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info_outlineInvesting and building your own business is never easy. You may experience some setbacks and disappointments, but with the right strategy and confidence, you can regroup, pivot, leverage your personal brand, and rebuild your business to achieve your goals.
In this episode, John Casmon, the co-founder of Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit and former marketing executive, talks about the time when his company went bankrupt, the necessary pivots he made, and what he is currently doing. He shares his story about his failed investment strategy, how he learned from the experience and turned it around, and how he recognizes the value of building a personal brand as a necessary step in his career in the investment industry.
We talk about the current market outlook and investment strategies to make investments grow, and if the best approach will be to fully exit investments or hold onto assets.
Join us and learn from John's experiences to enhance your investment strategies!
Key Points From This Episode:
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John's background and profession
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John's failed investment strategy and how he bounced back
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Leveraging existing sponsorships as an investment strategy
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The importance of building a personal brand
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Current market outlook and strategy
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Having a full exit or holding onto assets
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Refinancing after 5-7 years to pay out investors and retain GP ownership
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Surprises learned by John in the syndication process
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Raising a fund or doing syndications on a per-deal basis
About John Casmon
John Casmon is the co-founder of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit. As a former marketing executive, John oversaw marketing campaigns for General Motors, PepsiCo, and MillerCoors. He launched Casmon Capital Group to help busy professionals invest in real estate without taking on a second job. We’ve helped families invest over $100 million in multifamily apartments to create passive income, reduce their tax obligation, and foster generational wealth. John hosts the Multifamily Insights podcast.
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Website | www.midwestresummit.com and casmoncapital.com
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Linked In | www.linkedin.com/company/midwestresummit and www.linkedin.com/company/casmoncapital
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Facebook | www.facebook.com/MidWestRESummit and www.facebook.com/casmoncapital
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Twitter | @MidwestRESummit and @Casmon_Capital
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Instagram | @casmoncapital
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Youtube | www.youtube.com/@JohnCasmonMultifamily
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