In this episode, Ellis Hammond, a real estate investor and host of the podcast, discusses his recent venture into jujitsu and how it has taught him valuable lessons applicable to his business and personal life. Ellis shares his excitement about incorporating more solo shows into the podcast, focusing on business, real estate investing, and spiritual growth lessons. He invites listeners to provide feedback and shares his experiences with jujitsu. Ellis explains that despite his background as a collegiate athlete and his regular gym workouts, he discovered through wearing a health tracker that he lacked high strain activities. Seeking to increase his strain, he decided to try jujitsu. He recounts his first jujitsu class, where he quickly realized the complexity and skill involved. Despite his initial enthusiasm, Ellis found himself overpowered and submitted by more experienced practitioners. He even sustained a rib injury while wrestling with an inexperienced but larger opponent. Reflecting on his jujitsu journey, Ellis draws parallels to his entrepreneurial path. He emphasizes the importance of learning the basics, just as he needed to learn blocking and protecting himself in jujitsu. Similarly, in business, he initially struggled with sales and had to invest time in understanding sales techniques, crafting effective scripts, and identifying client pain points. Ellis draws inspiration from a smaller, more experienced jujitsu practitioner who effortlessly outmaneuvered him. He highlights the importance of positioning and leveraging momentum rather than relying solely on strength, relating it to business strategies. Ellis encourages listeners to embrace the challenges they face and view them as opportunities for growth. He stresses the need to continuously learn and improve, equating mastery in business to becoming a skilled jujitsu practitioner. Sharing his own current challenge of building a team and delegating responsibilities, Ellis acknowledges the fear and uncertainty involved. He expresses his desire to find the right people aligned with his vision and seeks external guidance to navigate this aspect of his business. He concludes by urging listeners to identify their own hurdles and commit to overcoming them to become the master entrepreneurs and investors they aspire to be. In closing, Ellis invites listeners interested in real estate investing to explore the resources available at KingdomREI.com, including their accelerator program for those starting in commercial real estate and their mastermind community for individuals looking to scale their real estate portfolios alongside like-minded Christian entrepreneurs.
0:00 - Start
1:48 - How he got into jujitsu.
3:51 - The importance of positioning and protection.
5:52 - Struggle with sales early on.
8:02 - Finding the right people to execute your vision.
10:21 - What are the hurdles for you in business?