Profit first lessons from a top real estate investor & educator Rod Khleif

Joining us today is Rod Khleif. He is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, and business owner known for his expertise in the industry which he shares through his podcast, The Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing.Rod is considered one of the top real estate trainers in the country, and I’m excited for you to hear the insight he has to give. But more than sharing his knowledge, Rod comes on the show to inspire us with his own story, his struggles—financial or otherwise—and how he recovered from them.  Tune in as he talks about how he made his first $100,000 in real estate, how he recovered from losing a lot of money in 2008, and his amazing mindset on money.Key Takeaways:[00:45] Introducing Rod Khleif and His Background[05:45] Limiting Beliefs That Might Have Contributed to Holding Him Back[11:32] On How He Recovered After Losing $50 Million [18:39] How Rod Prepares for Downturns  [22:50] Rod’s Denver Bootcamp[26:15] Advice for Real Estate Investors: It Starts With Competence  [28:30] Connect With Rod and Final Thoughts[29:38] ClosingQuotes:[12:57] “You've got to take that first step. Okay? And that first step can be the scariest step of your life. And it could be the most important step, especially for those [of who] you that are analytical. And you'll sit there analysis paralysis stuff, and you can't do that.”[22:44] “So, how do you get ready [for downturns]? You keep your mindset right you focus on what you want, not what you don't want, you get into cash, you build relationships.”[26:26] “Competence equals confidence equals passion and success… It starts with competence”Connect with Rod: Website: https://rodkhleif.com/Podcast: The Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate InvestingText “Rod” to 72345 and remember the code “rodfriend” to get a lower price. Tired of living deal to deal? If you are a real estate investor or business owner who is tired of living deal to deal, and want to double your profits, head over here to book your no-obligation discovery call with me. Either myself or someone from my team will hop on a short call with you to get clear on your business goals, remove any obstacles holding you back, and map out a game plan to help you finally start keeping more of the money you work so hard to make. - David