What if building wealth wasn’t just about numbers, but about knowing yourself, trusting your gut, and playing the long game with intention?

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Tamar Hermes—wealth coach, real estate maven, and founder of Wealth Building Concierge—for a masterclass in intuitive investing. With a blend of grounded wisdom and sharp strategy, Tamar unpacks how she measures risk not by rigid formulas, but by asking one bold question: “How much can I lose without being destitute?” From there, she takes us on a journey through her investing mindset, why she breaks free from the traditional “net worth percentage” playbook, and how real estate became her favorite tool for building lasting, generational wealth.

Book a 30-minute call with Tamar: https://calendly.com/tamar-hermes/30min.

In this episode, Darius and Tamar will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction

(02:28) Tamar's Origin Story and Early Experiences with Money

(06:29) The Impact of Family Background on Money Mindset

(09:33) Fear and Trust in Money Management

(13:03) Transitioning from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset

(15:50) The Skills of Making and Keeping Money

(20:29) Learning from Investment Mistakes

(23:40) Money as Energy and Its Flow

(28:46) Upcoming Mentorship Program for Women

(29:13) Empowering Women in Wealth Management

(31:06) Personal Investment Journeys and Risk Tolerance

(33:45) Understanding Investment Personalities

(37:43) Investment Strategies and Risk Management

(41:01) Capital Allocation: The Single, Double, Triple Approach

(46:18) Navigating Current Economic Challenges

(52:51) Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur

(57:06) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness

Tamar Hermes is the founder of Women Growing Wealth, a dynamic platform empowering high-achieving women to invest with confidence, grow real wealth, and build thriving portfolios—strategically and in community. With over 25 years of experience and an 8-figure personal portfolio, Tamar specializes in passive investing, real estate scaling, and smart tax strategies that yield long-term security and 10%+ annual returns. She's the bestselling author of "The Millionaire's Mentality" and the driving force behind the Investor Mastermind, where hundreds of women have transformed their financial lives. Tamar’s mission? To help women stop playing small and start building wealth with clarity, courage, and community.

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Connect with Tamar:

Website: https://womengrowingwealth.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-hermes-53b9114a

Email: tamar@womengrowingwealth.com

Book: https://tamarbook.com/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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