AREI 24: Leading with Integrity to Leave an Impact with Andy McMullen

Written By Suzy Sevier

Leading with integrity and taking care of the people you work or invest with will bring you closer to your goals. This is what Andy McMullen will talk about in this episode. Andy is a Fund Manager at Legacy Acquisitions, which is focused on partnering with world-class operators while delivering white-glove service to its investors. Andy values his long-standing personal relationships with brokers, operators, institutional lenders, private equity firms, and has orchestrated over $750 Million in commercial real estate transactions over a 20-year career.

In this episode, Andy talks about why leading with integrity and building trust with the people you are working with is key in achieving your goals in real estate. He talks about making an impact on other people’s lives through building communities and relationships. He also shares his thoughts on giving, leadership, and personal growth. Join us and listen in!

[00:01 - 06:52] Opening Segment

  • Welcoming Andy to the show

  • Andy shares his background

    • How he got into real estate

    • Struggling as a broker

    • Transitioning to investing

    • The book that inspired him to get started

[06:53 - 16:46] There is Growth in the Uncomfortable

  • Andy shares his best and worst deals

  • There’s no easy deal

  • The challenge of doing it by yourself

  • Frustration plus learning equals growth

[16:47 - 29:53] Creating Impact on Others by Leading with Integrity

  • Leading with integrity

    • Taking care of your investors

  • Andy talks about apartment life

  • Building a community through real estate

  • People remember people

  • Giving gives you joy

  • How sharing your vulnerability will make you a better leader

[29:54 - 37:10] Closing Segment

  • Asking Andy the Adventurous Four

  • How you can connect with Andy

  • Closing words

Nenorable Quotes:

“Giving ultimately, as everybody knows but doesn't always execute on, gives you joy.” - Andy McMullen

“When you're vulnerable with people, when you're able to give that vulnerability to people, people are much more willing to follow.” - Andy McMullen

“Trust your instincts. You definitely can do more than you think you're doing right now where you're sitting and listening to this.” - Andy McMullen

“If you can really spend a lot of that time building relationships and figuring out a way to help another operator, there's a place for you… Whatever your talent is, there’s room for it.” - Andy McMullen

Connect with Andy on LinkedIn!

Check out their website at https://www.legacyax.com/

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Until next time...

Explore more. Adventure awaits. 

Suzy Sevier
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