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The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast Network

MI348: Beauty in Broken Things w/ John Marsh

The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast Network

The Investor's Podcast Network

Investing, Education, Business

4.6592 Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2024

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

Patrick Donley and John Marsh dive into how John rebuilt his life and his community, how he worked his way out of over $1 million in debt, how he went on to renovate 300 properties and be part of starting 60 businesses, why he likes to focus on “irreplaceable real estate, and why he thinks historic small towns could be their own asset class in the future. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - Why having hope in your future is having power in your present. 02:26 - How he was making more money in high school than his teachers. 08:45 - How he worked his way out of over $1 million in debt, healed his relationship, and transformed his life. 08:45 - How he got his start rebuilding homes in Opelika. 08:45 - What his first renovation was like and why it took 6 ½ years. 10:49 - Why having no outside capital can be a blessing. 10:49 - How he went on to renovate 300 properties and start 60 businesses in Opelika. 14:08 - How a $15,000 profit became the seed for much bigger projects. 14:08 - How he used owner financing to build his portfolio. 14:08 - Why Marsh Collective focuses on companies, couples, and communities. 21:01 - Why he starts revitalization of a town with an iconic food and beverage project. 37:51 - How do you know you’ve found the right mentor? 46:56 - How he evaluates the “5 F’s” — faith, family, fun, fitness, and finances. 58:07 - How to work at the intersection of purpose and profits. 58:07 - Why he likes to focus on “irreplaceable real estate”. 01:02:58 - Why historic small towns could become their own asset class. 01:10:32 - Who are some of his favorite guests who have been on his podcast? And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. 5 Voices personality test. Positive Intelligence test. Redemptification podcast. Recommended Book: Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Recommended Book: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Fiscal.AI Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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0:00.0

You're listening to TIP.

0:02.2

Hey guys, on today's show, we're resharing some of my favorite episodes from the past for a few reasons. First, we get a lot of new listeners each week, so new listeners may never have heard this episode before. Two, even if you've been listening for a while, you may have missed it when it first came out. And three, even if you've heard it before, it can be a great episode to reinforce your learning.

0:21.5

If you're not interested in this episode, no worries, you can pick back up with us next week with a brand new episode.

0:27.4

Everything going forward is from the original episode, and I hope you guys enjoy this one.

0:31.3

I'm not all right with this, John. We can do something. So I don't know anything, but we're fixing we're in the automobile business building totals. She's like, we can do something. So I don't know anything. But we're fixing. We're in the automobile business building totals.

0:39.5

She's like, we can do something about this.

0:41.7

And so if you keep wondering if somebody should do something, you may be the somebody.

0:48.4

Hey, everybody.

0:49.4

In this week's episode, I got to sit down with John Marsh to talk about his incredible journey

0:53.8

of transformation

0:54.4

of both himself and his community of Opalika, Alabama. We dive into how John rebuild his life

1:00.1

and his community, how he worked his way out of over $1 million in debt, how he went on to renovate

1:05.5

300 properties and be part of starting 60 businesses, why he likes to focus on what he calls irreplaceable real estate,

1:12.7

and why he thinks historic small towns could be their own asset class in the future.

1:17.6

John is the co-founder of Marsh Collective, host of the Redemptification podcast,

1:21.8

an investor helping steward over $2 billion in redemptive real estate in 12 small towns around America. Today, John's current

1:29.5

focus is helping others make generational differences in couples, communities, and companies. This

1:34.7

interview with John has by far been one of my favorites, and I was blown away by his personal

1:39.1

story, what he's accomplished in Opelika, and I loved his positive, infectious energy.

1:44.7

One of my favorite quotes of his was, if you have hope in your future, you have power in your

1:48.9

present. This episode is filled with John's wisdom on life, business, and just living a great life.

1:55.7

And so, without further delay, let's jump into this week's episode with John Marsh.

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