We dive into Ian's unique approach to real estate investing and entrepreneurship, emphasizing fun and enjoyment over traditional metrics. Ian shares his personal journey, including overcoming significant challenges and reevaluating his priorities to focus on family and personal growth. The conversation covers the importance of self-discovery, the impact of intentionality, and the benefits of building systems and processes. Ian also provides insights on creating successful partnerships, making significant life changes, and the power of eliminating unnecessary elements to achieve true fulfillment. The episode is rich with real estate knowledge, practical advice, and motivational stories that will resonate with aspiring and seasoned investors alike.

00:00 Introduction to Mike Sjogren and Emmanuel Pani

00:47 Welcome to STR Nation

00:58 Personal Updates and Life Reflections

02:28 Introducing Guest Ian Lobos

04:46 Ian Lobos' Journey and Insights

14:11 The Turning Point in Ian's Life

18:41 Real Estate and Personal Growth

25:30 Future Plans and Exciting Ventures

28:13 Exploring Business Ventures in St. Martin

29:13 Victory Properties: Expanding in Missouri and Oklahoma

30:16 Challenges and Successes in Real Estate Partnerships

31:09 Boutique Hotel Project in St. Martin

35:58 The Importance of Good Partnerships

41:27 Balancing Family and Business

47:34 Final Thoughts and Secrets to Success

Ian Lobas' Bio

Ian Lobas is a world-renowned coach, consultant, and speaker dedicated to empowering high-performing leaders to let go of their limitations and unlock their fullest potential. With a focus on authentic living and sustainable success, Ian's unique approach to personal growth and identity evolution guides people to become their most irreplaceable selves opening up the results they know are possible for every area of their lives. His commitment to accountability & guidance through his proven formulaic & measurable personal growth & identity evolution strategies ensures that his clients achieve lasting transformation and live life with alignment, authenticity, balance, joy, purpose, presence, and fulfillment. In addition to personal coaching, Ian is a serial entrepreneur, business coach and short-term real estate investor on the Caribbean island of St Maarten focusing on rental arbitrage and purchases.

Connect with Ian

https://www.facebook.com/ian.lobas/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/

https://www.instagram.com/ianlobas/

https://www.youtube.com/@ianlobas/

Connect with the Hosts

https://linktr.ee/mikesjogren

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