#50 What Billionaire Investors Look to Spot Winners | Brian Goldstein & Makan Mostafavi

What does a special education student who refused to work for anyone and a 19-year-old facing three lawsuits on his first real estate deal have in common? They both understood early on that traditional paths weren’t built for them. Brian Goldstein’s defiant moment in freshman English, standing up to a teacher who told special education students they’d have to work for others, mirrors Makan Mostafavi’s baptism by fire when his first property investment immediately imploded with seller litigation, a fallen tree, and insurance battles. If you’ve ever felt like the conventional path doesn’t fit, these stories will remind you that your obstacles might be your greatest competitive advantage.  Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Listen to the "Truth Hurts Show" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/3K7bQIS Spotify: https://bit.ly/48xiSQq  Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3XPD21O   Connect with Brian Goldstein Website: https://bit.ly/3XAeavb YouTube: https://bit.ly/3K82HzK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4pwrRah TikTok: https://bit.ly/4p0wHNe Facebook: https://bit.ly/3XOX8JA   Connect with Makan Mostafavi Website: https://bit.ly/4ojrEX5 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ifPcue Instagram: https://bit.ly/47ZuMSZ TikTok: https://bit.ly/48bj6eE Facebook: https://bit.ly/4igW4rk X.com: https://bit.ly/3JT8hpF LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3K4Qko7 Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:51 Makan Mostafavi’s Real Estate Journey 17:06 Brian Goldstein’s Entrepreneurial Journey 18:57 Building a Network from Podcasting 21:55 What to Look For in Business Partnerships 27:10 Importance of Having the Right Mentorship  34:34 Managing Personal and Business Relationships 43:12 Brian and Makan’s Health Journeys 51:58 Being Present for their Children Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v