EP29: From $77m Portfolio Loss To Building Compassionate Capital - John Laine's Story

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Can you envision the path of an individual whose life journey includes piled-up hospital bills because of a brain tumor and multiple surgeries, transitioning into the real estate industry from the hospital bed, experiencing foreclosure twice, being homeless due to auction and ultimately building a massive real estate portfolio out of sheer necessity, only to lose that $77 million portfolio at the pinnacle of their investing career?
Indeed, this is the remarkable journey of a single individual, not multiple individuals. Our guest today will share how they have triumphed over these challenges and established a system of Compassionate Capital to rescue others facing financial hardships and the prospect of losing their homes.
In this episode, I am joined by the founder of Compassionate Capital, John Laine. John is here to share his inspiring journey of resilience, compassion, and success in real estate investing. From selling shoes to navigating the tumultuous market to the tune of a multi-million portfolio, John's story is a testament to turning adversity into a powerful mission to help others. Listen in, be inspired, and learn to overcome adversity and build a legacy of compassion and resilience.
Connect with John:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-laine-ratracerescue/
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Show notes:
(2:41) 3 interesting facts about John
(9:51) Overcoming Financial Hardships
(12:20) Diving deeper into the Compassionate Capital program
(16:06) Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Financial Losses
(24:01) Home Ownership and Adaptive Reuse
(27:26) Where to find more of John
(28:40) Outside the Stocks: Teaching Entrepreneurship and the importance of diversification
(32:32) Rapid Fire
(38:54) Outro
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