From Financial Rock Bottom to $20M Portfolio: Brad Flanagan’s Journey

23/05/2025 1h 8min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Balancing Ambitions, Kim Menipace sits down with Brad Flanagan—a U.S. Army veteran turned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and coach. Brad opens up about going from a 400 credit score and repossessed vehicle to building a $20M+ real estate portfolio with his wife, Jamie. They dive deep into money mindset, financial transparency in marriage, and practical tips for couples to build aligned financial goals.💡 Whether you're trying to get out of debt, align financially with your partner, or scale your investing game—this episode is packed with actionable wisdom and real talk.00:00 – Intro00:27 – Brad’s story: Army to real estate02:40 – Building a mobile family business06:00 – Why focus matters08:20 – From financial rock bottom to $20M13:45 – Blind faith & scaling up17:00 – Marriage, money & communication22:40 – Spender vs. saver dynamics24:30 – Brad’s surprising past27:00 – Finance tips for couples32:00 – Building a shared money plan40:20 – Handling financial stress47:00 – Trust, leadership & honesty56:00 – “Yours, mine, ours” system1:03:00 – Final thoughts & storm mindset1:06:30 – Connect with BradConnect with the Guest:Instagram - bradflanagan_bfhomeloansConnect with the Host:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitionsTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace

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