In this episode, Megan had the opportunity to sit down and talk one on one with Jerome Maldonado. Jerome did not come from an entrepreneur minded family but instead was born with the entrepreneurial mindset. After receiving his higher education, he launched right into his own construction company "on accident" and later morphed that into a massive real estate company. Jerome maintained his business without laying off any employees during one of the darkest times in modern history, the recession. Jerome discusses the lessons he learned from this time and how he was able to thrive and grow faster out of the hardships he encountered. He has one of the best stories ever released and it's well worth the listen. Stay tuned to hear more about how to diversify your income portfolio and build a solid 8 figure empire. Jerome is a mentor to people all around the world. He has now developed a Real Estate Investing Coaching Program to help aspiring and existing real estate professionals reach greater success. Jerome coaches in sales and real estate and participates in public speaking as well. Jerome is a prime example of an "intelligent investor" and the nuggets of wisdom he drops in this podcast will have you listening, re-listening, and taking notes. Get ready to get the mindset and education you need to get you on the path for success. Be sure to check out Jerome on his socials and his website. This is one guy you want to get to know!