The Mentee Podcast

Today's conversation is with Blake Erickson—entrepreneur, co-founder of Scaling.com, and the unlikely partner who helped Ben Hardy take scaling to the world.This episode explores the mindset shifts behind exponential growth and the power of setting impossible goals. Blake shares how his journey from missionary work to door-to-door sales eventually led him to a $6M+ business helping others scale, and why thinking better is more powerful than doing more.We also get personal about my own scaling vision, unpacking how real estate, impact, and podcasting intersect with my mission to serve aging-out foster youth. If you're struggling to align your business goals with your deeper purpose, I hope this episode sparks the clarity you've been craving.0:00 Intro 1:12 Blake's background: mission work in Peru and early leadership lessons 4:06 Door-to-door sales success and scaling by recruiting friends 5:32 The mindset shift from "doing more" to "thinking better" 6:01 How Blake reconnected with Ben Hardy 7:24 The origins of Scaling.com and their rapid success 10:20 Wyatt's story of how Ben Hardy's work impacted him 12:41 Raising your floor and the power of saying no 13:40 A real-world example of landing a $250K client 14:36 Aligning identity with impact and scaling for freedom 15:47 Scaling.com's "impossible goal" and exponential thinking 19:23 Wyatt's 25,000-door real estate vision and its evolution 24:00 Creating a personal development ecosystem for residents and team 27:54 Podcasting as a strategic tool for culture and recruiting 29:56 The flywheel effect of bigger deals and greater operations 31:21 Blake challenges Wyatt: is real estate a false requirement? 36:58 Shared housing, happiness, and scalable impactResources Mentioned:🌐 https://scaling.com 📚 The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Blake Erickson📚 10X is Easier Than 2X by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan📚 Personality Isn’t Permanent by Benjamin HardyConnect with Wyatt: 🌐 https://wyattgraves.com

Today's conversation is with Garrett Maroon—a father of five, author, and faith-driven entrepreneur who's on a mission to help agents define THEIR version of success.In this episode, Garrett and I talk about what it means to truly win—not according to the industry's scoreboard, but your own. We explore how Garrett stepped out of real estate production while increasing profits, why he's building with intention, and how he helps others do the same.We dig into the mindset shift that started it all, how his mom’s passing changed his perspective, and the practical model behind his new book The Balanced Breakthrough. This one’s for anyone who wants to build a life that honors their values and their family.Tune in and ask yourself: are you chasing The Good Life... or someone else’s version of it?0:00 Intro0:53 Losing his mom and launching The Faithful Agent3:39 Stepping out of real estate production with one agent6:25 Redefining success through personal values8:40 The PDA Formula: how to align business with life11:19 Why one agent cut production in half13:37 How to engage with Garrett beyond the book16:47 Mindset vs. business model20:03 The Maroon family’s vision for presence and purpose22:45 Where to connect + Garrett’s final messageConnect with Garrett:📘 The Balanced Breakthrough book - Free PDA formula download + preorder: https://www.210collective.com/redefine https://www.210collective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrettmaroon Connect with Wyatt:🌐 https://wyattgraves.com 

Today's conversation is with Ryan Thomson—real estate agent, investor, and the go-to expert on assumable mortgages.In a market where high interest rates are pushing the dream of homeownership out of reach, Ryan has doubled down on a little-known but powerful strategy: assuming loans. His approach is unlocking 2–3% interest rates for today’s buyers—and he's on a mission to make homeownership and investing accessible again.From social work to house hacking to launching a niche real estate business, Ryan shares how assumable mortgages are helping first-time buyers, investors, and sellers alike. Whether you’ve never heard of an assumable loan or you’ve been curious about the mechanics, this episode breaks it all down.If you're looking for real solutions to today’s affordability crisis, come alongside me and learn how assumable loans might be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.0:00 Intro1:42 Ryan’s journey from social work to real estate4:55 Why assumable mortgages are making a comeback8:14 How assumptions differ from sub-to deals11:35 Creative solutions for funding equity gaps14:55 Why banks resist assumptions (and how to work around it)17:17 Ryan’s 3-part business model21:06 Case study: investor wins with a 2.75% rate26:30 Wyatt’s brokerage model and vision for Ascend30:14 Expanding access to homeownership through assumptions34:37 Vision for 25,000 doors and housing as impactResources Mentioned:🌐 Ryan’s Website: https://theassumableguy.com 🌐 Connect with Wyatt: https://wyattgraves.com

Today's conversation is with Jessie Lang—an impressive real estate investor who’s scaled from just three rentals to 75 doors in only four years.Jessie shares how she cracked the code on scaling with the BRRRR method, building an in-house management team, and keeping renovations tight to minimize long-term maintenance. Her journey from wholesaling everything to keeping the best deals for her portfolio is full of actionable takeaways for both new and experienced investors.We dive deep into her acquisitions process, financing strategies, and how she balances flipping, wholesaling, and buy-and-hold investing. Jessie also opens up about the realities of cash flow, why she’s aiming for 100 doors in the next three years, and the mastermind community she’s built to help others do the same.If you’ve ever wondered how to scale your rental portfolio without losing your mind—or your margins—this episode will show you what’s possible.0:00 Intro1:47 Scaling to 75 doors4:16 Why Jessie brought property management back in-house6:18 The tech and team running 75 doors with one employee8:45 Her acquisitions process from lead to close13:30 Staying close to the money16:11 Financing strategies for BRRRR deals and flips18:36 Long-term goals and balancing growth with lifestyle19:53 The reality of cash flow in today’s market24:49 Inside Jessie’s Rentals Made Easy mastermind29:33 Building consistent deal flow through networking32:15 Advice for aspiring investorsResources Mentioned:🌐 Jessie Lang’s Mastermind https://unlockedrentals.com/ 📘 Rentals Made Easy by Jessie Lang https://a.co/d/cxePlFR ⚙️ Buildium property management software: https://www.buildium.comConnect with Wyatt: 🌐 https://wyattgraves.com

Today's conversation is with Daniel Casey—entrepreneur, multifamily investor, and fellow GoBundance brother based in Tacoma, Washington. Daniel shares how he transitioned from CPA to running a successful construction business, and ultimately owning over 400 multifamily units.Daniel and Wyatt dive deep into scaling a real estate business while juggling construction, property management, and a team of 50+ employees. Daniel unpacks the lessons he’s learned from self-managing properties, building his in-house team, and leveraging virtual assistants to maximize operations and minimize costs.They also explore the realities of cash flow, maintenance systems, and how Daniel is preparing for a 10,000-door goal by shifting toward institutional-style acquisitions and affordable housing. Whether you're just starting or scaling fast, tune in for the strategies, pitfalls, and mindset shifts that come with going all-in on multifamily real estate.0:00 Intro5:48 Daniel's journey from CPA to construction to multifamily18:23 How Daniel structures his 50+ person team25:14 The construction vs. maintenance mindset difference34:56 Creating multiple tiers of units to maximize returns42:17 Systems for purchasing, accounting, and marketing58:31 Details on the multifamily summit with Ben Hardy1:02:15 How GoBundance changed what's possible1:04:33 Daniel's path to 10,000 doors in three yearsResources Mentioned:🌐 Connect with Daniel Casey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgcasey/🌐 North 40 Capital, LLC: https://north40capital.com/🌐 Multifamily Summit 2025: https://opxedge.com/gobundance/🌐 Property Meld: https://propertymeld.com/🌐 Buildium property management software: https://www.buildium.com/🌐 Show Mojo leasing CRM: https://hello.showmojo.com/features/📚 "The Science of Scaling" by Ben HardyConnect with Wyatt:🌐 https://wyattgraves.com/