What does it really take to build a billion-dollar real estate portfolio—and keep going when the setbacks keep coming? In this episode of Seek Go Create, visionary entrepreneur Jose Berlanga shares his journey from immigrant student to Houston real estate leader, revealing the power of persistence, adaptability, and embracing tough lessons along the way. Host Tim Winders and Jose dig into what it means to lead with discipline, purpose, and humility in a constantly changing market. If you’re curious about the realities behind business success, resilience in the face of adversity, and how true leaders keep reinventing themselves, this episode is for you.

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Jose Berlanga is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate visionary with over 35 years of industry experience and more than $1 billion in real estate transactions. After moving from Mexico City to Houston in the 1980s, Jose co-founded Trichan Homes and played a pivotal role in the revitalization of Houston’s inner city neighborhoods. Known for his persistence, resilience, and commitment to discipline and integrity, he brings a unique blend of economic insight, business strategy, and philosophical perspective to his work. Jose’s expertise spans land investing, development, and building thousands of homes, making him a trusted authority in the real estate world.

1. Real Estate Secrets from a Billion-Dollar Builder: Jose Berlanga shares hard-won insights from over 35 years and $1 billion in real estate transactions, revealing what it truly takes to build and lead in a competitive market.
2. The Unfiltered Truth About Entrepreneurship: Discover why persistence often outweighs passion, and hear candid stories of navigating setbacks and adversity that rarely make it into glossy success stories.
3. Fresh Perspectives on Success, Luck, and Legacy: Jose’s philosophical take on business, money, and purpose will challenge your thinking and offer practical wisdom for shaping your own journey in life and leadership.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1. Jose Berlanga’s Website: joseberlanga.com – Central hub for connecting with Jose, learning more about his work, and updates on his books.
2. Book – Dirt Rich: Explore the World of Land Investing and Development by Jose Berlanga – A deep dive into land speculation, development, and the philosophy behind the process.
3. Book – The Business of Home Building by Jose Berlanga – Focuses not just on building houses, but on building a sustainable business within residential construction.

Action Steps for Listeners:

1. Embrace Persistence Over Passion: Reflect on your own journey and focus on developing persistence, resilience, and tenacity—especially when facing adversity. Success often comes from those who “just don’t quit,” rather than those driven purely by passion.
2. Define Your Version of Success: Take time to clarify what success means for you personally—whether it’s more time, balance, financial freedom, or impact. Recognize that success may evolve with different seasons of life and...

What if true financial freedom isn’t about chasing more, but about choosing better? In this episode of Seek Go Create, host Tim Winders sits down with Dr. Nicholas Michels—former pro basketball player, faith-filled leader, and author of "Rich by Choice." From a childhood shaken by sudden loss to building wealth rooted in faith and values, Dr. Michels shares his journey and the power of aligning money with what matters most. Discover how purpose, clarity, and intentional choices can change your life and legacy. If you’re ready to rethink money and leadership, this conversation is for you.

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Dr. Nicholas Michels is an elite wealth strategist, author of the book Rich by Choice, and a former professional basketball player. From growing up in a trailer park to turning down an $8 million deal to preserve his core values, Dr. Michels brings a unique, purpose-driven perspective to financial leadership. He is a trusted advisor who helps families build wealth with clarity and peace, not pressure. Driven by his deep faith and commitment to integrity, he’s passionate about empowering others to achieve not just financial abundance, but true richness in all areas of life.

1. Uncover the true meaning of financial freedom—Dr. Nicholas Michels shares why aligning your money with your values leads to happiness, drawing from his own dramatic life story and professional experience.
2. Gain actionable strategies to build wealth with peace, not pressure—Learn practical tips and family-tested exercises to achieve “richness” in both finances and life, including how Dr. Michels and his wife overcame money challenges together.
3. Get a behind-the-scenes look at leading with faith and purpose—Hear how faith, resilience, and intentional choices helped Dr. Michels rise from hardship to success, and why financial clarity is a vital form of leadership everyone should embrace.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

1. Book: "Rich by Choice" by Dr. Nicholas Michels: Dr. Michels’ book focuses on aligning money with personal values, creating wealth with purpose, and finding true happiness through intentional financial choices. (Free gift and additional resources available)
2. Website: RichByChoiceBook.com: The official website for Dr. Michels' book, offering free chapters, compounding resources, and options for further learning and connecting with Dr. Michels.
3. Marriage and Money Devotionals/Books (John Gottman’s resources mentioned): Dr. Michels referenced using marriage devotionals and John Gottman’s books to foster better communication and connection around finances with his spouse.

Action Steps for Listeners

1. Create a Family Vision Statement: Sit down with your partner or family and write out detailed visions for your life—including financial goals, experiences, and the values you want to prioritize. Share and discuss to align on a common vision.
2. Intentionally Schedule Financial Check-ins: Set regular times to communicate about money with open-ended, honest questions. Use resources or devotionals (such as those by John Gottman) to guide your conversations and strengthen the partnership.
3. Download and Apply the Compounding Resource: Visit

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to move from shallow success to deep, lasting significance? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders sits down with entrepreneur and author Harry T. Jones, who opens up about losing a million dollars, surviving a failed marriage, and learning how generosity and faith transformed his approach to business and legacy. Discover why Harry believes anonymous giving breaks the grip of “more,” how struggle refines our purpose, and why every leader should start thinking about succession—even if they’re not ready to let go. This is a raw and insightful conversation about failure, faith, and building a life—and company—that will outlast you.

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Harry T. Jones is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and creator of the Cultivating Impact Succession method. With over four decades of experience in building and leading businesses—including successfully scaling and selling a fresh food distribution company to a public firm—Harry brings deep insight into leadership, faith-driven business, and legacy planning. He is recognized for guiding leaders through challenging seasons of transition, mentoring CEOs, and developing practical strategies for succession planning that go beyond financial success to create lasting impact. Harry’s journey of overcoming personal and professional setbacks has shaped his mission to help others finish well and redefine true success.

1. Discover how a million-dollar loss, a failed marriage, and a botched business exit became powerful wake-up calls that shifted Harry T. Jones from chasing shallow success to building lasting significance.
2. Learn why anonymous generosity, redefining identity, and facing personal fears are at the heart of Harry’s unique approach to succession planning and legacy.
3. Get an inside look at real-life business impact stories—like hiring second-chance employees and integrating faith into leadership—that reveal how struggle and faith can fundamentally reshape your purpose and your work.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

1. Book: Succession Planning for Impact: 7 Steps to Build a Significant Life and a Company that Will Outlast You by Harry T. Jones – Practical guide for business owners and leaders on succession planning and legacy.
2. Succession Planning Jumpstart Guide
3. Subscribe to Harry's Weekly Newsletter
4. Website: cultivatingimpact.biz – Harry T. Jones’ site with more information about his masterminds, resources, and ways to connect.

Action Steps for Listeners:

1. Reflect on Your Identity Beyond Work: Take time to journal or contemplate where you draw your sense of worth—is it tied to your job title, or something deeper? Consider what it would look like to root your identity in something more lasting.
2. Embrace Generosity and Gratitude: Break the grip of “more” by practicing anonymous generosity—find a way this week to give anonymously to someone in need. Start a gratitude list to shift focus from scarcity to abundance.
3. Start the Conversation Around Succession...