Chase Calhoun, a real estate investor and general contractor, draws inspiration from his childhood at a mountain cabin with his father. He incorporates his family into his travels and business, teaching them about diverse experiences and goal-setting. After exploring various careers post-college, he settled into real estate and construction.

In a discussion with his friend Adam, they delve into why some children avoid family businesses, citing negative experiences. They emphasize the importance of being present, limiting phone use, and safely integrating technology in family settings. They also plan to enhance their children’s exposure to different cultures through travel, aiming to balance work and family life effectively.

Some highlights from our call:

"It's important that we give our kids the freedom to learn—but we also protect them as much as we can." —Chase Calhoun

Additional key insights:

- Family memories inspire goals

- Family in business and travel

- Teach kids financial literacy

- Follow passion for fulfillment

- Involve kids in business

- Business participation is optional

- Balance work and family

- Prioritize presence over distractions

- Protect kids online

- Travel teaches cultural appreciation

And much more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

09:23 Family Memories

11:44 Family in Business

23:01 Career Transition

26:28 Child Development

37:20 Business Scaling

44:29 Property Management

50:24 Kids in Business

53:32 Work-Family Balance

57:15 Minimizing Distractions

01:01:07 Online Safety

01:11:59 Family Travel

01:14:14 Work-Life Balance

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Email: chasecalhoun.realestate@gmail.com

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Website: https://www.chasecalhoun.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chase-calhoun-801440a9

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In this episode, Alan Underwood shares his experiences growing up, focusing on his family's influence, especially that of his grandfather. He discusses the importance of instilling values in children, such as love for God, country, self, and others. Alan highlights the significance of intentional experiences and family traditions in shaping one's character. He talks about the need for establishing identity and setting goals, teaching children to choose their identity, creating a vision for the family, and empowering children to make choices about their future.

Alan also emphasizes the value of intentional family time and the visualization of wealth. He shares insights into finding work-life balance, recognizing and correcting bad habits in children, and the importance of working smart and outsourcing tasks. The episode also covers involving children in the business and concludes with Alan's work with Angel Flight West, where he combines passion and service, significantly impacting people's lives.

Some highlights from our call:

"I've got to do everything I can to instill the values that I believe are important—it's love of God, love of country, love of self, and love of others. And if I can teach those things, then I think I've done my job." —Alan Underwood

Additional key insights:

- Alan's diverse business ventures

- Family and grandfather's significant impact

- Values: God, country, self, and others

- Experiences and traditions shape identity

- Angel Flight West aids in need

- Involved in disaster relief missions

- Operates on donations, extensive aid

- Passion and service in charities

And much more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:15 Business Ventures

08:50 Family Influence

12:05 Car Dealership Insights

16:26 Restaurant Industry Experiences

20:23 Grandfather's Lessons

24:34 Homeschooling Values

29:26 Love and Values

33:35 Family Traditions

39:14 Values and Behavior

42:07 Identity Goals

43:21 Choosing Identity

45:15 Family Vision

46:13 Empowering Choices

47:03 Family Visualization

48:26 Work-Life Balance

49:49 Life-Changing Power

50:18 Correcting Habits

52:22 Business-Family Balance

54:48 Smart Working

56:18 Children in Business

58:26 Business Education

01:00:46 Hiring Strengths

01:06:59 Angel Flight Involvement

01:21:45 Angel Flight Camps

01:23:07 Missions and Relief

01:24:05 Donation Impacts

01:26:11 Service Passion

01:28:18 Closing Remarks

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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/the-alan-underwood

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thealanunderwood?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.underwood.54/

Momentum Capital Group: https://mmtmgrp.invportal.com/login

Angel Flight West: https://www.angelflightwest.org/

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"At the end of the day, those little things that you do—are what the kids are going to remember, like taking the time to play Monopoly Lithium or learn a new board game." — Steve Blentlinger

Steve Blentlinger, a seasoned entrepreneur and project manager in construction, details his path from growing up on an Illinois farm, where he learned the value of hard work from his parents, to becoming a key figure in the industry.

Steve began his career in construction, eventually co-founding Payline Data, a credit card processing company, and exploring real estate development. After selling Payline, he faced a pivotal choice between continuing in construction or exploring new ventures. Choosing to stick with his roots, Steve relaunched his construction company.

He highlights the crucial role of assembling a supportive team and the impact of personal health, particularly sleep, on professional success. Throughout, Steve stresses the importance of family, fostering connections, and sharing knowledge, underscoring his belief in the role of teaching beyond traditional educational settings.

Additional key insights:

- Learned work ethic from farmers.

- Values family, supported by wife.

- Relaunched construction firm, explores ventures.

- Driven by vision and growth.

- Implements EOS for efficiency.

- Hires right, delegates effectively.

- Integrates kids into business.

- Prioritizes health and sleep.

- Focuses on family time and travel.

- Exposes kids to diverse cultures.

- Teaches kids work ethic and resilience.

- Shares knowledge, teaches broadly.

And much more!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro & Family

09:25 Education & Career

26:49 Company Acquisition

35:00 Importance of Systems

46:06 Vision & Passion

55:57 Balancing Family & Work

01:04:14 Creating Memories

01:14:30 Connecting with Kids

01:29:39 Teaching Hard Work

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Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/redwoodbuilt/

Payline: https://www.paylinedata.com/

REDWOOD:: https://redwoodbuilt.com/

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