From 10X Growth to Lifestyle Business: Which is Best?
In this episode, I break down the two paths I see people taking in real estate and entrepreneurship: the high-growth business model versus the lifestyle business model. I talk about what each path really looks like, the trade-offs involved, and how to think strategically about where you are in your current season of life and business.
I also share some personal reflections about building ELEVATION over the years, what scaling a company actually requires, the importance of systems and delegation, and why I’ve been thinking differently lately about growth, leverage, and time.
Whether you’re flipping houses, wholesaling, building a real estate team, running a side hustle, or trying to create more intentionality in your business, this episode is designed to help you think more clearly about the direction you’re heading.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Exploring Business Paths: Growth vs. Lifestyle
04:30 - Defining High Growth Business Strategies
09:51 - Navigating the Lifestyle Business Approach
14:37 - Adapting to Market Challenges and Personal Growth
20:51 - Finding Clarity in Your Business Goals
I’d also love to hear from you guys — what path are you leaning into right now? Are you building for scale, freedom, flexibility, legacy, or something in between?
Please comment, DM us, or send me an email directly at derek@elevationinvest.com. I’m genuinely curious to hear where you’re at in your business journey and what you’re building toward.
We’re also excited for our upcoming ELEVATION Academy on June 3rd, and right now we’re offering $100 OFF for the final 8 seats available. This one-day, hands-on investing event is designed to help you learn real-world strategies for finding deals, analyzing flips, managing rehabs, building systems, and scaling your real estate business in today’s market. Past attendees have gone on to make over $65K net profit on their first flip, over $100K net profit and transition into building new homes, and even over $180K net profit on a single project. If you’re serious about leveling up your investing business and surrounding yourself with the right people, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Grab your seat now and save $100!
Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Raising the Flipping Bar. Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with anyone who might benefit from it. Until next time, keep reaching for those goals, and I’ll catch you on the flip side!
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Resources:
10X is easier than 2X by Dan Sullivan
Traction by Geno Wickman
Lifestyle Business Playbook by Daniel Priestley
The Diary of a CEO Podcast by Stephen Bartlett
Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
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