This episode of the podcast takes listeners on an inspiring journey with Whitney Sewell, the founder of Life Bridge Capital.Discover how Sewell's military service, law enforcement career, and personal experiences with adoption shaped his path to becoming a successful real estate investor and philanthropist. You'll learn Sewell's strategies for building a thriving multi-family portfolio, his unique approach to supporting adoptive families, and his insights on cultivating intentional leadership at home and in business. Whether you're an aspiring real estate investor or simply seeking to make a meaningful impact, this episode offers a powerful blueprint for aligning your professional pursuits with your deepest passions.Tune in to uncover the transformative lessons that can help you adopt a mindset of abundance, invest in your community, and lead with purpose.Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:Embrace the Learning Curve: Challenges in the early stages can provide valuable lessons for future success.The Power of Reflection: Taking time to step back and reassess goals can lead to pivotal business and personal decisions.Cultivating a Values-Driven Culture: Hiring team members who share the company's mission and values is crucial for success.Timestamps00:10 - Introduction and background01:12 - Journey from military to real estate06:01 - Transition to federal agent and horse training08:47 - Early real estate business challenges10:38 - Reflection leading to major decisions13:28 - Restarting the real estate business16:35 - Impact of the daily podcast20:07 - Current market approach and investment focus25:46 - Investor relations and exit strategies28:13 - Team culture and community involvement34:08 - Personal growth and leadership developmentConnect with Brandon BruckmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedAfter interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/