How AFT Construction Built a Luxury Home Empire One Project at a Time with Brad Leavitt

How AFT Construction Built a Luxury Home Empire One Project at a Time with Brad Leavitt

What does it take to go from crawling under crawl spaces as a kid to building 35,000 square foot luxury dream homes in Scottsdale? For Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction, the answer is simple: prove your credibility one project at a time, show up every single day, and never stop adapting. Brad is the founder of A Finer Touch Construction, one of the most recognized luxury custom home builders in the Phoenix Metro area, with projects featuring everything from prison doors imported from France to thousand-year-old hand-carved stone kitchen sinks. He has been posting daily on Instagram for 10 years, is an early adopter of AI in the construction process, and in 2023, had a stroke at 42 years old that stopped him in his tracks and changed everything about his priorities. Tune in to Broadcast Your Authority to hear one of the most honest conversations about building excellence, building a business, and building a life worth living. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Broadcast Your Authority, and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify. Brad Leavitt is the founder of A Finer Touch Construction, a luxury custom home builder based in the Phoenix Metro area known for its attention to detail, design integrity, and adaptive use of technology. With nearly 20 years of experience and projects ranging from high-end hotel residences to custom homes as large as 35,000 square feet, Brad is also the host of the Brad Leavitt Podcast and the creator of an ongoing mini-documentary series available on YouTube. He is an early adopter of AI in construction, a daily Instagram creator for 10-plus years, and a father of six. Connect with Brad Leavitt: Website: https://www.aftconstruction.com/team [https://www.aftconstruction.com/team] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleavitt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleavitt/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aft_construction/ [https://www.instagram.com/aft_construction/] At 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬, we provide a seamless, high-quality, and efficient process to help create and post repurposed assets to your Podcast Platform, YouTube, and build omnipresence across all social media networks. We connect you with your professional producer, who helps you through the entire process. Imagine having an entire hub for all things content marketing, copy, assets and more for your Podcast. All for the cost of an experienced employee. We help you build visibility, credibility, authority and omnipresence across social media with branded graphics, Reels, TikTok, YouTube shorts, articles and more to maximize your Podcast everywhere! All you do is press record, and we do the rest. Book your discovery call today at https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ [https://broadcastyourauthority.com/] https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority [https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority] https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority [https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority] https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority Subscribe on YouTube: @broadcastyourauthority Leave a Review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878] Leave a 5 Star Review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p [https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p]

Decoding The Mindset Behind High-Performing Teams with John Gafford

John Gafford started in the insurance and tech world until he got fired by the 47th President on national television. Instead of drifting, he used it as a launchpad. Today he leads Simply Vegas, one of Las Vegas's most dominant real estate brokerages, with over 500 agents, 4,000+ transactions a year, and $2.2 billion in annual sales. He didn't stumble into success. He engineered it. As a broker, leader, and author of Escaping the Drift, John has spent years studying what separates people who just show up from teams that actually win and he's built a company around those answers. From how he hires (and fires) to how he keeps driven people pulling in the same direction, John's approach is methodical, values-driven, and unapologetically high-standard. In this episode, you'll discover why building a high-performing team starts long before anyone joins and why the hardest leadership decisions are almost always the most important ones. Tune into this latest episode of Broadcast Your Authority to learn how John Gafford decodes the mindset and systems behind high-performing teams. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Broadcast Your Authority, and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify. John Gafford is a real estate broker, entrepreneur, speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host for Escaping the Drift, known for building successful businesses across real estate, title, and mortgage industries. As the founder of Simply Vegas and creator of Escaping the Drift, he helps agents, entrepreneurs, and professionals grow their businesses, increase impact, and break free from mediocrity through mentorship, coaching, speaking engagements, and practical business strategies. Connect with John Gafford: Website: https://thejohngafford.com/ [https://thejohngafford.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gafford-97408132/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gafford-97408132/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gafford2/ [https://www.facebook.com/gafford2/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejohngafford/ [https://www.instagram.com/thejohngafford/] X: https://x.com/thejohngafford [https://x.com/thejohngafford] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohngafford [https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohngafford] Catch Escaping the Drift Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EscapingtheDriftPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@EscapingtheDriftPodcast] Grab a copy of his book, Escaping the Drift: How to Make the World Happen For You, Not To You, on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GGQ8V4 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GGQ8V4] At 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬, we provide a seamless, high-quality, and efficient process to help create and post repurposed assets to your Podcast Platform, YouTube, and build omnipresence across all social media networks. We connect you with your professional producer, who helps you through the entire process. Imagine having an entire hub for all things content marketing, copy, assets and more for your Podcast. All for the cost of an experienced employee. We help you build visibility, credibility, authority and omnipresence across social media with branded graphics, Reels, TikTok, YouTube shorts, articles and more to maximize your Podcast everywhere! All you do is press record, and we do the rest. Book your discovery call today at https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ [https://broadcastyourauthority.com/] https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority [https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority] https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority [https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority] https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority Subscribe on YouTube: @broadcastyourauthority Leave a Review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878] Leave a 5 Star Review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p [https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p]

Use this Framework to Retire in a Decade with Ryan D. Lee

What if everything you've been told about retirement is mathematically impossible? In this episode, Tamara Thompson sits down with Ryan D. Lee — bestselling author of Retire in 10 Years or Less, co-authored with Robert Allen and endorsed by Robert Kiyosaki — to break down the framework that's helped thousands of people stop chasing net worth and start building real income-producing freedom. This video features a discussion about working smarter and becoming the CEO of a real estate portfolio. The speaker references a book that outlines how to own real estate while also owning one's time, emphasizing that this approach leads to financial freedom, unlike traditional real estate advice. Learn how to achieve true wealth through strategic property investment and effective money management. 📈💰 Ryan opens up about the moment in 2007 when his net worth crashed from $108K to $28K, the panic attack he had in a South Dakota hospital after a real estate deal went sideways (involving a tenant, a neighbor's cat, and a gun), and the mindset shift that took him from "working harder" to becoming the CEO of his own portfolio. If you've been maxing out your 401(k) and quietly wondering whether it's actually going to be enough — this conversation is for you. 🔗 CONNECT WITH RYAN Book + Companion Course: retirein10years.com [https://retirein10years.com/] Website: ryandlee.org/theryandlee [https://ryandlee.org/theryandlee] 📺 YouTube: ⁨@WealthOutsideWallStreet⁩ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3gPe_2b_SSqnWw-llpE5zw] 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO @broadcastyourauthority⁩ [https://www.youtube.com/@broadcastyourauthority] 🌐 broadcastyourauthority.com [https://broadcastyourauthority.com/] 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! #RetireEarly #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateInvesting

The Second-Best Time to Start Building Wealth Is Now

The Second-Best Time to Start Building Wealth Is Now Trystan Trenberth has spent years helping high earners in their 40s and 50s close the gap between where they think they will be at retirement and where they actually need to be. A British-born entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of the Midlife to Millions coaching program, Trystan went from moving to the US with no retirement plan, no 401k, and a divorce that reset everything financially, to building a portfolio of fix and flips, multifamily projects, and multiple income streams. Now he teaches his clients the same wealth-building principles that changed his own trajectory: that retirement is not an age, it is a passive income stream that allows you to stop working whenever you choose. In this episode, you'll learn why your house is a liability, how most 401k plans are quietly eroding your wealth through fees and tax exposure, why millionaires build seven to eight income streams and what that actually looks like in practice, how Trystan is now building 10-unit apartment complexes in the Phoenix Metro as his next wealth vehicle, and the money mindset shift that changes how you see every financial decision you make. Tune in to Broadcast Your Authority to learn how high earners can stop collecting liabilities and start building real assets that generate passive income for life. Trystan Trenberth is the Founder of Midlife to Millions, a capital and retirement strategist, and real estate investor with a background in systems engineering and cybersecurity. He specializes in helping high-performing professionals gain clarity and control over their financial trajectory, focusing on capital strategy, retirement planning, and real estate investing. With experience in property flipping, rental management, and navigating market cycles, Trystan combines analytical precision with practical insight to guide clients toward more informed, strategic financial decisions. Connect with Trystan Trenberth: Website: https://trystantrenberth.com/ [https://trystantrenberth.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trystantrenberth/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/trystantrenberth/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trystantrenberthofficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/trystantrenberthofficial/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trystantrenberth/ [https://www.instagram.com/trystantrenberth/] At 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬, we provide a seamless, high-quality, and efficient process to help create and post repurposed assets to your Podcast Platform, YouTube, and build omnipresence across all social media networks. We connect you with your professional producer, who helps you through the entire process. Imagine having an entire hub for all things content marketing, copy, assets and more for your Podcast. All for the cost of an experienced employee. We help you build visibility, credibility, authority and omnipresence across social media with branded graphics, Reels, TikTok, YouTube shorts, articles and more to maximize your Podcast everywhere! All you do is press record, and we do the rest. Book your discovery call today at https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ [https://broadcastyourauthority.com/] https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority [https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority] https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority [https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority] https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Broadcast Your Authority, and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadcastyourauthority [https://www.youtube.com/@broadcastyourauthority] Leave a Review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878] Leave a 5 Star Review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p [https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p]

Why Your Mortgage Is the Real Asset with Peter Skaggs

What if the house isn't the asset… and the mortgage is? In this episode of Broadcast Your Authority, Tamara Thompson and co-host Ryan D. Lee, Shane Seo, and Linda Kim sit down with Peter Skaggs, founder of Lighthouse Lending and a mortgage broker with nearly 17 years of experience and billions in real estate transactions behind him. Peter has quietly helped thousands of clients build real estate portfolios one-on-one, and he's now stepping into a bigger mission: teaching investors how to get into the game, stay in the game, and grow in the game. Peter walks through his framework of 14 fundamental disciplines built around three pillars — Buying Power, Staying Power, and Growing Power — and shares the contrarian insight that reframes how serious investors think about debt: the 30-year fixed mortgage is the single best financial tool ever created, and the property itself is just the key that unlocks the bank vault. Along the way, Peter unpacks the "Freedom Flywheel" (buy two homes a year for 10 years, then refinance tax-free), why most investors are collectors rather than portfolio builders, the difference between focusing on permanent vs. temporary decisions, and why paying off your mortgage in retirement may be the riskiest move you can make. He also shares the story of the $850,000 Kauai Airbnb he and his wife bought when they only owned a $350,000 home — and how leaning into the deep end built a lifestyle asset that's paid off for nearly a decade. Plus, Peter offers listeners a free Deal Analyzer tool that walks you through 15 questions to evaluate any property against his framework and compare it side-by-side to the S&P 500. In this episode: * Why the mortgage is the asset, not the house * The three pillars: Buying Power, Staying Power, Growing Power * Leverage as a megaphone — and why bad leverage destroys investors * The top mistakes new real estate investors make * Permanent vs. temporary decisions in real estate * How a Kauai Airbnb became a lifestyle asset * Why paying off your mortgage in retirement transfers ALL the risk to you * The Freedom Flywheel: financial freedom in 10 years or less * Wealth stacking: appreciation, principal paydown, tax benefits, and cash flow Connect with Peter Skaggs: * Website & free Deal Analyzer: https://investorlighthouse.com/ [https://investorlighthouse.com/] * Instagram: http://instagram.com/petertskaggs [http://instagram.com/petertskaggs] * Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertskaggs/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertskaggs/] At 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬, we provide a seamless, high-quality, and efficient process to help create and post repurposed assets to your Podcast Platform, YouTube, and build omnipresence across all social media networks. We connect you with your professional producer, who helps you through the entire process. Imagine having an entire hub for all things content marketing, copy, assets and more for your Podcast. All for the cost of an experienced employee. We help you build visibility, credibility, authority and omnipresence across social media with branded graphics, Reels, TikTok, YouTube shorts, articles and more to maximize your Podcast everywhere! All you do is press record, and we do the rest. Book your discovery call today at https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ [https://broadcastyourauthority.com/] https://broadcastyourauthority.com/ Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority [https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority] https://www.instagram.com/broadcastyourauthority TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority [https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority] https://www.tiktok.com/@broadcastyourauthority YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@broadcastyourauthority [https://www.youtube.com/@broadcastyourauthority] Leave a Review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-your-authority/id1734233878] Leave a 5 Star Review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p [https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtSQEK9uWllLjAiSEKB9p] #RealestateInvestor #RealEstateInvesting #Investments