The Purpose-Driven Investor

In episode 24 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Chad Stanfield from Jeff Lynch Appliances, shares his powerful journey from the depths of addiction, jail, and prison to becoming one of the top salespeople at his company, a dedicated husband, and a mentor for others on the path to redemption. 

Tune in for actionable insights on team growth, maximizing client value, and how to lead a life of meaning and influence, both in business and beyond.  

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:03] Introduction: Meet Chad – From Addiction to Redemption

[00:02:43] Overcoming Trauma: The Hunting Accident That Changed Everything

[00:07:09] The Spiral into Addiction: Pills, Fentanyl, and Heroin

[00:09:49] Prison, Faith, and Rebuilding: Discovering Purpose in Recovery

[00:13:09] Miracle Hill: The Power of Accountability and Mentorship

[00:17:11] Career Growth: From Warehouse to Top Sales at Jeff Lynch

[00:23:38] Working with Builders & Investors: Delivering Measurable Value

[00:26:53] Redefining Success: Joy, Purpose, and True Leadership

[00:34:34] Advice for Those Struggling: The Power of Surrender and Community 

QUOTES

• "The biggest thing would be surrender—surrender to Jesus. Talk about it with someone you look up to. The biggest thing is genuinely surrender and repent." – Chad Stanfield
• "A man needs to hear another man tell him that he’s proud of him." – Chad Stanfield
• "Success is not based on anything that I can obtain or that I can get. Success is based on joy. And I genuinely believe that comes from the Lord and you can't get it from anywhere else." – Chad Stanfield

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Chad Stanfield

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-stanfield-a01a34235/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadstanfield90/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

In episode 23 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Kelli Garrett, the CEO and founding partner of PickFund and RehabWallet, as she shares her insights on building a purpose-driven company, the significance of relationships in business, and the value of consistency in achieving success.

Tune in to discover how Kelly's mission-driven approach is making an impact in the world of real estate and affordable housing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:39] Sports and business parallels.

[00:04:58] Sports and entrepreneurship connection.

[00:09:40] Female empowerment in male-dominated fields.

[00:13:39] First real estate deal story.

[00:18:37] Money and empowerment for women.

[00:20:22] Private lending and partnerships.

[00:25:21] Startup challenges in entrepreneurship.

[00:30:51] Accredited investor requirements.

[00:34:06] Personal motivations and purpose.

[00:37:34] Life's purpose and journey.

[00:42:36] The best deal ever done.

[00:47:25] Belief in something bigger.

[00:49:11] Consistency in real estate success.

QUOTES

• "I don't think anybody has the best plan of action. You're just kind of living life and figuring things out as we go." -Kelly Garrett
• "This life that we're in is just a journey, and why hurry it? For what? I mean, the finish line, there is no finish line." -Kelly Garrett
• "Show up every day, and you'll be successful." -Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA

Kelly Garrett

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-garrett/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelli.garrett2/ 

WEBSITE

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Rehab Wallet: https://www.rehabwallet.com/who-we-are/ 

In episode 22 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Chris Arnold, the founder of Cornerstone Upstate, as he discusses the challenges he faced, including the sudden loss of his wife and how it shaped his purpose-driven approach to business and life.

Tune in for insights on building businesses, scaling real estate, and leveraging technology in today's dynamic market.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:47] Entrepreneurial journey beginnings.

[00:06:06] Life changes and unexpected challenges.

[00:10:16] Real estate investment journey.

[00:12:23] Real estate as a legacy.

[00:16:43] Creating great experiences for renters.

[00:20:23] Teaching legacy through landscaping.

[00:25:37] Off-market real estate deals.

[00:30:00] AI's impact on real estate.

[00:34:29] Legacy beyond monetary success.

[00:37:07] Faith-driven business practices.

[00:39:56] Abundance mindset in business.

[00:44:21] Abundance in business relationships.

[00:48:40] Building community through investment.

QUOTES

• "My faith guides every decision that we make as a company." -Chris Arnold
• "If your purpose ends with, how much money can I make? How many doors? If your purpose is a number, you're never going to reach it." -Chris Arnold
• "If you want to create a great experience for your tenants or your buyers, then you need to be hands-on." -Chris Arnold

SOCIAL MEDIA

Chris Arnold

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_fedro/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

In episode 21 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Joh Fedro, founder of Mobile Home Investing, as he shares how a restless search for more led him from dead-end jobs and a first glimpse at real estate investing into mobile homes.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on how, from dead-end jobs to mobile home cash flow, mobile homes became a purpose-driven investing strategy. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:09] Robert Howell introduces purpose-driven investing.

[00:03:17] Finding real estate through a borrowed book.

[00:04:24] First mobile home deal in a park.

[00:05:23] So nervous, he threw up roadside.

[00:06:31] Mobile homes as a cash flow game.

[00:07:28] Real estate clubs hand over leads.

[00:09:03] Looking for the right seller.

[00:10:30] Asking directly opens new opportunities.

[00:12:19] How the business model makes money.

[00:17:57] Going away from mobiles led to losses.

[00:21:26] Buying undervalued homes from hardship.

[00:29:40] Teaching through YouTube and partnership.

QUOTES

• "That first huge paycheck was a feeling like, I did this. I created something from nothing, and I actually helped people." -John Fedro
• "If I died, I feel like I would be in heaven. I feel like I've really been able to help a lot of people." -John Fedro

SOCIAL MEDIA:

John  Fedro

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRZElVN1-Mj3HQdqBzYrTQ  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_fedro/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Mobile Home Investing: https://mobilehomeinvesting.net/about-john-fedro/ 

In episode 20 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews North Carolina’s rising star in land home deals, Sean Ade, as he shares his remarkable journey from a flooded duplex nightmare to leading a booming operation dedicated to bringing affordable housing to those who need it most. 

Tune in and get inspired to lead, implement, and take action toward your real estate and business goals!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:03] Intro & the Purpose-Driven Investor Vision

[00:01:06] Sean Ade’s Real Estate Origin Story

[00:06:01] Why Mobile Homes: Mentorship & Market Opportunity

[00:09:44] Team Structure & Leveraging Partnerships

[00:13:53] Deal Timelines, Process, and Profit Breakdown

[00:14:27] Scaling Up: Year-Over-Year Growth

[00:15:00] Common Pitfalls & Financing Hurdles

[00:17:20] Purpose, Mindset, and Making an Impact

[00:19:15] Overcoming Obstacles & Staying Motivated

[00:21:15] Best Advice, Biggest Mistakes, and Game Changers

[00:23:24] How to Connect with Sean

QUOTES

• "It was very easy just to decide, maybe real estate's not for me... but it worked out really well in the back end." – Sean Ade
• "Let's just do as many as we can until the systems start to break. Let's figure out where our issues are." – Sean Ade
• "I like partnering with others... I do all the backend stuff, and let my GCs kind of run the projects for me." – Sean Ade

SOCIAL MEDIA

Sean Ade

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanade/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanade/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

In episode 19 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Brian Ostrowiak, the founder of Bird Dog Group, who shares valuable insights on building and leading a successful real estate team, emphasizing the importance of purpose-driven investing and its impact on communities.

Tune in to discover insights on team leadership and the impact of community-driven investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:03] Origin story of a real estate investor.

[00:05:32] Young people and real estate.

[00:07:19] Accessible wealth in real estate.

[00:12:33] Bird Dog Group meaning.

[00:15:10] Real estate as a wealth vehicle.

[00:20:35] Team growth and quality control.

[00:22:22] Leadership and team dynamics.

[00:25:33] Work-life balance and efficiency.

[00:30:25] Redefining success beyond real estate.

[00:34:18] Importance of consistency in content.

[00:37:07] Agent-investor relationship dynamics.

[00:42:31] Purpose-driven investing in real estate.

[00:44:09] Consistency in real estate success.

[00:47:22] Purpose-driven investing for families.

QUOTES

• "To us, to the rest of the team and me, real estate's not just a place you live. It's this vehicle for wealth and success and opportunity." -Brian Ostrowiak
• "My purpose is to get up every day and preach that and help." -Brian Ostrowiak
• "Don't deny the truth that's in front of you. Solve the problems that are in front of you." -Brian Ostrowiak

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Brian Ostrowiak

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@birddoggroup 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birddoggroup/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085624401064 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

In episode 18 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Jaben Makings, founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his unique journey from a small town in Nebraska to building a thriving wholesaling business in Arizona.

Tune in for valuable lessons and practical advice tailored for investors looking to grow with intention and focus.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:19] Scaling and team building.

[00:06:19] Early success in wholesaling.

[00:09:17] Overcoming business challenges.

[00:11:24] Value proposition for real estate agents.

[00:15:18] Hiring for drive and accountability.

[00:20:13] Advice to younger self.

[00:21:47] Chasing comfort in success.

[00:25:35] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "Burnout doesn't always come from too much work. Sometimes it comes from a lack of structure." -Jaben Makings
• "To be successful in business, I'm going to have to deal with a lot of discomfort and a lot of pain." -Jaben Makings
• "We want to be the tool in their tool belt." -Jaben Makings

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jaben Makings

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makings

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/

WEBSITE

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/

In episode 17 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Wayne Seminoff, the founder of Junk Land Into Gold, as he shares his journey from being an accidental investor to mastering the art of turning junk land into profitable opportunities.

Tune in to discover how purpose and profit can connect through innovative investing strategies.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:57] Accidental entry into real estate.

[00:07:41] Mistakes leading to success.

[00:10:16] Junk land isn't really junk.

[00:12:20] Real estate investment strategies.

[00:18:14] The thrill of the search.

[00:23:13] Future of land value.

[00:25:20] Don't wanters in real estate.

QUOTES

• "One of the biggest things I teach is mistake your way to success." -Wayne Seminoff
• "It's like when you're hunting for gold, you get the gold fever. Except the land is actually worth more than gold." -Wayne Seminoff
• "Don't give up. Just don't give up and fail your way to success or mistake your way to success." -Wayne Seminoff

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SOCIAL MEDIA:

Wayne Seminoff

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_askwayne/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

Wayne Seminoff: http://wayneseminoff.com/  

In episode 16 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Umaer Haq, the founder of Hands-On Homes, as he shares his inspiring journey from a competitive fighter to a successful real estate investor focused on affordable housing, mobile home parks, and impact-driven strategies.

Tune in to discover how purpose and profit intersect in real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:10] Origin of real estate journey.

[00:06:30] Mobile home parks and impact.

[00:10:33] Mindset shaped by combat sports.

[00:11:44] Youth sports and competition.

[00:17:21] Treating people right in business.

[00:20:51] Mobile home parks as investments.

[00:27:20] Wealth that matters.

[00:27:41] Defining true wealth in life.

[00:32:03] Importance of changing environment.

[00:36:03] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "Through frustration comes growth." -Umaer Haq
• "Wealth to me is what I'm feeling in the moment, like when I'm holding my wife and my daughter, like that's real wealth to me." -Umaer Haq
• "Our lives are a direct reflection of the expectations of our peer group." -Umaer Haq

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Umaer Haq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umaer_haq/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umaer.haq/ 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/ 

In episode 15 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Chris Maddox, founder of M51 and a seasoned real estate investor based in Greenville, South Carolina, as he shares valuable insights on how to build wealth without losing yourself in the process, the significance of time freedom, and the impact of giving back to the community

Tune in to discover how purpose and profit can intersect in real estate and entrepreneurship.

TIMESTAAMPS

[00:01:57] Time freedom in real estate.

[00:05:22] Transitioning from hairstylist to investor.

[00:08:09] Purpose behind investing for family.

[00:11:30] Listening to stressed sellers.

[00:14:23] Creative financing in real estate.

[00:20:27] Time freedom and the evolution of success.

[00:22:38] Giving back to the community.

[00:26:06] Creative strategies for investing.

QUOTES

• "I think talking less, listening more, you know, asking questions, hearing what, what's the struggle, like what's, you know, what's the pain point, what's going on and not, you know, not overpowering the conversation." -Chris Maddox
• "Your network is your net worth." -Chris Maddox
• "I just feel like integrity is like the most important thing." -Chris Maddox

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Chris Maddox

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m51rei/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.maddox.505/ 

Email: [email protected] 

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/