The “First $100K” Rule That Built a $150M Real Estate Empire | Roots Pod #20
Description
In this episode of the Roots Podcast, Max and Tyler unpack the biggest takeaways from their recent sit-down with Derek Christie (Ep.19) — the man behind Indiana’s largest and oldest mortgage banking institution, $150M+ in assets under management, and a track record of scaling from a lawn mowing business to $26M in commercial deals.
If you haven’t watched last week’s episode yet—go back and catch it. Derek’s story is an entrepreneurial masterclass packed with lessons on urgency, grit, and strategic scaling. This recap dives deeper into how those principles apply to Indy investors today.
They cover:
- Why early “high school hustles” are the foundation for long-term wealth
- The “first $100k” rule and how to turn it into a million
- Balancing hustle with boundaries to avoid burnout
- Leveraging relationships for high-value commercial opportunities
- Why staying the course beats chasing every new investment wave
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