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September 16, 2025 45 mins

Nick Waldner reveals how discipline, family, and intentional investing create true wealth. Learn how to build balance, purpose, and long-term success in life and business through his inspiring journey.

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(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent Podcast

(00:08) - Guest Introduction: Meet Nick Waldner

(00:20) - Nick Shares Family Life and Real Estate Business Overview

(01:18) - Maryland Market Reach and Expanding Across Borders

(02:09) - How Nick Got Into Real Estate: From Family Influence to Rich Dad Poor Dad

(02:57) - Early Entrepreneurial Ventures: Seasonal Business and Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

(03:56) - First Real Estate Offers and Lessons Learned

(04:58) - Mentorship from His Mother: No Handouts, Only Hard Work

(06:09) - From Rookie Agent to Building a Team

(08:29) - Realization: Work-Life Balance and the Drive to Build a Team

(09:31) - Hiring Struggles and Lessons in Leadership

(11:17) - Building Systems and Empowering a Team Member’s Dream

(12:44) - The Boredom of Success and Mastering Fundamentals

(13:05) - Personal Health, Routine, and Discipline in Daily Life

(16:15) - Teaching Discipline Through Jocko’s “Way of the Warrior Kid”

(17:34) - Parenting Lessons and Using Books for Teaching Ownership

(18:42) - Transitioning to Investing: First Properties and House Hacking Strategy

(19:06) - Building Wealth One Property at a Time

(22:31) - Mattias Highlights the “Burn the Fleet” vs W-2 Strategy

(23:39) - Cars vs Cash Flow: Lifestyle Choices and Wealth-Building

(24:40) - Keeping Lifestyle Low and Reinvesting Profits

(26:41) - The Power of Holding Properties Over Time

(28:45) - Syndication Successes and Failures: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

(30:25) - Risks of Syndications vs Flips

(32:02) - Mentoring His Team by Partnering on Deals

(32:58) - Types of Deals: Buy and Hold, Flips, and Partnerships

(34:07) - Learning Bigger Deals Through Partnerships

(34:18) - How Agents Ethically Approach Sellers With Options

(36:59) - Transparency in Deals: Creating Fair Outcomes for Sellers

(38:21) - Building Trust With Clients Through Clear Options

(39:14) - Golden Nuggets: Finding Mentors and Giving Back

(42:02) - Recommended Book: “The Five Types of Wealth” by Sahil Bloom

(44:08) - Where to Find and Connect With Nick Waldner

(44:49) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro

Contact Nick Waldner

https://nickwaldner.com/

https://www.facebook.com/WaldnerNick/

https://www.instagram.com/nickwaldner/

https://youtube.com@waldnerwintersteam

Success is not just about money but about family, health, and purpose. Build your life with intention and balance just like Nick Waldner. For more inspiration, visit https://reiagent.com.

ABOUT THE REI AGENT:

Value-rich, The REI Agent podcast takes a holistic approach to life through real estate. Hosted by Mattias Clymer, an agent and investor, alongside his wife Erica Clymer, a licensed therapist, the show features guests who strive to live bold and fulfilled lives through business and real estate investing. You are personally invited to witness inspiring conversations with agents and investors who share their journeys, strategies, and wisdom. Ready to level up and build the life you truly want?

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