In this episode of The Journey, Leo sits down with Logan Freeman — a former NFL player turned commercial real estate powerhouse and managing broker at MWC Advisors. With over $350M in closed deals, 30,000+ followers on LinkedIn, and a sharp mind for systems, mindset, and scale, Logan shares the behind-the-scenes of his transformation.
We dive deep into how Logan pivoted from football to real estate after a personal tragedy, the values and work ethic that shaped him, and how he applies frameworks like John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success and Ray Dalio’s 5-step loop to his daily life. We unpack why knowing yourself is more powerful than chasing trends, how to get out of survival mode and into creation, and what most people get wrong about success, time, and leverage.
Whether you're building a business, trying to master your mindset, or balancing ambition with family — this one hits home.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Logan’s journey from NFL hopeful to real estate operator
How tragedy and mentorship catalyzed personal growth
Why "be quick but don’t hurry" is his guiding principle
How to know your strengths—and when to double down vs delegate
Balancing visionary and integrator energy as a founder
Fatherhood, faith, and finding flow
Why working on your fundamentals beats chasing the next hack
The compound power of presence and appreciation in daily life
//TIMESTAMPS//
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:45 – Time is Your Most Valuable Asset
05:08 – From Football to Faith and Real Estate
11:00 – Accountability & Subconscious Programming
13:20 – Can You Run a Mile? The Energy Equation
18:30 – Honor the Sacrifice, Build for Tomorrow
20:45 – Presence, Journaling & Mindset Tools
26:00 – Visionary vs Integrator: Knowing Your Role
33:30 – Attention Audit: Phones, Family, and Flow
39:00 – Stimulus, Story, Response
44:30 – Scaling Real Estate: From Property Management to Development
50:00 – Final Thoughts: Pyramid of Success & Flow States
🤝 CONNECT WITH LOGAN:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments/
https://www.ftwinvestmentsllc.com/
👋 CONNECT WITH LEO 1) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-young/2) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leoyoungrealestate/3) Want to invest with us? https://tidycal.com/leoyoungrealestate/investor-alignment-callDisclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice and should not be relied upon as such. All investments carry risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results.Any mention of investment opportunities is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. Offers, if any, will be made only through official offering documents and only to qualified, accredited investors in jurisdictions where permitted by law. You should consult with your own financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decisions.
Keywordsreal estate investing, mindset, commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, discipline, frameworks, StrengthsFinder, EOS, fatherhood, time management, personal growth, systems, delegation, flow state, pyramid of success, journaling, faith, presence, attention, Logan Freeman