The Mobile Mogul: Adrian Smude on Conquering Real Estate and Unlocking Freedom

Join host Chaz Wolfe as he welcomes Adrian Smude to the king's table. Adrian, a dynamic force in the real estate industry, has been building his 7+ figure empire over the last 20 years. As the head educator at Lifestyle REI, he's helping others unlock the potential of real estate investing. With a special focus on mobile homes with land, Adrian has crafted a thriving business that delivers the ultimate freedom.In this insightful episode, Chaz and Adrian explore how to achieve freedom without succumbing to burnout, the power of niche markets, fostering optimism, and the critical role of branding. Tune in to gain Adrian's invaluable insights on entrepreneurship and take your business to new heights!Episode Insights:[01:32] Welcome Adrian and an overview of his business[02:06] The driving force behind Adrian's relentless pursuit of success[05:30] Adrian's transition to the entrepreneurial world[08:48] How Adrian persevered against resistance[10:56] A business decision that shaped Adrian's success[14:04] A misstep Adrian made along his journey[15:38] An in-depth analysis of Adrian’s learning experience[20:57] Adrian's unique decision-making process[23:06] A special request from Chaz[24:16] The single most important metric for Adrian[26:21] Adrian's top book recommendation for entrepreneurs[29:15] The why behind Adrian's networking strategy[30:36] Adrian's productivity hack for a one-hour workweek[31:23] Adrian's comeback strategy if he were to lose it all[33:12] Connecting with Adrian[34:44] Reaching out to Chaz and information on the Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes“I eventually got into mobile homes and I got into the mobile homes with land because they're just a forgotten niche.” - Adrian Smude“I go where people aren't at because it's easier, it's less competition, and I can serve the people in that niche that need help.” - Adrian Smude“I just kept trying things, and then eventually this mobile home thing stuck.“ - Adrian Smude“Go try to prove someone wrong, ‘cause either you get to be right for your ego, or they get to be right and you made money.” - Adrian Smude“I am a niche person. I get really good at one thing before I can move to something else.” - Adrian Smude“Look at the worst case scenario. Will it still make money and can you still make it?” - Adrian Smude“So there's a lot of behind the scenes that I do to make sure that my natural optimism stays shining forward.” - Adrian Smude“If people don't know you or know what you do, there's zero chance they can go in business with you.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“If you don't meet new people, you have no new deals. If you have no new deals, you have no business.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“I think of the masterminds I'm in as my board of advisors.” - Adrian SmudeBooks and Resources Recommended:Learned Optimism by Martin E. P. Seligmanhttps://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1400078393The Inner Work by The Yoga Couplehttps://www.amazon.com/Inner-Work-Invitation-Freedom-Happiness/dp/1096714612Let’s Connect!Adrian Smude:REI learning: https://lifestyle-rei.com/Facebook LifestyleREI: