Millennial Millionaire Ep. 65 - Erik Sexton

Ready to dominate commercial real estate? 🏢 Join us as we sit down with Erik Sexton, founder of the Sexton Group and host of Commercial Real Estate Uncovered. With 20+ years in the game, Erik shares powerful strategies for real estate investing, building wealth, and surviving tough markets. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Turning setbacks into opportunities ✅ How to break into commercial real estate ✅ Finding mentors and networking like a pro ✅ Why consumer debt is a trap (and how to avoid it) ✅ Real-life stories of clients turning small deals into multimillion-dollar portfolios Whether you’re new to investing or an experienced pro, Eric’s journey and actionable tips will inspire you to level up. 💪   0:00 - Introduction: Meet Eric Sexton 1:27 - Eric’s Career Start: From College Job to Real Estate Mogul 3:41 - Success Without a Clear Path: Seizing Opportunities 5:28 - How to Find Mentors & Build a Network 7:15 - College Debate: Is It Worth It? 10:03 - The Trap of Consumer Debt 12:00 - Good Debt vs. Bad Debt in Real Estate 13:58 - Invest vs. Lifestyle: Striking the Right Balance 17:07 - Investing in Yourself: Why Proximity Is Power 21:20 - Getting Into Commercial Real Estate 23:12 - Why Eric Chose Commercial Over Residential 25:27 - How to Succeed as a New Broker 29:31 - What Sets Top Agents Apart 32:19 - The Power of Going the Extra Mile 35:05 - How to Start Investing in Commercial Real Estate 38:18 - Syndication & SBA Loans Explained 42:22 - Avoiding Burnout: Keys to Longevity in Business 46:03 - Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Real Estate 48:38 - Knowing When It’s Time to Move On 50:03 - The Power of Intuition & Writing Things Down 51:54 - Final Advice: Make Life Happen Now 52:22 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect