Unlocking Financial Success: An Interview with Sharon Lechter on the AZREIA Show

In this episode of the AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete welcome special guest Sharon Lechter. Sharon, a renowned author and financial literacy advocate, shares her journey from a real estate investor at age 10 to a CPA and successful entrepreneur. She discusses key concepts from her books, including Think and Grow Rich, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and Outwitting the Devil, emphasizing the importance of controlling your thoughts, words, and actions. Sharon also highlights the significance of real estate in building wealth, the power of associations, and the necessity of overcoming fear to achieve financial success.   Key Takeaways: 00:51 Introducing Sharon Lecter 01:27 Sharon's Early Real Estate Journey 03:42 The Entrepreneurial Mindset 04:53 Balancing Job and Passion 07:34 Teaching Financial Literacy 14:32 Challenges in Financial Education 17:06 Sharon's Work with Napoleon Hill Foundation 22:26 The Unpublished Manuscript 22:50 The Devil's Challenge 23:23 Napoleon Hill's Taboos 23:42 The Concept of Drifting 27:31 The Power of Association 28:14 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 35:32 The Importance of Purpose 40:48 Investing Time Wisely 44:47 Final Thoughts and Resources   Connect with Sharon Lechter https://sharonlechter.com/ ---- The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association provides its members the education, market information, support, and networking opportunities that will further the member's ability to successfully invest in Real Estate. Join AZREIA here. Is a Career in Real Estate Right For You? Take AZREIA's Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment at  👉 https://azreia.org/entrepreneurial-self-assessment Azreia Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self Assessment Who is it for? ☑️ Anyone who wants to know if Real Estate Investing is right for them BEFORE spending time or money on education and training. ☑️ Everyone new to Real Estate Investing Our Entrepreneurial Self Assessment is designed for you to understand if Real Estate Investing is right for you and if so, you are best suited for active or passive investing. AZREIA membership is a community consisting of independent real estate investors who invest in:  🏡 SINGLE FAMILY 🏙 SMALL MULTI-FAMILY 🏡WHOLESALERS ✍️ NOTES Educational opportunities are plentiful and delivered through AZREIA's own education program and in collaboration with outside education providers. 🎓AZREIA's Core Education Classes are specifically designed for new investors to develop their critical skills quickly and effectively. 🎓Our strategy classes are provided through AZREIA and others and deliver an advanced level of knowledge. Join the Deal Finders Club here Deal Finders Club is a thriving real estate community "Where Deals Get Done", we train community members on these core skills...Marketing, Sales, Negotiations, Comping, Writing Offers, Locking Up Contracts, and so much more. Discover:  https://ebooks.azreia.org/library https://ebooks.azreia.org/ideal https://ebooks.azreia.org/fix_and_flipping https://ebooks.azreia.org/note_investing https://ebooks.azreia.org/landlording https://ebooks.azreia.org/wholesaling_real_estate https://ebooks.azreia.org/property_scouting https://ebooks.azreia.org/house_hacking Join our conversation at: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/azreia Twitter: https://twitter.com/azreia?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arizona_reia/ Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3vKMnrR Website: https://azreia.org/