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What does it really take to go from feeling lost with money to finally being in control? In this episode, Steven chats with Damion Lupo as he opens up about starting his first business at age 11, losing millions during the 2008 crash, and how those tough lessons shaped the mission he’s on today. He shares why most people stay stuck, what helped him turn things around, and how building wealth is more about mindset and purpose than just dollars. If you're feeling unsure about your financial path, this is the kind of honest talk that might just help you take the next step.

Damion Lupo, Chief Investment Officer and President of National Site Development, brings a dynamic blend of experience in private equity real estate, entrepreneurship, and finance. His career is marked by a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of market dynamics.

As an entrepreneur who's started over 70 companies, Damion has a keen eye for identifying and capitalizing on investment opportunities, which is instrumental in guiding FrameTec's strategic decisions. His expertise in finance and real estate equips him with a unique perspective on sustainable growth and value creation.

Damion's role at FrameTec is critical in providing strategic insights and guidance for the national rollout, ensuring the company's continued success and leadership in the industry.

Connect with Damion:
Website: https://www.frametec.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damionlupo
X: https://x.com/damionlupo
YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DamionLupo

Check out his Turnkey Retirement system: https://damionlupo.com/turnkeyretirement

Tune in to his podcast: https://damionlupo.com/podcast

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:49) Damien’s mission: from confusion to financial power
(3:55) Redefining success
(6:03) Impact over income
(8:49) It’s about doing “the thing”
(14:43) Invest in yourself: the #1 wealth strategy
(25:00) How to face your financial truth and rebuild
(33:30) Seasons of sacrifice and the myth of balance
(45:24) From internal goals to serving others
(50:36) Damien’s 10 steps to $10M in 10 years
(53:30) Outro

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Thinking about getting into real estate but not sure if you need a license, or if you should even invest outside your city? In this episode, Steven chats with Niyi Adewole, a former healthcare executive who left the corporate world to build his dream life through real estate. Niyi shares how he got started with a simple house hack in Louisville, grew a 30-unit portfolio, and later transitioned into short-term rentals in Atlanta, as well as self-storage. He breaks down what new investors should focus on, when getting a license makes sense, and how to invest out-of-state without losing your mind. Most of all, Niyi talks about how real estate gave him the freedom to create the kind of life he really wanted for himself and his growing family.

Niyi Adewole is the founder of the eKabo Home Team, based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he leads a group of investor-friendly realtors who help clients build wealth through real estate. A former Fortune 500 healthcare executive and Director of Strategic Accounts, Niyi transitioned into full-time real estate after building his portfolio of 30 rental units. He now specializes in both long-term and short-term rentals and is actively involved in real estate development projects, including self-storage and townhomes. Niyi is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom and create a life they love, one property at a time.

Connect with Niyi:
Website: https://linktr.ee/ekabohome
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ekabohome

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(3:07) Who is Niyi Adewole?
(4:06) Finding his passion in real estate
(7:56) On why finding Atlanta just made sense
(10:07) Why getting a license helped, but only after years of investing
(15:03) Who should actually get their real estate license and why
(19:32) Questions to ask to vet an investor agent
(21:54) Market-specific rental strategies in Atlanta vs Louisville
(28:43) Investing remotely from California, Japan, and beyond
(34:58) Comparing long-term rentals to commercial real estate
(40:23) How much should one “like” real estate before diving in
(45:30) Investing for freedom and family
(49:29) Where to connect with Niyi
(50:25) Outro

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Are your 401K, IRA, and company stock really enough to secure your future? In this episode, Steven Arita talks to Patrick Grimes, a former robotics engineer turned full-time investor, who shares how he went from losing it all in real estate to building real wealth through smart, alternative investments. He talks about the shift from single-family homes to larger apartment deals, and why he now focuses on recession-resistant investments like litigation finance and energy. Patrick explains how “non-correlated” assets work, why they matter, and how tech professionals like you can start building a more stable, diverse investment portfolio. He also shares free tools, a book, and live events to help you get started.

Patrick Grimes, founder and CEO of Passive Investing Mastery, an internationally bestselling author, and a Forbes Council contributor, is a serial entrepreneur specializing in alternative investments.

His portfolio is diversified across energy, litigation finance, commercial lending and acquisitions, including retail, industrial, and thousands of apartment units. He has developed a range of diversified passive investments focused on growth and cash flow, including the Diversified Litigation Portfolio, Acquisitions Fund, and Income Fund, all designed to thrive during economic downturns.

Formerly a robotics and automation engineer, Patrick holds a BS and MS in Engineering and an MBA. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, he is dedicated to educating investors on achieving financial independence through mastery in passive alternative investing.

Connect with Patrick:
Website: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/

Grab a copy: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/lessons/


Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:21) Patrick’s tech background and intro to investing
(3:40) His early investments
(5:11) Houston real estate success and remote investing
(9:56) Transition from single-family to multifamily
(12:35) Diversification into energy, legal, and other non-correlated assets
(19:27) Intro to litigation finance investing
(25:41) How litigation finance funds work
(33:10) Risk vs. return in legal investing
(39:20) Where to learn more and access free resources
(45:08) Partnering for long-term investing success
(50:04) Book and final advice to investors
(52:59) Outro

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