Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Igor Sholtanov, who shares his early life experiences and journey to the United States, including meeting his wife and transitioning to life in the US. Igor emphasizes the power of asking the right questions, which led him from starting a basketball academy to transitioning into real estate. He discusses key lessons from this shift and the creation of his investment company, explaining the concept of syndication and focusing on multifamily real estate investments. Igor delves into active vs. passive real estate investment, benefits of syndication, and identifying ideal clients. They explore overcoming setbacks, adapting strategies due to COVID-19, and assisting clients with capital events.

(0:00) Introduction of Igor Sholtanov

(0:41) Early life experiences and journey to the United States

(6:35) Meeting his wife and transitioning to life in the US

(13:10) The power of asking the right questions

(17:23) Starting a basketball academy and transition to real estate

(21:47) Key lessons from the shift to real estate investing

(24:02) Creation of investment company and syndication explained

(26:18) Focusing on multifamily real estate investments

(28:25) Active vs. passive real estate investment

(30:22) Benefits of real estate syndication

(31:31) Identifying ideal clients for investment opportunities

(33:50) Overcoming setbacks and learning from them

(36:12) Adapting strategies due to COVID-19

(38:20) Assisting clients with capital events

(40:00) Connecting with Avista Fund

(41:00) The importance of strategic business management

(45:25) The impact of mentors and coaches

(47:47) The need for focus and discipline in entrepreneurship

(48:27) Closing remarks and appreciation

(48:45) Episode sign-off and teaser for next episode