Ep. 110: Joshua Volen of CIRE Equity on Mindset, Culture & CRE Success

Joshua Volen did not stumble into commercial real estate. He built toward it, one lesson at a time, starting from childhood ventures that taught him more about business than any classroom ever could.In Episode 110, Dustin sits down with Joshua Volen, co-founder of CIRE Equity, to unpack how authenticity, vulnerability, and a fundamental shift from scarcity to abundance mindset transformed his approach to leadership, culture, and commercial real estate investing.🔑 Key TopicsChildhood Influences and Early EntrepreneurshipHow growing up in a unique household shaped Joshua's identity and driveEarly business ventures that laid the foundation for his real estate careerThe lessons from family dynamics that still inform how he leads todayAuthenticity and Vulnerability in LeadershipWhy being the same in all situations is a leadership superpowerHow vulnerability builds trust faster than any management strategyThe connection between personal identity and professional performanceMindset: From Scarcity to AbundanceThe shift that changed everything about how Joshua approaches businessHow fear can be reframed rather than a reason to stopNavigating the tension between fear and love in business decisionsBuilding a People Centric Company CultureThe core values behind CIRE Equity and how they show up dailyWhy psychological safety is the foundation of high performing teamsHow communication shapes culture from the inside outCommercial Real Estate and Business GrowthJoshua's path from early ventures into commercial real estateLessons learned from deals that did not go as plannedWhat launching CIRE Equity taught him about vision and execution💡 Key TakeawaysAuthenticity is not just a personal value it is a business strategyScarcity mindset is the silent killer of growth in business and in lifeFear does not have to stop you. In the right hands it becomes rocket fuelPsychological safety is the foundation every high performing culture is built onVulnerability builds trust faster than any policy or process ever will🧠 Memorable Insights"Be the same in all situations.""LOVE is my rocket fuel."🎯 Who This Episode Is ForCommercial real estate investors and operatorsEntrepreneurs building companies with strong cultureLeaders working on mindset and personal developmentAnyone navigating fear and trying to turn it into forward momentum📚 Resources MentionedRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612680194Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345472322🔗 Resources and LinksCIRE Equity: https://cireequity.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-volen-0759344/Podcast Homepage: toolstalentstechniques.com