Hey guys, it’s Michael here with a powerful mid-year check-in! We’re halfway through 2025—are you crushing your goals or coasting along? In this episode, I challenge you (and myself) to reflect on the past six months: Did we really do what we said we would? Did we let emotions, excuses, or bad habits derail our progress? Or are we stepping up to the plate and moving the needle in our lives and businesses?

I share my own honest audit—where I fell short, what I’ve learned, and the big commitments I’m making right now to turn this year around. We’ll dive into why most people keep repeating the same year over and over, how to reset your goals for the second half of 2025, and the practical daily habits you need to dominate Q3 and beyond. If you’re ready to stop pretending and start achieving, this episode is for you.

[0:00] - Introduction

[0:36] - Kicking off the mid-year reset: the harsh truth about whether we’re truly on track with our goals.

[1:00] - Reflecting on the gap between our January intentions and June reality.

[1:44] - Why most people keep reliving the same year—and how to break the cycle.

[2:40] - Key reflection questions to get brutally honest about your progress.

[3:17] - My personal confessions: where I missed the mark on health and leadership.

[4:34] - The commitments I’m making to change my trajectory in Q3.

[5:54] - Tracking daily habits and setting higher standards to finish the year strong.

[7:19] - Encouragement to set goals across personal, family, fitness, financial, and faith categories for true balance.

[9:03] - Why your past six months don’t have to define the rest of your year—and how to reclaim your momentum.

[10:24] - Final call to take control, reset, and stack wins to make 2025 your best year yet.

1. Audit Your Actions Honestly – Regular self-reflection is crucial to identify where you’ve slacked and where you can improve.

2. Reset and Recommit – Even if you’ve fallen short, it’s never too late to set new goals and take disciplined action to turn your year around.

3. Balance All Life Buckets – Success comes from setting and pursuing goals in personal, family, fitness, financial, and faith areas—not just focusing on one.

• Follow me on Instagram & Facebook – Stay connected, share your goals, and let’s hold each other accountable.

• Opal app – The tool I use to block distractions and stay focused (highly recommend for anyone serious about reclaiming their time).

Thanks for joining me on this mid-year check-in. If you’re ready to level up, take a hard look in the mirror, and finish 2025 stronger than you started, now’s the time to recommit. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—sharing this episode could help someone else reset and crush their year, too. Let’s keep turning properties into profits together.

In this episode of Properties to Profits, I dive into one of the most transformative tools in both life and business—mindset. From my own struggles with emotional control to reframing discomfort and setting daily intentions, I share personal stories and practical takeaways that have helped me grow as a real estate investor, father, and leader.

Tune in as I talk about how controlling your emotions, redefining discomfort, and cultivating intentional habits can create breakthroughs in your personal life and your career. Whether it’s turning ice baths into a craving, finding joy in workouts, or handling toddler chaos with patience—this episode is packed with actionable mindset shifts you can start using today.

Timeline Summary

[0:00] Introduction

[0:46] The importance of mastering mindset and emotional responses

[1:51] Reframing discomfort—how a negative view of sweating impacts health goals

[2:43] Processing anger by recognizing it as a secondary emotion

[3:37] How I trained myself to crave habits like ice baths and workouts

[4:25] Using intentionality to maximize daily routines and productivity

[5:36] Staying focused and present with work and family through setting intentions

[6:25] Intentional parenting—fostering empathy and understanding in kids

3 Key Takeaways

1. You control your emotional narrative. By consciously reframing your thoughts, you can transform how you experience challenges like discomfort, stress, or boredom.

2. Intentional living creates consistent results. Whether it’s a gym session or family time, setting clear intentions boosts presence and productivity.

3. Support others by valuing their passions. Being present and curious about the interests of those around you strengthens relationships and builds deeper connections.

If this episode resonated with you, do me a favor—subscribe, rate, and share the show! Let’s keep turning properties into profits, one mindset shift at a time.

In this high-impact episode of the Properties to Profits Podcast, I dive deep into one of the most crucial aspects of success in real estate—and frankly, in any business: closing the deal. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just dipping your toes into real estate, you’ll want to hear my proven strategies on how to stop losing deals to competitors and start locking in more wins.

I walk through my personal framework that has helped me grow Oasis Home Buyers and empower countless investors to do the same. From building real connections with sellers to handling objections like a pro, this episode will help you transform hesitation into confident closings.

Key Takeaways

1. Close on the first call – If you let sellers “think about it,” you’re giving your competition the upper hand.

2. Objections aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities – Address them head-on before they become deal-breakers.

3. Emotion drives decisions – Catch your prospects in their emotional peak moment to move the sale forward.

Timeline Summary

[0:00] Introduction

[1:07] How I help investors—whether it’s their first flip or their thousandth

[1:44] The biggest mistake salespeople make: hesitating to close

[3:17] Why giving sellers time often means losing the deal

[4:00] My “never leave without a deal” mindset and how it transformed our results

[6:03] How I uncover sellers’ true pain points to close effectively

[7:25] Handling objections like a pro before they become bombs at the finish line

[9:10] The emotional peak: why closing at first contact matters

[10:32] Your sales strategy matters—decide, commit, and train for it

[11:32] Don’t apologize for closing—own your value and close with confidence

Links & Resources

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