7FF 287: 4 Laws of Leadership: Interview with Jocko Willink

October 29, 2019

About This Episode

A lot of house flippers and wholesalers do all the work themselves.

They answer the phone calls, they meet with the sellers, they make the repairs, they find buyers, they handle escrow and utilities and so on.

And that’s okay… some investors like it that way.

But if you’re a solopreneur, your business will never grow beyond you.

For most flippers and wholesalers, that means they’ll never do more than a couple deals per year.

Maybe it’s enough to live on… maybe it isn’t.

But either way, it’s a recipe for burnout.

And it’s why so many real estate investors go back to their “day jobs” after a year or two.

If your plan is to build a successful, stable, reliable business that brings in the income you need and frees up your time so you can spend it living life on your own terms with the ones you love…

…then you need to listen to today’s podcast episode.

Why?  Because to scale your business beyond what you can do on your own, you’re going to need to hire and build a team.

And when that happens, LEADERSHIP becomes your most important skill set.

Unfortunately, a lot of investors go into leadership with major blind spots.

Most of us don’t have MBA’s.  We didn’t go to Harvard.  Leadership may not be something we’re used to or comfortable with.

That’s why I asked Jocko Willink to speak at Flip Hacking LIVE a couple weeks ago.

Jocko is a leadership expert, author, and decorated retired Navy SEAL officer.

During his time in combat and as a SEAL Trainer, he developed and refined 4 “laws” of leadership that helped him and his team achieve their objectives safely, consistently, and effectively in the face of deadly resistance.

Today, he’s joining me on the podcast to break down these 4 laws and dig into how we as real estate investors can apply his leadership approach in our own businesses.

Jocko brought down the house at Flip Hacking LIVE…

And if you want to build a business that will last…

…then what you’re going to learn today is mission-critical.

Listen in here!

Free Resources / Downloads

5F Framework

A business framework that creates consistency within your flipping business by giving you a tested roadmap to building real estate wealth.
5 Proven Steps to Build Active and Passive Income in Real Estate (FREE!)

Get Access Now

Freedom Number Calculator

The 2-Minute Exercise That Shows You Exactly How to Build Toward Your Life of Freedom.This quick (and powerful) quiz will help you calculate exactly how many deals you need to support your ideal lifestyle and how close you already are. Most investors don’t fail from lack of effort, they fail from lack of direction. No guesswork. No fluff. Just a clear target—and a plan to make it real.

Get Access Now

Adam Whitney’s Seller Call Script

Use the same script Adam uses while on the phone with sellers

Get Access Now

Off-Market Deals on Demand

Get the UltimateOFF-MARKET DEALS Starter Pack...For FREE! Niche lists, seller strategies, a hyper-local market tracker, and a bonus!

Get Access Now

Grow Your House Flipping / Wholesaling Business WITHOUT Guesswork or Trial-and-Error

Find out EXACTLY what you need to be working on TODAY to do more deals, make more money, and free up your time.

Explore More Episodes...

7FF 791: He Started with Nothing—Now He’s Raised $400K+ Private Capital

May 29, 2025

Dairius Kawewehi shares his journey from the foster care system to the U.S. Navy, and now to real estate investing. Learn how he embraced discomfort, found purpose through trauma, and leaned into community to grow his business and life.

Full Episode >

7FF 790: 90% of Millionaires Built Their Wealth THIS Way

May 27, 2025

Adam Whitney breaks down the #1 wealth-building strategy behind 90% of millionaires. He shares real stats, his personal take on why most people overlook it, and what you can do to start building long-term wealth.

Full Episode >

7FF 789: Breaking Down Our 13X Return On Direct Mail Marketing

May 23, 2025

In this episode, I break down the direct mail campaign that generated over $486K in revenue while coaching a flipper on how to launch her first successful campaign. Here’s how to make direct mail work for you.

Full Episode >

7FF 788: These Two Teenagers Flipped A House In 2 Weeks On TV

May 21, 2025

Sister fix and flip rehab stars, share the behind the scenes about their new TV show, Kids Who Flip. With tight deadlines to meet, contractor issues and still balancing their lives to have fun in the mix, they share ALL the highs and lows of being a kid in real estate.

Full Episode >

7FF 787: How This Power Couple Went from 0 to 8 Flips in Just 12 Months

May 15, 2025

I got to sit down with two Runway members that absolutely blew me away! Ted and Stephanie show us exactly how they managed to turn a run-down trailer into a 6 figure profit.

Full Episode >

7FF 786: Why Homes Are Sitting On The Market Longer (And What To Do About It)

May 13, 2025

Dr. Sheri Fluellen and I uncover some surprising data points that might just change your mind on the market. Listen in to learn more about buyer and seller markets, how to find them, and how they affect you.

Full Episode >

Ready to Build a Business That Finally Works?

Ready to find your tribe?

Don’t stay stuck in chaos or settle for another year of inconsistency. Join a serious community of operators who are building businesses that matter. This is your moment.

Click below and we’ll help you determine which program is the best fit for you.