Ever wonder what it really takes to build a thriving business while juggling leadership, relationships, and personal growth? In this powerful conversation with my good friend Donovan Ruffin, we’re pulling back the curtain on his journey through entrepreneurship. We get into the ups and downs of running a JV wholesale model, the secrets to building an unbeatable company culture, and why prioritizing relationships can completely transform your success in real estate. Donovan keeps it real, sharing how he’s navigated market shifts, personal challenges, and the role faith has played in shaping his vision for the future of wholesaling. This is one you don’t want to miss!

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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and Amazon #1 Bestselling author, Jorge Perez, to talk about his inspiring journey and his groundbreaking book, The Shut the F** Up Method*. Jorge shares how the challenges of personal loss and trauma led him to profound insights on healing, self-discovery, and resilience. He also explains the powerful concept behind his book, designed to help people let go of stress, avoid the pitfalls of negativity, and find peace in any situation.

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If you’re interested in personal growth, finding strength in hard times, or learning techniques to bring peace into your life, this episode is for you. Jorge’s story is both relatable and deeply moving, and his book offers practical tools for anyone looking to shift from a mindset of stress to one of resilience and joy.

Check out Jorge’s book and follow him for more insights:

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📖 The Shut the F** Up Method* on Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/Shut-Fuck-Up-Method-Silence/dp/B0D57ZWRQ4 )

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I sat down with David Pere, a former Marine turned real estate investor, and talked about how veterans can achieve financial freedom through real estate. David’s story is truly inspiring—he went from active duty to building a successful real estate empire, and he’s sharing how you can do it too!

Whether you’re a veteran, still in the military, or just someone looking to get into real estate, this conversation is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

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David also opens up about the challenges veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life and how real estate can provide a new purpose and financial freedom.

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Great Canadian role models for us all. I can't believe how great Mel & Dave's lives are! Investing in 5 different countries and hundreds of deals done, Mel & Dave are paving the way for a large community of future financially free students! They are living a non-traditional life of their dreams and it was a blast to ask them about their journey. They're making a huge impact on the industry and I'm grateful they came on my show. Mel & Dave give some really great advice in this episode for beginners and talk about which strategies to pursue and how to look at the opportunities in your life. Enjoy!

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on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investor-mel-dave-show/id1497026320

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This is one of the most inspiring conversations I've ever had. I'm a huge fan of @KuteBlackson and have been following him on social media for a while. I always love hearing his inspiring and enlightened perspectives on life.

Rahima Blaza is my sister and my partner. She's unbelievably talented and has this cool effect where she leaves everyone she encounters feeling better about themselves. She's hard working, intelligent, and I couldn't be where I am without her! I sat down with her at my beach house in Venice and we had an hour long conversation about everything from investing to TV shows to the state of the housing market in 2024.

Dana Grant is an incredible human being. From being a lobbyist in DC to co-founding a multi million dollar cauliflower food company, exiting that and becoming a life coach for high performers in pivot times, she's done it all! What an amazing perspective to have on the show for you today.

James McCrae is an author, poet, and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. I enjoyed this conversation and hope you all do too. Don't forget to leave a comment with your biggest takeaway from this episode for a chance to win a copy of his book.

He also gives the best answer to "what's the meaning of life?" I've ever gotten. This episode is such a blessing. Thank you Tucker!

Tucker Max single handedly pushed my life in the trajectory that would shape who I am today. His book, "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" resonated with me so much when I was younger that I took the leap and tried to make a living doing comedy in Los Angeles. His no-frills humorous and dark style of writing left such an impact on me that when the opportunity to go to Austin and meet him came up, I wasn't gonna miss it. He's come a long way and changed quite a lot since the book days, and it's all SO interesting. I am just grateful I got to spend some time with him and I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Lisa Song Sutton is one of those people who I talk to and then immediately I want to do more in my life. I thought I was a busy guy doing a lot, but I got nothing on Lisa! From beauty pageants to congressional runs, Lisa has accomplished a lot already and is just getting started. Tune in to hear about the surprising benefits of running a mail store, becoming a LP or GP in companies, angel investing, and getting business done with the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE! It's so crazy how much this amazing woman is doing. You're going to enjoy this episode.