The Mentee Podcast

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sharing a recent conversation I had with Brooke and Christian Torres. With years of experience in the trailer park industry and real estate investment world, they started their own business and quickly scaled an impressive real estate portfolio consisting of trailer parks and RV resorts across the country. Today, they share their story, including growing a trailer park portfolio to $100 million in one year's time. This husband and wife duo bring an incredible energy and drive to the table that is sure to captivate you. Join me for this informative and exciting conversation!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: The power of being relationalLessons learned from hiring a contractorFlipping a trailer park portfolioTapping into the power of mentorshipEpisode Highlights: [10:09] The Power of Being Relational to Become TransformationalWhen it comes to building relationships, focusing on commonalities is key. By avoiding transactional interacti

Content creation is strongly tied to the growth of your business. But if writing content is not really your strong suit, there’s an AI that is currently disrupting industries when it comes to creating content. Let’s get to know ChatGPT.In this episode of The Mentee Podcast, I interview Ariel Levin about ChatGPT and how they're using it.. As an AI language model, ChatGPT has the capability to generate human-like responses to a wide range of topics and questions, including those related to sales and content creation. Learn how to leverage ChatGPT in creating content as well LinkedIn as your platform of choice, especially if you’re in the B2B space.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: The benefits of ChatGPTLeveraging LinkedIn to network and grow your businessUsing chat GPT to fund raise investment capital on LinkedInExecution matters.How to market to your target audienceEpisode Highlights: [03:13] How ChatGPT is Disrupting the Content Creation SpaceIn content creation, ChatGPT can

Too many people lack stable housing, but how do we solve that crisis? One method is creating affordable housing, but that's not a permanent solution.Enter Mike Kaeding: he aims to rebuild the housing system in America. He wants a solution that ends the problem permanently.Tune in to find out how he leverages business success into a solution to one of America’s biggest problems.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:The long-term solution to housing in AmericaWhy you should (or shouldn’t) get unaccredited investorsHire the right people for your companyEpisode Highlights[02:38] Mike’s BHAGMike's company, Norhart, reduced construction costs by 30%. They aim to rebuild the housing system by building more housing. By increasing the supply to match the housing demand, they hope to bring prices down.[10:05] Mike’s JourneyMike’s company has thousands of units, but their platform is construction. They do all manufacturing and most trades in-house as well.Mike's parents started the company, but he's be

When you need a job done, should you figure out how to do it, or find someone else to do it? If you want to make money, it’s the latter.In this episode, Justin Ledford explains how to make money through subcontracting. Rather than do something yourself, find the people with the expertise. Connect them with people who need work done.Tune in to the episode to find out how to use subcontractors to create a win-win situation for everyone involved.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Find the best people for the jobWhat “sales” really meansLearn the Triad of LifeYou don’t need to buy a company in an industryEpisode Highlights[04:24] Sharing the DreamJustin had a dream of retiring before 40 and living in Costa Rica. He was a sales guy but saw his wife working late at night. Together, they decided to start a company. He invested in mentors to learn the best way to start a roofing company. After that, he began teaching others to do what he was doing.[13:27] Transitioning from Houston to Costa RicaJ

Setting goals is essential for growth, but we must clearly understand our values, priorities, and direction in life before we can set them. We will discuss why finding clarity is necessary to accomplish our goals and why making time for ourselves is essential.By the end of this episode, you will better understand why finding clarity is essential for achieving your goals and have practical tips on gaining it. We discuss how we can be as intentional as possible toward our goals and experience the life we desire. Join us for this episode as we ignite your journey toward finding clarity and achieving your goals. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Reconciling where we are and where we want to beChase the dreamMaintain meaningful connectionsHave a visionEpisode Highlights:[3:01] Reconciling Where We Are And Where We Want To BeWe want to be clear with our goals. The first step in doing this is reconciling where we are and where we're going. New goals have been achieved, and pivots need to b

You have the power to become who you want to be. The decision-making process begins with elevated thinking. It is shaped by self-imposed life messages and accelerated by surrounding oneself with the right people.Keith Craft, founder and lead pastor of Elevate Life Church, joins me to discuss his principles of leadershipology. He is the author of the best-seller, Your Divine Fingerprint. A millionaire before becoming a pastor, Keith has gone from making his dreams come true to helping make others' dreams come true. Through ministry and his leadershipology, Keith’s mission is: “To be a loving leader, mentor, and motivator (coachivator) of biblical excellence that helps people reach their full God-given potential.” What life messages should you live by? How does your God-given uniqueness provide an answer? Why is who we align with important?Tune in to the episode to start elevating your life today! Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Align yourself with who you want to beBuild your

You derive so much value from having good people around you. Sometimes, you can be that good person. Parents are their children's first mentors; one skill they need is financial literacy.I interviewed Clifton Corbin, author of Your Kids, Their Money, who also updated The Richest Man in Babylon so that parents can teach their children how to handle money. Imagine what it would be like if you were money-savvy in your early childhood. How successful would you be today? Tune in and find out how to become the mentor to your child — or the people around you.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Resources to teach children financial literacyWhy we need relationships and not just moneyYou’re more qualified than you think to talk about moneyWhy everyone benefits from a mentorEpisode Highlights:[3:37] Fundamental Texts for Financial LiteracyThe Richest Man in Babylon is a fundamental text but an ancient book. Clifton worked with his ten-year-old son to modernize it and wrote Your Kids, Their Mone

For entrepreneurs, investments can help us reach our goals, make a profit, and grow our businesses. Learn to build good relationships with investors to create an investment fund.Dallon Schultz, President of REV Equity Group, shares his expertise in nurturing relationships and creating funds to invest in the business. How can investment and equity funds benefit us, our team, and our customers? What should we know to set up an investment fund?Tune in to the episode to learn more about investment funds and how to create one!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Relationships can change your lifeSharing profit and getting investmentsStarting an investment fundThe importance of a securities attorneyAligning and connecting with your investorsEpisode Highlights:[09:06] Connecting the Investor With the DealMany successful entrepreneurs have the mindset of building and nurturing transformational relationships. REV Equity Group is a private investment firm that realized the importance of these relatio

Have you been contemplating joining your first Mastermind and worried if the investment will be worth it?In this episode of The Mentee Podcast, Natalee Champlin joins us to share her Mastermind journey and how it has helped her uplevel herself and her business. She also shares the value of surrounding yourself with intentional and affluent people. Want to know how you can improve your life and business with Mastermind? Tune in to the episode to learn all about it!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Investing in Mastermind is one way of being intentional with who you surround yourself. Develop an abundant and affluent mindset. Whatever energy you possess is what you project and attract.Sometimes, a leap of faith makes the difference. Episode Highlights:[02:02] Natalee’s First Mastermind EventNatalee joined her first Mastermind in 2018. She remembers stressing out over the $5,000 sign up fee, until she gained insight that joining will help her gain clarity and build relat

Everyone wants clarity, but they're not only seeking clarity out of confusion or because they're lost. It's because they crave more. They know they're meant for something more but need to learn how to get there.There is no better place to find clarity than at a Mastermind event with other people who are on the same path or, in some cases, have already been there.Deborah Cornella, Sales and Marketing Specialist, joins me to talk about finding clarity, getting out from being lost, and connecting with intentional people.Tune in to the episode to learn how to make intentional connections!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Choose the five people you surround yourself withBeing called out has benefitsDon’t rely on your fallbackKnow your blind spotEpisode Highlights:[7:04] Are You Looking for Clarity?When you feel lost, you look for clarity. But it's not just because of confusion — it's also because you want more than what you have right now. The best place to discover clarity is with people on

Are you just going through the motions of life? Or are you living it to the fullest? It may be time to change your perspective. Going from a “have-to” to a “get-to” view is an eye-opening experience that can help you be intentional about the choices you make every day.In this episode, I discuss the difference between a “get-to” and a “have-to” perspective. I talk about how you can face the trials and tribulations required to Get-To the other side of this goal that you want, as opposed to the “have-to” perspective. Are you ready to change your perspective?Tune in to the episode to improve your life and learn how to be a “get-to” person!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Changing your perspective from a “have-to” to a “get-to”.You always have the freedom to choose.Be intentional and purposeful.Your mindset may be holding you back from becoming your desired future self.Stop being reactive and start being proactive about what you do every day.Episode Highlights:[2:05] “Get-to” vs “Have-to”: S

Being around successful people can be impactful and motivating. Building relationships can help you gain clarity, focus on your vision, and take action.Adam Eidson, Season 2 host for The Mentee Podcast, joins me to discuss the benefits of being part of a Mastermind class. Could this change your mindset and your direction for the year? How can getting into a relationship with outstanding individuals help you grow?Tune in to the episode to achieve your goals and connect with people better!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Build relationshipsTake actionHave clarity and accountabilityGrow and be betterEpisode Highlights:[04:10] Take Action and Make Connections Geoff Woods used to run The Mentee. Back then, Geoff said, "Anybody, call me. If you call me, I'll help you." So Adam did, and Geoff answered. From there, they built a relationship and went on Mastermind weekends, where Adam learned to hone the skill of building relationships.[06:06] Add ValueGeoff invited speakers such as Ron Lyn

Are you feeling lost? Do you feel like your life has stagnated? Does success feel like an unattainable, far-off dream? Stop saying no to yourself, and start saying yes to the future you deserve. In this episode of The Mentee, I discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming Mentorship Mastermind Community: LIVE MASTERMIND EVENT. This event is an opportunity of a lifetime to make powerful connections, elevate your mindset, and propel your life to the next level.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Join a life-changing mastermind event.Achieve clarity around your purpose.Find out what it means to live the life you want.Take action for your desired future self.Learn to be a high-quality person.Episode Highlights:[01:56] Achieving Clarity Toward SuccessPeople seek clarity around the next steps to take to live the life they've always dreamed of.This event will help you achieve extreme clarity about what you need to do. You can only prioritize and be productive once you gain this cla

A Mastermind is an event for a small group of intentional individuals seeking to upgrade their lives and take “living the good life” to a whole new level. It helps bring clarity and leaves a significant impact on your point of view in life.Vadim Makhlis, a renowned entrepreneur, joins me to discuss what compelled him to attend a  Mastermind and what he learned there. How will joining a Mastermind help you become wiser? Listen to this podcast to find out.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:A Mastermind can leave a significant impactFind clarity if you feel lostConsider what you did and did not doWe grow into the conversations around usHuman connections are best made face-to-faceEpisode Highlights[1:02]  Introduction to the Mastermind Wyatt and Vadim met at the second Mastermind. Vadim returned for the second because the first had made such an impression on him. He'd been keeping an eye on Geoff because he was the host of The Mentee at the time.[2:50] Why Vadim attendedVadim h

A new year means it’s time to set our goals. And as always, remember they come with challenges and setbacks we must face and overcome. So to achieve our goals entails becoming unshakable and having grit in the face of adversity. But what does it mean? How does one become unshakable? In this episode of the Mentee Podcast, I am sharing my thoughts on becoming unshakable. Listening to a podcast with Tony Robbins inspired me to engage in classes and discussions on the matter. I bring you the culmination of my thoughts on what it takes to be unshakable.Tune in to this episode to gain insights on achieving your goals.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Be unshakable.Shape your environment towards your goals. Find the right mentor.Episode Highlights:[3:29] Gain Clarity to Create Necessary Forcing Functions Find clarity on your goals for the year and what matters most. Shape your environment towards them by taking action and creating forcing functions. Forcing functions are the thin

It is easy to find ourselves sidetracked in a society with constantly developing technologies and social media. Sometimes we indulge ourselves in distractions to the point we're unable to complete necessary tasks. To achieve our goals, we must figure out ways to not let distractions take over our control.  Peter Shankman, best-selling author and CEO of ShankMinds joins me to talk about how you can overcome distractions to achieve your goals. Are you having trouble staying focused on your tasks? How do you take control of your life to prevent straying from the good? Peter takes his understanding and experience with ADHD to show us the way. Tune in to the episode to take control of your life and learn to stay focused on your goals.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Plan everything beforehand Discipline yourself with rulesUnderstand yourself and your prioritiesIt's okay to be differentEpisode Highlights:[4:24] Having ADHD and Controlling DistractionsADHD is when distracti

Real estate investing is tough without a plan. Some beginners think real estate investment starts when they buy a property. But that is not always the case.Sterling Chapman of Crestworth Capital joins me to explain how to grow your portfolio strategically. We also talk about how to achieve success in the real estate industry. What do we need to do, and with whom?Tune in to the episode to change how you strategize your portfolio growth!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Buy the right property The mindset you need to succeedLearn why you should delegateWhat separates you from successEpisode Highlights:[03:57] Find the Right Property Let go of attachments to locations when buying property. Sterling also recommends asking the following: Population trends — is the population increasing or decreasing? Job market — how good and diverse is the market? Crime and poverty rates, and supply and demand?  [08:59] Sterling’s Secrets to Growth Sterling's first property was in 201

Mothers will sacrifice anything and everything for their children. From the health risks of pregnancy to nurturing their kids throughout their lives, mothers truly do it all. And sometimes, this comes at the cost of their own happiness. But mothers don’t have to be martyrs.Alyce Dailey, the author of The Magic Mother, joins me to discuss how you can be happy as a mother and an entrepreneur. Are you feeling burned out from a stale life as a mompreneur? How can your ideal situation become a reality?Tune in to the episode to develop a mindset toward happiness and success as a parent.Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Happiness is a decision.You can be selfish.Use your life experience to your advantage.You are not alone.Episode Highlights:[08:13] Reevaluate Your Situation, Decide What You Want, then Do itOn your journey to happiness, it’s vital to reflect on where you are and where you want to be. If change is necessary, then don’t hesitate to make adjustments. Waiting until it’s too late mea

As parents, we do our best to inspire our children and the generations that come after us. One of the proudest moments you can have a parent is when your child comes to you and says that they want to do what you do.My daughter, Maggie Graves, joins us in this special episode of the Mentee Podcast. Through personal initiative and determination, Maggie takes over as host to share a message. She even came prepared with a script of her own. Her display of passion and great potential makes me proud as a father.Tune into this episode and join my appreciation for this moment.Here are some power takeaways from today's conversationAppreciate the special momentsInspiration leads to happy surprisesReward and encourage effortThe potential of children is endlessResources MentionedConnect with Wyatt Graves: LinkedIn | WebsiteListen to more episodes of The Mentee Podcast: Website | Apple | SpotifyJoin the Mentorship Mastermind CommunityApply for our next VIP event on April 21 Here. Buy and Sell property with Kaizen: We

Just like everybody else, we’ve faced shame and struggled with our sense of worth in our lives. Now, we’re on the path to reconnecting with our true selves and finding “our people” .Dr. Kelly Flanagan joins us on The Mentee Podcast as we talk about the journey of finding our sense of worthiness and reconnecting with our true selves. How can we share our true selves with our treasured relationships? What does it feel like to feel worthy?We answer these questions and more in this episode so join us in our conversation about worthiness!Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:Shame and ego are part of the journeyBe wise in your vulnerabilityFind people on the same pathWorthiness isn’t equal to your bank accountFeel worthy. It’s time to play and have fun!Episode Highlights:[11:45] Losing and Finding Our Sense of WorthAs we live our lives, we go through steps of losing our original sense of worth, building a false self, and finally reconnecting with our true self and sense of worth. As we find our t