Ep. 93 - Capturing Success: The Road to Financial Freedom with Fritz Liedtke The Art of Winning

Fritz Liedtke, a photographer, began his journey with a Kodak 110 Instamatic at the age of 14 during a US tour with his father. Now in his fifth decade, he continues to explore the world with his camera. Fritz holds a BFA in photography and printmaking and has received numerous awards and grants for his work. His images have been published in renowned magazines and blogs such as National Geographic, Lenswork, PDN, and LensCulture. His work is also found in notable collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and Yale University Library.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Fritz creates unique images for commercial and editorial clients. He enjoys investing, traveling, and teaching photography workshops. He is always seeking new artistic perspectives to engage with the world. Fritz and his family reside in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by nature and wildlife on their spacious property. If you want to learn more about his work, be sure to check Fritz Photo!
 
In this episode, Ashton and Fritz discuss the power of surrounding yourself with the right people to accelerate your success. Fritz shares his incredible journey from being on Social Security Disability to achieving financial freedom through passive income. He talks about taking photography classes, graduating college debt-free with savings, flipping houses, and using websites to attract clients. They also explore the concept of living in your "zone of genius," investing in real estate early on, setting goals, and outsourcing tasks. They highlight the significance of quality time with family, customer care, and finding joy in what you do. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of creating bonding moments with your children and staying true to your family values while finding happiness in your endeavors.
 
 
[00:00 – 15:29] Unlocking Success: Passion, Passive Income, and Strategic Growth
Fritz Liedtke overcame challenges on Social Security Disability to become a successful artist and photographer. Fritz experienced remarkable growth and mindset shifts by surrounding himself with the right people, including mastermind groups like GoBundance. Through real estate investments and business automation, Fritz achieved a fulfilling life, working only a few hours a week and focusing on his art. By leveraging home equity through a HELOC, Fritz made strategic real estate investments, leveraging existing assets for wealth creation. Fritz simplified his photography business by delegating tasks and outsourcing, allowing him to explore new opportunities and interests.Principio del formulario Final del formulario
 
[15:29 - 28:51] Embracing Passion and Prioritizing Fulfillment
Fritz discovers his passion for being an artist and realizes the importance of spending more time in his zone of genius, where he finds joy and excels. Fritz seeks ways to create more time for his zone of genius by generating passive income and delegating non-essential tasks. Fritz regrets not buying more real estate earlier and emphasizes the strategic acquisition of properties to achieve financial freedom. Fritz shifts his focus from chasing more money to finding contentment and gratitude in his current situation, prioritizing a fulfilling and joyful life over excessive wealth. Fritz and his wife engage in goal-setting exercises to clarify their desires and align their priorities, recognizing the importance of regularly reassessing and adapting their goals as they evolve.  
 
[15:29 - 28:51] Nurturing Bonds and Expanding Potential
Fritz emphasizes the value of individual trips with each child to strengthen their bond and create meaningful time together. Fritz recognizes the limited time left before his kids grow up and highlights the importance of making the most of it. Fritz discusses the benefits of participating in a meditation group, including sharing experiences, vulnerability, and accessing intuition. Fritz shares his practice of visualizing his fut