David reveals the 10 leadership mistakes that quietly hold real estate investors back—and how to fix them before they stall your growth.
Every investor wants more deals, but most don’t realize that leadership—not lead generation—can be the main problem that’s holding them back. In this episode, David shares the 10 biggest leadership mistakes that quietly sabotage real estate investors as they build teams. From poor hiring to weak accountability, you’ll learn how to avoid the traps that keep your business stuck and start leading like a pro.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Mistake 1: Not Hiring With A Test Project
3:51 - Mistake 2: Outsourcing Your Hiring
6:32 - Mistake 3: Not Training Your Team With The Best Material
7:23 - Mistake 4: Letting A Bad Culture Fit Stick Around
8:55 - Mistake 5: Not Modeling Hard Conversations
11:35 - Mistake 6: Not Giving Enough Praise
12:44 - Mistake 7: Not Digging For Critical Feedback
14:56 - Mistake 8: Doing Your Employee’s Job
15:52 - Mistake 9: Not Inspecting What You Expect
17:48 - Mistake 10: Not Hiring Player Coaches
18:54 - Bonus Mistake
20:05 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: David Lecko
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Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/