In this episode of Properties to Profits, I unpack the first and strongest of my saboteurs—the Controller—and how it’s shaped (and limited) my business, relationships, and leadership. This is part of my ongoing journey with the insights I’ve gained from the book Positive Intelligence, and if you’re the type who feels the need to do it all yourself, you’ll definitely relate.

I get vulnerable about how control has helped me hit early milestones but held me back from scaling, building trust, and creating a sustainable team. You’ll hear practical steps I’m using to shift from controlling to empowering—and how it’s already making a massive impact.

Episode Timeline:

[0:00] - Why Positive Intelligence is a must-read for personal and professional growth

[1:00] - Breaking down my top saboteur: the Controller

[1:44] - How controlling behavior creates burnout and breaks trust

[2:21] - The shift from fear-based control to purpose-driven leadership

[3:06] - Practical ways I’m rewiring my reactions—starting with breathwork

[4:27] - Empowerment over micromanagement: flipping the internal script

[5:32] - Real stories from my team where letting go led to growth

[6:30] - The truth: controllers don’t scale—and why it matters

[8:05] - Personal reflection: how my upbringing shaped this saboteur

[8:39] - Daily practices to reduce control and activate the Sage mindset

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Control is often rooted in fear and chaos. Recognizing where it comes from is the first step in transforming it into something productive.

2. Micromanagement stunts growth—for you and your team. Real leadership is about empowerment, trust, and allowing others to fail forward.

3. Small daily practices create massive mindset shifts. Breathwork, reflection, and sensory exercises help build mental resilience and self-awareness.

Links & Resources:

• Learn more and take the Saboteur Assessment: positiveintelligence.com

• Connect with me on Instagram: @realestatemike02

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In this episode of Properties to Profits, I dive deep into the mindset shifts that are reshaping my business, leadership, and personal life. Inspired by the book Positive Intelligence, I explore how becoming aware of internal saboteurs—and learning how to quiet them—has drastically improved my ability to connect with people, close deals, and lead with empathy and clarity.

Whether you’re a real estate investor, team leader, or just looking to grow personally, this episode offers a raw and practical look at how understanding your mental chatter can unlock your potential. I share the real-time strategies I’m using to shift from self-sabotage to empowered action and how you can start doing the same.

Episode Timeline:

[0:00] - Why mindset matters more than skill in sales and leadership

[1:13] - Identifying the mental blocks that sabotage deals and relationships

[2:20] - Introducing the concept of saboteurs and the power of self-awareness

[3:06] - The role of the “controller” saboteur and how it affected my business

[4:05] - Learning to lead with empathy instead of control

[5:07] - How shifting thoughts in real-time builds authentic relationships

[6:00] - The battlefield of sales starts in your mind

[7:02] - A key takeaway: your internal judge is always lying to you

[7:20] - Action step: take the free saboteur assessment and start your mental fitness journey

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Your Mind Can Be Your Greatest Ally—or Your Biggest Obstacle. Recognizing the internal saboteurs like the “judge” or “controller” helps you shift into a more productive and empathetic mindset.

2. Real-Time Awareness Changes Everything. Learning to pause and replace negative thought patterns with clarity, empathy, and curiosity can dramatically improve your leadership and sales outcomes.

3. Mental Fitness Is a Daily Practice. Just like physical fitness, developing positive intelligence requires consistent reps—but the results are worth it.

Links & Resources:

• Take the free Saboteur Assessment: positiveintelligence.com

• Connect with me on Instagram: @realestatemike02

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In this episode, I sit down with Ian Ross, host of the Closed More Sales podcast and a powerhouse behind Sales Disruptors. Ian brings a fresh and authentic perspective on what it really takes to succeed in sales—not just scripts or tactics, but deep personal development, mindset mastery, and a relentless commitment to the process.

We talk about why high active income is key to building passive wealth, how to break free from the “commission breath” trap, and what it looks like to truly embrace sales as a craft. Ian also shares how focusing on process over outcome helped him through one of the toughest periods of his life—and led to his best performance. If you’re in sales or managing a team, you don’t want to miss this one.

3 Key Takeaways

1. Sales is personal development in disguise – The better you become at listening, asking the right questions, and staying present, the more money you’ll earn.

2. Celebrate the process, not the result – Focusing on daily execution, not just wins, is the key to consistency and growth.

3. Coaching closes the gap faster – Investing in coaching or mentorship accelerates learning, performance, and clarity—especially for team leaders.

Timeline Summary

[0:00] - Ian Ross shares why sales is the best path to financial freedom

[1:40] - The real power of active income and personal development in sales

[3:31] - Why most people don’t like sales—and how to change that

[5:40] - Misconceptions about extroverts in sales

[9:00] - Ian’s breakthrough moment during personal loss

[12:03] - Celebrating the process over the outcome to avoid burnout

[14:11] - Avoiding “commission breath” and staying process-focused

[18:11] - Advice for new salespeople in survival mode

[22:06] - Education without implementation is just entertainment

[24:14] - How coaching changed everything for Ian—and why it matters

[30:13] - Why investing in your team pays long-term dividends

[33:44] - What Sales Disruptors does and who they serve best

[38:08] - Ian’s final advice for anyone in sales or leadership

Links & Resources

• Ian Ross on Instagram: @vividselling

• Closed More Sales Podcast: Listen here

• Free Sales Review with Ian: Text “REVIEW” to 33777

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