In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet sits down with Greg Roper, a Dallas-based real estate attorney with nearly a decade of experience working in real estate law, subdivision development, and corporate structuring. Greg shares his professional journey—from getting rejected (and then accidentally accepted!) at his first job out of law school, to carving out a niche advising developers and builders across Texas.

Greg and Nic also explore the mindset it takes to thrive in a competitive legal environment, including the importance of mentorship, staying focused amidst distractions, and balancing detail with the big picture. They chat about Greg’s love for travel, how he and his wife are restoring a 113-year-old home, and their plans as they prepare for their first child.

You'll hear about the benefits of passive real estate investing, how travel can push personal growth, and why sometimes the best move in life is just sending one more follow-up email.

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In this motivating episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet welcomes attorney, Ironman athlete, author, and entrepreneur Chris Bystriansky. Chris shares how he balances a demanding legal career with endurance training, real estate investing, and creative pursuits like writing and producing content.

The two dive into the power of taking action before you're ready, building resilience through endurance challenges, and creating momentum even during economic downturns. Chris opens up about what drives him, how he’s helping his daughter become a young author, and how anyone can start building passive income — even in uncertain times.

Key Takeaways:

• Why action creates motivation (not the other way around)

• How endurance sports strengthen your mindset in business

• Real estate insights for busy professionals

• The inspiration behind his book Renting from My 6-Year-Old

• Why he started the free video series “52 for Life”

Connect with Chris Bystriansky:

• Website: chrisbystriansky.com

• 52 for Life: 52forlife.com

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In this episode, Nic Espanet sits down with longtime friend and seasoned entrepreneur Justin Martinez. Justin shares his incredible journey from flipping single-family homes to running multiple successful businesses—including a thriving family legacy at the State Fair of Texas. Discover how a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad sparked Justin’s passion for entrepreneurship, and how a life of intentional living, passive income, and van travel transformed his business mindset.

We dive into:

• The origins of Justin’s career in real estate and food service

• How the family-run State Fair business scaled from three to multiple locations

• Lessons learned from van life and world travel

• Why stepping back can actually unlock your best ideas

• The power of mentorship, focus, and having a dream big enough to keep going

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