THE 10 STEPS TO SUCCESS
1. Lead by Example
Success starts with leadership. Be the kind of person others want to follow—solution-minded, humble, and consistent. Real leaders lift others up and take ownership even in hard times.
2. Cultivate the Right Mindset
Feed the mindset that drives growth, not the one that limits you. Acknowledge your flaws, sharpen your strengths, and stay grounded in humility. Your mindset frames every opportunity.
3. Master Salesmanship
Whether you’re pitching an idea or building a brand, you’re always selling. Learn to listen, consult, and communicate with integrity. Sales is influence—and influence moves the world.
4. Invest in Yourself Relentlessly
Grow 1% every day. Read. Practice. Reflect. The return on personal development compounds over time. The most valuable asset you’ll ever have is your own wisdom.
5. Build with and for Others
Your network is your empire. Surround yourself with people who amplify your mission and who you can pour into. Greatness isn’t achieved alone.
6. Solve Real Problems
Entrepreneurs win by solving real problems in creative ways. Stop chasing trends—start finding pain points that matter and commit to serving others through solutions.
7. Embrace Responsibility
You are not a victim. If you’re unhappy, unfulfilled, or stuck, it’s your move to make. Take ownership and act with intention. No one is coming to save you.
8. Stay Rooted in Gratitude and Humility
Even in success, remain grounded. Let gratitude be your baseline and humility your compass. Ego blinds; humility sharpens vision.
9. Pour from a Full Cup
You can’t serve others if you’re empty. Prioritize your well-being so you can contribute with energy, joy, and resilience. The more you have, the more you can give.
10. Start Now, Start Small
Success isn’t built overnight. It’s built daily—through action, learning, and momentum. Begin with what you have, where you are, and grow from there.
Current Business Ventures
ACRE Partner
Agency Consulting / Mastermind
ACRE Partner is the core consultancy and mastermind for real estate media entrepreneurs, helping agencies scale through coaching, systems, and community. It acts as a central hub—referring members to trusted solutions across editing, staffing, AI, and automation. Currently generating $90K–$120K/month, it’s the foundation that ties the entire ecosystem together.
Aerial Canvas
Real Estate Media Agency
Aerial Canvas is a high-volume real estate media company producing stunning visual content for agents and brokerages. With $400K–$500K/month in revenue, it serves as a model for how tech-enabled media teams can operate at scale without sacrificing quality.
ACRE Seattle
Real Estate Media Agency
ACRE Seattle is a fast-growing real estate media agency delivering high-quality visuals to top agents in the Pacific Northwest. With a monthly revenue of $150K–$200K, it’s proof that strong local execution, backed by solid systems, can dominate regional markets.
Market U
Post-Production Video Editing Agency
Market U is a post-production video editing agency built for real estate professionals who need fast, affordable, and consistent content. Doing $70K–$80K/month, it powers dozens of top creators and teams with dependable editing workflows and scalable capacity.
Outsource Plug
Staffing Agency
Outsource Plug provides trained, remote VAs to real estate media companies looking to scale their operations without burning out their teams. At $100K/month in revenue, it’s become a go-to staffing partner for agencies across the U.S.
Tonomo
Real Estate Media Agency Software
Tonomo is a back-end operating system for real estate media companies, offering admin support, file delivery tools, and white-glove services. It’s the workflow glue that keeps agencies organized and efficient, with strong adoption across the ACRE community.
AutoHDR
AI Real Estate Photo Editor
AutoHDR is an AI-powered photo editing platform designed specifically for real estate photographers and media teams. With blazing speed, consistent quality, and pricing that beats traditional editors, it’s quietly becoming the preferred tool for high-volume pros.