Do you want to have more than 18 summers with your kids? 

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Jim discuss: 

• How money can create freedoms and allow you to accentuate your values.
• Reading and discussing books with your kids. 
• Bringing your children into generosity through active service and contributions. 
• The power of intentional one-on-one time with each member of your family. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Do the right thing, even when it’s not an easy thing. Don’t quit and just keep doing the next right thing. 
• Have the hard conversations - when the storms hit, don’t hide. Communication will open up possibilities. 
• Real estate can become passive income - like a playground merry-go-round it takes momentum to get going, but once it is going it only requires small amounts of effort to keep it up. 
• Being an entrepreneur or running a business (or a family) does not give you immunity to needing to give sincere apologies or compliments. 

"Sometimes the solution doesn't have to be as complicated as we make the problem - for family, office, people, and family in business. An authentic compliment or sincere apology goes a long way." —  Jim Sheils

Episode References: 

• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
• Patrick Lencioni Books: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/

About Jim Sheils: Jim Sheils is a full-time real estate investor for over twenty-two years, completing over 2,000 acquisitions and rehabs. After his start in Bakersfield CA, he came to Florida to follow the long-term growth patterns he was seeing predicted for the southeastern United States.

Post 2008, his company focused on bulk foreclosure acquisitions for several years until creating a joint venture with Carter and Chris Funk to focus on the emerging “Build To Rent” model. His expertise in sales, marketing and capital raising were a perfect blend to support Florida’s growing niche. He was also a principal owner of the Island Oak RV Resort, playing a key role in the development and design of this company project.

In 2022, after over $300 million in deals together, Jim came on as a full partner in SI Homes. This dynamic partnership has enabled him to better develop key initiatives and relationships with both clients and strategic partners.

“Passive income real estate has changed the direction of my life and so many of our clients' lives. I have every intention to keep doing it and on an even larger scale for all involved.”

Jim’s own real estate investments have allowed him to travel the world with his beautiful wife and five children. It gave him the space and ability to donate a kidney to his father and enjoy his favorite pastime of surfing. He is also active in many charities and service organizations.

In addition to real estate, Jim is co-founder of the company 18 Summers and #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of the popular book “The Family Board Meeting”. His family talks have been delivered on stages worldwide and are a matching core value for our team and many of our clients.

Connect with Jim Sheils:

Website: https://southernimpressionhomes.com/ 

18 Summers: https://www.18summers.com/

Book: https://jjplaybook.com/

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

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