In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Nick Halaris, author of Profit+ newsletter and real estate entrepreneur, who discovered that the American Dream nearly destroyed his life, and how that crisis led to a revolutionary approach to building wealth while building community. From his Stanford Law background to investing in over $300 million worth of properties, Nick shares profound insights on servant leadership, the new model of citizenship, and how to profitably serve urgent needs. Discover why "success without compromise" isn't just an idealistic concept, but the most practical path to sustainable business impact.Ready to elevate your strategic thinking? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to think systemically about complex business challenges: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown00:00 Introduction and the pursuit of success without compromise06:18 The American Dream infection and early entrepreneurial drive12:36 Crisis as catalyst: when businesses blow up and lawsuits fly18:52 The philosophical breakthrough that changes everything about success25:44 Why business schools teach the opposite of what works33:29 The ownership revolution: turning employees into business owners38:22 Building a new model of citizenship beyond just voting45:36 The filter that changes every business decision: serving urgent needs profitably52:12 Renaissance thinking applied to modern entrepreneurship challengesAbout Nick HalarisNick Halaris is the author of Profit+, a popular newsletter read by over 20,000 mission-driven individuals, and the host of the Nick Halaris Show, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of people working to make the world a better place. Every week, Nick publishes articles designed to help people pursue success without compromise and sits down with socially conscious entrepreneurs, investors, nonprofit leaders, civic activists, and political leaders.Nick has spent the last 15 years as a real estate entrepreneur and has invested in over $300 million worth of properties. He is co-founder and President of Metros Capital, a design-centric residential development firm based in West Hollywood with a track record that includes investing and developing over 2,500 multifamily units and 150 homes.With a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Nick brings a unique perspective that combines legal training, business acumen, and philosophical depth. He believes that business should be a force for good and is committed to a vision of success that prioritizes community well-being over individual achievement.Connect with Nick HalarisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-halaris-4a25b93/Website: https://nickhalaris.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhalaris/Twitter: https://x.com/nickhalaris?lang=enAbout Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organizations, recognizing that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organizations.Connect with SimonLinkedIn:

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