I just got back late Friday night from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where we held the REtipster Inner Circle retreat. And wow…what a week. (Note--- those of you who saw the FB post--- this is longer form and has more meat and is still worth a read) To be honest, when I came out of the Land Unconference about a month and a half ago, I was tired. Worn out. Spent. I told myself, “I just have to push through and finish the process.” But as the days got closer to Jackson Hole, my energy started to rise again. By the time I boarded the plane, I was buzzing with anticipation. And it was worth it. The Power of the Room One of the things I’ve learned time and time again in event like these is that the people in the room make the event. Of course, my buddy @Seth Williams was there as we published it under his brand. I am so grateful for his trust in allowing me to put this together and associate it with him This trip brought together an incredible mix: - Old friends like Denise, @Bob Scott , @Xing Gao, and @Brian Wied . - New faces like @Jonathan Newth (welcome to the community, brother), Neil Clements (Seth’s new podcast partner), Mitch Klein, Abi and Erika from Gokce Capital (whose YouTube channel I’ve followed for years), and Jim Kramer from South Carolina. Between all of us, there was easily 1,000–1,500 land deals a year represented, with businesses ranging from $500K to $7M in revenue. Some focus on small flips, some on subdivides, others on entitlements or messy title work. Some are even moving toward vertical development. It was a diverse room, and the expertise was incredible. The Adventures We didn’t just sit in a room. We lived together for a week. - We fished. - We went on a wildlife safari. - We took a gondola up 10,000 feet and hiked the ridge. - We stargazed under the Milky Way, seeing millions of stars and the bands of light stretching across the sky. - And we did my favorite moment of all: a sunrise hike at Jenny Lake.

I used to think I had to do it all. Every deal. Every email. Every property lead. Every late-night grind. I thought hustle was the price of success. But then I realized something: You didn’t start this to be busy. You started this for freedom. Not to work 24/7. Not to say yes to every buyer. Not to chase every county. You started this to live To spend time with family. To breathe. To own your time like you own your land. So stop chasing more. Pick what actually moves the needle. Automate the rest. Outsource what drains you. Let “good enough” be enough. Protect your mornings. Take the trip. Hug your kids. Sleep in. This business should serve your life. Not the other way around. That’s what we’re doing here inside Leadership in Land Building businesses that give us time, space, and peace. Because balance isn't a dream. It’s a habit. And it starts with choosing less, not more.

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In this episode of Leadership in Land with @Deleted, CEO of Assets for Acres, to share powerful insights into leadership, adaptability, and team building. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1️⃣ The 3 Pillars of Leadership: Confidence, courage, and calm—how they help navigate uncertainty. 2️⃣ Adapting to Market Changes: Ben’s strategy for pivoting marketing channels and staying ahead. 3️⃣ Building a Winning Team: How he structured his team for maximum impact and growth. 4️⃣ Hiring Top Talent: The platforms and processes Ben uses to find the right people. 5️⃣ Keeping Teams Motivated: MVP recognition systems, quarterly check-ins, and more. 🎧 Listen now to take your leadership to the next level. 👉 Visit Land in Leadership Podcast to access resources from this episode.

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