From Furlough to Financial Independence with Vlad Arakcheyev | Know your why #336

In this inspiring episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Vlad Arakcheyev, a New Jersey-based multifamily investor and real estate agent. Vlad shares his journey from being a graphic designer to establishing Zontik Ventures, a company focused on achieving financial independence for his family and investors. Key Highlights: 1. Journey to Real Estate: - Transitioned from graphic design to real estate after being furloughed during COVID-19. - Faced initial challenges but persevered to establish himself in multifamily investments. 2. The Power of Networking: - Importance of attending meetups and networking events despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. - Built connections that led to significant opportunities in multifamily investments. 3. Embracing Multifamily Investments: - Moved from single-family flips to multifamily properties for better scalability and security. - Joined a multifamily mentorship program to gain education and credibility. 4. Initial Success and Scaling: - Achieved the goal of acquiring 200 units in the first year. - Raised over a million dollars for the first deal, marking the start of many successful ventures. 5. Mindset and Determination: - Discussion on overcoming fear and maintaining a driven mindset, using examples from successful athletes. - Emphasis on starting now and consistently pushing forward, regardless of market conditions. 6. Balancing Life and Work: - Talks about his goal to balance work and family time, aiming to finish work by noon each day. - Highlights the importance of being present for his children and achieving a high-quality life. 7. Advice for Aspiring Investors: - Encourages passive investments for those unable to commit full-time to active investing. Get in touch with Vlad: https://zontikventures.com/ http://youtube.com/@vladarakcheyev https://www.youtube.com/@vlada1088 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladarakcheyev/ https://www.facebook.com/Vlad.Arakcheyev1/ https://www.instagram.com/vlad_arakcheyev/ https://www.tiktok.com/@best_apartment_advice If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/