Micah Lacher

In this engaging talk, Micah Lacher, founder of Anchor Investments, shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in North Memphis to leading a successful real estate firm in Nashville. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the risks taken during the 2009 financial crisis, and how personal guarantees shaped his business approach. Micah also discusses balancing family life with entrepreneurial aspirations and his commitment to community impact through innovative projects like turning churches into boutique hotels.

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.

Micah Lacher, Founder and President of Anchor Investments, dives into the concept of radical generosity. He discusses his innovative 'Rooms for Rooms' initiative, which channels hotel profits to charities. The conversation also covers the transformation of outdated shopping centers into thriving retail hubs with durable tenants like medical services. Micah explains the importance of maintaining community-focused principles while maximizing real estate value, and shares ambitious goals for feeding the needy through Mission Hotels.