The Mentee Podcast

Wyatt Graves

Each week on this show, you'll get to learn from world class Mentors who are sharing behind the scene strategies which will help you level up your life and business. Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." If you're interested in upgrading your 5, and living "The Good Life" then this podcast is for you!

  1. 13/10/2025

    Using the Science of Scaling to Build Impact-Driven Empires | Blake Erickson | E337

    Today's conversation is with Blake Erickson—entrepreneur, co-founder of Scaling.com, and the unlikely partner who helped Ben Hardy take scaling to the world. This episode explores the mindset shifts behind exponential growth and the power of setting impossible goals. Blake shares how his journey from missionary work to door-to-door sales eventually led him to a $6M+ business helping others scale, and why thinking better is more powerful than doing more. We also get personal about my own scaling vision, unpacking how real estate, impact, and podcasting intersect with my mission to serve aging-out foster youth.  If you're struggling to align your business goals with your deeper purpose, I hope this episode sparks the clarity you've been craving. 0:00 Intro 1:12 Blake's background: mission work in Peru and early leadership lessons 4:06 Door-to-door sales success and scaling by recruiting friends 5:32 The mindset shift from "doing more" to "thinking better" 6:01 How Blake reconnected with Ben Hardy 7:24 The origins of Scaling.com and their rapid success 10:20 Wyatt's story of how Ben Hardy's work impacted him 12:41 Raising your floor and the power of saying no 13:40 A real-world example of landing a $250K client 14:36 Aligning identity with impact and scaling for freedom 15:47 Scaling.com's "impossible goal" and exponential thinking 19:23 Wyatt's 25,000-door real estate vision and its evolution 24:00 Creating a personal development ecosystem for residents and team 27:54 Podcasting as a strategic tool for culture and recruiting 29:56 The flywheel effect of bigger deals and greater operations 31:21 Blake challenges Wyatt: is real estate a false requirement? 36:58 Shared housing, happiness, and scalable impact Resources Mentioned: 🌐 https://scaling.com  📚 The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Blake Erickson 📚 10X is Easier Than 2X by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan 📚 Personality Isn’t Permanent by Benjamin Hardy Connect with Wyatt: 🌐 https://wyattgraves.com

    40 min
  2. 15/09/2025

    Redefining Success Without Burnout | Garrett Maroon on The Good Life, Faith & Business | E336

    Today's conversation is with Garrett Maroon—a father of five, author, and faith-driven entrepreneur who's on a mission to help agents define THEIR version of success. In this episode, Garrett and I talk about what it means to truly win—not according to the industry's scoreboard, but your own. We explore how Garrett stepped out of real estate production while increasing profits, why he's building with intention, and how he helps others do the same. We dig into the mindset shift that started it all, how his mom’s passing changed his perspective, and the practical model behind his new book The Balanced Breakthrough. This one’s for anyone who wants to build a life that honors their values and their family. Tune in and ask yourself: are you chasing The Good Life... or someone else’s version of it? 0:00 Intro 0:53 Losing his mom and launching The Faithful Agent 3:39 Stepping out of real estate production with one agent 6:25 Redefining success through personal values 8:40 The PDA Formula: how to align business with life 11:19 Why one agent cut production in half 13:37 How to engage with Garrett beyond the book 16:47 Mindset vs. business model 20:03 The Maroon family’s vision for presence and purpose 22:45 Where to connect + Garrett’s final message Connect with Garrett: 📘 The Balanced Breakthrough book - Free PDA formula download + preorder: https://www.210collective.com/redefine  https://www.210collective.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon Connect with Wyatt: 🌐 https://wyattgraves.com

    25 min
  3. 18/08/2025

    Making Homeownership Affordable Again Through Assumable Loans | Ryan Thomson | E335

    Today's conversation is with Ryan Thomson—real estate agent, investor, and the go-to expert on assumable mortgages. In a market where high interest rates are pushing the dream of homeownership out of reach, Ryan has doubled down on a little-known but powerful strategy: assuming loans. His approach is unlocking 2–3% interest rates for today’s buyers—and he's on a mission to make homeownership and investing accessible again. From social work to house hacking to launching a niche real estate business, Ryan shares how assumable mortgages are helping first-time buyers, investors, and sellers alike. Whether you’ve never heard of an assumable loan or you’ve been curious about the mechanics, this episode breaks it all down. If you're looking for real solutions to today’s affordability crisis, come alongside me and learn how assumable loans might be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Ryan’s journey from social work to real estate 4:55 Why assumable mortgages are making a comeback 8:14 How assumptions differ from sub-to deals 11:35 Creative solutions for funding equity gaps 14:55 Why banks resist assumptions (and how to work around it) 17:17 Ryan’s 3-part business model 21:06 Case study: investor wins with a 2.75% rate 26:30 Wyatt’s brokerage model and vision for Ascend 30:14 Expanding access to homeownership through assumptions 34:37 Vision for 25,000 doors and housing as impact Resources Mentioned: 🌐 Ryan’s Website: https://theassumableguy.com  🌐 Connect with Wyatt: https://wyattgraves.com

    39 min
  4. 11/08/2025

    The Real Math Behind 75 Doors & Building a Portfolio with the BRRRR Method | Jessie Lang | E334

    Today's conversation is with Jessie Lang—an impressive real estate investor who’s scaled from just three rentals to 75 doors in only four years. Jessie shares how she cracked the code on scaling with the BRRRR method, building an in-house management team, and keeping renovations tight to minimize long-term maintenance. Her journey from wholesaling everything to keeping the best deals for her portfolio is full of actionable takeaways for both new and experienced investors. We dive deep into her acquisitions process, financing strategies, and how she balances flipping, wholesaling, and buy-and-hold investing. Jessie also opens up about the realities of cash flow, why she’s aiming for 100 doors in the next three years, and the mastermind community she’s built to help others do the same. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale your rental portfolio without losing your mind—or your margins—this episode will show you what’s possible. 0:00 Intro 1:47 Scaling to 75 doors 4:16 Why Jessie brought property management back in-house 6:18 The tech and team running 75 doors with one employee 8:45 Her acquisitions process from lead to close13:30 Staying close to the money 16:11 Financing strategies for BRRRR deals and flips 18:36 Long-term goals and balancing growth with lifestyle 19:53 The reality of cash flow in today’s market 24:49 Inside Jessie’s Rentals Made Easy mastermind 29:33 Building consistent deal flow through networking 32:15 Advice for aspiring investors Resources Mentioned: 🌐 Jessie Lang’s Mastermind https://unlockedrentals.com/ 📘 Rentals Made Easy by Jessie Lang https://a.co/d/cxePlFR ⚙️ Buildium property management software: https://www.buildium.com Connect with Wyatt: 🌐 https://wyattgraves.com

    35 min
  5. 04/08/2025

    How He's Scaling to 10,000 Doors | Daniel Casey's Growing Multifamily Operation | E333

    Today's conversation is with Daniel Casey—entrepreneur, multifamily investor, and fellow GoBundance brother based in Tacoma, Washington. Daniel shares how he transitioned from CPA to running a successful construction business, and ultimately owning over 400 multifamily units. Daniel and Wyatt dive deep into scaling a real estate business while juggling construction, property management, and a team of 50+ employees. Daniel unpacks the lessons he’s learned from self-managing properties, building his in-house team, and leveraging virtual assistants to maximize operations and minimize costs. They also explore the realities of cash flow, maintenance systems, and how Daniel is preparing for a 10,000-door goal by shifting toward institutional-style acquisitions and affordable housing.  Whether you're just starting or scaling fast, tune in for the strategies, pitfalls, and mindset shifts that come with going all-in on multifamily real estate. 0:00 Intro 5:48 Daniel's journey from CPA to construction to multifamily 18:23 How Daniel structures his 50+ person team 25:14 The construction vs. maintenance mindset difference 34:56 Creating multiple tiers of units to maximize returns 42:17 Systems for purchasing, accounting, and marketing 58:31 Details on the multifamily summit with Ben Hardy 1:02:15 How GoBundance changed what's possible 1:04:33 Daniel's path to 10,000 doors in three years Resources Mentioned: 🌐 Connect with Daniel Casey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgcasey/ 🌐 North 40 Capital, LLC: https://north40capital.com/ 🌐 Multifamily Summit 2025: https://opxedge.com/gobundance/ 🌐 Property Meld: https://propertymeld.com/ 🌐 Buildium property management software: https://www.buildium.com/ 🌐 Show Mojo leasing CRM: https://hello.showmojo.com/features/ 📚 "The Science of Scaling" by Ben Hardy Connect with Wyatt: 🌐 https://wyattgraves.com/

    1h 4m
  6. 30/06/2025

    How My Marriage Coach Helps Me Navigate Triggers and Find Connection | Dr. Kelly Flanagan | E330

    Today's conversation is with Dr. Kelly Flanagan—my marriage coach and a great friend I met back in 2019 at a couples retreat in Colorado through GoBundance. This episode gets deeply personal as I share the behind-the-scenes journey of how I'm working through my own triggers, especially as a highly driven entrepreneur trying to balance massive goals with being present for my family. Kelly and I dive into the splinter versus the trigger—whose fault is it when I get triggered? Are they rubbing against a splinter I already had, or are they actually putting new pain into me?  We explore how my drive to 10x everything creates relationship collateral damage, and why I get triggered when I come home wanting adventure and connection but find problems waiting for me instead. This conversation gets raw about how I'm learning to hold space instead of jumping into fix-it mode, and what it really means to create safety for the people I love. Come learn alongside me as I work through this stuff in real time. 0:00 Intro 13:52 Triggers are like X's on treasure maps 22:26 AI accelerates revealing our blind spots 27:08 Authenticity as a top personal value 33:35 Seeking adventure and connection at home 47:58 Growing through conversations and relationships 52:06 Closing remarks and contact information Resources Mentioned: 📚 The Road Less Triggered by Dr. Kelly Flanagan (upcoming book, not yet released) 📚 Lovable by Dr. Kelly Flanagan 📚 True Companions by Dr. Kelly Flanagan 📚 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy 🌐 Dr. Kelly Flanagan's website: https://drkellyflanagan.com/ 🌐 Dr. Kelly Flanagan's Substack: https://drkellyflanagan.substack.com/ 🌐 Connect with Wyatt: https://wyattgraves.com/

    54 min

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Each week on this show, you'll get to learn from world class Mentors who are sharing behind the scene strategies which will help you level up your life and business. Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." If you're interested in upgrading your 5, and living "The Good Life" then this podcast is for you!