Tune in for an insightful conversation about the future of home building, affordable housing, real estate, operational efficiency, leadership, and purpose—and discover why challenging the way things have always been done may be the key to building a better future.

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[00:01:35] Pat's journey from Shaw Industries to the home building industry.
[00:03:34] Why the home buyer became the center of the business model.
[00:04:41] Developing technology to automate home building options.
[00:06:04] Expanding automation beyond flooring into other home options.
[00:07:01] Why Pat believes this is an important time for home building.
[00:07:54] Housing supply, affordability, and construction efficiency.
[00:09:25] Manufactured housing vs. on-site construction.
[00:11:04] The $489,000 Phoenix housing market and affordability challenges.
[00:12:48] The real cost drivers behind housing affordability.
[00:14:08] Using data and collaboration to improve construction efficiency.
[00:15:41] Challenging convention and creating opportunities in home building.
[00:16:00] Reducing supply-chain costs and unnecessary margin layers.
[00:17:07] The importance of data and the goal of a $200,000 home.
[00:18:16] Pat's purpose and the childhood home that shaped his mission.
[00:20:38] Lessons from the past and the need to rethink traditional business models.
[00:21:17] Why entrepreneurs must challenge convention every day.
[00:22:02] AI, data, and the next major shift in business.
[00:23:26] What golf teaches us about business and surrounding yourself with the best.
[00:25:38] Pat's lightning round: advice, investment, books, and what's next.

QUOTES

• "Challenge convention always. We have to challenge convention every day with every part of the business." – Pat Crowley
• "The ability to change this is quite simple." – Pat Crowley
• "When you are around the best, you can become the best you can be." – Pat Crowley

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to discover how intentional investing, consistent action, strategic partnerships, and disciplined goal-setting can help you build lasting wealth—without sacrificing the stability of your career. 

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[00:00:44] Meet Saeed Zarshenas and his real estate investing journey.

[00:03:31] Why private lending became a smarter path to financial freedom.

[00:07:19] Using a full-time job as your greatest investing advantage.

[00:10:42] Lessons learned from losing money on a first private loan.

[00:13:33] Why land-home package lending is an emerging opportunity.

[00:16:24] Scaling a lending portfolio through capital raising.

[00:18:56] How private investors can participate in lending deals.

[00:21:27] Building wealth through partnerships while keeping your W-2.

[00:22:54] The value of networking events and mentorship.

[00:24:14] Investing lessons from mobile home parks and Atomic Habits.

[00:25:36] Journaling, accountability, and achieving long-term goals.

[00:27:05] Small daily actions that lead to financial freedom.

QUOTES

• "Your job isn't holding you back—it's funding your future freedom." – Robert Howell
• "Small things over time compound into big things." – Saeed Zarshenas
• "You have to be intentional. Show up, do the work, and the results will follow." – Saeed Zarshenas

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Saeed Zarshenas 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saeed.j.z/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeed-zarshenas-cpa-4609bb63/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to discover how faith, consistency, and intentional action can help you build generational wealth, create opportunities for others, and make a lasting impact through purpose-driven investing. 

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[00:00:03] Meet Candius Welborn.

[00:01:42] Candius' journey into real estate while working full-time.

[00:04:45] Her mission is to create affordable homeownership and generational wealth.

[00:06:08] Staying the course through uncertainty and challenges.

[00:06:56] Overcoming fears of funding, contractors, and getting started.

[00:08:11] How faith, prayer, and planning shaped her success.

[00:10:06] Defining success beyond money through family impact.

[00:11:53] Common mistakes new real estate investors should avoid.

[00:14:28] Balancing a full-time job while growing a real estate business.

[00:15:54] Five-year goals and expanding affordable housing opportunities.

[00:18:04] The power of consistency and valuable partnerships.

[00:19:34] Connecting with Candius and final words of encouragement.

QUOTES

• "Stay the course because eventually you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel." – Candius Welborn
• "Prayer and a lot of planning." – Candius Welborn
• "Real estate is more than just properties. It's about creating opportunities, building families' futures, and leaving a legacy." – Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Candius Welborn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candius.welborn 

Email: cwellborn02@gmail.com or 

Mobile: (864) 386 9036

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in as we explore the intersection of purpose and profit in the world of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 - Welcome to the Purpose Driven Investor

00:00:35 - Meet Aaron from White Barn Home Buyers

00:01:21 - Transition from Oil and Gas to Real Estate

00:03:00 - The Journey into Real Estate

00:03:56 - Challenges as a Real Estate Agent

00:05:11 - Building the Acquisitions Machine

00:09:12 - The Internal Conflict of Growth

00:10:42 - Team Structure and Operations

00:22:13 - Lending Opportunities

00:30:58 - Cinnamon Roll Passion Project

00:33:04 - Best Investment Experience

00:36:29 - Favorite Book Recommendation

00:36:53 - Life-Changing Habit

00:37:44 - Advice for New Investors

QUOTES

• "I just want people to somehow be in a better spot, having known me, interacted with me, whatever."  -Aaron Bihl
• "The cool thing about doing the land home stuff is I can plan projects out a little more than if I'm flipping." -Aaron Bihl
• "I think people try to do too much on their own when they don't know what they're doing." -Aaron Bihl

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Aaron Bihl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-bihl-b15b261b6/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron.bihl/?hl=en 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in for actionable strategies, motivating stories, and practical advice you can implement today! 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:03] Meet Tim Herriage: From the Marine Corps to Real Estate Titan

[00:02:45] Lessons Learned: The First Deal and Mentorship's Power

[00:09:46] Suffering, Setbacks & Surrender: Keys to Transformation

[00:17:19] Rekindling Purpose and the Power of the Right Team

[00:25:41] What Makes Turnus Different: Culture, Values, and Team Growth

[00:33:15] Market Opportunities & Taking Strategic Action

[00:37:08] Rapid-Fire: Habits, Books & Advice for Future Millionaires

[00:39:05] The Importance of Respect and Partnership

[00:40:08] Connect With Tim Herriage & Closing Inspiration 

QUOTES

• "You always have problems—they just come with more zeros and more commas." – Tim Herriage
• "It's one thing to give knowledge; it's another thing to uphold your word." – Tim Herriage
• "Money obviously matters, but we believe purpose lasts." – Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Tim Herriage

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timherriage/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timherriage/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herriage/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/timherriage 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Ternus: http://ternus.com/team/tim-herriage/ 

Tune in for proven frameworks to lead with vision, set meaningful goals, find the right mentors, and build a legacy rooted in skill over cash! 

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[00:00:03] Introduction to the Purpose Driven Investor & Jamie Dietz’s background

[00:01:09] A day in the life and new passions

[00:02:54] Entry into real estate & early house hacking

[00:03:48] Lessons from buy-and-hold strategies

[00:06:06] Education through brokerage and hands-on learning

[00:06:55] The 2008 crash: setbacks and transformation

[00:09:22] Pivoting into cash flow-focused investing

[00:11:51] Why keeping your W2 matters

[00:14:38] Balancing full-time work with real estate growth

[00:16:34] Building a private lending business

[00:18:40] Common borrower mistakes and risk management

[00:19:52] Purpose, mentorship, and building impact

[00:21:52] Legacy: skills vs. cash

[00:22:51] Why local market knowledge matters

[00:25:40] Final words of wisdom for investors 

QUOTES

• "You can get rich or wealthy buying five or six rental properties; you don’t have to have 100 units, which becomes a whole other set of problems." – Jamie Dietz
• "Your paycheck is your biggest asset. It makes banks trust you and gives you the backstop to grow your wealth." – Robert Howell
• "Figure out what you’re good at and focus on that. The rest you outsource and build a team—what it does is force you to buy better deals." – Jamie Dietz

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Jamie Dietz

Email: directly@nextdoorcapitalmail.com

Telephone Number: 412-337-0884

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to find out how you can build a thriving business and an extraordinary life—by design, not by default! 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:03] Introducing Brian Wilfong: Purpose, Profit, and Family

[00:04:45] Taking Back Your Time: Building Real Freedom

[00:10:33] Mentorship & Impact: Helping Others Get Started

[00:14:10] Systems and Team Growth for Business Scalability

[00:16:48] Purpose and Legacy: Instilling Values for Generations 

QUOTES

• "Time is that asset that we all want more of, and it's going to go fast." – Brian Wilfong
• "I don't want to give my kids a big inheritance. I want to give them a system… the knowledge to go out and build their own freedom." – Brian Wilfong
• "Even a single meeting with somebody—what kind of impact can that have on their life?" – Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Brian Wilfong

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.wilfong.14/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Vacay: https://yourvacayaway.weebly.com/contact-us.html 

Tune in for practical strategies, real numbers, and a fresh perspective on what it really takes to succeed in today’s business and real estate markets! 

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[00:00:03] Introduction & guest background
[00:02:03] Transformation from humble beginnings
[00:05:05] Discovering real estate & the power of mentorship
[00:09:07] Small market investing secrets
[00:15:07] Sales, negotiation, and closing with confidence
[00:17:00] Digging deep: Leadership through better conversations
[00:20:43] Relationship-building and team growth
[00:21:50] Small Market REI: Creating impact through community
[00:26:19] Finding & maintaining purpose-driven momentum
[00:31:24] Defining legacy and generational impact
[00:33:31] Biggest wins, mindset, and future excitement
[00:35:21] Connect & take action

QUOTES

• "Confidence comes with repetition. It’s the awkward conversations every single day that build you up." – Travis Goodwin
• "We don’t chase deals, we choose them—figure out if this is the right fit for us." – Travis Goodwin
• "Let’s not be so desperate for a deal that we overpay. Choose your deals, don’t chase them." – Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Travis Goodwin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgoodwinwv/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallmarketrei/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tgoodwinwv 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in for a masterclass on leadership, vision, and real action—and walk away with tools to accelerate your journey toward lasting business and personal fulfillment! 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:03] Introducing the purpose-driven investor and today’s guest, Ben

[00:01:48] Ben's entrepreneurial family roots and the leap into accounting

[00:09:59] Launching Beacon Accounting Solutions—focusing on real estate and service businesses

[00:15:05] Common business owner mistakes and the importance of clean financials

[00:19:10] Ben's real estate investing journey and success numbers

[00:24:05] Financial habits that drive long-term business growth

[00:27:09] The cost of disorganization and unnecessary business stress

[00:30:26] Defining purpose, impact, and legacy

[00:34:58] Rapid-fire lessons on advice, entrepreneurship, and daily habits

[00:36:43] How to connect with Ben and Beacon Accounting Solutions 

QUOTES

• "The business owners who realize early on what to outsource and focus on what they do best always grow faster." – Benjamin Chisholm
• "Sometimes the numbers tell the story—if you’re not tracking it, you can’t make strategic decisions or scale." – Benjamin Chisholm
• "I love my clients. It’s a cool feeling to help someone solve a business problem and then see them make more money—and the impact that has on their family." – Benjamin Chisholm

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Benjamin Chisholm

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-chisholm-cpa-4508aa160/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Beacon Accountings: https://beaconaccountings.com/about/ 

Tune in for actionable insights on team growth, maximizing client value, and how to lead a life of meaning and influence, both in business and beyond.  

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[00:00:03] Introduction: Meet Chad – From Addiction to Redemption

[00:02:43] Overcoming Trauma: The Hunting Accident That Changed Everything

[00:07:09] The Spiral into Addiction: Pills, Fentanyl, and Heroin

[00:09:49] Prison, Faith, and Rebuilding: Discovering Purpose in Recovery

[00:13:09] Miracle Hill: The Power of Accountability and Mentorship

[00:17:11] Career Growth: From Warehouse to Top Sales at Jeff Lynch

[00:23:38] Working with Builders & Investors: Delivering Measurable Value

[00:26:53] Redefining Success: Joy, Purpose, and True Leadership

[00:34:34] Advice for Those Struggling: The Power of Surrender and Community 

QUOTES

• "The biggest thing would be surrender—surrender to Jesus. Talk about it with someone you look up to. The biggest thing is genuinely surrender and repent." – Chad Stanfield
• "A man needs to hear another man tell him that he’s proud of him." – Chad Stanfield
• "Success is not based on anything that I can obtain or that I can get. Success is based on joy. And I genuinely believe that comes from the Lord and you can't get it from anywhere else." – Chad Stanfield

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Chad Stanfield

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-stanfield-a01a34235/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadstanfield90/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to discover how Kelly's mission-driven approach is making an impact in the world of real estate and affordable housing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:39] Sports and business parallels.

[00:04:58] Sports and entrepreneurship connection.

[00:09:40] Female empowerment in male-dominated fields.

[00:13:39] First real estate deal story.

[00:18:37] Money and empowerment for women.

[00:20:22] Private lending and partnerships.

[00:25:21] Startup challenges in entrepreneurship.

[00:30:51] Accredited investor requirements.

[00:34:06] Personal motivations and purpose.

[00:37:34] Life's purpose and journey.

[00:42:36] The best deal ever done.

[00:47:25] Belief in something bigger.

[00:49:11] Consistency in real estate success.

QUOTES

• "I don't think anybody has the best plan of action. You're just kind of living life and figuring things out as we go." -Kelly Garrett
• "This life that we're in is just a journey, and why hurry it? For what? I mean, the finish line, there is no finish line." -Kelly Garrett
• "Show up every day, and you'll be successful." -Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA

Kelly Garrett

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-garrett/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelli.garrett2/ 

WEBSITE

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Rehab Wallet: https://www.rehabwallet.com/who-we-are/ 

Tune in for insights on building businesses, scaling real estate, and leveraging technology in today's dynamic market.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:47] Entrepreneurial journey beginnings.

[00:06:06] Life changes and unexpected challenges.

[00:10:16] Real estate investment journey.

[00:12:23] Real estate as a legacy.

[00:16:43] Creating great experiences for renters.

[00:20:23] Teaching legacy through landscaping.

[00:25:37] Off-market real estate deals.

[00:30:00] AI's impact on real estate.

[00:34:29] Legacy beyond monetary success.

[00:37:07] Faith-driven business practices.

[00:39:56] Abundance mindset in business.

[00:44:21] Abundance in business relationships.

[00:48:40] Building community through investment.

QUOTES

• "My faith guides every decision that we make as a company." -Chris Arnold
• "If your purpose ends with, how much money can I make? How many doors? If your purpose is a number, you're never going to reach it." -Chris Arnold
• "If you want to create a great experience for your tenants or your buyers, then you need to be hands-on." -Chris Arnold

SOCIAL MEDIA

Chris Arnold

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_fedro/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on how, from dead-end jobs to mobile home cash flow, mobile homes became a purpose-driven investing strategy. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:09] Robert Howell introduces purpose-driven investing.

[00:03:17] Finding real estate through a borrowed book.

[00:04:24] First mobile home deal in a park.

[00:05:23] So nervous, he threw up roadside.

[00:06:31] Mobile homes as a cash flow game.

[00:07:28] Real estate clubs hand over leads.

[00:09:03] Looking for the right seller.

[00:10:30] Asking directly opens new opportunities.

[00:12:19] How the business model makes money.

[00:17:57] Going away from mobiles led to losses.

[00:21:26] Buying undervalued homes from hardship.

[00:29:40] Teaching through YouTube and partnership.

QUOTES

• "That first huge paycheck was a feeling like, I did this. I created something from nothing, and I actually helped people." -John Fedro
• "If I died, I feel like I would be in heaven. I feel like I've really been able to help a lot of people." -John Fedro

SOCIAL MEDIA:

John  Fedro

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRZElVN1-Mj3HQdqBzYrTQ  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_fedro/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Mobile Home Investing: https://mobilehomeinvesting.net/about-john-fedro/ 

Tune in and get inspired to lead, implement, and take action toward your real estate and business goals!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:03] Intro & the Purpose-Driven Investor Vision

[00:01:06] Sean Ade’s Real Estate Origin Story

[00:06:01] Why Mobile Homes: Mentorship & Market Opportunity

[00:09:44] Team Structure & Leveraging Partnerships

[00:13:53] Deal Timelines, Process, and Profit Breakdown

[00:14:27] Scaling Up: Year-Over-Year Growth

[00:15:00] Common Pitfalls & Financing Hurdles

[00:17:20] Purpose, Mindset, and Making an Impact

[00:19:15] Overcoming Obstacles & Staying Motivated

[00:21:15] Best Advice, Biggest Mistakes, and Game Changers

[00:23:24] How to Connect with Sean

QUOTES

• "It was very easy just to decide, maybe real estate's not for me... but it worked out really well in the back end." – Sean Ade
• "Let's just do as many as we can until the systems start to break. Let's figure out where our issues are." – Sean Ade
• "I like partnering with others... I do all the backend stuff, and let my GCs kind of run the projects for me." – Sean Ade

SOCIAL MEDIA

Sean Ade

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanade/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanade/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to discover insights on team leadership and the impact of community-driven investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:03] Origin story of a real estate investor.

[00:05:32] Young people and real estate.

[00:07:19] Accessible wealth in real estate.

[00:12:33] Bird Dog Group meaning.

[00:15:10] Real estate as a wealth vehicle.

[00:20:35] Team growth and quality control.

[00:22:22] Leadership and team dynamics.

[00:25:33] Work-life balance and efficiency.

[00:30:25] Redefining success beyond real estate.

[00:34:18] Importance of consistency in content.

[00:37:07] Agent-investor relationship dynamics.

[00:42:31] Purpose-driven investing in real estate.

[00:44:09] Consistency in real estate success.

[00:47:22] Purpose-driven investing for families.

QUOTES

• "To us, to the rest of the team and me, real estate's not just a place you live. It's this vehicle for wealth and success and opportunity." -Brian Ostrowiak
• "My purpose is to get up every day and preach that and help." -Brian Ostrowiak
• "Don't deny the truth that's in front of you. Solve the problems that are in front of you." -Brian Ostrowiak

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Brian Ostrowiak

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@birddoggroup 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birddoggroup/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085624401064 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in for valuable lessons and practical advice tailored for investors looking to grow with intention and focus.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:19] Scaling and team building.

[00:06:19] Early success in wholesaling.

[00:09:17] Overcoming business challenges.

[00:11:24] Value proposition for real estate agents.

[00:15:18] Hiring for drive and accountability.

[00:20:13] Advice to younger self.

[00:21:47] Chasing comfort in success.

[00:25:35] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "Burnout doesn't always come from too much work. Sometimes it comes from a lack of structure." -Jaben Makings
• "To be successful in business, I'm going to have to deal with a lot of discomfort and a lot of pain." -Jaben Makings
• "We want to be the tool in their tool belt." -Jaben Makings

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jaben Makings

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makings

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/

WEBSITE

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/

Tune in to discover how purpose and profit can connect through innovative investing strategies.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:57] Accidental entry into real estate.

[00:07:41] Mistakes leading to success.

[00:10:16] Junk land isn't really junk.

[00:12:20] Real estate investment strategies.

[00:18:14] The thrill of the search.

[00:23:13] Future of land value.

[00:25:20] Don't wanters in real estate.

QUOTES

• "One of the biggest things I teach is mistake your way to success." -Wayne Seminoff
• "It's like when you're hunting for gold, you get the gold fever. Except the land is actually worth more than gold." -Wayne Seminoff
• "Don't give up. Just don't give up and fail your way to success or mistake your way to success." -Wayne Seminoff

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SOCIAL MEDIA:

Wayne Seminoff

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_askwayne/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Wayne Seminoff: http://wayneseminoff.com/  

Tune in to discover how purpose and profit intersect in real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:10] Origin of real estate journey.

[00:06:30] Mobile home parks and impact.

[00:10:33] Mindset shaped by combat sports.

[00:11:44] Youth sports and competition.

[00:17:21] Treating people right in business.

[00:20:51] Mobile home parks as investments.

[00:27:20] Wealth that matters.

[00:27:41] Defining true wealth in life.

[00:32:03] Importance of changing environment.

[00:36:03] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "Through frustration comes growth." -Umaer Haq
• "Wealth to me is what I'm feeling in the moment, like when I'm holding my wife and my daughter, like that's real wealth to me." -Umaer Haq
• "Our lives are a direct reflection of the expectations of our peer group." -Umaer Haq

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Umaer Haq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umaer_haq/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umaer.haq/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to discover how purpose and profit can intersect in real estate and entrepreneurship.

TIMESTAAMPS

[00:01:57] Time freedom in real estate.

[00:05:22] Transitioning from hairstylist to investor.

[00:08:09] Purpose behind investing for family.

[00:11:30] Listening to stressed sellers.

[00:14:23] Creative financing in real estate.

[00:20:27] Time freedom and the evolution of success.

[00:22:38] Giving back to the community.

[00:26:06] Creative strategies for investing.

QUOTES

• "I think talking less, listening more, you know, asking questions, hearing what, what's the struggle, like what's, you know, what's the pain point, what's going on and not, you know, not overpowering the conversation." -Chris Maddox
• "Your network is your net worth." -Chris Maddox
• "I just feel like integrity is like the most important thing." -Chris Maddox

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Chris Maddox

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m51rei/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.maddox.505/ 

Email: maddoxinvestmentproperty@gmail.com 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in for an engaging, honest discussion that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at private lending and the people who make real estate deals happen.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:52] Carter’s football & Clemson experience

[05:00] Discipline, delayed gratification & leadership lessons

[06:34] Applying college lessons to business

[09:35] How Carter got into private lending

[14:07] Misconceptions about lenders

[16:01] About Renovo Financial & lending philosophy

[18:30] What makes a deal an easy yes

[19:48] Common deal pitfalls & how to avoid them

[21:12] Why South Carolina is Carter’s focus

[25:08] Mistakes investors make today

[28:03] Overleveraging in the builder market

QUOTES

• "Preparation is everything — know your deal better than your lender." –Carter Groomes
• "Face-to-face relationships and local expertise create trust and opportunity." –Carter Groomes

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Carter Groomes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carter-groomes-21983a173/  

Instagram: http://instagram.com/cartergroomes/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Renevo Financial: https://renovofinancial.com/ 

Tune in for an engaging, honest discussion that highlights the people behind the deals in real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:19] Transition from nursing to investing.

[00:06:34] Affordable housing impact goal.

[00:10:14] Investment decisions and values.

[00:14:26] Investor fundamentals versus speculation.

[00:20:20] Honesty in leadership communication.

[00:21:16] Building relationships through investment.

QUOTES

• "Because when we invest with purpose, everyone wins." -Robert Howell
• "I want to create a nice impact where there's all this affordable housing need, and we can supply that to people." -Tim Woodridge

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Tim Woodbridge

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwoodbridge/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim.woodbridge/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.woodbridge.54/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on how to connect profit with purpose in your investment journey.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:00] Gary's journey into real estate.

[00:04:47] House hacking origins.

[00:08:18] Global investor agent team benefits.

[00:11:11] Investor education differences.

[00:14:10] Inflation and property market dynamics.

[00:19:10] Building trust with investors.

[00:21:48] Patience through experience in investing.

[00:25:03] Best decision in business.

[00:28:29] Daily habits for success.

[00:32:54] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "You want to learn small, learn on a small scale, and grow big after that." -Gary Wilson
• "Live with honor, work with honor, treat other people with honor, right? I can't emphasize that enough." -Gary Wilson

SOCIAL MEDIA

Gary Wilson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegarywilson/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.with.gary.wilson/ 

WEBSITE

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

The Global Investor Agent: http://globalinvestoragent.com/ 

Tune in to discover how to build durable wealth through impactful investing and learn from Brad's journey in the real estate industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:53] House hacking as an investment.

[00:04:44] Diversification in real estate investing.

[00:09:17] Short-term rental markets.

[00:12:43] Buying assets with cash.

[00:16:37] Lifestyle component in real estate.

[00:18:55] Lifestyle investment opportunities.

[00:21:49] Market trends and cycle awareness.

[00:25:12] Leadership style evolution.

[00:29:44] Tough lessons in business partnerships.

[00:32:18] Real estate investment conversations.

QUOTES

•  "If you can underwrite a good deal, you can be profitable across asset classes." - Brad Martin
• "I get to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want." -Brand Martin 
• "I choose to work for myself. And for that, I want to have this great lifestyle that I can share with my friends and my family." -Brad Martin

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Brad Martin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmartin/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Rêve Estates: https://reve-estates.com/contact-us/ 

Tune in to explore the intersection of purpose and profit in the world of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:40] Leadership lessons from UPS.

[00:06:45] Business and ministry connection.

[00:08:40] Starting a construction business.

[00:12:42] Real estate as a stewardship decision.

[00:18:11] Legacy and personal fulfillment.

[00:19:21] Season of people.

[00:25:02] Faith and finance alignment.

[00:27:21] Legacy and personal impact.

[00:31:17] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "People are not a means to an end. People are the end." -Mike Donelson
• "For me, it's not the legacy... What is my legacy? And really, I want to be known as a Christian, like in my intro there, a Christian who loves the Lord." -Mike Donelson
• "Success is not necessarily how much you accumulate. It's who you become and who you serve along the way." -Robert Howell

CONTACT:

Mike Donelson

Mobile: 630-777-1619

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to learn how purpose and profit can align in the realm of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:44] Community in real estate investing.

[00:04:11] Real estate investment journey.

[00:08:40] Evolving land flipping strategies.

[00:12:12] Mobile home investment strategy.

[00:15:42] Simplicity of mobile homes on land.

[00:18:38] The importance of community.

[00:23:09] Financial freedom definition.

[00:26:46] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "Real estate is one of the best ways you can control your destiny." -Sten Muchow
• "When I talk about showing God's love through affordable housing, it's like, man, that's a special moment." -Robert Howell
• "Having that purpose of building something... definitely having that purpose in mind." -Sten Muchow

SOCIAL MEDIA

Sten Muchow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stenmuchow/ 

Mobile: 904-325-6275 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to learn about virtual investing, building cross-state teams, and the importance of purpose-driven investment.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:34] Virtual investing strategies.

[00:06:25] Investing in Eastern Tennessee.

[00:08:37] Wholetail land deal success.

[00:12:30] Virtual land deal systems.

[00:15:30] Land home packages benefits.

[00:19:47] Getting started in real estate.

[00:24:13] Best virtual deal so far.

[00:27:04] Purpose-driven investing.

[00:29:14] Purpose-driven investing impact.

QUOTES

• "With the right systems, partners, and mindset, you can build real assets in the best markets." - Jack Watson
• "Trying to remain grateful, you know, every single day, you know, writing down five or six things that we're grateful for." -Jack Watson

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jack Watson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwatsonrealestate/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackwatson21 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in for valuable insights that can help you keep more of what you earn and enhance your wealth-building strategies.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:00] Passion for accounting and problem-solving.

[00:06:23] Tax prep vs. tax planning.

[00:11:00] Responsive communication with CPA.

[00:12:11] Importance of bookkeeping in investments.

[00:16:14] Cost segregation in real estate.

[00:20:22] Short-term rentals and taxation.

[00:25:18] Purpose-driven wealth-building strategies.

[00:28:33] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "I am just really driven by being able to help my clients build wealth and playing a key role in that from the tax side." -Charles Tarantino
• "Purpose-driven investing... is just being hyper-focused on what your goals are." -Charles Tarantino
• "Because when we invest with purpose, everyone wins." -Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA

Charles Tarantino

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjthecpa/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.tarantino.2025/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlestarantino/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Luke's unique perspective on scaling a real estate business while maintaining a focus on purpose-driven investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:53] Accidental landlord journey.

[00:05:15] Scaling real estate business success.

[00:09:26] Leadership and team communication.

[00:12:10] Importance of marketing in scaling.

[00:17:35] TV ads for real estate investors.

[00:19:31] Effective TV marketing results.

[00:24:06] Entrepreneurial mindset and family focus.

[00:27:27] Work-life integration as an entrepreneur.

[00:30:23] Health and productivity transformation.

QUOTES

• "As a leader, you have to understand your team well enough to go and say, hey, this is how you like to receive information." -Luke Winter
• "If we can get that message out to the masses, effectively, then you can get really great results out of it." -Luke Winter
• "If you keep focused on what drives you and what you initially set off to do and to achieve, uh, I think fulfillment will almost certainly come after that." -Luke Winter

SOCIAL MEDIA

Luke Winter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukewinter_official/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

The Hello Pro: https://thehellopro.com/about-us/ 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about merging profit with purpose in the real estate industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:02] Early entrepreneurial experiences.

[00:06:17] Business for social work.

[00:08:13] First house flipping experience.

[00:13:39] Purpose-driven success in business.

[00:15:51] Balancing purpose and profit.

[00:21:16] Affordable living opportunities.

[00:25:21] First big win in real estate.

[00:28:12] Investing with purpose.

QUOTES

• "What matters is along the journey, how many people did we uplift and how much good we did in business and in the world." -Ray Khan
• "It's not always about the money; you can also be kind to people, you can show them respect, you know, and treat people good, and you know that works in your favor as well." -Ray Khan
• "Being emotional is the graveyard for investors." -Ray Khan 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Ray Khan

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565360131978 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueprevailventures/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Tune in to learn how purpose and profit can align in the world of real estate and impact-driven investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:49] Influence through helping others.

[00:05:16] Discovering land investment strategies.

[00:07:38] Property management challenges.

QUOTES

• "We're sharing God's love through affordable housing." -Brent Bowers
• "I almost felt like I hit the lottery doing these, and I just kept doing them over and over and over and just perfecting the system." -Brent Bowers

SOCIAL MEDIA

Brent Bowers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent1/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentlbowers/?hl=en 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4sxJwiz7ET7AKTXD9SA8A 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

The Land Sharks: https://www.thelandsharks.com/ 

Tune in to learn how purpose and profit can align in the world of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:06] Accidental entry into real estate.

[00:08:12] Greenville's emerging multifamily market.

[00:12:08] Multifamily investment transition.

[00:14:07] Affordable housing options in Greenville.

[00:21:21] Portfolio overview and growth strategy.

[00:27:28] Passive investing and time freedom.

[00:28:15] Real estate investment opportunities.

[00:33:03] Honesty and communication in business.

QUOTES

• "Find good partners who have skills that you don't have, but who have high character." -Arn Cenedella
• "Learn to trust that because usually what it's saying is correct." -Arn Cenedella
• "I think the way you really get ahead is find your lane, find something you're good at that fits your skill set, and then just keep working that over, and just rinse and repeat that." -Arn Cenedella

SOCIAL MEDIA

Arn Cenedella

Email: arn@investwithspark.com

Phone: 650-575-6114

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Invest with Spark: https://investwithspark.com/ 

Tune in to explore how investment can be a force for good in communities.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:39] Affordable housing impact.

[00:04:40] Impactful investing stories.

QUOTES

• "I realized that, hey, I could make an impact on folks that live in mobile homes and really help to provide a better housing situation for them."
• "Because when we invest with purpose, everyone wins."

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

I’m Robert Howell, host of The Purpose Driven Investor.
A show built on the belief that profit and purpose can work together. 

After years in real estate, I’ve seen how intentional investing creates real change.
And how aligning your money with your mission leads to long-term returns that matter. 

Here, we explore affordable housing, land-home developments, and partnerships shaped for impact.
Whether you're funding projects, selling land, or learning the model, there's a place for you. 

Because the best investments don’t just create ROI — they create defining moments.
Subscribe now and join the movement of purpose-driven investors.