EP68: Your Corporate Escape Plan with Naeem Farokhnia

In this episode of the Cashflow Fight Club podcast, we sit down with Naeem Farokhnia, a former electrical engineer turned multifamily real estate capital raiser. Naeem shares his transformative journey, from working at Apple to discovering his entrepreneurial spirit in property management and multifamily investing.

Naeem discusses how finding the right mentors has been a game-changer, particularly as an immigrant navigating a new business landscape. His story emphasizes the importance of mentorship, mindset, and the drive to continuously learn.

Listeners will gain valuable insights on leveraging real estate to create freedom, strategies for raising capital, and tips on identifying trustworthy coaches and partners. Naeem also explores the psychological and relational side of sales, a skill he honed to thrive in the competitive world of multifamily investing.

 

Tune in for actionable advice, inspiring stories, and a closer look at how Naeem built a path to success.

Power Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

00:54 Welcome to the Podcast

01:11 Naeem's Background and Career Transitions

01:44 The Importance of Mentorship

02:10 Starting the Conversation with Naeem

02:41 Early Life and Career Transitions

03:14 Discovering Personal and Professional Fit

06:42 Challenges in Corporate Management

10:21 Entrepreneurial Journey and Sacrifices

12:32 The Role of Mentorship in Success

13:50 Mindset and Coaching

14:47 Transition to Property Management

16:04 Exploring Multifamily Real Estate

17:16 Finding the Right Coach

18:50 The Importance of Vetting Mentorship Programs

23:59 Transitioning to Multifamily Capital Raising

26:56 Strategies for Raising Capital

30:47 Connecting with Naeem

31:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Naeem’s story of immigration, corporate success, leveraging coaching and pivoting into real estate and entrepreneurship is inspiring on so many levels. Tremendous insights and tips for anyone looking to level up their life.

 

RESOURCES

Connect with Naeem on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeem-farokhnia/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naeem.farokhnia