E04: How to Manifest Success: Building the American Dream with Rod Khleif

In today’s episode, learn from Rod Khleif's remarkable journey of success, failure, and resilience – from immigrating to the US as a child with next-to-nothing to building (and rebuilding!) a multi-million dollar real estate business! Rod shares invaluable lessons on the importance of setting goals and having a "burning desire" to achieve them, overcoming fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs through massive action, and harnessing the power of your mindset and psychology to transform your life and business.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

[02:32] - Building a life free of regrets

[03:56] - Rod's story from immigrating to US as a child to building a multi-million dollar real estate business 

[07:35] - Setting goals and making the decision to create the life you deserve

[14:55] - Leveraging partnerships and playing to your strengths

[18:00] - Tips for overcoming fear, limiting beliefs, and taking massive action

[25:00] -Having the right peer group and connecting within your niche community

[33:00] - Traits that separate superstar performers in Rod's coaching program 

[38:56] - The transformative power of affirmations

[47:10] - A powerful story of success and happiness.

[51:11] - The power of giving back

 

Episode Highlights:

[03:56] Rod’s Story of Failure, Resilience, and Success

As a Dutch immigrant, Rod faced struggles, including eating expired food and wearing secondhand clothes. However, his mother's work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit inspired him. Witnessing her success in the stock market and real estate, Rod decided to pursue a career in real estate himself. Starting with modest earnings, he learned the importance of mindset and psychology from a mentor, which became a turning point in his life. Over the years, Rod built an impressive portfolio of rental properties and apartment units, experiencing significant wealth growth. However, in 2008, he suffered a devastating loss of $50 million during the financial crisis. Despite this setback, Rod's focus on mindset and psychology played a crucial role in his recovery. Today, he shares his journey and emphasizes the vital role mindset plays in achieving success.

[07:35] Setting Goals and Making the Decision to Create the Life You Deserve

In his book "Think and Grow Rich," Napoleon Hill emphasizes the importance of having a burning desire to overcome fear, limiting beliefs, and the comfort zone. It all begins with setting goals and understanding the why behind those goals, which is even more significant than the goals themselves. When faced with adversity and losing everything, realigning with goals becomes crucial. Taking it a step further, making the decision to venture beyond the confines of a traditional job or explore a side hustle is vital for creating the life you truly deserve.

[14:42] Leveraging Partnerships and Playing to Your Strengths

Focus on your strengths and find ways to complement your weaknesses. In the multifamily space, successful partnerships often involve pairing an analytical person with an outgoing person. This combination is a match made in heaven. While it's important to address and improve upon your weaknesses, prioritize leveraging your strengths for success.

[38:56] The Transformative Power of Affirmations

The power of affirmations and self-identification is profound. By consciously stating "I am" followed by positive attributes or goals, we reinforce our desired identity and internalize those qualities. Surrounding ourselves with visual reminders and shouting affirmations with conviction can transform our mindset and behavior. This practice helps overcome fear, boost confidence, and drives us towards achieving our goals. Affirmations have been used by successful individuals to enhance performance and create positive change. Embracing their potential as a tool for personal growth and transformation is key.

Resources Mentioned:

www.rodslinks.com or text LINKS to 72345

Multifamily Bootcamp in Orlando (Sept 15-17) - use “cashflow” for a discount entry to $197

Five Regrets of Dying by Bronnie Ware

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill