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The Last Time I Built A Custom Home I Ended Up Bankrupt
My First Big Purchase When I Started Making Dough

Susan and I were dating at the time.
The builder I was working with stole over $300K+ from me and left me with all the unpaid subcontractors.
16 years later and we are building our dream home.
Susan and I are married with kids now.
Here’s the thing…
Time didn’t stop all those negative emotions from the past to resurface.
When we broke ground, I couldn’t sleep due to massive anxiety.
Every time I went to the house, I wouldn’t let myself be happy.
It wasn’t until I reminded myself that…
I am not the same person from 16 years ago.
My past isn’t my future.
Over time happiness replaced anxiety.
As we get closer to move in date, I can't help but just be grateful.
Grateful that our past isn’t our future.
How I helped my client make an extra $100,000 in profit:
(It was just one tiny adjustment, but it worked crazy well)
— Nate Kennedy (@natekennedymd)
2:57 PM • May 27, 2024
The Entrepreneur Dream
Remember why you started this adventure?
The freedom to make your own schedule… the excitement of making your own way...
This hustle wasn't just about dollar bills.
You were pursuing a dream, a way of life...
So compromising cherished family moments and never being able to carve out any “you time” shouldn’t be the cost of doing business.
Those moments are the greatest prize of all.
And without them, everything else starts to crumble.
Because lifestyle doesn't just set you apart – it's the muse that inspires you to build your success.
And it's the very core of your identity.
Make sure your business amplifies your aspirations – instead of diluting them.
My First Big Purchase When I Started Making Some Dough
Rooting for ya!
~Nate Kennedy
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