Harrison George grew up on a thousand acres in the California Bay Area, the son of the founder of CMG, one of the largest privately held mortgage companies in the United States. But his path into the family business was anything but a straight line. In this episode, Harrison shares how he found his footing through failure, why he calls CMG the "anti-bank bank," and how a product called the All-in-One loan is helping homeowners pay off their mortgages years early. He also breaks down his own real estate investment strategy, the mindset behind choosing default happiness, and why sitting with failure is the most underrated growth tool most people skip. If you are thinking about buying a home, building wealth through real estate, or just trying to figure out how to enjoy the journey, this one is for you. TIMESTAMPS[00:00:37] — CMG Mortgage, the family business and getting licensed in 48 states[00:02:18] — Buying a bank: what Bank CMG is and why it matters[00:03:29] — Growing up: The culinary school detour[00:04:25] — How one campus visit changed everything[00:06:35] — Life on a thousand acres in the Bay Area[00:08:03] — Failing the loan license exam and what he learned from moving back home[00:09:41] — Moving to Boise on 45 days notice with a U-Haul and woodworking equipment[00:10:13] — A home, another and then a duplex: How he built his portfolio[00:15:27] — The 2008 housing crash as the son of a mortgage company founder[00:23:27] — What it is actually like to have your dad as your boss