Real Estate Development: Land to Legacy is hosted by Eugene Gershman, who scaled his company to $30M/year before the market forced a reset. Now rebuilding with deeper clarity, he shares real stories of growth, failure, and leadership. This podcast breaks down the real-life lessons and steps behind turning land into lasting value—educating listeners on what it truly takes to develop real estate. Guests include developers, investors, architects, land use consultants, and more. If you've lived the lessons and bounced back, we want to hear from you.
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Real Estate Development: Land to Legacy is hosted by Eugene Gershman, who scaled his company to $30M/year before the market forced a reset. Now rebuilding with deeper clarity, he shares real stories of growth, failure, and leadership. This podcast breaks down the real-life lessons and steps behind turning land into lasting value—educating listeners on what it truly takes to develop real estate. Guests include developers, investors, architects, land use consultants, and more. If you've lived the lessons and bounced back, we want to hear from you.
From Ranger to Real Estate: How Justin Martinez Turned Discipline Into a Million-Dollar Mindset What drives someone to complete a 100-mile ultramarathon, flip multiple Airbnbs for six-figure profits, and still wake up each day ready to push harder? For Justin Martinez, it’s a mindset he calls "The Compounder’s Way"—where every disciplined choice compounds into a life of freedom and fulfillment. In this powerful episode, Justin shares how his journey from U.S. Army Ranger to real estate investor and performance coach shaped his outlook on success. From finding your breaking point to writing five-figure renovation checks without flinching, Justin delivers a masterclass in resilience, long-term thinking, and building wealth that lasts. Guest Bio Justin Martinez is a former U.S. Army Ranger, real estate investor, entrepreneur, author, and fitness coach with over 12 years of experience in personal development and transformation. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Entrepreneurship and a Master’s in Real Estate Development from Arizona State University. His ventures span from building a vending machine business in college to flipping high-performing Airbnbs in Tennessee. He is the founder of CE Coaching and the author of The Compounder’s Guide to Developing the Ranger Mindset, a blueprint for developing elite habits and mental resilience. Justin is also a dedicated athlete, having completed multiple Ironman events and a 100-mile ultramarathon—all part of his ongoing pursuit to push limits and inspire others to do the same. Episode Highlights and Chapters 00:01 What It Means to Be a Compounder 01:30 Why Most People Quit Before the Breakthrough 03:40 The Drive Behind 100-Mile Runs and Business Scaling 06:00 Real Estate Beginnings and a $78K Profit on His First House 08:30 How a Cabin in the Smoky Mountains Became a Goldmine 10:10 Turning COVID Into an Airbnb Boom 13:00 Innovating with Game Rooms and Mini Golf to Flip Rentals 15:00 Financing Smart: Cash Deals and DSCR-Style Lending 16:30 Lessons From a Full-Gut Rehab Gone Wrong 18:00 How to Run Conservative Numbers That Still Win 20:00 Tactics for Scoring Off-Market Deals 22:00 Minimum Profit Thresholds and Walking From Small Gains 24:00 Why You Must Be Willing to Spend to Build 25:30 Advice to His Younger Self: Buy and Hold for the Long Game Contact Information Connect with Justin Martinez and learn more about his mindset and coaching programs through the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.jones.3152 Website: https://www.cecoaching.coach/ Book: The Compounder’s Guide to Developing the Ranger Mindset – available now For more episodes and resources from host Eugene Gershman, visit https://giscompanies.co/podcast/
Real Estate Development: Land to Legacy
Real Estate Development: Land to Legacy is hosted by Eugene Gershman, who scaled his company to $30M/year before the market forced a reset. Now rebuilding with deeper clarity, he shares real stories of growth, failure, and leadership. This podcast breaks down the real-life lessons and steps behind turning land into lasting value—educating listeners on what it truly takes to develop real estate. Guests include developers, investors, architects, land use consultants, and more. If you've lived the lessons and bounced back, we want to hear from you.
