Cody Sperber, CEO and founder of Clever Investor, shares the story of how his journey in the Navy radically shaped his perspective and ultimately led to his incredible success in real estate. With over $180 million in net worth, 1.2 million Instagram followers, and 1000 deals flipped, Cody shows us that success is possible for anyone that is willing to work hard and stay motivated. Gain his insights about maintaining a balance in life and finding your stride in real estate on this episode of What’s Working Now.

3 Key Takeaways

• Take some time to reflect on your values and goals, and create your own personal core values (these are individual from your company’s core values).
• Don’t underestimate the value of a mentor when you begin your investment journey. It could mean the difference between a failed or successful deal.
• Walk in your purpose and be willing to say no to what doesn’t serve you.

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Chapter Summaries

[00:18:58] – Cody Sperber tells the story of an experience that has radically formed and shaped his perspective on life. One of the best decisions he ever made was to join the Navy. The military taught him how to have confidence and pride in his work. 

[00:25:55] – Cody struggled at first in real estate until he got a mentor. Within two months, he got his first deal that changed everything.

[00:31:48] – Success has new levels. The world needs leaders, and the best type of leadership is self leadership.

[00:36:41] – Cody is able to operate successfully because he defined his personal core values. Never get too big for your britches. Do the right thing even when nobody else is looking. 

[00:42:06] – If you help other people get what they want, you’re going to, in return, eventually get what you want. It doesn’t take more than one great teacher, mentor, or coach to change the course of your life.

[00:48:11] – The average person by retirement age only saves about $68,000. What if Cody told you he has a path to get you ten grand a month without having to save $3.4 million? 

[00:53:25] – When you walk in your purpose, everything comes into alignment. And when you master the art of saying no to things that don’t serve you, everything’s going to open up.

Resources

The Clever Investor Podcast

About Cody

Cody Sperber is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, international speaker, educator, and mentor. With over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, a net worth of at least $180 million, two beautiful children and an incredible wife, Cody has achieved tremendous success in his fields. His journey to success was not without obstacles, however. His turning point was when he joined the US Navy at age 18, which provided him with structure, discipline, and the opportunity to travel the world and see the privilege of living in the United States. With this experience, Cody developed a unique perspective that has shaped his approach to business and life.