“I feel like the more control I forfeit in my life, the greater freedom I have.”  –  Nick Stageberg

In today’s episode, we welcome, Nick Stageberg is a start-up founder to CEO of Black Swan Real Estate, Nick Stageberg has always been an entrepreneur at heart.  Nick Stageberg has over 15 years of experience in the software development, architecture, and management space, he developed an interest in real estate investment at the age of 14 when he needed to secure safe housing due to family health issues. With no parental support, no income, and no job, he bargained with some family friends to clean out and rehab their basement in exchange for free housing. Although that was his first and only live-in flip, it gave him an interest in leveraging value-add opportunities. After college, he designed and built a custom home in Edmond, OK, and house-hacked by renting out rooms to former college roommates, all of whom are lifelong friends to this day. He is now the owner of a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio.

[00:01 - 05:37] Who is Nick Stageberg?

• Zack introduces his guest, Nick Stageberg!
• Nick is the CEO and founder of Black Swan Real Estate
• He has a successful history in the real estate industry, having founded and managed a third of a billion-dollar asset center management company
• He and his wife have successfully integrated their family life into their work by being deliberate in their decision-making and creating an environment where everyone is constantly engaged in fun and exciting activities  

[05:38 - 09:39] Changing The Rules Of Private Equity

• Nick shares how they started their own foundation, which focuses on education and giving back to the community
• Their focus is on coaching people in achieving their goals
• Their goals are to create a model where 100% of the profits go to the partners, and there are no fees or splits
• It’s important to drop the task or find a way to lighten the load
• The problems with burnout
• Morning routines and having a family-oriented mindset can help entrepreneurs motivate themselves

[09:40 - 22:12] Finding Good Coaches And Mentors

• Nick believes that it is his responsibility as the leader of the organization to be in a peak state
• Every employee must complete a survey every week to measure their energy, happiness, and value in their work
• Finding good coaches and mentors is important for improving one’s fitness and career
• Caring for oneself and having a strong peer group are both necessary for success
• Giving back to society is important of being successful

[22:13 - 27:58] Closing Segment

• Nick encourages listeners to connect with Black Swan and check out its investment opportunities
• Connect with Nick (links below)
• Join us for Tactical Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quotes:

“You have to make it about other people. You have to keep growing and you have to do it by giving.” - Nick Stageberg

“Get people into your life, that is just holding you accountable because other people always hold you more accountable than you can ever hold yourself.” - Nick Stageberg

Connect with Nick

Website: Black Swan

LinkedIn: Nick Stageberg

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