Reconnecting at church and local spots

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Building a life of freedom and entrepreneurship

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Struggles with dyslexia and early entrepreneurial drive

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First steps in real estate inspired by "Rich Dad Poor Dad"

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Transition from chef to real estate and Cisco Foods

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Decision to leave Cisco and go full-time in real estate

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Strategies during the78 financial crisis

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Importance of humility and avoiding pride-driven investments