272. Heart-Centered Investing: Andrew Metzler on Wealth & Purpose
Release Date: 09/09/2025
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info_outline“My definition of success is trusting the universe, stretching for the things I was meant to do, and enjoying them with the people I love for as long as possible.”
– Andrew Metzler
In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, host Kristen Olson talks with Andrew Metzler, founder of TLC Property Partners and author of Profitable Mortgage Notes. Andrew shares his journey from ski slopes and adventure travel to financial crisis, foreclosure, and ultimately rebuilding through empathy-driven investing.
We dive into:
- How the 2008 crash reshaped Andrew’s values and business philosophy
- What mortgage note investing is—and why it’s a powerful passive income strategy
- How empathy and heart-centered business can keep families in their homes
- The role of self-directed retirement accounts in diversifying wealth
- Redefining success around freedom, family, and legacy
This episode blends finance, fitness, and life wisdom—showing how resilience and purpose can guide both personal growth and financial freedom.
Learn more: tlcpropertypartners.com
Book: https://profitablemortgagenotes.com/
LinkedIn: Andrew Metzler
Time Stamps
00:00 – 01:16 | Welcome, sponsors, and introduction of Andrew Metzler
01:16 – 03:00 | Andrew’s background & TLC Property Partners’ mission
03:00 – 06:20 | Growing up in the Northeast, moving to Switzerland, and discovering skiing
06:20 – 09:45 | Early career shifts, moving across the U.S., and entry into real estate
09:45 – 13:20 | Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis and personal setbacks
13:20 – 16:40 | Launching TLC with empathy and a people-first approach
16:40 – 20:10 | Mortgage notes explained: owning the debt vs. the property
20:10 – 23:00 | Using IRAs and retirement accounts for real estate investing
23:00 – 25:00 | Who mortgage notes are for and diversifying wealth
25:00 – 26:30 | Redefining success: purpose, freedom, and legacy
26:30 – 27:26 | Closing thoughts & where to connect with Andrew
Andrew Metzler is the founder of TLC Property Partners, a purpose-driven real estate investment firm specializing in mortgage notes. With a background in economics, adventure travel, and entrepreneurship, Andrew rebuilt his life and business after the 2008 financial crisis with a focus on empathy, sustainability, and community stability. His book, Profitable Mortgage Notes, is a practical guide for investors seeking passive income and long-term wealth through mortgage note investing. When he’s not helping families stay in their homes, Andrew can be found skiing, mountain biking, and exploring the outdoors.
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