Building Wealth for Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs with Kurt Simon

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Steven Arita chats with Kurt Simon, the founder of Blue Capital Investment, about his inspiring journey from construction worker to real estate investor and private equity leader. Based in Waimea, Hawaii, Kurt is on a mission to help blue-collar entrepreneurs—like electricians, plumbers, and roofers—make their money work for them through real estate.Kurt talks about how Rich Dad, Poor Dad sparked his path to financial freedom and how changing his mindset from scarcity to abundance has been key to his success. He also dives into why real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth, sharing the ins and outs of investing with Blue Capital, including potential returns and exit strategies.But Kurt’s passion goes beyond investing. He’s dedicated to helping others achieve financial independence and pass down vital financial knowledge to the next generation. If you’re a blue-collar entrepreneur looking to take control of your financial future, this episode is a must-listen!Learn more about Kurt:https://www.bluecapitalinvestment.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kurt-simon-59ba32317/Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(0:41) Meeting at the RaiseMasters Retreat(4:33) Kurt’s journey into real estate investing(10:44) How Rich Dad, Poor Dad influenced his mindset(19:21) Overcoming limiting beliefs around money(27:21) The compounding effect of small, consistent improvements(33:06) Expected returns and investment strategies with Blue Capital(38:53) Why teaching financial knowledge is just as important as building wealth(45:25) True North, Grit & Innovation, and Blueprint Power(50:12) Where to connect with Kurt and learn more(50:57) Outro—Share this with your tech friends who you think would benefit from learning about passive income and alternative real estate investments. For more resources and guides, check these out:Crack the Code https://www.aritacapital.com/crack-the-code/Investor 101 https://www.aritacapital.com/investor-101-resource/Due Diligence Resource https://www.aritacapital.com/dd-checklist-resource/If you want to learn more, reach out at:Email: [email protected]:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aritasteven/IG:  https://www.instagram.com/the.real.arita