Building the Kingdom: How Real Estate Leaders Are Making an Impact

Can advancing the kingdom of God and success in real estate go hand in hand? In the world of real estate, where profit margins and market trends often drive deals, the concept of advancing the kingdom of God can seem like an unlikely fit. However, some individuals and organizations have found ways to use their real estate businesses as a platform for spreading positivity and making a meaningful impact in their communities. In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, I, Jeff Gerhardt have the pleasure of sitting down with  Ryan Ottosen, a seasoned real estate professional and former marine, who opens up about his journey from the military to the world of real estate and how he intertwined his faith with his business practices.  Ryan shares his heartfelt decision to contribute a portion of his income to For Freedom Outreach, underlining the significance of capital and influence in promoting Christian values. He issues a call to action for men to engage more deeply with their faith and become community pillars. Throughout our conversation, we explore the powerful confluence of faith, business acumen, and personal development. Join us and be part of the conversation that's all about making a meaningful difference! In This Episode [01:40] - Introduction to Ryan Ottosen [08:36] - Leadership lessons from the military [12:43] - Discovering leadership abilities [17:44] - Integrating faith and business [23:23] - Capital and influence in kingdom building [24:15] - Masculine representation in Church [26:24] - For Freedom Outreach and heart restoration Notable Quotes [04:53] “When you find a man alone in the world, he might be having fun and doing things, but often those things are to fill the void or to prove that he's worthy of being loved." - Ryan [08:41] “Lead from the front and by example. That requires an insane amount of authenticity, transparency, and constant self-assessment." - Ryan [24:15] "Men, we have been sitting on our arses for way too long. We say that the church has a feminine spirit, and I agree that it does. Why? More of them show up than we do." - Ryan  [30:49] "Proverbs says, 'Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.' Jesus will now dwell within you in your heart." - Ryan [32:43] "The heart is essential to everything." - Ryan Our Guest Ryan Ottosen is an accomplished real estate professional with over 15 years of experience in investment and property management. As a broker, he closed over 158 REO properties and managed hundreds of rental units, while also serving as a guest speaker at various California Association of Realtor events. Ryan's diverse background includes military service as a United States Marine Corps sergeant, where he earned several awards during his deployments. He continues to be an active community leader, dedicated to men's and youth ministry at his local church, and a founding board member for Freedom Outreach, leading initiatives for women and youth. In addition to his passion for real estate, Ryan cherishes time with his family, shares stories about Jesus, and actively seeks ways to give back to the community. Resources & Links Jeff Gerhardt https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ https://twitter.com/JeffLeverage https://www.centixlife.com/ Ryan Ottosen http://forfreedomoutreach.org/ https://heartsofbeautyca.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanottosen/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanottosen/  Resources e-course - LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/ Webinar - Discover how to maximize your leadership potential: https://priorityliving.org/briefings/webinar/ Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/