From IT to Real Estate Tycoon: Ash Patel's Path to Financial Independence

Join host Chaz Wolfe as he welcomes the 7-figure real estate mogul, Ash Patel, to share his journey and insights into the world of commercial real estate investment. With a decade of experience in the field, Ash transitioned from a 15-year career in IT and has since built his real estate empire on his own terms.In this episode, Chaz and Ash delve into the importance of time freedom, strategic delegation, and the dangers of buying into your own hype. Don't miss out on the valuable lessons Ash has learned along the way, and gain the knowledge you need to accelerate your business growth.During this episode, you will learn about:[01:29] Introduction to Ash and his real estate journey[02:47] The driving force behind Ash's relentless pursuit of success[04:06] Ash's transition from IT to entrepreneurship[07:01] A pivotal decision that shaped Ash's career[08:29] Embracing speed as a critical factor in real estate[12:49] A costly mistake and the lessons learned from it[15:34] Overcoming the fear of seeking help and collaboration[21:33] Ash's decision-making process and philosophy[25:22] The one key metric Ash would track for success[27:04] The incredible value derived from networking and masterminding with fellow entrepreneurs[28:45] Ash's plan if he had to start from scratch[29:14] Connecting with Ash Patel[29:56] Connecting with Chaz Wolfe and information on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes:"I wish I had the courage earlier to make some hard decisions." - Ash Patel"It's so much more fun when there's other people to bounce ideas off of, and if you want to go far, go together." - Ash Patel"Take the blinders off. Don't say it's too hard, don't say it's too much money." - Ash Patel"Speed is your friend." - Ash Patel"Everything that I've learned in terms of systems and efficiencies, I've learned by failing and making mistakes." - Ash Patel"Even though entrepreneurs are driven, we want to get more, we have these bigger purposes, there's a laziness factor to all of us." - Chaz Wolfe"I needed that kick in the a** to let me know that not everything's gonna be a win, not everything I touched turns gold." - Ash Patel"I should not be this integral to making things happen." - Ash Patel"If your net worth isn't increasing year over year, then you're not achieving forward progress." - Ash Patel"It's incredible how much networking opens up possibilities, brings more deals to the table, and helping others always comes back to you." - Ash Patel"You only need two things to get back to the top, and that's knowledge and network." - Ash PatelRecommended Books and Resources:Who Not How by Dan Sullivan: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters: https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317Let's Connect!Ash Patel:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ash.patel.58118LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-patel-95b1a25/Chaz Wolfe (Host): Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/chazwolfe?utm_source=linktree_admin_shareWebsite:  www.gatheringthekings.comFacebook: