Ep. 47 - Have A Strong Family Relationship To Keep You On Track With Steven Libman The Art of Winning

Steven Libman is one of the Managing Partners of Integrity Holdings Group. Prior to Integrity, Steven began as a realtor and then flipped almost 1,000 properties in the residential real estate space. After getting burned out in a very transactional, highly taxed business model, IHG moved into the multifamily and self-storage space to create passive, tax-advantaged income for themselves and their investors. Steven has contributed to and been recognized by a number of different industry publications, including Forbes, and the Top 100 in Real Estate. IHG also runs a donor-advised fund where it carves out a percentage of company income to create passive income for nonprofits around the world.
 
In this interview, Steven discusses the importance of having successful marriage conversations with one’s spouse. He identifies three non-negotiables for next week: a calendar meeting, a board meeting, and communication. He urges attendees to make time for their spouses and stresses the importance of trust, communication, and intimacy in a successful marriage. To learn more about Steven, listeners can visit her website at Integrity Holdings Group!
 
[00:01 - 05:05] Who is Steven Libman? 
Steven discusses the current real estate market and how to invest during downturns How to integrate good family life with business and real estate ventures    
[05:06 - 19:44] Have A Strong Family Relationship To Keep You On Track
Starting out as a realtor and then transitioned to wholesaling and flipping properties Turning commercial buildings, apartment complexes, and self-storage facilities The key to a successful marriage is managing expectations and being clear about what each partner wants from the relationship Have a covenantal mindset, which means that both partners are committed to the relationship and have a mutual understanding of what it means to be in a successful marriage He shares that the key to a successful marriage is communication and understanding: starting with where you dropped the ball  
[19:45 – 01:01:47] Creating Multiple Streams of Income To Achieve Financial Freedom
One way to improve communication is to have meetings, complete accountability and transparency Humility is key when communicating effectively, as nobody is naturally good at it Being clear about what it looks like to have a successful marriage is important. Being intentional about making time for one another He recommends family date nights where the parents and children have conversations about topics that are comfortable for all involved  
[01:01:48– 01:11:29] Closing Segment
If money wasn’t an issue and you had all the money you needed, what would you do? Traveling and meeting other people, and having deep conversations What has been the biggest catalyst for growth for you? When he decided to give his life to Christ and follow the teachings of the Bible What brings you the most joy in life? He says, “I think if my marriage is healthy, I think my kid's relationship is healthy, I think my business is healthy because of that relationship with God and so I think the stem of all of that joy stems from that relationship.”  
Connect with Steven!
Website: Integrity Holdings Group
 
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Key Quotes
 
“Feelings buried alive, never die. So, you don't allow it to continue to fester and then choose each other every single day. Choose each other when you don't feel like it.” – Steven Libma