What’s the real difference between investors who stay stuck and those who grow, even during uncertain markets?

 

In this episode, Angel and high-performance coach Trevor McGregor delve into the mindset, strategy, and relationship principles that distinguish struggling real estate investors from those who succeed in the long term. Trevor outlines his “Four S’s” framework for growth and discusses how clarity around your vision and values can move you out of a toxic comfort zone and into powerful momentum. Angel shares personal insights from her capital-raising journey, emphasizing the value of building genuine relationships over metrics. This conversation is packed with perspective shifts, personal stories, and simple frameworks investors can apply to scale with integrity and intention.

 

 

[00:01 - 04:00] Comfort Zones and the Four S’s

• Why recognizing your focus helps redirect your energy toward opportunity.
• How the story you tell yourself defines your identity as either a victim or a victor.
• The importance of aligning strategy, standards, and mindset for growth.

 

[04:01 - 08:17] Why Vision Beats Strategy

• Why investors need a strong “why” to stay the course during challenges.
• The significance of preparation before crisis hits.
• How having multiple options changes how investors handle pressure.

 

[08:18 - 12:41] Relationships Over Returns

• How focusing on who you're drawn to creates better alignment with investors.
• Why people invest in people before they invest in deals.
• The importance of consistency and care in capital raising.

 

[12:42 - 17:25] The Avatar Myth and Building Real Trust

• What matters more than creating a “perfect investor profile.”
• How transparency builds lasting investor relationships.
• Why quality relationships outperform quantity in capital raises.

 

[17:26 - 21:02] Consistency, Hunger, and Possibility

• How athlete and military mindsets translate into investor resilience.
• Why hunger and passion create real possibility in real estate.
• The need for consistency and self-belief, especially when starting out.

 

 

 

Connect with Trevor:

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-mcgregor-93375862/

 

 

Key Quotes:

 

“The quality of your standards will dictate the quality of your results in real estate.” - Trevor McGregor

 

“You don’t need 10,000 followers. You need 2,000 fans.” - Angel Williams

 

 

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