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161: Crushing Limits: Alex Cartwright Turns Doubts into Multi-Million Dollar Ventures


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Welcome back to "Transform With Jason Drees." In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Alex Cartwright, an economics professor turned full-time entrepreneur. 

 

Alex shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt and stepping away from academia to dive headfirst into the world of hotel conversions. We'll explore how he raised nearly $20 million, navigated early business failures, and embraced mindset coaching to unlock his potential. 

 

We'll also delve into his innovative business model at Hotel Shift, turning distressed hotels into affordable housing, and his masterclass on syndication. Alex's story is a rich tapestry of resilience, mindset shifts, and the power of aligning with your true self. Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion on transforming doubts into dreams and leveraging the power of a supportive environment.

 

 

 

Key Moments:

 

00:00 Entrepreneurial ventures alongside academia; passionate, resilient pursuits.

06:02 Visit Christian Leadership School for entrepreneurship focus.

09:01 Sought construction manager role to gain experience.

13:19 Entrepreneurs solve problems by pricing them.

15:22 Lost money on initial deal; lacked experience.

19:32 Overcame self-doubt and inadequacy in real estate.

20:28 Confidence in knowledge; embrace disagreement for growth.

26:01 Love mastermind groups for mindset improvement.

29:40 Overcoming self-limiting beliefs to embrace change.

33:24 Progress means embracing challenges despite discomfort.

36:47 Seek alignment and presence before reacting emotionally.

39:40 Building a supportive community for deal-making guidance.

40:50 Teaching real estate investment and raising capital.

44:16 Join free coaching session at freeintrocession.com

 

 

 

 

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