In this episode, Dear Ngo sits down with Bethany LaFlam — attorney, investor, and author of The Power of OPE — to unravel the powerful concept of leveraging “Other People’s Everything.” From building a seven-figure law firm to buying a boutique hotel in Belize, Bethany shares how she ditched hustle culture and rewrote the rules of scaling.If you’re tired of burnout, questioning the grind, or wondering how to grow without giving up your joy, this conversation is for you.In this episode:- Why hustle culture is a trap — and how to escape it- How to use other people’s time, money, and talents to scale faster- The “lane” philosophy: how to do what you love and ditch what you don’t- Bethany’s journey from lawyer to hotel owner — and why visioning changed her life- The biggest legal mistake real estate entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it)- How to rebuild after burnout, divorce, or business failureBethany also shares powerful mindset shifts, the myth of being “self-made,” and her real-talk approach to building a business and life by design. Whether you’re raising capital, managing a growing team, or just starting your journey, this episode will help you rethink how you work, grow, and live.Guest Bio:Bethany LaFlam is the managing partner of Premier Law Group, an experienced investor, and the author of The Power of OPE: Other People’s Everything. She’s helped raise over $1B in capital, structured complex real estate deals, and is the founder of Community Conscious Capital Collective. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs scale legally, ethically, and joyfully.📌 Episode Highlights:00:00 – What is OPE and why hustle culture is a trap03:00 – Redefining success and freedom as a high-performing woman06:00 – The real power behind letting go and trusting others10:00 – How Bethany built her law firm and burned out14:00 – The turning point: redefining her path and scaling smart18:00 – Buying a hotel in Belize using OPE22:00 – From passive investor to launching her own fund25:00 – The truth behind “self-made” success stories28:00 – Bethany’s 3 stages of building, rebuilding, and scaling30:00 – How she evaluates every decision with the “ABS of F*ckin’ Lutely” filter32:00 – Rapid fire: worst advice, guilty splurges, and what’s inspiring her now34:00 – Where to find Bethany + how to join her community Resources Mentioned:📘 Grab her book: The Power of OPE → www.thepowerofope.com🌐 Bethany’s IG: @bethany_laflam🚀 Follow & Subscribe:If this episode inspired you, follow Invest & Roam and leave a review!We drop weekly episodes on building wealth, escaping burnout, and living with intention.🎧 Invest smart. Roam free. Build wealth on your terms.

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