77: Investing in Yourself, Your Family, Your Business Ideas, & Real Estate with AJ Asgari

In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome AJ Asgari, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, real estate investor, husband, father, and CEO and founder of Drugstore2Door. Today, AJ and I talk about the greatest lessons he's learned about becoming an entrepreneur, investing in real estate (and yourself), and navigating business growth as a family man.   AJ shines a light on what you need to do to turn your ideas into a successful business, find and keep momentum in your entrepreneurial pursuits, and balance your side hustle with quality family time. He also shares the challenges he had to overcome while transitioning through multiple different industries as a rising entrepreneur.   If you're looking to start investing your money wisely, turn your knowledge into results, or finally take action on your big ideas, tune in (and then share with a friend!) because AJ is giving advice you need to hear. Let's grow!   "I could always go for faster, but it was an accumulation of 15 years prior to starting this tech company that led us to nailing a real problem, creating a solution, and then getting our hands really dirty in building it out." – AJ Asgari   Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: [00:54] About AJ Asgari. [03:11] From fat kid to pharmacist: How AJ realized he could be something more. [06:51] Applied knowledge = results. [12:28] The challenges of transitioning through different industries as an entrepreneur. [19:18] How to start investing in real estate, even while you're in debt. [22:20] Investing/entrepreneurship advice for risk-averse people and family men. [32:24] About AJ's mission: Making healthcare accessible. [38:00] How to connect with AJ Asgari. [39:09] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?   "Try to make most of your days fun or happy or light because you don't know when your last one's gonna be. So, no matter how big the problem, how big the challenge, how down and out you feel, you're not here long so it'll pass." – AJ Asgari   If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Resources Mentioned: Join The Noble Knights: https://themodernman.gumroad.com/l/NobleKnights   Connect with AJ Asgari: Visit his website: https://ajasgari.com Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajasgari Follow him on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajasgari Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-j-asgari-a4693a69 Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arrash.asgari Subscribe to his YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@drugstore2door21   Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernmanpodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg