In this episode, Matt Bushman shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to becoming a successful real estate developer and co-founder of the Synergy Real Estate Group, offering valuable insights about finding your purpose and building success.
Key Timestamps:
[0:00] 🏡 Early Life & Background
- Growing up in Leamington, Ontario
- Influence of hardworking family
- Importance of early education
[4:45] 🏗️ First Real Estate Venture
- $47,000 loan from parents
- First flip experience
- Learning through challenges
[9:15] 💪 Career Evolution
- Working at Lifestyle Family Fitness
- Meeting future business partner
- Transition into development
[14:30] 🏢 Bushanti Development
- First major development project
- Navigating 2008 recession
- Family support during challenges
[19:45] 📊 Real Estate Career Launch
- Getting real estate license
- Early success as Rookie of the Year
- Business expansion
[24:15] 🤝 Synergy Real Estate Group
- Partnership formation
- Team building approach
- Growth strategies
[28:30] 📈 Current Operations
- Managing 110+ tenant base
- Development portfolio growth
- Team expansion plans
Key Insights for Listeners:
1. Success Principles
- Define your "why" in life
- Recognize strengths and supplement weaknesses
- Maintain continuous learning
2. Business Development
- Build strong teams
- Trust your gut instincts
- Balance growth with stability
3. Personal Growth
- Overcome fears (like public speaking)
- Adapt to market changes
- Focus on family values
Resources Mentioned:
- StrengthsFinder 2.0 book
- Kaizen philosophy
- Team assessment tools
Contact Information:
- Office: 519-566-7788
- Cell: 519-999-9907
Important Stats:
- $12 million portfolio
- Nearly $9 million in net assets
- Team of 6 professionals
Note: This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding your purpose and building success through continuous learning and adaptation.
