Michael is a recognized corporate leader who built two successful financial technology companies, which collectively report on more than $6 trillion of assets. Michael's previous ventures have helped millions of Americans meet their financial goals and asset protection needs.

Michael is a financial thought leader who holds two patents for his innovations in financial technology. Both of these inventions help financial institutions and advisors better understand and manage client portfolios.

Michael is a graduate of Stanford University, where he combined his love of finance and technology to earn an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Management Science and Engineering. While at Stanford, Michael helped manage the Charles R. Blyth Fund, a student-run investment portfolio that invests a portion of Stanford University's nearly $37 billion endowment.

Michael has deep expertise in alternative investments, including experience as a Partner at Andreessen-Horowitz, a leading Venture Capital firm that manages more than $42 billion, and a General Partner at ACG, a real estate firm responsible for more than $2 billion of developed properties.

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In this episode, Karen and Michael discuss:

• Success Story of Michael

• Commit to Get Leads

• Spend at least 20-25% of your budget on different things to see what works.

• Consult to Sell

• Sophisticated portfolios will be tailored to the person while maintaining many sources of diversification.

• Connect to Build and Grow

• Check your metrics regularly, every day if you can. Quarterly or even monthly doesn't allow you to pivot when needed in the moment.

• Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision

• Block out the noise and focus on what matters most.

• Sweet Spot of Success

"This is a phenomenal time to be investing in real estate and take some contrarian positions."- Michael Paulus

Connect with Michael Paulus:

Website: https://encoreinvestment.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pcm-encore/

About the Podcast

Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.

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