What No One Tells You About Retiring Young | Ep 133 w/ Trey Stone

Mar 25, 2025

In this insightful chat, Trey Stone shares his remarkable journey of building a $30M real estate portfolio and retiring at just 35. He discusses the complexities of early retirement and the shift from wealth accumulation to personal fulfillment. Trey offers practical advice for aspiring investors, emphasizing mentorship and value-driven priorities. He candidly shares experiences of transitioning back into real estate amidst market changes while managing the challenges of parenting twins. This conversation is packed with humor, wisdom, and valuable insights into balancing life and financial success.

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ANECDOTE

Early Retirement

Trey Stone built a large real estate portfolio and achieved financial independence.
He retired at 35 to prioritize raising his children, after realizing there's no "enough" in wealth accumulation.

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ADVICE

Twin Parenting Tip

Synchronize twins' schedules for feeding and sleeping.
This prevents zombie-like exhaustion for parents by avoiding constantly shifting routines.

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INSIGHT

The Downside of Retirement

Retirement can be initially enjoyable but become boring without purpose.
Trey Stone found that the lack of structure and purpose negatively impacted his health, motivation, and relationships.

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From Wealth to Fulfillment: A Journey of Priorities

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Navigating the Challenges of Expecting Twins

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Finding Balance After Financial Success

05:22 • 12min

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Supporting Veterans: The Heart of Charity

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Navigating Landlord Challenges and Finding Investment Success

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From Struggles to Success in Real Estate

22:19 • 24min

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Real Estate Investment

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Navigating Real Estate Investment Challenges

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Real Estate Finance and Investment Manual

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The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings

The Road Less Stupid is a business guide that emphasizes the need to minimize dumb decisions and maximize critical thinking. The book, written by Keith J. Cunningham, highlights the concept of 'dumb tax' – the financial and emotional costs of making poor business decisions. It advocates for regular 'Thinking Time' to reflect on business challenges, separate problems from symptoms, and make informed decisions. The book is structured with short chapters and reflective questions to help business owners improve their decision-making skills and avoid costly mistakes.

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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

Deepak Chopra

This book challenges the conventional view that success is the result of hard work, precise plans, or driving ambition. Instead, Deepak Chopra presents seven spiritual laws—The Law of Pure Potentiality, The Law of Giving, The Law of Karma, The Law of Least Effort, The Law of Intention and Desire, The Law of Detachment, and The Law of Dharma—that, when applied, can lead to a life of well-being, good health, fulfilling relationships, and material abundance. The book emphasizes living in harmony with natural law and understanding our basic nature as human beings to achieve effortless success.

The Richest Man in Babylon

George Clason

This book, written by George S. Clason, uses a series of parables to convey fundamental principles of personal finance and wealth accumulation. Published in 1926, it remains highly relevant today, offering practical advice on saving, investing, budgeting, and financial discipline. The parables are engaging and easy to understand, making complex financial concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Key principles include paying yourself first, living within your means, and making money work for you through wise investments. Despite its historical setting, the book's core lessons are adaptable to modern financial practices and have had a profound impact on countless readers worldwide.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money - That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not

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Robert Kiyosaki

The book tells the story of Robert Kiyosaki's two fathers: his 'poor dad,' a highly educated but fiscally poor man, and his 'rich dad,' the father of his best friend who was a successful entrepreneur. It emphasizes the importance of financial education, distinguishing between assets and liabilities, and building wealth through investing in assets such as real estate and businesses. Kiyosaki argues that a good education and a secure job are not guarantees for financial success and provides practical lessons on how to make money work for you rather than working for money.

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🎥 DESCRIPTION

Trey Stone built a $30M real estate portfolio, retired at 35, and walked away from the game for a full decade. But what he learned in those years off will completely shift the way you think about financial freedom, purpose, and success. In this raw, honest conversation, we dig into the surprising downside of early retirement—and what it really means to “start over” after already winning.

In this episode, we also talk about:
• Why retirement made Trey miserable
• What he would do differently if he started over
• The emotional cost of losing purpose
• How he scaled from 1 rental to 6,000 units
• Why market focus beats nationwide scaling
• How to build broker relationships that last
• and SO much more

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