Balanced Growth Show with Dr. Travis Parry Dr. Travis Parry

Adam La Barr is an Air Force veteran, father of three, coach, real estate investor, and business owner.  He is the founder and CEO of RAL Capital Group and host of the BizDad Podcast. He is also the co-owner of Active Duty Passive Income, which helps coach and mentor military members, veterans, and their families on how to invest in real estate around the globe.
After serving in the military for years, Adam faced a pivotal moment when he realized that the demands of his career were taking a toll on his family life. He opens up about his transition from the military to entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned about balance along the way.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
2:02 – Adam’s journey from the Air Force to becoming a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor
5:21 – How Adam is working to help military members with real estate investment and dad entrepreneurs find balance
11:20 – Adam’s journey with work-life balance + the strategies he’s implementing to find more balance in life
15:36 – Keeping up with your calendar + staying present and productive at work
20: 31 – Focusing on what you can control and responding thoughtfully in entrepreneurship, parenting, and life
24:46 – Talking with your children about your business
 
Get in touch with Adam:
Adam@activedutypassiveincome.com
Adam@RALCapitalGroup.com
RAL Capital Group:
https://ralcapitalgroup.com/
Active Duty Passive Income:
https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/
The BizDad Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARPVFWlMNnJNRsjedXdp0Q
Adam on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-la-barr/
Adam on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adamlabarr/?hl=en
 
RESOURCES
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Email: travis@travisparry.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 
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We’re excited to welcome Chris Heller to the show. Chris is the president of OJO, an Austin-based real estate technology company focused on improving homeownership. Earning his real estate license at age 20, Chris was named the Rookie of the Year in 1989 before becoming the top producing agent in San Diego County and the number one Keller Williams Associate in North America.
Throughout his career, he has held influential industry positions, including CEO at Mellohome and Keller Williams Realty International. As a seasoned leader, he joins us to reflect on his professional journey and share the wisdom he’s gained throughout his remarkable career.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 
1:22 – Chris’ journey into real estate + the philosophy that paved the way for his roles as CEO
6:27 – Focusing on what makes you happy, leveraging your time + working hard and playing hard
10:04 – Bringing the right people onto your team + fostering a culture of hard work while respecting personal time
14:05 – How OJO operates a successful hybrid business model + works to prevent burnout
20:35 – Chris’ Achilles heel when it comes to balance + his highest priorities
25:03 – The struggles with balance many entrepreneurs face + focusing on customers, teams and self-care as a leader
 
Learn more about Chris

https://chrisheller.co/
https://ojo.com/
Check out Chris’s book Dominant Thoughts
https://www.amazon.com/Dominant-Thoughts-Things-Where-Minds/dp/1956503714

Chris on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefrealestateofficerojolabs/

Chris on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hellersells/?hl=en

Chris on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hellersells
 
RESOURCES
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Email: travis@travisparry.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 
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Keith Richardson is the chief integration officer and co-owner of More in Common, a company dedicated to fostering collaboration and inclusivity in workplaces through workshops and personalized coaching. With a background in psychology and over 15 years in the tech industry, Keith and his business partner recently transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship. We’re excited to have him on the show today to share his journey and talk about the delicate balance of being an entrepreneur, a family man, and a catalyst for positive change through this new venture.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:38 – Keith’s background in psychology and tech + what led him to co-host a podcast and start More in Common
7:03 – The deathbed test + avoiding regrets by managing priorities
13:44 – Relationship-driven, organic business growth + not skipping steps in your entrepreneurial journey
21:07 – Balancing business growth while maintaining focus on core operations + the different roles in business ownership
32:47 – Managing your priorities like a dimmer switch + getting in touch with Keith  
 
Learn more about Keith:
More in Common
https://www.moreincommonent.com/
 
Keith on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/moreincommonent/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-richardson-8950bb4/

 
RESOURCES
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Email: travis@travisparry.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 
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Sol Rosenbaum, PE, CEM, has over 20 years of experience in the energy engineering space. As the owner and managing engineer of SR Engineering and Consulting, he leads a dynamic team that provides engineering support in the commercial real estate financing arena while focusing on green loan programs and property assessments. Outside of this, Sol founded The Engineering Mentor, a community dedicated to guiding aspiring engineers toward successful careers.
We’ll spend some time learning more about Sol’s career journey and the important role that networking, and relationship-building have played in his business growth. Then, we’ll dive into the challenges he faced while scaling his busi-ness and the mindset shifts he’s embraced to prioritize sustainable growth.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
1:24 – Sol’s journey in the energy engineering and consulting space + offering services that have set his business apart
5:39 – The value of networking for long-term connections rather than transactional interactions
10:43 – Some of Sol’s struggles with balance in the early years of his career + learning to say “no” to prevent burnout
16:25 – Connecting with your loved ones even during busy and stressful times in business
20:33 – The importance of strategic niche development + clear branding when scaling your business
25:05 – The work Sol is doing as an engineering mentor
 
Learn more about Sol:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sr-engineering-consulting-llc/
 
The Engineering Mentor:
https://www.theengineeringmentor.com/
 
 
RESOURCES
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Email: travis@travisparry.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 
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Nina Nesdoly is a speaker, researcher, and consultant specializing in work stress and burnout prevention. With a background in neuroscience and management, she offers insightful workshops and training on building better work-life balance. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. with a focus on work-related stress and has been featured on impressive platforms like TEDx, where her talk on relieving stress was selected as an editor’s pick.
Join us as we dive into some fascinating research on work-related stress and discuss the importance of prioritizing your well-being to find greater joy, meaning, and success in life.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
1:32 – Nina’s background in neuroscience and management + her personal experience with overextension and burnout
5:45 – The power of prioritizing your well-being + the prevailing hustle culture that prioritizes overworking and productivity
11:07 – The struggle of leaders, particularly middle management, when it comes to work-life balance+ the impact that a leader’s behavior has on their employees
18:39 – Modeling and encouraging healthy behaviors as a leader + the power of forced vacation days and a 4 day work week
 

Learn more bout Nina:
https://workplaceclarity.com/
Nina’s TEDx Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G1zyFoAaMc
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ninanesdoly/
Tik Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@workplaceclarity
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-nesdoly/?originalSubdomain=ca
 
RESOURCES
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Email: travis@travisparry.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 
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We’re happy to have Chris May, the founder of LTN Insurance Services, LLC, join us for this episode. He entered the insurance industry in 2017 and took the plunge into entrepreneurship in 2019, starting his own business.
Throughout this conversation, Chris reflects on the experiences that shaped his growth as an entrepreneur. We’ll discuss the role of faith, patience, and spousal alignment in navigating the unpredictable journey of business ownership, and the importance of self-awareness, goal-setting, and continual learning for effective leadership in both business and life.
 
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
1:45 – Chris’ unexpected career journey + the importance of spousal support in entrepreneurship
8:59 – Learning when to say no to the wrong opportunities + slowing down and seeking guidance through prayer and counsel
14:41 – Learning and growing as a leader + the potential limitations of a referral-centric model
23:00 – The difference between leading and managing + learning from your losses and failures
30:55 – Creating a 5-year goal for your business and your personal life
 
Learn more about Chris:
 
LTN Insurance
 
https://ltnins.com/
 
Chris on Social Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-may-010972117/
https://www.instagram.com/ltninsurance/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/cmayfive5?lang=en
 
Email
Chris@LTNinsurance.com


 
RESOURCES
Learn more about : 
Email: travis@travisparry.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA 
Get Travis' newest book!