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Finding Financial Freedom: Transitioning from a Corporate Career and Discovering Your Purpose

Billy Keels is the founder of First Generation Capital Partners. He grew up knowing nothing about investing and challenged himself to learn everything.

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Podcast: Finding Financial Freedom – Transitioning from a Corporate Career and Discovering Your Purpose

Billy Keels is the founder of First Generation Capital Partners. He grew up knowing nothing about investing and challenged himself to learn everything. Today, Billy is an international real estate entrepreneur, problem-solver, author, coach, public speaker, and mentor. He sees opportunities where others often don’t in real estate.

In this episode, Billy shares how traveling has opened his mind to different cultures. He shares how curiosity and being empathetic are the biggest traits a leader should have, which ultimately will lead to financial freedom. Tune in for inspiration and insight into making the most out of your time and resources!

Key Highlights

[00:01 – 13:35] From Corporate to Financial Freedom

Being able to give back and being able to move forward
Billy shares how traveling has impacted his career and his viewpoint on leadership
The growth necessary to be able to live abroad

[13:36 – 28:48] Multiple Cultural Perspectives

Having a curious mentality and a beginner mindset is a way to challenge yourself
Learning the importance of relationships and sales while traveling It’s not about the financial rewards, but taking control of your time

[28:49 – 35:12] A Different Kind of Leadership

Billy shares the transition he has experienced from corporate to financial freedom
Deepening your relationships with your clients and setting boundaries within your business
Investing in hard assets in energy space to increase access to capital and create consistent returns

[41:39 – 46:03] Closing Segment

Additional Links:

Website: https://www.firstgencp.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billykeels/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billykeels/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/billykeels

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KeePonCashflow

Brian’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/

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