From Adversity to Abundance

We’re all looking for ways to broaden our investments in a down market. We’d all like to keep profits trending upward despite a pending recession, so what are the options if adding new properties or more fix-and-flips opportunities are harder to find? In this episode of Accelerated Real Estate Investor with Josh Cantwell, he’s being joined by the Founder of Labrador Lending, Jamie Bateman. Jamie became an active real estate investor in 2010 and specializes in buying and selling mortgage notes. In fact, he created a portfolio of forever passive income by acquiring over 75 mortgage notes with an excess balance of $5 million across 20 states. He’s also the host of the From Adversity to Abundance Podcast in which Josh Cantwell also graced the show a while back. In this conversation, Jamie walks us through how he broke into this unique field, creates structures to share his profits (and risks) with passive investors, and what makes his strategy so different and allows him to scale and de-risk his portfolio. If you’re curious about mortgage note investing, this episode is for you. And if you’d like to learn more from Jamie, simply head over to https://labradorlending.com/ebook to get a free copy of his e-book, The Power of Mortgage Note Investing!  Key Takeaways from Jamie Bateman:-      What a mortgage note is and how to invest in them for yield?-      Why investing in defaulted notes for value-add yield is a lot like doing a fix-and-flip?-      How Jamie finds mortgage notes?-      What makes investing in mortgage notes different from multifamily syndications?-      How Jamie uses partial and hypothecated notes to scale and de-risk his investments?Connect with Josh:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcantwell/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/josh.cantwell/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JoshCantwellFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jcantwell1YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SRECvideoHaven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Growing up on a dairy farm in Illinois, Gary would see bankers show up and talk to his dad every day. It was the 80s and inflation was killing people’s livelihoods. The bankers had a 21% interest rate on his family farm and they simply couldn’t keep up. This is the story of how Gary’s life unfolds from spending his childhood in poverty to having abundant wealth and agency as an adult. Today Gary Pinkerton is a wealth strategist and US Navy veteran with 26 years of service under his belt. Get to know his unapologetic attitude towards embracing adversity, Gary won’t tell you to go easy on yourself. “There's no business, no rare car in the garage or anything, even relationships that are going to protect you and your future. The only thing that can protect you in your future is yourself and your mindset and your ability to go out and raise uh, capital or to add value to others that they will compensate you for.” (28:01) Adversities Gary Pinkerton had to overcome:-   Poverty and living in a trailer after his farm was foreclosed on as a child-   Father passed away when he was a freshman at the Naval Academy-   Ethical challenge Gary faced in the Navy Abundance Gary Pinkerton created:-   26 years of service in the Navy-   Earning respect after taking ownership during an ethical dilemma-   Became a wealth strategist Lessons from Gary Pinkerton’s adversities:-   “Good times create weak people”-   Don’t rob your children from the lessons of adversity-   Systems are how you sustain your agency Tune in as Gary Pinkerton and Jamie talk about:(00:00) From poverty to infinite banking(08:03) Bankers duping farmers(11:36) Living in a trailer as a child(17:55) Attending the Naval Academy(20:26) His father’s passing and an ethical dilemma during service(26:17) Why he would not protect his kids(31:09) Rapid-fire questions(34:51) How to create the story that makes you abundant(37:48) His infinite banking business(41:02) Getting kids interested in personal finance(43:30) Systems = secret to success? LinksBIFI Loan Servicing Books and ResourcesThe Obstacle is The Way by Ryan HolidayAtlas Shrugged by Ayn RandBreaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe DispenzaBecoming Your Own Banker by Nelson NashHeads I Win, Tails You Lose by Patrick H. DonohoePerpetual Wealth by Kim D. H. Butler and Kate PhillipsEntrusted by Andrew L. Howell and David R. York Connect with Gary Pinkerton:WEBSITE: https://garypinkerton.com/EMAIL: gary@garypinkerton.comGARY’S GULCH PODCAST: https://garywpinkerton.libsyn.com/ Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Neil was a bit immature in his 20s. Impulse and greed were his north stars and they didn’t get him far. He married the wrong person and started charting a destructive path. After recovering from unfaithfulness and divorce, Neil met the woman of his dreams. But, not too long after they married, bankruptcy and a health crisis were waiting for him. His new wife needed medical support, and nobody was bringing in income. Expensive medical bills left him no choice but to start being innovative about how he creates income. It was at this crossroads that he realized that finding purpose in others motivates him. “I changed from more of a greedy self-pursuit that led to those problems to more of a person who thought that there's a need that needs to be filled and I'm going to fill it because it's for someone else. When purpose changed, everything changed” (26:17) Today, $500,000 revenue days are something Neil is used to in his Amazon FBA business selling private label products. He also helps people build a similar business model that helps them cash in an almost automated 6 figure income. So, if he were to go back there’s nothing he would change. This is the story of how his life transformed. Tune in to uncover how being driven by something bigger than yourself can change your life and learn how you can make money building an easy exit business.Adversities Neil Twa had to overcome:-       Divorce at 28 (and unfaithfulness)-       Business bankruptcy-       Having zero income in his family-       Wife had a health crisisAbundance Neil Twa created:-       Created cosmetics for his kids-       $500,000 income days-       Made $630 million in sales-       Starting an acquisition firm to buy businesses as passive income opportunities Lessons from Neil Twa’s adversities:-       “ If you're spewing negativity out in the world, you're gonna find negative people.” (12:34)-       Your adversity can make you a better person. You’re not going to mature without it.LinksBIFI Loan ServicingBooks and ResourcesFeel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway (r): Dynamic Techniques for Turning Fear, Indecision, and Anger into Power, Action, and LoveGood to Great by Jim CollinsConnect with Neil Twa:WEBSITE: https://www.voltagedm.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/BUSINESS BUILDERS PODCAST: https://www.voltagedm.com/podcasts Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Wanting to show his alcoholic parents that he didn’t need them to be on top of the world, Paul Aragon found himself in prison. He spent his childhood making $40,000-80,000 weekly selling drugs and eventually ended up with 7 felonies. But it turns out that prison was the best thing that could’ve happened to him. It’s in there that he found God and started rebuilding his life. Today, he runs his own multi-million dollar roofing company. This is the story of the rocky roads Paul took to overcome health, legal, financial, and relationship adversity. “It's not all gonna come together right away. You're gonna have to work at it. It's gonna take daily habits and daily discipline; and if you could do a few things each day to impact your business and impact your financial future, that's what you gotta do” (47:33) Paul Aragon is the owner of Jireh7 Enterprises which he has been running since 2006.Adversities Paul had to overcome: Both parents were alcoholicsStarted selling drugs at 10 years oldArrested several times by 22Faced the possibility of a 25-to-life sentenceLost all his money and possessionsHad 7 felonies to his nameGot ripped off working under the tableAbundance Paul created: Found Jesus in prisonGot his GEDPaid $108,000 of debt offBought his first home in 2019Lessons from Paul’s adversities Hard times aren’t the end of the road but you must make the decision not to give upThere is a purpose in painIf you get complacent, you lose your wayTune in as Paul and Jamie talk about: (00:00) From drugs and prison to multi-million dollar roofing company(06:54) Looking for acceptance in all the wrong places(12:40) Arrested at 22(14:40) Why was he doing this(16:12) 25 to life(21:00) Turning his life around in prison(27:33) Making 60 cents a day(34:36) Was breaking the rules worth it(36:28) Getting ripped off & under the table work(41:53) Starting his roofing company(49:11) Lessons from his adversities(51:27) Fireside questions(58:28) Personal finance coachingLinks BIFI Loan Servicing Books and Resources Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill From Homelessness to Prison to Financial Freedom through Real Estate with Mark Owen Connect with Paul Aragon: WEBSITE: https://www.jireh7enterprises.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jireh-7-enterprises-3a076255/Speaking engagements: paularagon5@live.com or call 720-429-9274 Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

By 12 years old, Steven had experienced 5 divorces in his family and changed parents several times. At 40, he now raises real estate funds north of $100 million as a Managing Partner of Integrity Holdings Group, owns 1000 units, and found God. Throughout his life, he has been battling two conflicting beliefs: that he can do what he does better than anyone else, and the thought that he’ll never be good enough. This is the story of how he bridged the abandonment, instability, and hardship that riddled his childhood to become an entrepreneur with a self-sustaining support system.“I'm sure if you interview a bunch of entrepreneurs, we could probably tend to agree that you become this overachiever because you feel maybe a little less than - like you have to prove it to somebody.” (20:28)Getting charged with 7 felonies and later realizing that he was doomed to be a bad employee unfolded the chain of events that led to a life of highly profitable entrepreneurship. Steven has been running Integrity Holdings Group for 12 years. His company raises capital for large multi-family and commercial real estate projects and hands the funds over to reputable operators.Tune in to dive into his journey from adversity to abundance and discover why he realized flipping real estate wasn’t good for him, how he reduces his tax bill and why he spends 5 figures on masterminds.“I don't think you could talk about adversity without the benefit that comes out of it and what lessons you learned from it. I think that for me was what planted the seed of entrepreneurship - those formative years experiences, and all of those years thinking that there is this other way of life that I see And then there's this struggle and instability over here, but how do we avoid that? And is that just purely by chance, or is that tactical and intentional? And I get to determine what path I take.” (18:05)“The lie of the world that they try to get you to believe is that it's more risky to start your own business than it is to go work for somebody else.” (34:04)Books and Resources A Country Boy’s Journey From Broke to Millions in Generational Wealth with Business Titan James Harold WebbField of Dreams Atomic Habits by James ClearSchool of Greatness podcast episode with James ClearEntrusted: Building a Legacy That Lasts by Andrew L Howell and David R YorkConnect with Steven Libman : WEBSITE: https://www.investingwithpurpose.org/PODCAST: https://www.investingwithpurpose.org/investing-with-purpose-podcastLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenlibman/ Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

At 48, Mark Livingston found himself divorced with very little money to his name and nothing saved up for his kids. It was a wake-up call that he couldn’t rely on traditional savings vehicles and Wall Street to prepare him for retirement and secure a good life for his family. Instead of letting his setbacks define him, Mark used his 35 years of experience as a corporate executive and CPA to turn his life around.After investing in land flipping and realizing that it takes too much of his time, he founded Match Real Assets - an investment management company that helps investors find lucrative passive and high-performing real asset investment deals. He’s creating opportunities for others that he previously needed himself.His latest project involves extracting helium from natural gas by purchasing an operational natural gas field and adding value through the use of advanced helium-extracting technology. With his extensive knowledge of financial regulations and a strategic, long-term approach to investing, Mark has proven that it's never too late to start building a better future.Adversities Mark had to overcome:DivorceLow net worthNothing saved up for his kids or his retirementTried to buy a business, but lost the dealWorking too muchAbundance Mark created:Rediscovered love and remarriedBuying and selling parcels of landScaling his land investing businessStarting an investment management companyLessons from Mark’s adversitiesSeek out entrepreneurs and learn from themDon’t live in a box someone else created for you, explore what you want to exploreCoaching can change your life and help you discover what you’re meant to doLinks To invest with Mark Livingston, shoot an email to: abundance@matchrealassetpartners.comWealth Without WallstreetThe Land Geek Mark PodolskyHow Financial Collapse Allowed Mark Podolsky to Create a Healthy View of Self-Worth and the Game of Making MoneyBooks and Resources Multiple Streams of Income by Robert AllenRich Dad, Poor DadConnect with Mark Livingston:WEBSITE: https://marklivingston.me/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalivingston/CONTACT: abundance@matchrealassetpartners.comHaven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

This episode of The Next-Level Income Show features Jamie Bateman, an experienced real estate investor and business owner who has been actively buying and selling mortgage notes since early 2018. During this time, he has acquired over 75 mortgage notes with principal balances in excess of $4M with collateral across 20 states and growing. Jamie owns several small businesses and a multi-state rental portfolio worth over $3.5M.More importantly, he has hands-on experience overseeing construction projects and managing properties and has experience in both the title and mortgage industry industries. Having worked for years as a real estate settlement officer and mortgage funding manager.Jamie discusses the void he felt in his life after leaving lacrosse and how that pushed him to seek out a bigger purpose through his family, his business team, and the military, despite facing adversity.He shares the different ways you can get started in the note space as well as some of the unique risks and benefits associated with note investing.Connect with The Next Level Income ShowWEBSITE: www.nextlevelincome.comSOCIAL MEDIA: @thenextlevelincomeshowHaven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Podcasts I mentionedGood Deeds Note Investing PodcastIce Cream With Investors Podcast Book Recommendations You Can If You Think You Can by Dr. Norman Vincent PealeWill by Will SmithMindset for Mastery: An NFL Champion’s Guide to Reaching Your Greatness by Ryan HarrisThe Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype - and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More by Michael Breus Next-Level Income: How to Make, Keep, and Grow Your Money Using the "Holy Grail of Real Estate" to Achieve Financial Independence by Chris LarsenLast Lecture by Randy PauschHow to Invest in the Stock Market: The Complete Guide for Beginners (Books on Investing in Stocks) by Tim Morris The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan HolidayClaim Your Power: A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Trauma That's Kept You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Life's Unique Purpose by Mastin Kipp The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son by John Soforic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. CoveyRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Lost Secret by Monica Main The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) by Marshall B. Rosenberg Ph.D. and Deepak ChopraThe High-Performance Planner by Brendon BurchardBusiness for Life - Grow Your Business for a Fulfilling Life by Matt AldertonDeep Simplicity: Bringing Order to Chaos and Complexity by John GribbinSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah HarariThe Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas J. StanleyAnna: The Biography by Amy OdellBrothers Forever: The Enduring Bond between a Marine and a Navy SEAL that Transcended Their Ulmate Sacrifice by Tom Sileo and Tom ManionI am Young by M. DeanPlay the Man by Mark PattersonCapital Crusaders - Long Term Planning To Legally Reduce Your Taxes Every Year by Todd Mardis Dan Sullivan Atomic Habits by James Clear The Second Mountain by David Brooks Derek Sivers Howard MarksThe Pocket Guide to High Ticket Selling by Dan Henry Secrets of a Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker Good to Great by Jim Collins Traction by Gino Wickman The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto MusashiBuy it, rent it, profit! By Bryan Chavis The Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel ClasonThe 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Outwing the Devil by Napoleon Hill The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel In Your Purpose is Calling: Your Difference is Your Destiny by Dharius DanielsCan't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David GogginsFrom Scarcity to Abundance: The Story of an Entrepreneur Who Used Family Wisdom to Break the Chains of Scarcity to Create a Life of Abundance by Maricela SoberanesStill Standing: The Story of SSG John Kriesel by John KrieselRedneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To Prosperity by James Harold Webb Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Being born to teenage parents and working for peanuts as an X-ray technician, James Webb never dreamed he’d one day be a business titan, investor, and philanthropist worth many millions of dollars. (26:08) “There's a recording of me in high school, and if I hadn't heard of myself, I wouldn't believe it, but they're asking questions at my church about, what are you gonna do after graduate high school? And there's this little, tiny voice that says, ‘I'm gonna change the destiny of my family.’” Tune in to unravel the tumultuous and incredible story of an underdog, who despite all odds, did indeed change the destiny of his family by starting with nothing and ending up with 33 gyms, 28 imaging centers, 1000 employees, and 10s of global business partners. After breaking the cycle of generational poverty, he’s now set on creating generational wealth for his family that will outlive his grandchildren.(51:26) “94% of all wealth is long lost by the third generation. That is caused by family disagreements, not by bad investments” James Harold Webb is a philanthropist, mentor, and investor. Adversities James had to overcome:Born to 2 teenage parentsFired after being a VP of 300 employees  DivorceHeld at gunpoint in Nicaragua Became a widowerGot diagnosed with a tumor Abundance James created:Sold his first company for $400KHad 7 other exits where he soldhis other companies for $94 million and $66 millionHad 1000 employees at one pointMaking $800K in revenue per month before selling his companyStarted 33 orange theory fitness gyms and sold them right before the pandemicDonates 10% of after-tax profitsLessons from James’ adversitiesHealth is hard to predict Take more risks Start earlyBe resilient and find a wayBooks and Resources Redneck Resilience: A Country Boy’s Journey To Prosperity by James Harold WebbOne Minute Manager by Ken BlanchardBuy the Milk First by Murray LeeConnect with James Harold Webb: WEBSITE: https://jamesharoldwebb.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesharoldwebb/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JamesHaroldWebb Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Matt Izzo is a transformation expert, a holistic fitness coach, and an Ironman athlete. He spent most of his life being obese and depressed. He had low self-esteem and self-limiting beliefs, which held him back from unleashing his potential. Then, he transformed himself into the positive role model he is today. He went from thinking he could run only 3 miles to losing 75 pounds and completing an Ironman. Matt is now a true leader in the fitness and wellness world. But that came only after he conquered his self-limiting mindset to gain the power and confidence to tackle his challenges. Through his ups and downs, he has realized that completing his goals isn’t the end. He needed to keep pushing forward, maintain consistency, and work towards new goals. Join Matt as he brings Jamie up to speed with his incredible story. Now Matt is focused on helping others transform themselves to live their best lives. “You have to know how to treat yourself with unconditional love. And treat yourself with compassion for when you're not making the mark, but hold yourself accountable, demand more from yourself, and go out and execute that.” “If you believe in yourself, are committed to something, and show up consistently, you will be successful.” Tune in as Matt and Jamie talk about:· Matt’s positive take on naysayers.· His business model and goals.· Matt’s mindset and training approach before the Ironman.· The effect of the pandemic on his plans to compete in a race.· Challenges he faced competing in the Ironman.· How he overcame his struggles while running 26.2 miles.· The next objective of his fitness journey.· How walking can be more beneficial and healthier than running.· How lack of self-belief holds people back.· Why you must become your own best coach.· The Internet can be extremely beneficial or detrimental.· Biggest challenges in his coaching business.· Twitter is his most valuable platform· What can people expect from his coaching? Books and ResourcesCan't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds, Book by David Goggins Previous episode with Matthttps://from-adversity-to-abundance.cohostpodcasting.com/episodes/from-fat-and-depressed-to-healthy-and-happy-with-fitness-coach-matt-izzo  Connect with MattTWITTER: https://twitter.com/mattizzoINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mattizzofitness/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@mattizzofitness8286 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattizzofitnessis_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Sign up for a free newsletter and get a recipe guide for fat loss. Check out: https://mattizzofitness.aweb.page/p/43770921-9a58-4d5c-bff8-b3da23a3d1f7 Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames