Happy New Year Everyone! Thought I'd jump on here and properly introduce myself. I've been in this group for a little while now, and joined the M1 Inner Circle about 5 months ago. I came into this space focused on learning, building, and getting my footing — and what’s surprised me most is how much I’ve enjoyed the people part of it. I’m in a season of expansion across the board right now — business, friendships, partnership and community — and I’m letting things unfold naturally instead of forcing outcomes. Grateful for rooms like this where you can build thoughtfully and still be human. Looking forward to what 2026 brings, adding value and connecting with many of you.

Team building and leadership are highly subjective activities. There are many ways to be effective. I do not claim to have “correct” answers, but I can offer some experiences. PERSONAL HISTORY My team and I got to know each others’ strengths and weaknesses by sifting, reviewing, underwriting, and making offers on deals over eighteen months. Let me clarify: We spent eighteen months doing all of that before we closed our first deal together. CORE TEAM There are three of us on our core team. We had a few more in the beginning. We all remain friends, but our core three were compatible in terms of work ethic and desire to achieve. Plus we have complimentary skills. One person is strong on UW. Another has great banking and legal relationships. Another manages most of our investor relations & communications. EVOLVING ROLES BASED on NEEDS of the BUSINESS We evolved into our roles over time. With each iteration (tour, evaluation, offer, and finally closing) we got to know and trust each other. All of us have been on partnership teams before. All of us have positive and negative experiences to reflect upon. TRUTH + RESPECT One key trait: We’re not afraid to tell each other the truth. Even when it’s uncomfortable. Of course, we always tell the truth with respect. We argue and debate (just like siblings) but we’ve built up enough trust that it doesn’t get personal. FIRST DEAL as a TEAM Now that we’ve closed our first deal together (94u, $13.6M acquisition, $6.5M raise) we’re in the middle of asset management. And we are facing a whole new set of challenges. Fortunately, the trust that we built during the acquisition phase carries over. TEAM of ADVISORS? How did we build our team of advisors? Relationships plus trial & error. Some early professionals did not work out. Others are working in amazing ways. We watch everything and we try to learn from our mistakes. BOTTOM LINE: TRUST Trustworthy people tend to be magnets for other trustworthy people. And even if you have trust, sometimes things don’t work out due to compatibility issues. Or timing. Or where each person is within their personal life journey. So many variables!

Ever wondered what happens when military precision meets real estate? I just released my interview with @Christian Catron and @Michael Euperio of Redeem Investments, and their journey is unreal. They took a 10-story office building and flipped it into a thriving Courtyard Marriott Hotel—and that’s just the beginning. Don’t miss out on this one—it could change the way you approach your next deal. 🎧Watch the full interview here >> https://www.skool.com/how-to-raise-capital/classroom/ef32ea3d?md=b3a204ee77a74f00b89d3ac5049e268c