Jonna Weber transforms from a reluctant investor who viewed real estate as risky to a community leader and team builder with a thriving portfolio spanning decades of experience. Her journey illustrates how consistent action over time, learning from others, and pushing through fear creates lasting success in real estate investing.

• Sold an underperforming property losing $800 monthly during a market downswing to purchase two positive cash flow properties
• Discovered the power of investor communities by attending the first-ever BiggerPockets conference
• Created the Boise Real Estate Investor Network after recognizing Idaho's potential market growth
• Weathered the 2008 recession by holding properties despite significant value drops
• Managed challenging tenant situations including unauthorized pets and even a tenant suicide
• Used traditional financing methods initially but now leverages creative financing including seller financing
• Places high value on learning through community rather than expensive coaching programs
• Implements simplification and focus on what works rather than constant pursuit of new ventures
• Emphasizes that discomfort is essential to entrepreneurial success

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Jerome Myers shares his journey from corporate America dropout to entrepreneurship expert, revealing how he helps founders find post-exit fulfillment rather than just maximizing valuations.

• Built a $20 million division for a Fortune 550 company before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship
• Created "the eight X's of a founder" framework to guide entrepreneurs through common pitfalls
• Advocates finding mentors who've achieved your goals rather than learning through trial and error
• Explains the "founder's exit paradox" where entrepreneurs feel lost after selling their businesses
• Shares case study of helping a dentist sell most of her practices to achieve financial freedom while maintaining income
• Measures success by time freedom (194 days off in 2024) rather than just financial metrics
• Believes car culture creates opportunities to inspire others by making dreams tangible
• Recommends "Sizing People Up" as essential reading for building trusted relationships
• Emphasizes clarity and elimination of distractions as what separates top entrepreneurs
• Daily habit of intense exercise builds resilience needed for entrepreneurship

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Nate and Cole share personal stories of their most challenging real estate moments and how they transformed these potential disasters into opportunities that strengthened their businesses and mindsets.

• Nate recounts managing a duplex that caught fire when a child found a lighter and toilet paper
• The catastrophe led Nate to purchase the property, get his GC license, and transform it into a profitable investment
• Cole details a $150,000 mistake on a 7-unit portfolio caused by misunderstanding commercial appraisal processes
• Despite the refinance failure, the resulting high cash flow became the foundation supporting Cole's entire portfolio
• Both hosts emphasize the importance of having experienced mentors to help catch potential mistakes
• Real estate success requires resilience, adaptability, and viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth
• Learning to pivot when things go wrong is what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who give up

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Bryan Clayton transforms a high school lawn mowing side hustle into an 8-figure landscaping company before creating GreenPal, the "Uber of lawn care" now serving 300,000 weekly users nationwide after a decade of determined building.

• Started mowing lawns in high school and grew it into a company with 150 employees over 15 years
• Sold first landscaping business for 8 figures in 2013 and quickly realized retirement wasn't fulfilling
• Identified opportunity to create an Uber-like service for lawn care despite having no tech background
• Spent first two years learning to code and building prototype, then struggling to find initial users
• Discovered through direct customer engagement that reliability and convenience matter more than price
• Describes growing a business like playing a video game where "every level has its own dragon to slay"
• Advises entrepreneurs not to start anything they can't commit a decade to
• Recommends not partnering with anyone you wouldn't give $10 million to start a business with
• Emphasizes closing the gap between what customers actually experience and what founders think they experience
• Views AI as a revolutionary tool that has transformed how they analyze data and solve problems

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Linda from Married to Real Estate shares her journey from property management to owning 193 units and developing commercial properties. Her story reveals how networking, mindset shifts, and embracing uncertainty transformed her from managing properties for others to building a substantial real estate portfolio.

• Started in property management for nearly 10 years before deciding to become an owner
• First investment was a Chicago triplex where they implemented house hacking and BRRRR strategies
• Moved to Houston after researching population growth, job growth, and crime rates in various cities
• Shifted from single-family to commercial real estate to accelerate path to financial freedom
• Participated as a passive investor first to understand the syndication process from the investor perspective
• Currently owns 193 units plus a retail center under development
• Planning to diversify into boutique hotels and assisted living facilities
• Runs a virtual real estate meetup every Thursday at 11am CST
• Recently became John Maxwell certified as a speaker and coach
• Uses LinkedIn as a powerful networking tool by posting consistently and authentically

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Anthony Markey – Business Profit Advocate & Connector

With over seven years of experience as a self-employed professional, Anthony Markey specializes in helping businesses uncover hidden financial opportunities to save and maximize profits. Beginning his career in the life and health insurance industry, he transitioned into the B2B space, where he partners with business owners to identify cost-saving strategies they may not even know exist.

Anthony's passion lies in building relationships and fostering collaboration rather than competition. As the host of the I Know a Guy podcast, he connects with industry leaders, shares their stories, and facilitates valuable partnerships. His mission is simple: to provide business owners with the financial insights they need to reinvest wisely and grow sustainably.

A firm believer in the Zig Ziglar philosophy—“Help enough people get what they want, and you’ll get what you want”—Anthony leads with a service-first mindset, always looking for ways to create meaningful connections and add value to those around him.

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Michelle Marion, a seasoned property management expert with 25 years of experience, started her journey as a single mother, unknowingly stepping into a lifelong career.

Specializing in value-add properties, she has transformed underperforming assets into thriving investments. Her passion for real estate investing began with a $7,500 property, teaching her invaluable lessons about market potential.

After years of career growth, she reignited her investment journey in 2022, inspired by a mentor. Michelle’s story is a testament to resilience, vision, and seizing opportunities in real estate.

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In this episode of Forged in Fire, Jacqueline Landry shares how she transitioned from the corporate grind to financial freedom through real estate. After a major business setback, she and her husband pivoted to multifamily syndications, leveraging their experience to rebuild and scale.

Today, Jacqueline is actively involved in 16 syndications across multiple asset classes, including multifamily, triple net, storage, and mobile home parks. Her journey is a testament to resilience, strategic growth, and the power of real estate to create lasting wealth.

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