“I’m also a big believer in not staying anywhere longer than you feel you’re meant to be there. It's my five year vision. I recalibrate my five year vision every single year.” —Matt Aitchison

In this conversation, Matt Aitchison opens up about his relationship with his father, how his early experiences influence his current life, and his approaches to parenting and business. He shares key insights on personal development, family values, and the critical importance of being an engaged father and husband. We'll also explore his strategies in time management, homeschooling, and making principled business decisions.

Discover how Matt aligns his actions with core values, balances family with business, and leads by example, emphasizing communication, behavior modeling, and family involvement in decision-making. Plus, get a glimpse into his real estate expertise and his strategic exit from hotel investments.

Takeaways

- Overcame troubled youth to success

- Progressed from cold caller to investor

- Setting core family values

- Uses frameworks for decision-making

- Balances success with family life

And much more!

Connect with Matt:

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

Millionaire Mindcast Podcast: https://www.millionairemindcast.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maitchison

Personal Account: https://mattaitchison.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingwealthwithmattya

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:00] Matt's early aspirations

[00:02:00] Personal challenges faced

[00:03:00] Real estate beginnings

[00:05:00] Importance of balance

[00:09:00] Parenting insights

[00:15:00] Personal growth

[00:16:00] Post-jail changes

[00:17:00] New life standards

[00:18:00] Career and family path

[00:19:00] Dad's influence revisited

[00:20:00] Crucial life decisions

[00:21:00] Business and personal frameworks

[00:22:00] Implementing life strategies

[00:23:00] Preparing kids for future

[00:25:00] Family values reinforcement

[00:28:00] Early GoBundance influence

[00:29:00] Kids' integration in decisions

[00:30:00] Family and business management

[00:31:00] Family-focused discussions

[00:32:00] Relationship recharges

[00:33:00] Communication in marriage

[00:34:00] Feedback from family

[00:35:00] Family board meetings

[00:38:00] Family time prioritization

[00:39:00] Parenting in modern times

[00:40:00] Work-family balance

[00:41:00] Long-term family goals

[00:42:00] Aligning decisions with values

[00:43:00] Time value with kids

[00:46:00] Kids' independence

[00:47:00] Travel impacts on family

[00:48:00] Managing family commitments

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👉 Episode 48 Preview: It Didn't Start With You with Harvey Yergin...

Join Harvey Yergin as he discusses the profound journey of connecting deeply with his children, navigating the challenges of parenting shaped by generational trauma, and his professional life as an EOS implementer. Harvey shares how applying EOS tools has transformed his personal and professional life.

Learn how to enhance communication, focus on core goals, and build stronger family bonds. Discover the impact of mentorship and planning on achieving long-term success. This video is a must-watch if you're an entrepreneur looking to streamline your business and achieve growth.

From narrowing his focus and applying EOS tools to his personal life to enhancing communication with his spouse and involving his kids in his work, Harvey shares a holistic view of integrating life and work principles. Discover how he mentors his children, plans meaningful family trips, and aligns his family’s goals and values through a vision traction organizer.

Additional key insights:

- Generational trauma influences parenting.

- Apologies strengthen child relationships.

- Create safe spaces for open communication.

- Focus narrowly on boosting productivity.

- Filter decisions through core focus.

- Personal accountability drives growth.

- Accountability charts enhance organizational clarity.

- Apply EOS tools to family planning.

- Mentorship enriches children's lives.

- Overnight trips build parent-child bonds.

- Discuss work openly with children.

- Enhance spouse communication for growth.

- Align goals with values for fulfillment.

- Facilitate future-focused family conversations.

- Involve family in vision and planning.

Timestamps:

00:00 Background Introduction

01:40 Fatherhood Influence

06:07 Fatherhood Insecurities

08:57 Parental Impact

11:18 It Didn't Start With You

13:08 Fatherhood Takeaways

14:18 Family Connections

22:01 Fatherhood Growth

26:27 Entrepreneurship Shift

30:22 Becoming EOS Implementer

32:36 Ideal EOS Clients

34:43 Real Estate & EOS Balance

35:30 Focus Refinement

36:03 Decision-Making Focus

37:06 Accountability Realization

38:01 Clarity via Accountability

39:01 Work-Life Balance

40:15 EOS in Personal Life

41:21 Mentoring for Kids

43:29 CEO Parenting

44:26 Family Vision Creation

45:38 Family Goals Involvement

48:05 Child-Focused Trips

49:12 Work-Kid Communication

51:29 Direct Child Communication

56:15 Spouse Communication

59:30 Fatherhood Growth

01:00:00 Dad Lessons

01:00:37 Vision with Spouse

01:01:11 Family in Growth

01:02:33 Vision for Future

01:03:48 Spousal Goals

01:04:45 Priorities Understanding

01:05:12 Goals-Values Alignment

01:06:06 Future Discussions

01:07:19 Values Sharing

01:08:12 Goal Crafting

01:09:08 Goal Filtering

01:10:16 Life Alignment

01:11:48 Vision Setting

01:12:19 Kids in Goal Setting

01:13:03 Kids in Values

01:14:19 Health-Family Balance

01:17:09 Trip Planning

01:18:00 Paris Planning

01:23:08 Business Goals

Connect with Harvey:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/harvey.yerginiv

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

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

EOS WORLDWIDE: https://www.facebook.com/eosworldwide

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"You have to live by core values, treat people the right way, and do the right things in life." —Tony Johnson

Tony Johnson shares his personal experiences and the lessons he's learned on the road to success, all while highlighting the importance of not letting professional achievements overshadow family connections.

Tony discusses opportunities in real estate, particularly office spaces, comparing the 2007 financial crisis to today's market. He emphasizes goal-setting, system implementation, and task delegation, and shares how he discusses work with his kids using the Culture Index. Tony concludes by highlighting the value of gratitude and personal growth over comparisons.

Tony Johnson founded Timeless Properties Construction Co in 2007, developing it into a leader in commercial construction in eastern North Carolina with over $160 million in volume. In 2022, he launched Timeless Capital Investments LLC to enhance commercial real estate investments. He also produces Carolina Commercial Real Estate Connection, a platform for real estate discussions. A dedicated father of four, Tony is committed to community improvement and enjoys coaching soccer and other outdoor activities.

Additional key insights:

- Values strong business relationships.

- Prioritizes goal-setting and seizing opportunities.

- Applies Culture Index in business and family.

- Emphasizes gratitude and self-improvement.

- Focuses on building children's self-confidence.

- Sees potential in office space investments.

- Sees children’s sports as character building.

- Stresses learning from business failures.

And much more!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Family Introduction

01:25 - Reflections on Parenthood

03:21 - Parenting Insights

06:09 - Upbringing and Styles

08:16 - Dad and Me

10:46 - Father's Early Life

12:24 - Kids and Sports

16:17 - Pushing Sports on Son

18:55 - Communicating with Kids

22:45 - Avoiding Negative Influences

25:01 - Discussing Drinking Risks

36:59 - Career Shift to Development

37:27 - From Bartending to Building

40:07 - Construction Industry Entry

42:33 - Financial Collapse Impact

45:34 - Comparing Market Collapses

48:26 - Real Estate Opportunities

50:29 - Office Space Potential

56:02 - Setting Goals

01:07:57 - Discussing Work with Kids

01:10:39 - Culture Index in Business

01:13:34 - Gratitude for Achievements

01:14:04 - Valuing Family Time

01:17:45 - Quality Time Importance

01:19:16 - Fambundance Insights

01:22:50 - Goal Setting Power

01:27:07 - Reality Manifestation

01:30:09 - Balancing Family and Success

Connect with Tony Johnson:

Website: https://timelesspropertiescc.com/

Email: tony@timelesspropertiescc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-johnson-897255231/

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