Happy Holidays and welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today, we are joined by Rod Khleif, a multifamily real estate investor, best-selling author, and host of a top 1% business podcast with over 20 million downloads. Rod shares his journey from growing up with very little, to losing $50M during the 2008 crash, and rebuilding a stronger, purpose-driven real estate business. This episode focuses on mindset, taking action despite fear, and why real estate continues to create opportunity during uncertain markets. If you tend to overanalyze or feel stuck waiting for the "right time," this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we chat about…

• The real reason most first-time investors stay stuck in analysis paralysis

• Why mindset and psychology matter more than technical knowledge

• How fear, regret, and limiting beliefs stop people from taking action

• Why real estate is still full of opportunity during economic uncertainty

• The importance of partnerships between analytical and relationship-driven investors

• How gratitude and giving back became a core part of Rod's success

• Why surrounding yourself with the right peer group changes everything

Key Takeaways:

1. Fear regret more than failure. Most people don't fail because they tried—they fail because they never started.

2. Mindset drives results. Success is mostly psychological, not technical.

3. Play to your strengths. Partner, hire, or align for your weaknesses.

4. Real estate is a team sport. There are many roles beyond finding deals.

5. Economic shifts create opportunity. The best deals often appear when others hesitate.

6. Gratitude changes everything. It strengthens resilience and fuels long-term success.

Resources from Rod

LinkedIn | rodslinks.com | The Lifetime CashFlow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Check out our latest project here: Barcelona Hotel Fund

LinkedIn | Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide