# Redefining Success and Building Balance in Real Estate with Kevin Kauffman

> Episode 119 of the WELLthy Investor Podcast

- **Published:** 2025-08-19
- **Duration:** 00:48:22

## Description

From short sales to buy-and-hold strategies, and more, powerful lessons from Kevin Kauffman reveal how boundaries, balance, and bold investing redefine success. See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/redefining-success-and-building-balance-in-real-estate-with-kevin-kauffman

## Chapters

- 00:00 -- - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
- 00:06 -- - Meet Mattias and Erica: Hosts of The REI Agent
- 00:14 -- - The Mission: Living Bold and Fulfilled Lives Through Real Estate
- 00:24 -- - Mattias Previews Today’s Guest: Kevin Kauffman
- 02:14 -- - Kevin Kauffman Joins the Conversation from Tempe, Arizona
- 03:06 -- - Kevin Shares His Journey into Real Estate
- 05:21 -- - Mentorship and Lessons from Professor Goodner
- 07:11 -- - Starting in 2007: Short Sales and Market Turmoil
- 09:38 -- - Turning Short Sales into a Competitive Advantage
- 11:02 -- - The Grind and Growth of Early Real Estate Years
- 12:13 -- - Leveraging Social Media and Gary Vee’s Crush It
- 13:52 -- - Building Authority Through YouTube and Education
- 15:11 -- - Forgetting the Original Goal of Investing
- 16:10 -- - First Investment Steps: Commercial Building and Rentals
- 19:36 -- - Building a Real Estate Team Instead of a Brokerage
- 21:06 -- - Early Partnerships, Splits, and Hiring Assistants
- 22:30 -- - Structuring a Growing Real Estate Team
- 24:29 -- - Expansion to 15 Agents in Phoenix and Denver
- 26:21 -- - Supporting Agents as Business Owners
- 27:34 -- - Shifting from Buyer/Seller Agents to Sales Agents
- 28:10 -- - CRM Tools, Infusionsoft, and Brevity
- 30:44 -- - Guiding Agents Through Market Changes
- 31:56 -- - Comparing Market Perspectives with Joshua Smith
- 33:37 -- - Staying Optimistic Amid Market Challenges
- 34:08 -- - Life Balance: Worry Less, Focus on Priorities
- 35:12 -- - Kevin on Mental and Physical Health Routines
- 36:47 -- - Setting Boundaries: No Weekends, Nine-to-Five Schedule
- 38:21 -- - Listing Strategies and Boundaries with Clients
- 38:54 -- - Golden Nugget: You Don’t Get Rich Selling, You Get Rich Buying
- 41:32 -- - Investing Beyond Real Estate: Balanced Portfolios
- 42:47 -- - Mattias Reflects on His BRRR Strategy vs. Crypto
- 44:53 -- - Leveraging Expertise for Higher Returns
- 45:28 -- - Kevin’s Recommended Books for Agents and Investors
- 47:06 -- - Kevin’s Podcast and Next Level Agents Facebook Group
- 47:57 -- - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

## Show Notes

From short sales to buy-and-hold strategies, and more, powerful lessons from Kevin Kauffman reveal how boundaries, balance, and bold investing redefine success.
See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/redefining-success-and-building-balance-in-real-estate-with-kevin-kauffman/
(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:06) - Meet Mattias and Erica: Hosts of The REI Agent
(00:14) - The Mission: Living Bold and Fulfilled Lives Through Real Estate
(00:24) - Mattias Previews Today’s Guest: Kevin Kauffman
(02:14) - Kevin Kauffman Joins the Conversation from Tempe, Arizona
(03:06) - Kevin Shares His Journey into Real Estate
(05:21) - Mentorship and Lessons from Professor Goodner
(07:11) - Starting in 2007: Short Sales and Market Turmoil
(09:38) - Turning Short Sales into a Competitive Advantage
(11:02) - The Grind and Growth of Early Real Estate Years
(12:13) - Leveraging Social Media and Gary Vee’s Crush It
(13:52) - Building Authority Through YouTube and Education
(15:11) - Forgetting the Original Goal of Investing
(16:10) - First Investment Steps: Commercial Building and Rentals
(19:36) - Building a Real Estate Team Instead of a Brokerage
(21:06) - Early Partnerships, Splits, and Hiring Assistants
(22:30) - Structuring a Growing Real Estate Team
(24:29) - Expansion to 15 Agents in Phoenix and Denver
(26:21) - Supporting Agents as Business Owners
(27:34) - Shifting from Buyer/Seller Agents to Sales Agents
(28:10) - CRM Tools, Infusionsoft, and Brevity
(30:44) - Guiding Agents Through Market Changes
(31:56) - Comparing Market Perspectives with Joshua Smith
(33:37) - Staying Optimistic Amid Market Challenges
(34:08) - Life Balance: Worry Less, Focus on Priorities
(35:12) - Kevin on Mental and Physical Health Routines
(36:47) - Setting Boundaries: No Weekends, Nine-to-Five Schedule
(38:21) - Listing Strategies and Boundaries with Clients
(38:54) - Golden Nugget: You Don’t Get Rich Selling, You Get Rich Buying
(41:32) - Investing Beyond Real Estate: Balanced Portfolios
(42:47) - Mattias Reflects on His BRRR Strategy vs. Crypto
(44:53) - Leveraging Expertise for Higher Returns
(45:28) - Kevin’s Recommended Books for Agents and Investors
(47:06) - Kevin’s Podcast and Next Level Agents Facebook Group
(47:57) - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
Contact Kevin Kauffman
https://kevinandfred.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/2A6rhvJ6rCyaOskaapimVH
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelagents
https://www.instagram.com/kevin_kauffman/
https://www.youtube.com/@KevinandFredTV
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