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Jimmy Rex Shares His 3 Principles for Doing Good and Finding Success On this episode of "The Jeff Fenster Show," guest Jimmy Rex discusses his inspiring journey and the principles that have guided his vast track record of success.

By Jeff Fenster

Key Takeaways

  • "You have to surround yourself with the right people. You have to have a great assistant, you have to have a great partner in real estate, you have to have the right people around you." — Jimmy Rex
  • "I think the best thing you can do is buy rental properties in red states with strong economies." — Jimmy Rex
  • "We're trying to help people unevolve and live actively and eat stuff that's been around forever." — Jimmy Rex
  • "Learn exactly what to do and how to say it, get really good at doing it, and do it all day." — Jimmy Rex
  • "You have to be the hero of your own story." — Jimmy Rex

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In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of our own potential. However, there are individuals like Jimmy Rex who have not only overcome adversity but have also dedicated their lives to helping others do the same.

Jimmy is most known for his incredible real estate career, having sold thousands of properties including Utah's most expensive house sale in history at $32.5 million in 2019. He's coached over 15,000 other real estate agents, authored Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate, and created The Jimmy Rex Show podcast.

He is now a man on a mission, part of a collective he started known as "We Are The They," a group of individuals committed to making a difference in the world.

Through his "We Are The They" program, Jimmy empowers others to tap into their potential and create a positive impact. He believes that by surrounding ourselves with the right people and adopting the right mindset, we can achieve extraordinary things. Here are some takeaways from our incredible conversation.

Exploring the World and Investing Wisely

Jimmy Rex's adventurous spirit has taken him to over one hundred countries, allowing him to gain a unique perspective on life. He recommends visiting Victoria Falls in Africa, a breathtaking destination that showcases the beauty of nature. In addition to his success in his real estate career and serial entrepreneurship, Jimmy shares valuable insights on investing in rental properties. He suggests focusing on red states with robust economies, such as Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.

3 Key Principles for Success

Jimmy Rex has identified three key principles for achieving success. Firstly, he emphasizes the importance of learning exactly what to do and how to say it. Secondly, he encourages individuals to become exceptionally skilled at executing their chosen path. Lastly, he emphasizes the need for consistency and dedication, urging people to commit to their goals wholeheartedly.

Taking Control of Your Life

Jimmy Rex's ultimate message is one of empowerment. He urges individuals to take control of their lives and become the heroes of their own stories. To support this journey, he offers his program, "We Are The They," which helps people improve their lives and become the best versions of themselves.

Jimmy Rex's journey from real estate to global adventurer and entrepreneur is a testament to the power of determination and the impact of surrounding oneself with the right people. By embracing his principles for success and taking control of our lives, we too can become the heroes of our own stories. Let us draw inspiration from Jimmy's story and strive to make a positive difference in the world, one step at a time.

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About The Jeff Fenster Show

Serial entrepreneur Jeff Fenster embarks on an extraordinary journey every week, delving into the stories of exceptional individuals who have defied the norms and blazed their own trails to achieve extraordinary success.

Jeff Fenster

Founder, Everbowl

Jeff Fenster is an award winning entrepreneur, best selling author, podcast host and expert in relationship capital.

His entrepreneurial success is vast - ranging from a quick serve restaurant chain, payroll and HR company, digital marketing agency and a construction company. But no matter what venture Jeff pursues, he lives by the principle of putting people first.

He was named a Empact100 Showcase Top 100 Entrepreneur in 2013, 2019's Top 40 Executive Under 40 by the San Diego Business Journal, and a Top Entrepreneur to Watch for 2020 by Thrive Global.

Jeff’s acclaimed podcast, The Jeff Fenster Show, features successful entrepreneurs, celebrities and athletes sharing their insights and stories of success. Today, Jeff speaks around the country on entrepreneurial mindset, authentic networking and vertical integration.

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