Yeadon Smith: How Yeadon Built a $60M Real Estate Empire

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I sit down with Yeadon Smith, a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and mentor who’s built an impressive portfolio while staying deeply committed to family, faith, and personal growth. From transitioning out of ministry to scaling a $60 million real estate investment firm, Yeadon’s journey is a testament to the power of bold decisions, strong relationships, and relentless action.We explore how Yeadon burned the ships to go all-in on real estate, the mentors who shaped his success, and the power of community and accountability. He also shares how his My First Million in Multifamily program has helped students close over $300 million in deals. If you’re ready to build wealth, invest, or take your next big leap, this episode is packed with wisdom and action steps.Key Talking Points of the Episode00:00 Introduction01:31 Who is Yeadon Smith?06:24 How Yeadon got into real estate investing10:40 The risks and mindset shifts needed to succeed in real estate14:18 How my first multifamily deal changed everything19:03 Realizing the power of investing in multifamily real estate22:45 The step-by-step guide to scaling to $60 million in assets26:10 The power of community and accountability in achieving success29:21 Why action is more important than inspiration and motivation35:02 The 3 things you need to make changes permanently39:19 How accountability will shift your perspective in life41:01 The impact of daily journaling and accountability to your progress50:21 The importance of being present with family01:02:06 Resources for new investorsQuotables“Information in isolation ends in frustration. You need community to succeed.”“Success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter, building relationships, and taking calculated risks.”“Journaling is a gift to your future self. It helps you see how far you’ve come and where you need to go.”Linkshttps://yeadonsmith.medium.com/ https://whova.com/web/9o5rihBow5AvJw8v-j4JE56RUro1qWyzImkDvRnk-c8%3D/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIGFk1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcXOCk-LFavXVuauHozP0q_b9qhCB4SGHz3-8MJ7zH_Ph3iXWEOMXVOnaw_aem_dk38Ev40n2flGPc5nFAZEQhttps://www.facebook.com/yeadon https://www.instagram.com/yeadons/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/3624929014238193My First Million in Multifamilyhttps://www.facebook.com/MyFirstMillionInMF/https://www.myfirstmillioninmultifamily.com/The Dad Edgehttps://thedadedge.com/