Episode 84: The Business Strategy That Kept Us Alive with Jesse Nguyen

There's no race to being a millionaire. It is a matter of being intentional with your steps, and that intentionality leads you to build more of the life you actually want rather than chasing things that don't really matter. In this episode, Marcus Crigler sits down with real estate entrepreneur Jesse Nguyen.Jesse didn't have the success path that a lot of real estate investors see right off the bat, but he came, struggled, persevered, and now runs a successful hard money business.Listen as they discuss why steady growth beats chasing rapid success, the value of great coaching, and how staying intentional has shaped Jesse's approach to business and investing. Enjoy the show!You'll Learn How To:Build a stronger foundation for long-term business growthAvoid common mistakes that new real estate investors makeKnow when to expand into new opportunitiesGrow your business at a sustainable paceWhat You'll Learn in This Episode:(02:54) Jesse's wholesale flipping business(04:07) The biggest mistakes that nearly caused his business to fail(05:30) How mentorship, accountability, and paying attention to the numbers helped him(07:55) Business is like playing professional sports(08:31) Slow, steady growth creates a stronger business(09:55) Transition to make the business successful(10:53) Finding coaches who are active business operators(11:55) Building a profitable hard money lending business(14:20) The 80/20 approach explained(18:27) The biggest challenges his business is facing today(21:28) Challenge of affordability in today's market(26:13) Keeping cash in the business to build reserves and long-term stability(27:38) Maintaining healthy cash reserves to survive slower months(28:35) Importance of due diligence in every deal(29:38) Jesse's advice on being patient and intentional(31:02) Connect with Jesse NguyenWho This Episode Is For:Real estate investors building a wholesale business.Entrepreneurs working through difficult seasons in business.Investors interested in hard money lending.Business owners looking for sustainable, long-term growth.Why You Should Listen:If you're working to build a real estate business that lasts, this episode offers practical lessons you can apply right away.Connect with Jesse Nguyen:Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaiIMJesse/ Contact Number: 856-777-6688Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler