In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak speaks with Mark Shapiro, founder of Shapiro Capital, a seasoned real estate investor with over four decades of experience. Mark shares his journey from selling gum in elementary school to building a multimillion-dollar real estate empire. He offers valuable insights into the mindset, drive, and strategies that led him to success, as well as the lessons learned from both his victories and setbacks.Mark delves into his early real estate experiences, creative financing tactics, and the importance of simplicity and discipline in both business and life. His approach to mentoring others, navigating personal struggles, and focusing on authentic relationships is a powerful example of how real success is built over time.Chapters: 00:00 – Mark’s Entrepreneurial Spark In Elementary School 04:00 – Early Lessons From The Family Business 07:40 – Snowblowing Driveways And Learning Value 10:47 – The Influence Of Mark’s Father 13:28 – First Business Deal With His Dad At 23 18:06 – Overcoming Personal Loss And Finding Purpose 22:51 – Discovering Real Estate Through Family And Books 25:42 – Scaling Early: From College Deals To 58 Units 38:22 – Addiction To The Chase: Why Mark Loves The Game 43:20 – Taking Big Risks At 26 And The $3M Payday 49:16 – How Success Complicated Personal Life 54:20 – The Wisdom Of Grinding It Out 58:33 – Life Lessons On Margin, Simplicity, And Consistency 1:04:06 – Teaching Real Estate: Building A High-Touch Mentorship Model 1:06:42 – Lydia’s Journey: 0 To 24 Units In A Year 1:08:57 – From Scratch: Helping Beginners Get Their First Deal 1:13:48 – For Founders With Capital: How To Start In Real Estate 1:16:39 – The Power Of Community And High-Touch Guidance 1:22:00 – Reflecting On Regrets And Legacy 1:28:12 – Living With Integrity And Spiritual AnchorsGuest Links: Website: <a href="https://mshapirocapital.com">https://mshapirocapital.com </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themarkshapiro">@themarkshapiro </a>Twitter X: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMarkShapiro">@TheMarkShapiro </a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@markshapiro1887">https://www.youtube.com/@markshapiro1887</a><a href="https://www.getsaral.com/demo">SARAL: Get your free trial here: https://www.getsaral.com/demo</a><a href="https://fullyaccountable.com">Fully Accountable: Mention this ad and have your onboarding fees waived at https://fullyaccountable.com</a><a href="http://fermatcommerce.com">FERMÀT: The AI native commerce platform that optimizes shopping experiences, leading to best-in-class shopper engagement and conversion. FermatCommerce.com </a>Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spivak/">@‌Spivak</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-spivak1/">Linkedin</a> The Founders Club Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefoundersclub/">@‌TheFoundersClub</a> Website <a href="https://www.foundersclubofficial.com/">www.foundersclubofficial.com </a> Founder2Founder: TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@founder2founderpodcast">@‌Founder2FounderPodcast</a> Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKqcsrehnT78pKq9srJiLuw">@‌Founder2Founder.Podcast</a>

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak speaks with Mark Shapiro, founder of Shapiro Capital, a seasoned real estate investor with over four decades of experience. Mark shares his journey from selling gum in elementary school to building a multimillion-dollar real estate empire. He offers valuable insights into the mindset, drive, and strategies that led him to success, as well as the lessons learned from both his victories and setbacks. Mark delves into his early real estate experie...

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