Confession: I'm a Fraud (Just Kidding, Sort Of) REI In Your Car 1183

Published: Oct. 26, 2022, 10 a.m.

I\u2019m in Coeur d\u2019Alene, Idaho for a conference and I wanted to talk about some things that have been on my mind. There are a lot of haters out there and sometimes there\u2019s a half-truth to what they\u2019re saying. I\u2019ve always believed in transparency and honesty, and I take my reputation very seriously. I\u2019ve talked about this before, but many of you know I\u2019ve failed miserably several times in my real estate business. I\u2019ve made a ton of mistakes, but I\u2019ve always come out stronger because of it. I\u2019m sharing my story to show you all that I\u2019m not perfect and that it\u2019s possible to overcome failure and succeed.

Here, I go in-depth about my troubles with paying off private investors. I also got into some pretty deep trouble with the IRS. I couldn\u2019t keep up with my tax payments and then there were late fees and penalties on top of that. I eventually had to face it all head-on and about two years ago, I paid everything off. We all do stupid stuff, but I want you to know you\u2019re not alone. Don\u2019t get discouraged, but don\u2019t give yourself excuses. Own up to your mistakes and ask for help, whether it\u2019s from a coach or a trusted friend. God turned my mess into a message and if I can turn things around, you can, too.

What\u2019s Inside:

\u2014Mistakes I\u2019ve made in my real estate business and how I turned them around.

\u2014Why you shouldn\u2019t get down on yourself about your own failures and mistakes.