What happens when you build a successful real estate business but lose $4 million along the way? And what can that experience teach you about money, risk, and the true meaning of success?

In Episode 5 of Beyond the Breakthrough, I sit down with Matthew Teifke, real estate entrepreneur and founder of Teifke Real Estate, to explore the experiences that shaped his journey in business, investing, and personal growth.

Matthew has built more than $110 million in assets under management across multifamily real estate, RV parks, laundromats, and other investments. He also built and successfully exited a 781-door property management portfolio through TRE Homes.

But his story isn't just about building wealth. Matthew opens up about losing approximately $4 million through an investment in a publicly traded cannabis company and how that experience changed his perspective on risk, business decisions, and self-worth.

In our conversation, we discuss the importance of consistency, the power of meaningful partnerships, and why financial setbacks don't have to define your future.

• How Matthew's mother inspired him to pursue real estate at a young age.
• What it took to grow a property management business to 781 doors.
• The lessons he learned from losing approximately $4 million in an investment.
• Why understanding risk is essential in business and investing.
• How to separate your personal value from your financial results.
• Why collaboration and trustworthy partnerships matter in real estate.
• How mentors and communities can create opportunities for entrepreneurs.
• Why learning from failure is part of becoming a better leader. CHAPTERS [00:00] — Welcome to Beyond the Breakthrough [00:45] — How Matthew Got Started in Real Estate [02:00] — Learning From Trammell Crow [03:00] — Building a 781-Door Property Management Business [04:20] — Losing Approximately $4 Million [05:45] — The Emotional Impact of Financial Loss [06:35] — Separating Self-Worth From Money [07:30] — Rethinking Investment Risk [08:35] — Building Wealth Through Collaboration [09:40] — Learning From Failure and Helping Others [10:35] — Creating a Community for Real Estate Entrepreneurs [11:50] — Advice for Anyone Facing a Financial Setback [13:00] — Becoming a Better Leader Through Transparency [13:35]— Learning From Grant Cardone [15:00] — What's Next for Matthew Teifke? [16:20] — What It Means to Go Beyond the Breakthrough [17:15] — How to Connect With Matthew [17:45] — Final Thoughts

Whether you're building a real estate business, navigating a financial setback, or working toward your next breakthrough, I hope this conversation gives you a fresh perspective.

Got a breakthrough story of your own? I'd love to hear it.

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Keep growing, keep learning, and keep moving beyond your breakthrough.

What happens when everything you've worked for suddenly disappears?

In this episode of Beyond the Breakthrough, I sit down with Clinton Young, keynote speaker, leadership facilitator, and director of business development at Just Be The Bank, to explore how some of life's hardest setbacks can lead to our most meaningful breakthroughs.

During the 2008 financial crisis, Clinton lost his home, businesses, and financial stability. His confidence was shattered, and he found himself questioning who he was and what came next.

But a powerful moment at a personal development seminar challenged him to look inward and begin rebuilding from the inside out.

Clinton shares how he rediscovered his purpose, why failure doesn't define our identity, and how self-awareness, consistent action, and the right relationships can help us move forward.

What You'll Learn:

• How to separate failure from your identity
• Why confidence is a skill you can develop
• How limiting beliefs shape your decisions and behaviour
• Three practices for developing confidence and improving performance
• Why meditation, focus, and consistency matter for leaders and entrepreneurs
• How mentorship and surrounding yourself with the right people can accelerate growth
• How Clinton's journey led him into speaking, leadership development, and private lending CHAPTERS [00:00] Introduction to Clinton Young [01:15] Losing Everything During the 2008 Financial Crisis [05:00] Rebuilding from the Inside Out [08:15] Why Failure Doesn't Define You [11:30] Understanding Limiting Beliefs [16:00] Confidence Is a Skill, Not a Trait [18:45] Three Ways to Build Confidence [23:00] High-Performance Habits and Focus [27:30] Clinton's Journey into Private Lending [32:00] Sales Psychology and Authentic Influence [35:15] The Importance of Patience and Purpose [36:30] Balancing Ambition and Marriage [38:00] Final Advice: Think Big, Say Yes, Take Action

We also talk about the importance of staying present, building meaningful relationships, and pursuing success without losing sight of what matters most.

Connect with Clinton Young:

Speaking and leadership development: https://clintonyoung.com

Private lending: https://justbethebank.com

Free Black Sheep Habits resource: https://blacksheephabits.com

Interested in sharing your own breakthrough story?

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Think big, say yes, and take action.

What do young people need before they reach a crisis?

In this episode of Beyond the Breakthrough, I sit down with Sandy Austin, a former school counselor whose 24-year career placed her alongside students navigating school shootings, suicide, bullying, grief, hospitalization, and loss.

Those experiences taught Sandy something that would ultimately reshape her work: young people need to know they are seen, they matter, and they are not alone.

That realization helped inspire the BIONIC Team “Believe It Or Not, I Care” a student-led movement designed to help young people recognize when someone is struggling and take simple, meaningful steps toward connection.

Sandy shares how mentorship first inspired her to become a school counselor, what she learned supporting communities through tragedy, and why listening to young people sometimes means simply being present rather than trying to fix what they are feeling.

We also explore how BIONIC helps students support peers who are new, sick, hospitalized, grieving, or experiencing bullying and how participating in that work can transform the students doing the caring, too.

• Why connection needs to happen before a crisis • What young people may need after trauma, grief, or loss • Why changes in a child's normal behavior deserve attention • How adults can care for themselves while supporting young people • The story behind Sandy’s BIONIC Team • How simple peer outreach can help reduce isolation • Sandy’s “HI” approach to responding to bullying • Why caring for others can become a powerful leadership experience • How Sandy turned painful experiences from her own life into a mission to help others feel seen

00:00 Welcome to Beyond the Breakthrough & Meet Sandy Austin 01:35 What Inspired Sandy to Become a School Counselor 04:10 Supporting Students Through School Shootings and Suicide 07:20 What Young People Really Need After Trauma 12:05 Why Adults Need Support and Self-Care Too 15:20 Creating Connection Before a Crisis 17:10 How the BIONIC Team Supports Students 21:05 Preventing Bullying by Saying “HI” 24:10 Sandy’s Experience Responding to Columbine 29:30 Small Acts That Help Us Through Difficult Moments 31:15 How “Believe It Or Not, I Care” Began 35:10 Turning Students Into Heart-Centered Leaders 39:05 Why Young People Still Give Sandy Hope 41:15 From Childhood Trauma to a Life of Purpose 43:35 You Are Seen, You Matter, and You Are Not Alone 44:05 How to Connect With Sandy Austin

Sandy’s story is a reminder that making a difference doesn’t always require having the perfect words. Sometimes it begins with noticing someone, reaching out, and showing them they matter.

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