Ep. 180 - How to Build a Purpose-Driven Business with Adit Shah

How do you define "winning" in life—through money, purpose, or something deeper?

In this episode, Ashton Levarek sits down with entrepreneur Adit Shah, founder of Housebender, to discuss his journey from Navy service to building a vertically integrated real estate business in Southern California. Adit shares how he went from scraping rust in the Navy to developing affordable housing, all while staying true to his values of learning, loving, giving, and growing. This conversation dives deep into real estate syndication, overcoming business challenges, finding purpose, and the path to financial freedom. Adit also opens up about his travels, the lessons he's learned, and the importance of meaningful relationships. A must-listen for anyone striving for personal and financial growth.

[00:01 - 09:46] Defining Success Beyond Money

• Success is about aligning with your purpose, not just financial gain
• Adit’s definition of winning involves loving, learning, giving, and growing
• Life’s challenges are opportunities to grow and fulfill your purpose

[09:47 - 18:09] From Navy to Real Estate: Leadership Lessons

• Navy service taught Adit leadership and systems that translated to business
• His first real estate experience: a simple house hack with a VA loan
• Syndication and affordable housing became his passion after exploring multiple avenues

[18:10 - 27:00] The Power of Value-Add Real Estate

• Adit explains how forced appreciation is key to real estate success
• Adding new units can drastically increase property value in a short time
• He protects investor returns by underwriting for worst-case scenarios

[27:01 - 36:31] Financial Freedom and Living With Purpose

• Financial freedom allowed Adit to travel for two years and work on projects that fulfill him
• Achieving a passive income goal was life-changing and made work optional
• Purpose-driven work creates more impact and fulfillment than money alone

[36:32 - 45:20] Building a Meaningful Business

• Building a team and creating systems are crucial for scaling
• Surround yourself with people who share your values to avoid partnership issues
• Business success is about serving others while staying true to your core beliefs

Connect with Adit:

Website: Housebender

Instagram: @housebender

Connect with Ashton!

Website: Valkere Investment Group

LinkedIn: Valkere Investment Group

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Key Quotes:

"My definition of winning is: am I loving, learning, giving, and growing? If I am, then I'm winning." - Adit Shah

"If you’re making meaningful efforts, you push your business forward in a great way. What might have taken three days, could take just eight hours." - Adit Shah