What has been your greatest crucible in life? Today’s guest Harvey Yergin decided to leave his W-2 job to become a stay-at-home dad. He called that period of his life his crucible yet he learned a lot about himself.

Harvey grew up having this structure of success in mind where the men work hard and don’t complain. Their worth was mostly based on how much money they made, how successful they were, what kind of car they drove, how big their house was, or what neighborhood they were in. Harvey’s self-esteem was built on that structure yet he ended up destroying it without understanding what the consequences of it would have been.

Once he came out of it, he found his calling in real estate, and ultimately, bought a franchise of HomeVestors: We Buy Ugly Houses.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

[01:18] Harvey’s family and career background

[07:40] His background in sports

[10:21] Transitioning from W-2 job to a stay-at-home dad

[15:26] Identifying your “safety net” and looking for the evidence

[18:54] What Harvey’s crucible looked like

[24:02] What happens when your structure is destroyed

[32:21] The power of allowing things to flow

[40:00] How your ego is a double-edged sword

[41:43] Harvey’s partnership with Josh

[44:34] What their EOS (entrepreneurial operating system) model looks like

[46:07] His real estate investment portfolio

[48:02] Buying a franchise: “real estate investing in a box”

[50:32] Types of marketing strategies they employ

Notable quotes from the Episode:

"People underestimate what they can do when they need to do it."

"A safety net is – once you're completely naked and stripped of everything, who are you, and what do you still have?"

"When the world doesn't interact with you the way you think it's supposed to interact with you, it can be a big shakeup.”

“Your ego would both inhibit you at times, but then it also contributes to your brilliance.”

"You have to be able to recognize that voice. And the only way you're going to be able to recognize that voice is if you spent time in stillness and you spent time away in space listening for that voice."

Connecting with the Guest

Website: https://www.webuyuglyhouses.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyergin/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvey-yergin-776590168

Email: harvey.yergin@gmail.com

Mobile number: 901-484-9751

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E210: From Stay-at-Home Dad to Real Estate Investor with Harvey Yergin

The Matt King Show