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Episode 200: Brent Bowers of The Land Sharks

We welcome Brent to share his story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes Transforming Lives with Land Investing – Featuring Brent Bowers This milestone episode features an inspiring conversation with Brent Bowers, an investor, coach, and Army veteran, who has mastered the art of land investing while helping others achieve financial freedom. Brent’s journey from a demanding military career to building a thriving business in real estate investing is nothing short of remarkable.  Driven by a desire to spend more time with his family, Brent transitioned to buying and selling vacant land, finding success by focusing on the power of passive income and creative financing strategies. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🎯 How a pivotal moment in Brent’s life inspired his shift to real estate investing. 🌱 The untapped potential of vacant land and how to get started with minimal capital. 💡 Why imperfect action and going against the herd mentality can lead to extraordinary outcomes. 📈 The mindset and strategies that helped Brent build a community of successful land investors. 🤝 The ripple effect of helping others succeed—and how it has fueled Brent’s own business growth. Whether you're an aspiring investor or curious about the transformative potential of land, this episode is packed with actionable insights, real-world examples, and inspiring lessons about entrepreneurship and resilience. Connect with Brent [https://thelandsharks.com/]: linktr.ee/Brentlbowers  [https://linktr.ee/Brentlbowers] * Instagram & Socials: @BrentLBowers [https://instagram.com/BrentLBowers] * Join the Land Sharks Community: thelandsharks.com [https://thelandsharks.com/] Don’t miss this empowering conversation as we celebrate 200 episodes of Your 12|30!  If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who would benefit from Brent’s incredible story. 🎉 Here’s to the next 200 episodes! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Mike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesolitro/], Your 12|30 [https://tinyurl.com/bdfu2vwx], and Accomplished𝙍𝙀 [https://www.accomplishedre.com/]

Episode 199: Micah Nicholes | President, USLeadList

We welcome Micah Nicholes to share his story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes Micah is a husband, father, and real estate entrepreneur in that order.  USLeadList is a real estate data specialists in Inheritance. Connect with Micah [https://www.facebook.com/micah.nicholes/] on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-nicholes-4263aa50/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/micah.nicholes/]. Or check out USLeadList [https://usleadlist.com/] Connect with Mike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesolitro/], Your 12|30 [https://tinyurl.com/bdfu2vwx], and Accomplished𝙍𝙀 [https://www.accomplishedre.com/]

Episode 198: Samuel Moses | Founder and CEO of Sockrates Custom Socks

We welcome Samuel to share his story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes With a passion for entrepreneurship from a very young age, Samuel is the Founder and CEO of Sockrates Custom Socks, a company based in Boca Raton Florida which specializes in producing the highest quality custom socks at the fastest turnaround time. With over 4000 clients, Sockrates has emerged as the industry leader in its field with clients in the United States, Germany, France, Iceland, UK, Israel and Canada. After graduating from the prestigious Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Ontario, Samuel worked for an Investment Banking consulting group where he was responsible for presenting research and findings to key C level decision executives within the banking industry around the world. Next he became a partner of an established market research firm in Toronto where he consulted on studies for companies spanning from 50 million in revenues to the Fortune 500. Connect with Sockrates [https://sockratescustom.com/] Custom Socks on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sockrates-socks/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZI3_nozKMsrwK2-po0k4CQ/videos], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sockratescustom/?hl=en] Connect with Mike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesolitro/], Your 12|30 [https://tinyurl.com/bdfu2vwx], and Accomplished𝙍𝙀 [https://www.accomplishedre.com/]

Episode 197: Eric Holsapple | Living In The Gap

We welcome Eric to share his story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes Dr. Eric Holsapple is a successful developer and entrepreneur with LC Real Estate Group in Loveland, Colorado who has used mindfulness to transform his life and business and helps others to do the same. After achieving success as defined by society but still left feeling unhappy and stressed, Eric began practicing yoga and later meditation and mindfulness. The practices led him on a journey to true happiness, and he found his purpose: to share Presence with the business community.  Eric has realized the value of mindfulness as not only a path to personal success, but as a sound business strategy that can change the world by reducing divisiveness and providing solutions to the myriad of problems facing us today. He has a unique perspective on how merging business and mindfulness can be a catalyst for changing lives, which inspired him to write Profit with Presence: The 12 Pillars of Mindful Leadership [https://www.livinginthegap.org/profit-with-presence/], a Wall Street Journal Best Seller.  Eric combines the authority of a renowned business leader, the warmth of a dedicated teacher, and the wisdom and patience of a 30-year yoga and meditation practitioner. His unique mindset, when paired with his wealth of leadership experience, affords him a fresh perspective that makes for engaging and unforgettable keynote presentations and corporate workshops.  Eric has a Ph.D. in economics, has been a real estate CEO and developer for nearly 40 years, lectured in real estate at Colorado State University for 20 years, and has practiced Yoga and meditation for 30 years. He has won Entrepreneur of the Year awards from Colorado State University and BizWest magazine. He and his wife, Tracy, have three grown children, Ryan, Kaity, and Kohlton, who all have their own businesses. They summer in Maine, where Eric grew up, and enjoy spending time skiing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the winter. Connect with Eric [https://www.livinginthegap.org/about-eric-holsapple] and Living In The Gap [https://www.livinginthegap.org/] on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/livinginthegap501c3], Facebook [https://facebook.com/livinginthegap], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@livinginthegap932], and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-in-the-gap-501c3/people/] Profit with Presence [https://www.amazon.com/Profit-Presence-Pillars-Mindful-Leadership/dp/B0B1W4CQQT]: The Twelve Pillars of Mindful Leadership Connect with Mike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesolitro/], Your 12|30 [https://tinyurl.com/bdfu2vwx], and Accomplished𝙍𝙀 [https://www.accomplishedre.com/]

Episode 196: Kevin Bibelhausen of Fruition Capital

We welcome Kevin to share his story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes Fruition Capital invests in the acquisition of reliably profitable small businesses in partnership with highly qualified entrepreneurs. We focus on businesses too small for private equity firms and too large for unsophisticated "mom and pop" buyers. Connect with Kevin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibelhausen/], Fruition Capital [https://fruitioncap.com/], and Heritage Fabrics [https://heritagefabricsllc.com/about-us/] Connect with Mike [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesolitro/], Your 12|30 [https://tinyurl.com/bdfu2vwx], and Accomplished𝙍𝙀 [https://www.accomplishedre.com/]