Being likable takes you further. Matt Aitchison joins us to discuss how to show up and win. We discuss his journey from being expelled in High School to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Key points: 1. Everyone has something to teach you, so listen! 2. Be Likable: Genuine, curious, confident, humble, helpful, hard-working 3. Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is 4. Ask yourself “Who do I need in my world?” 5. Find Mentors and find your blind spots Matt Aitchison is an esteemed hotelier, investment syndicator, and highly sought-after speaker within the real estate industry. With an impressive background that encompasses diverse accomplishments, Matt's journey began after graduating from UC Santa Barbara, where he embarked on a successful career as a Realtor. Through unwavering determination and work ethic, he cultivated a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S., as recognized by the Wall Street Journal. Quickly recognizing that traditional real estate practices alone wouldn't unlock his desired financial freedom, Matt made a pivotal decision to go all in on real estate investing. Since then, he has amassed extensive experience, flipping and wholesaling hundreds of houses while concurrently scaling his passive income portfolio. After shifting his focus full-time to commercial and hospitality assets, his portfolio now encompasses retail strip centers, medical plazas, apartment buildings, and hotels. Presently, Matt is the Founder and CEO of Imagos Hospitality Group, which specializes in the innovation and evolution of boutique hotels, guests, and dining experiences. By strategically capitalizing on his deep industry knowledge, he consistently identifies compelling investment opportunities that yield remarkable returns in the hospitality space. You can learn more from Matt by connecting with him at www.wiseinvestorcollective.com or on social media @officialmattya 3 Pillars 1. Experiences over things 2. Family values and legacy 3. Play the long game Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Welcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus on business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers, and coaches. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...