In this episode of the ThinkMillions podcast, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with Brian Adamson, a multi-million dollar real estate investor, to explore his inspiring journey from corporate life to building his own real estate empire. Brian shares how his humble beginnings, faith, and relentless pursuit of knowledge and growth led him to success. He discusses the importance of side hustles, the power of proximity, and the critical role of confidence in entrepreneurship. Whether you're stuck in a 9 to 5 or looking to scale your business, Brian's story will provide you with actionable insights and motivation to take the leap.


Key Parts of the Conversation:

The Power of Side Hustles (0:18 - 1:16):

• Brian talks about starting his business as a side hustle and emphasizes how side hustles can help build essential skills like communication, invoicing, and customer relations.

Brian’s Early Challenges and Transformation (1:17 - 2:45):

• Brian shares his upbringing in a blue-collar family, his brushes with the law, and how faith played a pivotal role in turning his life around.

Importance of Proximity and Right Environment (2:46 - 3:45):

• Brian stresses the value of being in the right environment and surrounding oneself with people who inspire growth.

Transitioning from 9 to 5 to Entrepreneurship (3:46 - 4:55):

• Alexa and Brian discuss the common mistakes people make when transitioning from a 9 to 5 job to entrepreneurship, including the importance of maintaining a steady income stream.

Faith and Entrepreneurship (4:56 - 5:38):

• Both discuss the role of faith and belief in something bigger than oneself in overcoming obstacles and achieving entrepreneurial success.

Building a Cash Flow Portfolio (5:39 - 6:45):

• Brian advises on building a cash flow portfolio before leaving a stable job to ensure predictable income.

The Critical Role of Confidence (6:46 - 7:14):

• Confidence is highlighted as a key factor in entrepreneurial success and the importance of gaining confidence through knowledge and competence.

Leveraging Relationships and Knowledge (7:15 - 8:22):

• Brian and Alexa discuss how relationships and continuous learning are fundamental to success in real estate and business in general.

Great Quotes from the Podcast:

• "Where there’s a bear, there’s a bull."
• "If your back's against the wall, you have two options: you either sit there or you figure it out."
• "Entrepreneurs are probably the most faith-based individuals, because how do you become something you’ve never seen?"
• "The more competent you become, the more confident you become."
• "Proximity is power."
• "We pay everybody for their time, so why wouldn’t you pay an entrepreneur for their expertise?"
• "Success to me is three things: your inner circle, surrounding yourself with challenges, and building a strong team."

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