Ep 47 - In this episode, we have Andrew Jessup. He is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Capital Energy Solutions. He studied computer science at Rutgers University and brings over 22 years of experience in software engineering, business strategy, and management to Capital Energy. He has an extreme passion for technology and renewable energy and is excited about the future of the EV movement. As a serial entrepreneur, Mr. Jessup brings experience from various industries including construction, tech, real estate, online retail, insurance, and entertainment.   ________________________________ FREE Discovery call for The Microfamily Investing Accelerator  https://calendly.com/noirvest/microfamilymavericks  ________________________________   [00:00 - 07:34] From Video Games to Real Estate Grew up in a standard household with a teacher mother and software engineer father Father brought home computers and taught him to develop software Introduced to video games at an early age Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset not from anything parents said or did Started the Micro Family Investing Accelerator mentorship program Focused on five to 20 unit properties for micro family investing   [07:35 - 14:32] From Lawn Care to Lockheed Martin: The Journey of Andrew and Mania's Business Success Started a lawn care business at age 7/8 Charged $20 for services and gave neighbor $5 Saved money from business to buy a car when he turned 17 Graduated with degree in computer science and math from Rutgers University Worked at Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense contractor Joined an organization called Prepaid Legal (now Legal Shield) to sell legal insurance product Learned about marketing, sales, and personal development through this organization  Investing in personal development is invaluable    [14:33 - 21:12] Discovering the Benefits of Personal Development and Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome Country Club was a way to gain knowledge from people who were successful without actually knowing them Surrounding yourself with people who are where you want to be in the future is important Regular activities with friends can be replaced with activities that focus on growth and development Commuting for a 9-5 job can be draining and unfulfilling  Multiple Streams of Income by Robert Kiyosaki introduced the concept of making money through banks  Banks take your money for free and give a poor return     [21:13 - 28:18] From Reading a Book to Making $92,000 in One Day: How One Entrepreneur Found Success in His Twenties Participated in Legal Shield selling legal insurance memberships Learned to be a DJ from reading a book Discovered Casino War and won $4,000 Developed card counting simulator to test strategies Made $92,000 in one day playing blackjack professionally  Parents were concerned about his lifestyle    [28:19 - 35:29] Unlocking Your Potential: From Buying Houses to Becoming a Professional Musician and Magician Bought several single family homes and used the BRRR strategy (buy, rehab, rent, refinance) Moved out at age 27 and wanted real estate income to take care of bills Also a professional closeup magician and read books on sleight of hand to help with interpersonal skills Uses FORM (family, occupation, recreation, motivation) acronym when talking to people Took a personal development course called LA Landmark Education    [35:30 - 39:17] Closing Segment Watch out for part 2 of our conversation with Lee!     Key Quotes    “You have to run your own race.” - Andrew Jessup  ...

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