On this episode of the Long Game, Ryan sits down with repeat guest Ben Carbone to talk about what it really looks like when an operator starts thinking like a CEO. They dig into the mindset shift from doing everything yourself to building systems, buying back your time, and stacking ventures that actually complement each other instead of draining your focus.

Ben shares what he is working on across his real estate portfolio, his sales business, and The Informed Investor, plus how he is tightening time allocation heading into 2026 with a growing team and a growing family. The conversation also hits the deeper why behind building wealth: legacy, community impact, and creating a life where you control your calendar, not the other way around.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to think “who, not how” when you are trying to scale and stop doing low value tasks
• Why time blocking and attention management matter as much as money and strategy
• The difference between chasing numbers and building a client experience people talk about
• The long game view of wealth: legacy, giving back, and earning “season of control”

GUEST INFO

Ben Carbone, We Close Deals Team at Lamacchia Realty

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@ben.carbone @weclosedealsteam @informedinvestor

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Ryan Richards | Branch Manager, Northpoint Mortgage | NMLS 1987735
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