Building America's most generous real estate company

Micah Lacher joins The Leadership Room to talk about his generosity born out of the kindness he received as a child when his own family dealt with hard times. He discusses: 1. The best mindset to succeed in real estate2. His experience with short term rentals3. Buying properties for hospitality and giving away all the profits4. What it takes to buy churches for boutique hotels5. Building a company culture around mission6. How he and his wife focus on living a purposeful life7. How giving provides deeper blessings8. Letting kids struggle Enjoy the episode! SHOW NOTES: Anchor Investments: https://www.anchorinv.com Micah Lacher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-lacher-1366151/ Book: Halftime: Moving From Success to Significance by Bob Buford -- https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Bob-Buford-audiobook/dp/B001NDD8NY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34Q47XWTZ5AJL&keywords=halftime+book+by+bob+buford&qid=1696870080&sprefix=halftime+book%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1 TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:01] God and halftime program lead to purpose. Generosity from childhood inspires business impact. [00:03:38] Learning business, catching up, investing opportunities arise. Boss discourages notion that money is required. [00:07:37] Bob's impact was profound, but he passed. However, Anchor thrived due to favorable circumstances. The financial crisis was challenging but persevered. [00:10:02] Business success led to philanthropy [00:15:47] Dealing with loss while becoming a dad. [00:16:32] Consider selling business for new life options. [00:20:10] Repurposing churches as boutique hotels supports ministry. [00:24:47] Congregation sells, excited for charity, helping others. [00:31:36] Homelessness and affordability crisis. [00:34:05] Reinvest and give back to business and team. [00:37:52] Pressure of business, spouse's support matters. [00:39:27] Wife trusts husband to make charitable decisions. [00:44:59] Fun, work, grandparent; proud, blessed, hard upbringing. [00:47:32] Concerning hustle success, kids' lack of adversity. [00:48:36] Teaching kids: struggle builds character. LINKS: Subscribe to our channel -- @TravisFitzwater LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisfitzwater Twitter -- https://www.twitter.com/travisfitzwater Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/travisfitzwater Sign Up for our Newsletter -- https://kardiamedia.beehiiv.com/