The Fort #327 - Micah Lacher - Founder @ Anchor Investments - On A Mission To Be The Most Generous Real Estate Company in the World
Dec 26, 2023
Micah Lacher, Founder of Anchor Investments, shares his mission to build America's most generous real estate company. The topics discussed include growing up in urban Memphis, the importance of good schools, the state of retail real estate, developing a trait of generosity, buying churches and converting them to hotels, and how to give away money. They also discuss supporting inner city communities, choosing between giving locally or internationally, and finding purpose and impact in the second half of life.
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A Changed Trajectory
- Micah Lacher grew up poor in Memphis, his mom working tirelessly to provide.
- A pivotal moment was when they unexpectedly acquired a house in a better neighborhood, changing their trajectory.
The Power of Role Models
- Access to better schools exposed Micah to successful role models, expanding his horizons.
- This experience ignited his passion for inner-city education and showed him different life paths.
Finding His Calling
- Micah Lacher's career path shifted from pre-med to finance after a chance encounter with an entrepreneur.
- An internship in real estate solidified his passion, leading him to his current career.