35 min
AREI 20: Keeping a Balance Between Learning and Fear with Emma Powell The Adventures of a Real Estate Investor
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It’s a great thing to learn from other people’s mistakes, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay in fear. Today’s guest, Emma Powell, talks about that in this episode. Emma is the owner/operator of Highrise Group along with her husband of 23 years, Troy Powell, acquiring 92 units in their first 18 months. They have extensive property management and construction management experience, as well as partnering in a variety of deals as a private lender, deal sponsor, co-owner, syndicator. Emma is also a former real estate photographer. Emma specializes in small business project management with a BS in Business Administration and Entrepreneurial Management with a certificate in Marketing Graphic Design. As key credit partners and owners on several properties, Emma and her husband have experience building teams to creatively get transactions to the finish line.
In this episode, Emma shares her thoughts on parenting, decision-making, and dealing with fear. She talks about why we should keep a balance between learning from other people’s mistakes and staying in our fear zone. She expounds on how why you should consider other people’s mistakes as lessons, and not as a hindrance to growth. Join us and listen in!
[00:01 - 09:06] Opening Segment
We introduce Emma to the showEmma shares her backgroundStarting out as a real estate photographerBeing into graphic designHow she got into real estate investing[09:07 - 27:37] Learn from Other People’s Mistakes, But Don’t Stay in Fear
Emma talks about being a mom and a real estate investor at the same timeHow she is as a parentWhat she teaches her kids about decision-makingSetting an exampleBeing an expert vs. being an advisorThe importance of learning from other people’s mistakesBeing motivated by fear‘Packing your fears’Why you still have to evaluate every situationOverniching yourselfDon’t judge people, but judge decisions[27:38 - 35:47] Closing Segment
Asking Emma the Adventurous FourHow you can connect with EmmaClosing words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The best parenting advice is usually good business advice, too.” - Emma Powell
“I think humans tend to learn better from bad decisions because they're more impactful because of that fear.” - Emma Powell
“Don’t judge people, but you certainly should judge situations and decisions in life.” - Emma Powell
Connect with Emma on Facebook and LinkedIn!
Resources Mentioned:
Passive Income Real Estate Investing Facebook GroupPassive Income Real Estate Investing LinkedIn GroupHighrise Group--
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It’s a great thing to learn from other people’s mistakes, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay in fear. Today’s guest, Emma Powell, talks about that in this episode. Emma is the owner/operator of Highrise Group along with her husband of 23 years, Troy Powell, acquiring 92 units in their first 18 months. They have extensive property management and construction management experience, as well as partnering in a variety of deals as a private lender, deal sponsor, co-owner, syndicator. Emma is also a former real estate photographer. Emma specializes in small business project management with a BS in Business Administration and Entrepreneurial Management with a certificate in Marketing Graphic Design. As key credit partners and owners on several properties, Emma and her husband have experience building teams to creatively get transactions to the finish line.
In this episode, Emma shares her thoughts on parenting, decision-making, and dealing with fear. She talks about why we should keep a balance between learning from other people’s mistakes and staying in our fear zone. She expounds on how why you should consider other people’s mistakes as lessons, and not as a hindrance to growth. Join us and listen in!
[00:01 - 09:06] Opening Segment
We introduce Emma to the showEmma shares her backgroundStarting out as a real estate photographerBeing into graphic designHow she got into real estate investing[09:07 - 27:37] Learn from Other People’s Mistakes, But Don’t Stay in Fear
Emma talks about being a mom and a real estate investor at the same timeHow she is as a parentWhat she teaches her kids about decision-makingSetting an exampleBeing an expert vs. being an advisorThe importance of learning from other people’s mistakesBeing motivated by fear‘Packing your fears’Why you still have to evaluate every situationOverniching yourselfDon’t judge people, but judge decisions[27:38 - 35:47] Closing Segment
Asking Emma the Adventurous FourHow you can connect with EmmaClosing words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The best parenting advice is usually good business advice, too.” - Emma Powell
“I think humans tend to learn better from bad decisions because they're more impactful because of that fear.” - Emma Powell
“Don’t judge people, but you certainly should judge situations and decisions in life.” - Emma Powell
Connect with Emma on Facebook and LinkedIn!
Resources Mentioned:
Passive Income Real Estate Investing Facebook GroupPassive Income Real Estate Investing LinkedIn GroupHighrise Group--
Please subscribe and leave an honest review - how do you want to create an impact in your world?
Check out Adventurous REI and our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Michael on LinkedInSuzy on LinkedIn Invest with us! Start here. GRAB A FREE copy of The Complete Guide to Generating Passive Income for Avid Travelers & Adventure Seekers
35 min