Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In today's episode, we have the incredible Karen Todd sharing her inspiring journey of building her companies, including her current role as CEO and founder of Aurore Financial Group. Karen delves into her background in the real estate industry and how her company focuses on GP investments in sponsors who specialize in areas like multi-family, self-storage, and the booming data center industry. She discusses the importance of following genius investors and surrounding herself with trendsetters to spot the next big opportunities.
Karen's story is a testament to perseverance and resilience, as she shares her beginnings in real estate and flipping houses to put herself through college. She credits her entrepreneurial spirit to her upbringing in an entrepreneurial family and her unwavering determination to succeed. Karen's journey from humble beginnings to the heights of success is a true inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us as we dive into Karen's remarkable story and learn valuable insights on spotting trends, building successful businesses, and never giving up on your dreams.
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation with Karen Todd, where she shares her wisdom, experiences, and the importance of perseverance in the world of entrepreneurship. Tune in to The Digital Transformist for a dose of inspiration and valuable insights from a trailblazing entrepreneur like Karen. Subscribe now and join us on this exciting journey of transformation and growth!
Listeners can get in touch with Karen Todd through LinkedIn and Aurore Financial Group.
Michael can be found at https://caxy.com and his podcast The Digital Transformist https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalTransformistPodcast
Michael's book, Superpowered: 7 Leadership Superpowers Technology Executives Can Use to Grow a More Engaged, Tech-driven and Profitable Organization, can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Superpowered-Essential-Leadership-Technology-Executives/dp/1735504904
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction to Karen Todd
01:01 - Focus on Multi-Family Real Estate
01:35 - Spotting Investment Opportunities
02:14 - Surrounding Yourself with Visionaries
03:24 - Journey into Real Estate and Brokerage
04:59 - Perseverance Through Financial Challenges
06:20 - Building Companies and Helping Others
08:05 - Lessons Learned from Adversity
09:40 - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Family
11:15 - Future Plans and Growth Strategies