444: Top 10 Leadership Mistakes That Hold Real Estate Investors Back

Every investor wants more deals, but most don’t realize that leadership—not lead generation—can be the main problem that’s holding them back. In this episode, David shares the 10 biggest leadership mistakes that quietly sabotage real estate investors as they build teams. From poor hiring to weak accountability, you’ll learn how to avoid the traps that keep your business stuck and start leading like a pro.KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:35 - Mistake 1: Not Hiring With A Test Project3:51 - Mistake 2: Outsourcing Your Hiring6:32 - Mistake 3: Not Training Your Team With The Best Material7:23 - Mistake 4: Letting A Bad Culture Fit Stick Around8:55 - Mistake 5: Not Modeling Hard Conversations11:35 - Mistake 6: Not Giving Enough Praise12:44 - Mistake 7: Not Digging For Critical Feedback14:56 - Mistake 8: Doing Your Employee’s Job15:52 - Mistake 9: Not Inspecting What You Expect17:48 - Mistake 10: Not Hiring Player Coaches18:54 - Bonus Mistake20:05 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/