Checking All The Boxes When Opportunity Knocks W/ Paul Larson Gathering The Kings

Paul Larson is the CEO of Larson Real Estate & Investments. He is a commercial real estate investor based out of Spanish Fort, Alabama. His focus is multifamily cash flowing assets. He started in real estate with purchasing small duplexes, quadplexes, and then niched down to mobile home and RV parks. Last year his company closed 400 units, and continues to grow!
In this interview with Chaz, you will hear about the different industries and businesses that Paul either owned or worked in, why he stuck with real estate, and why he left behind the ‘lone wolf’ approach to start actively networking and working in teams. Tune in now and start growing your business to 7+ figures!
Timestamps:
[1:36] Introduction to Paul and his industry 
[4:44] Why Paul still pushes even though he doesn’t need the money 
[9:55] How Paul was able to have freedom as a business owner 
[11:23] Advice to business owners not in real estate
[14:10] Why Paul chose real estate 
[21:13] ‘Bad decisions,’ Paul made along the way 
[25:38] What gives Paul the confidence to joint venture so easily
[26:57] Pauls’ disciplines and decision making process
[33:39] The most important metric to track 
[35:35] Does Paul network?
[36:49] How to add value if you feel like the ‘smallest person’ in the room 
[38:27] If he lost it all, what Paul would do 
[40:06] How to connect with Paul 
[40:38] Wrap Up
[41:09] Info on Gathering The Kings 90 Day Intensive
 
Notable Quotes:
 “Strategic connections, events, friendship … all those things play into success.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host) 
 
“I knew I could outwork the person to my left and to my right. And that's what I did.” - Paul Larson
 
“My whole point was that I wanted to spend more time on my life with my kids and make a lot of money and travel. I didn't wanna pick and choose.” - Paul Larson 
 
“It takes just as much effort to manage and operate a four unit as it does a 75 unit. Actually, it's less work on a 75 unit. There's a lot more money and juice, for the squeeze.” - Paul Larson
 
 “I love to get in a room and talk with someone that really wants more, that really wants to grow.” Paul Larson
 
 “Don't stay on the sidelines, just hop into a deal with someone, put some money into a deal, offer some value, figure out how to joint venture.”- Paul Larson 
 
“As you educate yourself, you get more confidence and you're able to take shots that some people never take.” - Paul Larson
 
“As long as I provide value and I understand my product and I truly wanna help someone, I can sell.” - Paul Larson 
 
 “In every single business you have to get outta your own way and you can only get as big as you allow yourself to be.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host) 
 
“Identify your lane, clarify your lane, run fast.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)
 
 “I would sell my car and pay for a mastermind and ride the bus to work if I had to, to get in a room and learn, because it's not about now, it's about the rest of your life.” - Paul Larson
 
Book Recommendations:
“Who Not How,” by Dan Sullivan
https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/1401960588
 
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