The Purpose-Driven Investor

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/ 

In episode 14 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Carter Groomes from Renevo Financial, shares lessons on resilience, discipline, and building long-term relationships — both on the field and in real estate.

Tune in for an engaging, honest discussion that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at private lending and the people who make real estate deals happen.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:52] Carter’s football & Clemson experience

[05:00] Discipline, delayed gratification & leadership lessons

[06:34] Applying college lessons to business

[09:35] How Carter got into private lending

[14:07] Misconceptions about lenders

[16:01] About Renovo Financial & lending philosophy

[18:30] What makes a deal an easy yes

[19:48] Common deal pitfalls & how to avoid them

[21:12] Why South Carolina is Carter’s focus

[25:08] Mistakes investors make today

[28:03] Overleveraging in the builder market

QUOTES

• "Preparation is everything — know your deal better than your lender." –Carter Groomes
• "Face-to-face relationships and local expertise create trust and opportunity." –Carter Groomes

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Carter Groomes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carter-groomes-21983a173/  

Instagram: http://instagram.com/cartergroomes/ 

WEBSITE:

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

Renevo Financial: https://renovofinancial.com/ 

In episode 13 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Tim Woodbridge, founder of WCG Investments, as he shares his inspiring journey from a nursing career to becoming a successful mobile home park investor, highlighting the importance of aligning business with values.

Tune in for an engaging, honest discussion that highlights the people behind the deals in real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:19] Transition from nursing to investing.

[00:06:34] Affordable housing impact goal.

[00:10:14] Investment decisions and values.

[00:14:26] Investor fundamentals versus speculation.

[00:20:20] Honesty in leadership communication.

[00:21:16] Building relationships through investment.

QUOTES

• "Because when we invest with purpose, everyone wins." -Robert Howell
• "I want to create a nice impact where there's all this affordable housing need, and we can supply that to people." -Tim Woodridge

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Tim Woodbridge

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

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.woodbridge.54/ 

WEBSITE:

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

In episode 11 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Gary Wilson from the Global Investor Agent team, who shares his unique journey into real estate, from his childhood fascination with architecture to becoming a successful investor and educator.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on how to connect profit with purpose in your investment journey.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:00] Gary's journey into real estate.

[00:04:47] House hacking origins.

[00:08:18] Global investor agent team benefits.

[00:11:11] Investor education differences.

[00:14:10] Inflation and property market dynamics.

[00:19:10] Building trust with investors.

[00:21:48] Patience through experience in investing.

[00:25:03] Best decision in business.

[00:28:29] Daily habits for success.

[00:32:54] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "You want to learn small, learn on a small scale, and grow big after that." -Gary Wilson
• "Live with honor, work with honor, treat other people with honor, right? I can't emphasize that enough." -Gary Wilson

SOCIAL MEDIA

Gary Wilson

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.with.gary.wilson/ 

WEBSITE

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

The Global Investor Agent: http://globalinvestoragent.com/ 

In episode 10 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews seasoned real estate entrepreneur and investor Brad Martin, co-founder of Rêve Estates, as he shares his journey from house hacking to managing a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, including multifamily, industrial, and luxury short-term rentals.

Tune in to discover how to build durable wealth through impactful investing and learn from Brad's journey in the real estate industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:53] House hacking as an investment.

[00:04:44] Diversification in real estate investing.

[00:09:17] Short-term rental markets.

[00:12:43] Buying assets with cash.

[00:16:37] Lifestyle component in real estate.

[00:18:55] Lifestyle investment opportunities.

[00:21:49] Market trends and cycle awareness.

[00:25:12] Leadership style evolution.

[00:29:44] Tough lessons in business partnerships.

[00:32:18] Real estate investment conversations.

QUOTES

•  "If you can underwrite a good deal, you can be profitable across asset classes." - Brad Martin
• "I get to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want." -Brand Martin 
• "I choose to work for myself. And for that, I want to have this great lifestyle that I can share with my friends and my family." -Brad Martin

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Brad Martin

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

WEBSITE:

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

Rêve Estates: https://reve-estates.com/contact-us/ 

In episode 9 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Mike Donelson, the founder of Legacy Homes of the Upstate, as he shares his incredible journey from UPS management to ministry, and now to real estate investing. 

Tune in to explore the intersection of purpose and profit in the world of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:40] Leadership lessons from UPS.

[00:06:45] Business and ministry connection.

[00:08:40] Starting a construction business.

[00:12:42] Real estate as a stewardship decision.

[00:18:11] Legacy and personal fulfillment.

[00:19:21] Season of people.

[00:25:02] Faith and finance alignment.

[00:27:21] Legacy and personal impact.

[00:31:17] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "People are not a means to an end. People are the end." -Mike Donelson
• "For me, it's not the legacy... What is my legacy? And really, I want to be known as a Christian, like in my intro there, a Christian who loves the Lord." -Mike Donelson
• "Success is not necessarily how much you accumulate. It's who you become and who you serve along the way." -Robert Howell

CONTACT:

Mike Donelson

Mobile: 630-777-1619

WEBSITE:

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

In episode 8 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Sten Muchow, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from computer science to land and mobile home investing—and how he aligns purpose with profit in real estate.

Tune in to learn how purpose and profit can align in the realm of real estate investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:44] Community in real estate investing.

[00:04:11] Real estate investment journey.

[00:08:40] Evolving land flipping strategies.

[00:12:12] Mobile home investment strategy.

[00:15:42] Simplicity of mobile homes on land.

[00:18:38] The importance of community.

[00:23:09] Financial freedom definition.

[00:26:46] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "Real estate is one of the best ways you can control your destiny." -Sten Muchow
• "When I talk about showing God's love through affordable housing, it's like, man, that's a special moment." -Robert Howell
• "Having that purpose of building something... definitely having that purpose in mind." -Sten Muchow

SOCIAL MEDIA

Sten Muchow

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

Mobile: 904-325-6275 

WEBSITE:

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

In episode 7 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Jack Watson, founder of Prime Property Partners, who shares his journey from aspiring doctor to multi-state real estate investor and insights into virtual real estate investing.

Tune in to learn about virtual investing, building cross-state teams, and the importance of purpose-driven investment.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:34] Virtual investing strategies.

[00:06:25] Investing in Eastern Tennessee.

[00:08:37] Wholetail land deal success.

[00:12:30] Virtual land deal systems.

[00:15:30] Land home packages benefits.

[00:19:47] Getting started in real estate.

[00:24:13] Best virtual deal so far.

[00:27:04] Purpose-driven investing.

[00:29:14] Purpose-driven investing impact.

QUOTES

• "With the right systems, partners, and mindset, you can build real assets in the best markets." - Jack Watson
• "Trying to remain grateful, you know, every single day, you know, writing down five or six things that we're grateful for." -Jack Watson

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jack Watson

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackwatson21 

WEBSITE:

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

In episode 6 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Charles Tarantino, a Florida CPA specializing in tax planning for real estate investors and entrepreneurs, as they discuss the key differences between tax preparation and planning, common investor mistakes, and how to work effectively with a CPA to maximize wealth-building potential.

Tune in for valuable insights that can help you keep more of what you earn and enhance your wealth-building strategies.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:00] Passion for accounting and problem-solving.

[00:06:23] Tax prep vs. tax planning.

[00:11:00] Responsive communication with CPA.

[00:12:11] Importance of bookkeeping in investments.

[00:16:14] Cost segregation in real estate.

[00:20:22] Short-term rentals and taxation.

[00:25:18] Purpose-driven wealth-building strategies.

[00:28:33] Purpose-driven investing.

QUOTES

• "I am just really driven by being able to help my clients build wealth and playing a key role in that from the tax side." -Charles Tarantino
• "Purpose-driven investing... is just being hyper-focused on what your goals are." -Charles Tarantino
• "Because when we invest with purpose, everyone wins." -Robert Howell

SOCIAL MEDIA

Charles Tarantino

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.tarantino.2025/ 

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

WEBSITE:

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

In episode 5 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Luke Winter, a real estate investor turned marketing powerhouse and founder of The Hello Pro, as he shares his incredible journey from being an accidental landlord to scaling a successful flipping and wholesaling business to over 200 deals a year.

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Luke's unique perspective on scaling a real estate business while maintaining a focus on purpose-driven investing.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:53] Accidental landlord journey.

[00:05:15] Scaling real estate business success.

[00:09:26] Leadership and team communication.

[00:12:10] Importance of marketing in scaling.

[00:17:35] TV ads for real estate investors.

[00:19:31] Effective TV marketing results.

[00:24:06] Entrepreneurial mindset and family focus.

[00:27:27] Work-life integration as an entrepreneur.

[00:30:23] Health and productivity transformation.

QUOTES

• "As a leader, you have to understand your team well enough to go and say, hey, this is how you like to receive information." -Luke Winter
• "If we can get that message out to the masses, effectively, then you can get really great results out of it." -Luke Winter
• "If you keep focused on what drives you and what you initially set off to do and to achieve, uh, I think fulfillment will almost certainly come after that." -Luke Winter

SOCIAL MEDIA

Luke Winter

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

WEBSITE:

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

The Hello Pro: https://thehellopro.com/about-us/