046: Andrew Freed | The Six-Figure Trap: How He Quit His W2 Job and Built a 550-Unit Real Estate Portfolio

Watch Andrew & Matt On The Ranch: https://youtu.be/KeDTqOWOZEYAndrew Freed sacrificed his goals and vision while working a six-figure W2 job at MIT and Harvard. Recognizing the status quo was a decision, he decided to stop living somebody else's dream. Andrew details his journey of overcoming limiting beliefs, including a massive health transformation, and achieving financial freedom. His story is a powerful lesson that Action with knowledge is power and that the worst-case scenario is often the life you're already living. He currently self-manages 550 rental units and closed on 250 units this year.Connect With Andrew:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorfreedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/afreed2Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-freed-msm/Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ MKS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKAN0ZZUBLFJyuI9EQpjfRjq0Pm7kYC1 #realestateinvestor #w2exit #financialfreedom #entrepreneurshipThe Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

Robert Irving, a successful entrepreneur who has led billion-dollar roll-ups, bought over a hundred companies, and built businesses from scratch, discusses business execution, the concept of "high agency," and the flaws and future of private equity. Irving lives inside the execution of business, rather than just talking about strategy. Robert started Buffalo Growth Partners to build real, sustainable, cash-generating businesses that offer a platform for people to build their careers, get trained, prosper, and find opportunity.Learn more about Buffalo Growth Partners: https://www.buffalogrowthpartners.com/

This is the conversation I wasn't ready to have.In this episode, I sit down with my sister Rebecca King to talk about nature vs nurture, the way we were raised, and how two kids from the same house can turn out so similar and so different.We get into independence, discipline, consequences, and the small parenting moments that shaped us more than we realized. We also talk about audacity, the “why not me” mindset, resilience through adversity, and what seeing the world taught Rebecca, from West Point to building a life overseas.If you have siblings, if you are a parent, or if you are still trying to understand what made you who you are, this one will hit.Chapters00:00 The conversation I wasn’t ready for00:28 Nature vs nurture and how we were raised01:54 The messy middle people never see03:34 Where our parents got it wrong07:38 Consequences and accountability09:22 “I was wrong. You were right.”11:58 Being “Matt King’s sister”18:18 What seeing the world teaches you23:25 Adversity, fear, and resilience27:17 The audacity to believe you can38:51 Why our parents hate it, doubt it, then support it56:57 Addiction traits and channeling them1:13:57 Why Rebecca is single1:24:16 The fox hunting storySubscribe for more conversations on leadership, family, performance, and building a life with intention.

What if your success is not proof of healing, but proof of survival?In this episode, I sit down with Stefanos Sifandos to explore a question most high performers avoid.Are we driven by purpose, or by unhealed pain?We break down how unresolved trauma quietly shapes ambition, relationships, fatherhood, intimacy, and emotional regulation, especially for men who appear successful but still feel restless or empty.This conversation covers:- Why achievement often masks unprocessed trauma- How success becomes a coping strategy- The connection between trauma and the nervous system- Why awareness alone does not create change- Breaking generational patterns as a father and partner- What real intimacy and emotional presence actually requireIf you are winning externally but feel unsettled internally, this episode will give you language for what you have been feeling but could not explain.Connect with Stefanos:Book: Tuned In and Turned OnWebsite: https://tunedinandturnedonbook.comInstagram: @stefanossifandos

errence Ogden lived that truth.In this episode of The Matt King Show, Terrence shares his journey from heroin addiction, jail, and weighing just 135 pounds to rucking 1,000 miles across Texas and founding Project Grit.This is not a motivation story...It's a survival story.Terrence opens up about addiction, brotherhood, pain, discipline, and why doing hard things saved his life. From stealing a tire just to get to rehab, to walking through the desert alone for 40 days, this conversation goes deep into what actually pulls a man out of rock bottom.If you have ever felt lost, stuck, addicted, numb, or close to quitting, this episode is for you.Topics covered:- What rock bottom really looks like- Addiction and the three ways it ends- Why avoiding pain makes life worse- Brotherhood and asking for help- The moment Project Grit was born- Walking 1,000 miles solo across Texas- How suffering builds purpose- Why discipline beats motivation every timeThis episode is about facing what you avoid, standing up when it hurts, and helping the man next to you when he is at his lowest.Guest: Terrence OgdenFounder of Project GritWebsite: https://officialprojectgrit.comInstagram: @officialprojectgrit

Most people don’t fail their New Year goals because they lack motivation.They fail because they keep the same habits, the same thinking, and no real plan.In this video, I break down the brutal reason New Year goals collapse every single year—and the exact 5-step framework I’ve used for over a decade to actually follow through.This isn’t hype.This is the system I use to close one year with clarity and build the next one with intention.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why setting big goals with the same habits is delusion- The difference between gratitude and honest self-auditing- How to choose a single theme that guides every decision in your year- Why intentions fail, and how to turn them into measurable goals- The 7 “gardens” you must plan for if you want real balance- How to build momentum without burning out by February- The mindset shift that separates goal setters from goal achievers📩 Want my exact goal-setting template?DM me on Instagram: @mattking.atx

Most people go their whole lives never realizing what they’re actually great at. In this solo episode, I break down the 5 personal superpowers that have shaped my life. From building multi-million dollar businesses to creating deep human connections, these aren’t talents I was born with. They’re skills I developed through experience, failure, and relentless curiosity.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re just “average,” this episode is your wake-up call.Inside this episode:- Why the idea of having only one superpower is completely false- How curiosity got me a motorcycle loan at 18 and rewired how I solve problems- The pattern recognition skill that lets me see what others miss- The truth about connecting with people, even as an introvert- Why being both a visionary and an executor gives you unfair leverage- How I turn complexity into clarity using a simple weekly system- You’re not average. You’re just not aligned with your superpowers yet.

Most people think learning more is the answer.But what if consuming information is the very thing keeping you stuck?In this conversation, Sahil Bloom breaks down the real reason smart, ambitious people fail to change their lives. It’s not a lack of knowledge. It’s the growing gap between information and action.You’ll learn why clarity only comes after you act, how tiny daily actions compound faster than massive goals, and why delayed gratification is the ultimate competitive advantage in a frictionless world.This episode dives deep into:- The difference between the priorities you say you have and the ones your actions reveal- Why most people live life like they only read the first five pages of a book- How to close the gap between who you are and who you want to be- The danger of getting dopamine from planning instead of doing- Why high performers choose friction on purpose- The simplest accountability system that actually worksIf you’ve been consuming podcasts, books, and content but still feel stuck, this conversation might be the shift you’ve been missing.📘 Sahil’s book: The Five Types of Wealth🌐 Newsletter and writing: sahilbloom.com

Most people treat bad sleep with pills but what if the real fix doesn’t come in a bottle?In this episode, we dive deep with sleep expert Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is A Skill, to uncover why modern life is sabotaging your sleep and what to do about it.You'll learn:- Why blue light, late meals, and phone use are wrecking your sleep- The truth about melatonin, sleep supplements, and “sleep divorce”- What thought timing is — and how it could change your nights- How to build a nighttime routine that actually works- Why sleep is a skill, not just a traitIf you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling rested — this episode is your game plan. No pills. Just science, habits, and real solutions.⏰ Timestamps00:00 – The real reason your sleep is broken02:00 – Mollie’s insomnia story & why she ditched sleeping pills05:30 – Sleep disruptors you probably ignore10:00 – Thought timing: the sleep hack you’ve never heard of16:00 – How to design your ideal wind-down routine22:00 – Supplements, cold plunges & wearable tech myths30:00 – Why “more sleep” isn’t always better38:00 – How to audit your sleep environment44:00 – What to try before taking another pill

Brent Pella didn’t wait for permission. No agent. No big break. No safety net. Just raw drive, creative hustle, and an unshakable belief that he could build his own path.In this episode, Brent shares how he went from Cheesecake Factory host to viral comedian, why Andy Samberg's advice changed everything, and how betting on himself turned into a thriving career in comedy, content, and film. From psychedelic festival sketches to alien satire to launching his own movie, Brent is proof that you don’t need permission to make your own luck.If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for the “right time,” this one is for you.Subscribe for more creator stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and mindset shifts for self-made success.