Keys to Go Full Time in Real Estate as a High Earning Corporate Executive with Jamie Gruber
In this episode, we speak with Jamie Gruber, a successful full-time real estate investor who used to be a high earning corporate executive. Jamie shares his journey of how he escaped the corporate world to pursue his dream of being a full-time real estate entrepreneur. He discusses the mindset and strategies he used to make the transition and how to make a “calculated risk” in order to achieve your goals. This is a valuable episode for those earning a great income in the corporate world but are not fully satisfied, as Jamie’s story and advice can serve as inspiration for achieving your own dreams.
[00:01 – 06:56] Opening Segment
- The importance of location in real estate investing and how it can maximize investment dollar
- The lifestyle benefits of real estate investing, including the ability to live anywhere and do what you love
- The importance of finding your niche in real estate, whether it be operations, marketing, or investor relations.
- The ability to design your life and achieve financial freedom through real estate investing
[06:57 – 16:40] Achieving Success Through Goal-Setting, Practice, Feedback, and Mindset
- The importance of setting clear goals and prioritizing them
- The benefits of consistent, deliberate practice and the role it plays in achieving success.
- The value of seeking out and receiving feedback to improve performance
- The impact of mindset and attitude on overall success and the importance of maintaining a positive perspective
[16:41 – 23:14] Working with Remote Teams
- The need for companies to invest in technology and tools to support remote work effectively
- The potential for remote work to increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce
- The importance of creating a sense of community and connection among remote team members to foster collaboration and productivity
- Incorporating mindfulness practices into the workplace can lead to a reduction in stress and burnout
[23:15 – 28:14] Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey
- Have a clear understanding of your income and expenses and how to manage them effectively
- Believe in what you are doing and have a clear vision for your future.
- Don’t be afraid to take risks and make difficult decisions for the sake of fulfilling your dreams and living the life you want
- Reframe your perspective on the challenges and obstacles you face as an entrepreneur, and continually strive to improve and achieve your goals
[28:15 – 33:52] Closing Segment
- Quick break for our sponsors
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- What is the best investment you’ve ever made other than your education?
- The first 16-unit property he purchased
- Jamie Gruber’s worst investments?
- Property he bought in New York in 2005
- What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in business and investing?
- Understand what you’re investing in
Connect with Jamie Gruber:
Website:https://www.jamiegruber.com/
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Tweetable Quotes:
“There’s so much opportunity out there when you clear out the thing that’s not fulfilling you” – Jamie Gruber
About our Guest
Jamie Gruber
Jamie Gruber is a multifamily investor with a portfolio of 62 apartment units owned and under contract. He has been investing in real estate for over a decade with a proven track record of success. Jamie previously worked as an executive with a top three national insurance company executing on strategic objectives and setting the agenda for a large organization.
Jamie is joining the Quantum team thanks to his long track record as an investor, leader and personal branding. He is recognized as one of the top branding experts in the Multifamily investment community.
He is married to Silvia and they have two boys – Sebastian and Julian. They currently reside in Michigan.