Are you your biggest obstacle? Often, we can get in our own way by continually offering up excuses. In today’s episode of the Life On Your Terms Podcast, I chat with Gideon Spencer, a versatile professional who transitioned from a high-performing career in mechanical engineering to thriving in the tech space and finally venturing into real estate. Gideon shares his journey from managing R&D teams and developing cutting-edge technology to building a successful real estate portfolio, including a recent acquisition of a boutique hotel. We discuss the importance of aligning your work with your core values, effective time management, and strategies for scaling up your business ventures.

Tune in to learn more about balancing work and leisure in this engaging discussion.

Key Points:

• Transitioning from a W2 role to entrepreneurial freedom.
• The importance of aligning your work with your core values.
• Strategies for effective delegation and maximizing your potential.
• The impact of financial literacy and investment on personal freedom.

What we discuss: 

[00:46 ] Gideon's background and career transition from engineering to tech and real estate.

[03:00 ] Managing time and balancing W2 job with real estate investing.

[05:00 ] Importance of focusing on essential tasks and cutting out unnecessary activities.

[08:20 ] Aligning incentives and distributing work within a team.

[10:40 ] Finding and managing the right people to delegate tasks effectively.

[13:00 ] Details on the recent boutique hotel acquisition and the renovation plans.

[23:45 ] Raising capital and the process of finding investors.

Guest Insights:

Gideon shares how his journey from mechanical engineering to tech and then to real estate was driven by a desire for freedom and aligning his work with his personal values. He discusses the critical role of time management, highlighting his strategies for prioritizing essential tasks and delegating effectively to maximize productivity. Gideon also delves into the importance of networking and building relationships, both in his W2 job and in real estate, as key factors in his success. His story emphasizes the power of overcoming self-limiting beliefs and the value of taking calculated risks to achieve significant growth and financial independence.

About Gideon: 

Gideon Spencer is a transformational professional with a background in mechanical engineering, tech product management, and real estate investment. Gideon’s journey is marked by his transition from managing R&D teams and developing tech products to investing in real estate and acquiring a boutique hotel. He is passionate about time management, aligning incentives, and helping others achieve financial freedom.asoned IT consulting and sales leader, Rob has spearheaded numerous large-scale digital transfor

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• Instagram: Gideon Spencer
• LinkedIn: Gideon Spencer

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