Justin Donald The Lifestyle Investor

Learn to Negotiate Well and Do It Like a Pro

By Justin Donald / December 26, 2023 /

In both our personal and professional lives, negotiation is an essential skill. We use it to get the things we want, such as a higher salary, a better car deal, or simply a better phone plan. Negotiations, however, are usually associated with tense arguments and nerve-racking meetings. When someone thinks negotiation is just about getting…

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Here’s How to Start and Scale a $650 Real Estate Company

By Justin Donald / December 19, 2023 /

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to build a real estate empire worth $650 million. You have to put in years of hard work, dedication, and strategic planning. As Brandon Turner, founder of BiggerPockets, shows, it’s possible. Who is Brandon Turner? In case you’re not familiar with Brandon Turner, he’s a real…

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You’ll Want to Exit at Some Point, But How?

By Justin Donald / December 12, 2023 /

In the first two years of opening a new business, approximately 20% of companies fail, 45% within five years, and 65% within ten years, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The lifespan of a new business is only 15 years for 25% of them. So, how is it possible to…

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Which Relationships Do You Value the Most?

By Justin Donald / December 5, 2023 /

The key to success lies in achieving exceptional results, serving others, and adding value to their lives. As a result, you will enjoy your job more if you have good working relationships. Close-knit teams are also more productive, leaving you with more time to innovate and develop personally. Additionally, the connections you make will help…

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The Power of Investing in People

By Justin Donald / November 28, 2023 /

There is a lot of pressure on family life when you are building a successful business. Often, entrepreneurs think it’s impossible to have both. In fact, an astounding 95% of entrepreneurs experience uncertainty in juggling their work and personal lives. Mike Ayala, however, proves that with the right mindset and the right people, anything is…

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Deal Structure and Scaling Within a Multi-Million Dollar Company

By Justin Donald / November 14, 2023 /

To be successful as a multi-million dollar organization, you need a strong structuring strategy and scaling strategy. By doing this, you will be able to close more deals, grow your business, and keep your profit margin up. If there’s someone who knows this all too well it’s Dan Fleyshman. He’s a serial entrepreneur, as well…

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Build Wealth Correctly

When You Build Wealth Correctly, You Keep More of It

By Justin Donald / August 31, 2023 /

The goal of building wealth is one that many people strive to achieve. In order to achieve financial freedom and the life dreams you have set for yourself — you’ll want to accumulate assets, investments, and savings over time. While building wealth is essential, keeping and growing it are equally important. How is this accomplished?…

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Define Freedom

There is More to Finding Freedom in this Unfree World

By Justin Donald / July 14, 2023 /

Almost everyone believes that they are free. Their job is stable, they live in a lovely home, and if they’re lucky, they get 1 to 2 weeks of vacation per year. Can you really call that freedom, though? Throughout his life, Kevin Koskella has worked to answer this question. He used to feel trapped in…

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Force for Good

How Will Your Business Become a Force for Good?

By Justin Donald / May 19, 2023 /

For decades, we’ve followed the rule that business is business. To put it another way, profitability matters more than making a difference. This viewpoint has changed, though, as more and more businesses embrace the “business as a force for good” mentality. As Cheryl Fields Tyler, CEO of Blue Beyond Consulting, points out in Forbes, “Business…

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Life outside of hockey

Living Life Outside Your Professional Life

By Justin Donald / March 29, 2023 /

The career of Chris Pronger as a defenceman was absolutely legendary. As a professional hockey player, Pronger won the Norris Trophy and Hart Trophy as the league’s best defenseman and MVP with St. Louis in 2000, the Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007, and the gold medal with Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Additionally,…

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