About the guest:
Patra Francis—a business and accounting expert, investment director, tax strategist, and real estate investor. Patra shares how she transitioned from working 14-hour days to mastering tax-efficient alternative investments, scaling her business, and creating generational wealth.

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Patra Francis
02:15 - How Patra started in business and accounting
05:30 - The hard work vs. smart work mindset shift
09:45 - How tax-efficient investments changed her life
14:20 - The "Who Not How" principle for business growth
18:10 - Delegation & project management for success
22:45 - How networking & relationship-building create opportunities
28:00 - Overcoming language barriers and self-doubt
33:15 - From zero clients to a thriving CPA firm
38:45 - Why mentorship and coaching accelerated her success
42:30 - Alternative investments & real estate strategies
48:00 - How to create wealth beyond your business
52:15 - Final advice: Take control of your financial future

Books recommended by Patra:
* The Gap and The Gain - https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362
* Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial/dp/1612680054

Relevant Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrafrancis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrafrancis/
Company website: https://www.thenestwealth.com/

About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as Managing Partner of ROIClear.

https://ROIClear.com
https://RayHightower.com

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#Entrepreneurship​
#Business
#RealEstate

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About the guest:
Todd Webb is an experienced executive coach. He shares his journey from engineering to leadership coaching, helping technical leaders unlock their full potential. Todd discusses the differences between coaching and mentoring, the importance of asking the right questions, and how emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in leadership. He also explores how past experiences shape our professional lives and offers valuable advice on building stronger, more empathetic teams.

00:00 – Introduction to Todd Webb
01:15 – Coaching vs. Mentoring: Understanding the Difference
03:45 – The Power of Asking the Right Questions
07:30 – Todd's Journey from Engineering to Leadership Coaching
10:20 – Why Emotional Intelligence is Critical for Leaders
14:05 – Helping Technical Leaders Find Meaning in Their Work
18:30 – The Importance of Recognizing and Managing Team Dynamics
22:15 – How Childhood Experiences Shape Leadership Styles
26:40 – Experimentation and Problem-Solving in Leadership
30:10 – Coaching in Action: A Real-Life Example
35:00 – How Personal and Professional Challenges Intersect
40:20 – Recommended Reading for Leadership Development
44:10 – Where to Find Todd Webb and How to Connect

Relevant Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddwebb/
Company website: https://toddwebb.co/

About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.

https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com

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About the guest:
Casey Stratton is the managing member of Tamarack Capital. With over a decade of real estate investing experience and an engineering background, Casey shares his inspiring journey from his early days in Washington State to building a thriving real estate investment business.

Books recommended by Casey:
* Outlive - https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599
* Golf is Not a Game of Perfect - https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Not-Game-Perfect-Rotella/dp/068480364X

Relevant Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-stratton/
Company website: https://tamarackrei.com/

About Ray Hightower:
Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear.

https://ROIClear.com
https://BridgetownPartners.com
https://RayHightower.com

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