Ep. 54 - Leveraging Knowledge And Capital For Exponential Growth with Trevor B. West The Art of Winning

Trevor B. West first started exercising his professionalism when he joined the United States Air Force in 2012 where he served as an Intelligence Analyst. During his 8 years, he learned the magnitude of being responsible for others' lives. Providing critical and timely information to his team was paramount. The military taught him discipline and the challenges of life taught him to live big and help others through action and positivity. 
 
From the foundation of the military - he has transferred his skills to the real estate industry - both investing and helping others invest. As a real estate professional, he is a multifamily investor and as a real estate agent, he focuses on assisting investors new and experienced investors in starting, building, and/or maintaining a solid real estate investment portfolio. 
 
In this interview, Trevor shares his journey from football to the military to a real estate investor and coach. He discusses how he got started in real estate with books, podcasts, and classes. How he currently owns 58 units of multi-family real estate and his strategies for achieving 12 million dollars a year in 10 years through investments and coaching. To learn more about Trevor, listeners can visit his website at Five Pillars Team at eXp Realty!
 
[00:01 - 04:13] Who is Trevor B. West? 
Trevor talks about transitioning from military to real estate entrepreneur and coaching business He shares knowledge of investing to help people become millionaires  
[04:1406 - 33:59] Leveraging Knowledge And Capital For Exponential Growth
He started his education in real estate and got his real estate license His goal is cash flow and to have 500 units under management by the end of the year The strategy includes real estate coaching, education, and acquisition of commercial buildings Monetizing something you are passionate about by teaching others how to do it Solving the problem is the core of business Connecting with your target audience through social media and providing value Taking action is key Building relationships with people and offering help Building a strong culture to create raving fans of the business and culture Investing in yourself is an asset that can never be taken away Tell your story to bring a human element to it Showing the process and pain of success makes it relatable to others  
[34:00 – 50:48] Closing Segment
What has been the biggest catalyst for growth for you? Reading a book from cover to cover If money's not an issue and you got a hundred million in the bank, what do you do? Traveling the world with his fiancé What are your key performance indicators for health? He switched to a plant-based diet What brings you the most joy in life right now? “I just love talking and inspiring other people”  
Connect with Trevor!
Website: Five Pillars Team at eXp Realty
LinkedIn: Trevor B. West
 
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Key Quotes

“I love investing in real estate and in a number of other assets, but the investment in yourself is an asset that can never be taken away from you.” – Trevor B. West
 
“Just win today because yesterday doesn't matter. It can't be changed and tomorrow hasn't happened yet.” –  Trevor B. West