Why Owning Your Time Is the Ultimate Power Move with Zach Richards

Hector sits down with Zach Richards, co-founder of REI Capital Guys, to explore the quiet power of private lending and the deeper meaning of financial freedom. Zach breaks down how true freedom isn’t about flashy cars or massive portfolios—it’s about owning your time, minimizing stress, and building systems that let you live life on your terms. From the difference between risky speculation and dependable cash flow, to the invisible labor of family life, this conversation hits hard for any man seeking more than hustle—someone striving for balance, stability, and intentional growth.Chapters:00:00:00 - Why This Episode Might Change the Way You See Freedom00:00:38 - Zach Richards: From Code to Capital00:01:52 - How Private Lending Quietly Changed His Life00:03:04 - Balancing the Mission and the Marriage00:03:26 - The Moment Everything Pivoted00:05:35 - Redefining Who You Are (and What You Want)00:09:31 - What Real Financial Freedom Feels Like00:14:09 - Being a Provider Without Losing Yourself00:31:28 - Staying Steady in a World on Fire00:33:31 - One Final Thought Every Man Should HearLinks And Resources:Website: REI Capital Guys CommunityFree eBook: Private Lending GuideZach Richards on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on TwitterThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Modern Masculinity? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!