The Secret to Leaving Corporate Life: Antone’s Journey to Financial Freedom| Movers and Shakers Podcast
In this Movers and Shakers episode, Gino Barbaro interviews Antone Heyward, a former IT professional turned multifamily investor. Antone shares how he left his corporate career for real estate, finding financial freedom through the Jake and Gino community and building wealth with joint ventures and syndications. Now, he’s focused on creating lasting wealth for his family and community.
In this episode of the Movers and Shakers Podcast, host Gino Barbaro speaks with Antone Heyward, an inspiring multifamily investor and former IT professional who transitioned from a corporate career to real estate. Antone shares how he realized that a traditional job alone couldn’t bring him the financial freedom he sought. After joining the Jake and Gino community, Antone made strides in multifamily investing, building wealth through joint ventures and syndications. Now, he’s focused on creating legacy wealth, not just for himself, but for his family and community.
Tune in to hear Antone’s story of growth, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and actionable steps on how to begin building wealth in real estate.
Key Highlights:
- Introduction and Antone’s career shift from IT to real estate
- The catalyst that drove Antone to seek financial independence
- Insights into joint ventures, syndications, and multifamily investments
- Overcoming fears and mindset shifts in transitioning to multifamily
- Antone’s future goals and vision for creating legacy wealth
Whether you’re an aspiring real estate investor or considering a career change, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for achieving financial independence. Don’t miss out on Antone’s powerful story!
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 01:29 – Why Antone Chose Multifamily Real Estate
- 04:36 – Gino’s Perspective on Job Loyalty and the Importance of Side Hustles
- 06:00 – Challenges in Scaling from Single-Family to Multifamily Investments
- 08:41 – The “Buy Right, Finance Right, Manage Right” Framework
- 12:37 – Antone’s Leap of Faith: Leaving His Corporate Job
- 14:04 – Overcoming the “Too Young, Too Old” Excuse
- 23:34 – Syndication vs. Joint Ventures: Antone’s Approach
- 25:41 – Antone’s 3-5 Year Vision for Legacy Wealth and Community Impact
- 27:29 – How to Connect with Antone Heyward on LinkedIn and Reignite Capital
- 27:53 – Gino Wraps it Up
Guest Contact Information:
- LinkedIn: Antone Heyward
- Website: RE-Ignite Capital – where you can schedule an appointment with Antone directly.