My guest today is Chris Powers, the Founder and Executive Chairman of Fort Capital, a leading industrial real estate investment firm, and host of the popular podcast, The Fort. Chris began his real estate investing career in college, nearly 20 years ago, and has since gone on to transact over $2 billion in real estate deals comprising over 24 million square feet. In addition, Chris's podcast, which he started almost six years ago, features over 350 episodes with successful entrepreneurs across multiple industries. In this episode, Chris and I talk about the lasting influence of his father, his journey through ego and success-driven struggles, and his decision to turn over daily leadership of his business to a trusted partner, among other topics. Chris has had a remarkably full life already and he's just 37 years old.

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:28) - The impact of Chris’ father

(00:14:55) - Chris’ first hustles

(00:19:04) - Losing your father

(00:33:32) - Intensity & Evolution

(00:40:24) - Rebuilding a marriage 

(00:48:23) - Becoming more vulnerable and authentic

(00:52:05) - Stepping away from the role of CEO and looking forward to life

(00:58:38) - What aspect of your life has surprised you the most?

The content of this podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to provide investment advisory services, or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund.

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