Andres Delgado: What Are You Willing to Sacrifice to Achieve Your Greater Goals?

Meet Andres Delgado, a Senior Investment Analyst at UTIMCO- an external investment corporation formed by a public university system to oversee investments for The University of Texas. He is from Venezuela and worked as a waiter and a musician in a Spanish rock band before working for Goldman Sachs as a Finance Associate after getting his Business Administration degree.

In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Andres shares his sacrifices-filled journey which taught him to choose what is objective to achieve his bigger goals. He talks about how he has strategically learned to master his craft to minimize risks in the money markets industry.  

Listen in to learn the powerful benefits of waking up early to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life, especially as a parent.

“The people that tend to do well in life and be happy, are those basically able to adjust in the dark.”-Andres [7:29]

What You Will Discover:

• [3:53] Don’t think about your start; think about your bigger goals.
• [6:43] How to allow your dream to shift by being objective with the opportunities that show up.
• [13:45] Learning to sacrifice a lot to accomplish great things without quitting.
• [32:56] Lessons you can learn from capital investing and apply to real estate investing.
• [41:35] Golden tips on how to strategically invest in real estate.
• [46:53] How to adopt the ‘marathon mentality’ to get through the hard parts of your life.

Relevant Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-delgado-cfa-frm-a37417139/
• Book mentioned: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
• https://www.utimco.org/

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Haden and Kayla Riggs: Make Up Your Mind Already, and Start Real Estate

Meet Haden and Kayla Riggs, a husband-and-wife real estate agents’ duo at Riggs property group in East Texas. They were both laid off from their jobs at different times and decided to jump into real estate instead of looking for other jobs.

In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Haden and Kayla share their stories, with Haden coming from the restaurant business and Kayla coming from the music industry. They talk about the importance of getting over fear and taking the available opportunity to make your life great.

Listen in to learn what it takes to run a husband-wife business partnership with respect and self-awareness.

“The only time that you lose is when you give up; as long as you get back up and you keep going, you can achieve anything.”- Haden [43:23]

What You Will Discover:

• [3:10] How to get over fear and take the available opportunity towards greatness.
• [12:16] Figuring out what your priorities are and then choosing to live a life that way.
• [17:06] The importance of self-awareness for each member for a business partnership to work.
• [23:53] How to become a long-term investor even as a real estate agent.
• [34:24] The advantage of new construction over flipping houses.
• [41:21] Tips on how to start and succeed in real estate with the right mindset.

Relevant Links:

• Website: https://kaylariggs.kw.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riggspropertygroup/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentriggs/ https://www.instagram.com/agentkaylariggs/
• Haden’s Email: [email protected] 

Books Mentioned:

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman

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Haden and Kayla Riggs: Make Up Your Mind Already, and Start Real Estate

Meet Haden and Kayla Riggs, a husband-and-wife real estate agents’ duo at Riggs property group in East Texas. They were both laid off from their jobs at different times and decided to jump into real estate instead of looking for other jobs.

In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Haden and Kayla share their stories, with Haden coming from the restaurant business and Kayla coming from the music industry. They talk about the importance of getting over fear and taking the available opportunity to make your life great.

Listen in to learn what it takes to run a husband-wife business partnership with respect and self-awareness.

“The only time that you lose is when you give up; as long as you get back up and you keep going, you can achieve anything.”- Haden [43:23]

What You Will Discover:

• [3:10] How to get over fear and take the available opportunity towards greatness.
• [12:16] Figuring out what your priorities are and then choosing to live a life that way.
• [17:06] The importance of self-awareness for each member for a business partnership to work.
• [23:53] How to become a long-term investor even as a real estate agent.
• [34:24] The advantage of new construction over flipping houses.
• [41:21] Tips on how to start and succeed in real estate with the right mindset.

Relevant Links:

• Website: https://kaylariggs.kw.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riggspropertygroup/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agentriggs/ https://www.instagram.com/agentkaylariggs/
• Haden’s Email: [email protected] 

Books Mentioned:

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman

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Friday Rant: Adversity

No guests. No script. #FridayRant on Construct Your Life Podcast. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player today!!

Friday Rant: Adversity

No guests. No script. #FridayRant on Construct Your Life Podcast. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player today!!

Cristian Trujillo: Living the Ultimate American Dream Through Dropshipping 

Meet Cristian Trujillo, a 7-figure dropshipper, real estate investor, coach, and world traveler. He has been in the eCommerce space for 7 years, selling over $1 million a year.

In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Cristian narrates his story of immigrating from small-town Colombia at 13 years and ultimately living his ‘American dream’ years later. He talks about how he started his dropshipping business as a side hustle when he was in the Air Force and how it eventually became his main business.

Listen in to learn how you can make money through dropshipping as a side hustle while you still maintain your main job.

“It’s not about the money, it’s the freedom that you get from money.”– Cristian [30:20]

What You Will Discover:

• [6:18] Having a resilient spirit to overcome obstacles and become successful.
• [11:57] The concept of building and owning properties outside of the US market.
• [15:23] Understanding how to make money through dropshipping.
• [19:28] Get educated and learn ways you can make passive income through side hustles.
• [29:00] Finding success in money and freedom and not trading time for money.
• [31:03] Find something that you’re passionate about, then focus on it and the money will come.

Relevant Links:

https://www.instagram.com/cristiant8a/

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Cristian Trujillo: Living the Ultimate American Dream Through Dropshipping 

Meet Cristian Trujillo, a 7-figure dropshipper, real estate investor, coach, and world traveler. He has been in the eCommerce space for 7 years, selling over $1 million a year.

In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Cristian narrates his story of immigrating from small-town Colombia at 13 years and ultimately living his ‘American dream’ years later. He talks about how he started his dropshipping business as a side hustle when he was in the Air Force and how it eventually became his main business.

Listen in to learn how you can make money through dropshipping as a side hustle while you still maintain your main job.

“It’s not about the money, it’s the freedom that you get from money.”– Cristian [30:20]

What You Will Discover:

• [6:18] Having a resilient spirit to overcome obstacles and become successful.
• [11:57] The concept of building and owning properties outside of the US market.
• [15:23] Understanding how to make money through dropshipping.
• [19:28] Get educated and learn ways you can make passive income through side hustles.
• [29:00] Finding success in money and freedom and not trading time for money.
• [31:03] Find something that you’re passionate about, then focus on it and the money will come.

Relevant Links:

https://www.instagram.com/cristiant8a/

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In this 100th episode of Construct Your Life, Austin invites his coach Omar Pinto to have a conversation about the power of the right mindset. Austin opens up about the year 2020 was and his overall life transformation over the last two years.

Listen in to learn the importance of telling your story to positively influence at least one person and make an impact. You will also learn why you need to stop running from yourself and instead utilize your time better to get to your vision.

“If you do not have a why that is bigger than you, then you’ve already lost.”- Austin [39:23]

What you will learn:

• [5:05] How to bet on yourself by making immediate change and having a vision.
• [10:09] Understanding your value and maximizing the full ability of your gift.
• [22:05] Learn to be coachable and open to feedback.  
• [30:03] Stop discrediting your story and the impact it can have on others.
• [37:45] How to become a person of the substance by redefining what success looks like to you.
• [43:43] The importance of investing in a vehicle that suits your lifestyle to have a passive income.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://omarpinto.com/

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

Books Mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki; Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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In this 100th episode of Construct Your Life, Austin invites his coach Omar Pinto to have a conversation about the power of the right mindset. Austin opens up about the year 2020 was and his overall life transformation over the last two years.

Listen in to learn the importance of telling your story to positively influence at least one person and make an impact. You will also learn why you need to stop running from yourself and instead utilize your time better to get to your vision.

“If you do not have a why that is bigger than you, then you’ve already lost.”- Austin [39:23]

What you will learn:

• [5:05] How to bet on yourself by making immediate change and having a vision.
• [10:09] Understanding your value and maximizing the full ability of your gift.
• [22:05] Learn to be coachable and open to feedback.  
• [30:03] Stop discrediting your story and the impact it can have on others.
• [37:45] How to become a person of the substance by redefining what success looks like to you.
• [43:43] The importance of investing in a vehicle that suits your lifestyle to have a passive income.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://omarpinto.com/

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

Books Mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki; Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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Adam Adams: Finding Ways to Make Your Business Work Better for You

Meet Adam Adams, a multifamily investor, podcast host, and the owner of the BlueSpruce Boardroom. He has a passion for teaching others to invest in multifamily real estate and scale up to stop single-family rentals altogether.  

In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Adam shares his passion for podcasting and helping others launch and market their podcasts. He opens up on how he found the motivation to become an intentional father by creating time for his kids which has invited more success in other areas of his life.

Listen in to learn the benefits of podcasting for your business and the mistakes you should avoid before launching. 

“I decided that I’m going to start expressing gratitude for my kids every morning, every night.”- Adam [36:29]

What You Will Discover:

• [7:28] The value of podcasting in growing your network and business.
• [17:40] How to get over the imposter syndrome that’s stopping you from starting and growing your podcast. 
• [22:20] Tips on what to do and not to do before launching your podcast.
• [30:10] How to find the real motivation to transform your life for the better.
• [38:39] How living intentionally invites success in all areas of your life. 
• [42:25] Learning to let go of your prejudice and get the assistance you need to get better in your business. 

Relevant Links:

• Website: https://mypodcast.website/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-a-adams/ 

Books Mentioned

• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• The One Thing by Gary W. Keller
• The Compound Effect by Darrin Hardy

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