Unlock the secrets to achieving financial freedom and creating lasting wealth with our special guest, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of the Jake and Gino real estate brand. Learn how Gino transformed his life from a despised reinsurance accounting job to a wildly successful real estate empire, managing nearly half a billion dollars in assets. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped Gino’s journey, including his entry into the restaurant business, the life-altering 2008 financial crisis, and the profound impact of T Harv Ecker's "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind."

Explore the critical shift from chasing money to seeking autonomy as Gino shares his personal experiences and insights into the unsustainable nature of trading time for money. Understand the importance of starting a business with a customer-centric approach and how to create value that transcends mere financial gain. Gino’s narrative will inspire you to reframe your identity, focusing on intrinsic sources of self-worth rather than tying it to professional roles that can disappear without warning.

Gain valuable knowledge on multifamily real estate financing strategies and the intricacies of structuring deals. Learn about long-term fixed-rate financing, avoiding short-term bridge financing, and the essentials of connecting with brokers to secure the best deals. Dive into the importance of financial intelligence and legacy building, as Gino emphasizes teaching these principles within the family. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode packed with actionable insights and strategies designed to help you achieve financial independence and build a lasting legacy.

CHAPTERS 

(00:00 ) - Escape the Drift

(09:40 ) - Discovering Autonomy and Customer-Centric Business

(12:45 ) - Navigating Self-Identity and Wealth Building

(19:37 ) - Multifamily Real Estate Financing Strategies

(32:14 ) - Avoiding Risks in Real Estate Partnerships

(43:51 ) - Teaching Financial Intelligence and Legacy

(53:58 ) - Podcast Promotion and Engagement

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💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space.

➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full-service title and escrow company.

➡️ Streamline Home Loans - An independent mortgage bank with more than 100 loan officers. The Simply Group, A national expansion vehicle partnering with large brokers across the country to vertically integrate their real estate brokerages.

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