Kenny discusses the challenges and breakthroughs he has encountered with Realtors and Financial Advisors in the realm of capital raising and real estate syndication. He shares recent success stories of transforming these professionals from competitors to collaborators, providing them with insights into syndication. Kenny also announces his upcoming webinar on finding the right team to invest with, emphasizing the importance of trustworthy partnerships in real estate investing. Personal reflections on family, work ethic, and gratitude amidst adversity round out the episode.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:43 Turning Enemies into Allies: Realtors and Financial Advisors
01:48 Realtor Success Story: Syndication Explained
03:21 Financial Advisor Collaboration: A New Opportunity
05:04 Upcoming Webinar Announcement
05:58 Shiny Object Syndrome: Navigating Investment Opportunities
07:47 Kansas City Syndication Deals
09:58 The Importance of the Right Team
14:54 Personal Reflections and Health Update
16:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Michael Lamana shares his rich life journey—from growing up in an Italian family in the Bronx, struggling through school, and playing competitive soccer, to finding success in Silicon Valley and balancing family life. Michael opens up about the importance of prioritizing marriage, maintaining faith, and never saying no to spending time with kids. He discusses his career transitions from tire service management to consulting and how he finds joy in helping businesses thrive. Additionally, Michael highlights valuable lessons learned as a parent, emphasizing the importance of being consistently present and intentional. Tune in for an inspiring take on resilience, family values, and professional success.

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00:00 Introduction and Valentine's Day Plans

01:17 Early Life and Family Background

04:15 Career Beginnings and Moving to Colorado

06:26 Journey to Silicon Valley

10:37 Family Life and Parenting Insights

20:10 Building Connections with Kids

21:42 Never Say No: The Power of Being Present

23:36 The Influence of a Strong Relationship with God

24:57 Creating Special Moments with Your Children

26:49 The Importance of Consistency and Intentionality

27:02 Reflections on Life and Parenting

29:03 Investing in Your Children's Future

29:45 Balancing Marriage and Parenting

33:22 Financial Investments and Business Insights

38:34 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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Justin Almas joins the conversation to discuss the journey of career transitions and deep involvement in parenting. Justin shares memories from college years, his extensive background in ministry, and his recent transition to executive coaching focused on leaders and teams in transition. He offers insights into his personal and professional journey, including the sabbatical period he took to reevaluate his career path. Justin also dives into parenthood challenges, particularly his experiences of intentional parenting, fostering curiosity in his children, and balancing career with family life. The conversation also touches on financial intentionality, investing strategies, and the value of staying adaptable through life’s constant changes. Tune in for a deep and thoughtful discussion on leadership, family, and navigating life’s transitions.

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00:00 Welcome to the Invested Fathers Podcast

00:52 Justin Almas: Early Career and Ministry

02:02 Transitioning from Ministry to Coaching

06:06 Deep Conversations and Personal Growth

10:02 Fatherhood and Family Dynamics

20:43 Intentionality and Goal Setting

26:37 Financial Investments and Real Estate

34:22 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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TJ Breil joins the show to share his remarkable career journey from working in the mortgage industry to becoming a celebrated content creator known as The Lawn Dad. TJ discusses the challenges and triumphs he's faced, including his first tumultuous real estate investment in an Airbnb property in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He opens up about the toxic relationships with real estate agents that ultimately pushed him to leave the mortgage business, and how his passion for lawn care and viral social media success led him to pursue The Lawn Dad full-time. TJ highlights his commitment to family and discusses the importance of time management and creating lasting memories with his children. Additionally, he touches on his future plans for The Lawn Dad brand, focusing on educational content and strategic partnerships.

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00:00 Welcome and Catching Up

00:26 Investment Journey in Tennessee

02:27 Challenges with the Property

06:15 Career Beginnings and Mortgage Industry

08:35 Balancing Career and Family

09:52 The Birth of Lawn Dad

13:36 Going Viral and Brand Growth

15:49 Toxic Relationships and Career Burnout

16:10 A Life-Changing Decision: Selling the Dream Home

17:54 Transition to Full-Time Content Creation

18:37 The Future of Lawn Dad

22:05 Balancing Fatherhood and Career

26:17 Challenges and Realizations in Parenting

30:36 Investing for the Future

33:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Kenny Johnson discusses the importance of leading by example in the household, emphasizing how actions, words, and priorities shape family life. He explores five key areas: serving with humility, walking in integrity, loving unconditionally, leading in faith, and disciplining with love, all supported by scripture.

Personal testimonies and experiences are shared to highlight these principles in action. The episode also includes a brief announcement about an upcoming webinar on vetting investment teams and a reminder for Valentine’s Day preparations.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:15 Personal Testimony and Challenges
01:41 Leadership in the Household: Five Key Points
01:59 Serving with Humility
02:34 Walking in Integrity
03:09 Loving Unconditionally
03:46 Leading in Faith
04:14 Disciplining with Love
04:49 Personal Reflections and Challenges
07:13 Upcoming Webinar Announcement
07:49 Valentine's Day Reminder

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Kenny discusses the importance of diversifying investments beyond one's own business to ensure financial security. He highlights examples of entrepreneurs who suffered from reinvesting all earnings back into their companies and those who missed out on opportunities due to fear of taxes. He introduces syndications as a way to achieve stable passive income and leverage tax strategies. Additionally, Kenny shares personal experiences, investment challenges, and the importance of discipleship and faith in his life. Tune in to learn from real-life examples, actionable tax strategies, and how diversifying can secure your wealth.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction: The Hard Truth About Investing
01:28 Why Reinvesting in Your Business Might Be Risky
02:21 The Power of Syndications for Financial Security
02:54 Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors
04:48 Overcoming Investment Fears and Beliefs
09:42 Personal Insights and Real Estate Experiences
12:42 Faith, Family, and Personal Growth
17:28 Special Guest: William Hollis
18:47 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, Kenny engages in a heartfelt and insightful conversation with William Hollis, also known as REI Hollis, a software developer turned real estate investor. They discuss Hollis' journey from a curious kid disassembling computers in Queens, NY to creating Raise AI, a company that leverages AI for capital raising. Hollis shares how fatherhood has profoundly impacted his perspectives on success and priorities, highlighting the importance of being present for his family. This episode delves into the balance between pushing for business success and maintaining a meaningful family life, with practical advice on setting boundaries and prioritizing what truly matters.

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Show Notes:

00:00 A Life-Changing Moment
00:55 Introducing William Hollis
01:29 Hollis' Journey into Real Estate
03:08 The Birth of Raise AI
04:56 Leveraging AI in Capital Raising
11:28 The Power of Curiosity and Fearlessness
15:01 Fatherhood and Family Life
17:10 Fatherhood: A Life-Changing Journey
17:34 Balancing Business and Fatherhood
18:12 The Impact of a Present Father
19:51 The Importance of Two Parents
21:28 A Scary Night: Asthma Attack
23:00 Redefining Success and Priorities
23:57 Intentional Parenting
25:36 Nature vs. Nurture Debate
27:05 Sacrifices for Family
31:30 Setting Boundaries for Family Time
36:12 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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In this episode, Kenny reflects on the significant impact of discipleship within personal and community settings. The discussion begins with an anecdote about offering career advice to a young man, illustrating the fulfillment gained from guiding others. The episode highlights the influence of the Netflix movie "The Forge" in reinforcing the importance of discipleship. The host shares thoughts on actively discipling family members and the broader challenge of making disciples in everyday life. Incorporating Biblical passages and real-life examples, the host encourages listeners to seek out and invest time in others for meaningful, transformative relationships.

The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in intentional discipleship and a reminder of the profound value of giving one's time to help others.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction: The Ripple Effect of Discipleship
00:04 A Personal Story of Mentorship
01:15 The Importance of Discipleship
01:57 Lessons from 'The Forge'
03:04 Who Are We Discipling Today?
07:43 Biblical Foundations of Discipleship
09:00 Challenge to the Audience
09:32 Interview with Myles Merwin
10:15 Conclusion and Call to Connect

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