Episode 78

Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Cory Rankin

Welcome to The Real Estate Marketing Podcast! In this episode, our host Jerome Lewis sits down with Cory Rankin, a successful real estate entrepreneur and father, to discuss the importance of spending time with children while balancing entrepreneurship.

As a real estate entrepreneur, you know that the demands of running a business can be overwhelming, and it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind. But, as a father, you also know that spending quality time with your children is critical to their growth and development.

In this episode, Cory shares his personal experiences and insights on balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship. You'll learn:

  • How to prioritize your time and make the most of the hours in the day.
  • The benefits of setting boundaries and establishing a healthy work-life balance.
  • Strategies for involving your children in your real estate business and teaching them valuable skills and lessons.
  • The long-term benefits of investing time and energy into your relationships with your children.

Whether you're a new father or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for balancing your priorities and creating a fulfilling and successful life as both a father and a real estate entrepreneur.

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Balancing Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Cory Rankin

In this video, Jerome Lewis interviews Cory Rankin, an entrepreneur, foster parent, and author. Cory shares his journey of balancing entrepreneurship with fatherhood, offering insights and strategies to help other entrepreneur dads become more present and engaged with their families.

Conclusion

Cory Rankin emphasizes the importance of intentionality and planning in balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship. By prioritizing family time and integrating structured schedules, entrepreneur dads can improve their relationships and ensure they are present and engaged with their children. Cory’s approach highlights the significance of creating a harmonious balance between work and family life for long-term success and happiness.


Key points

🎯 Cory's Background: Married for 15 years, foster parent for 10 years, and an entrepreneur who discovered the need for intentional fatherhood while balancing business and family life.

πŸ“ˆ Initial Challenges: Faced difficulties in being present for his family due to demanding school and work schedules.

πŸ“Š Turning Point: Attended a business conference in 2018 and joined a mastermind group, which inspired a shift towards entrepreneurship and better family engagement.

πŸ› οΈ Focus on Fathers: Transitioned from helping couples to focusing on entrepreneur dads, aiming to help them become more present and engaged fathers.

πŸ“š Foster Parenting: Cared for 30 children over 10 years, adopting five, and learned to love and parent at a deeper level.

πŸš€ Intentional Fatherhood: Stresses the importance of being fully present with family, free from work distractions like phone calls and emails.

πŸ’¬ Scheduling Family Time: Advises putting family events on the calendar first and building work schedules around them to ensure family remains a priority.

πŸ” Productivity Hacks: Recommends wearing one hat at a time, fully dedicating oneself to either work or family during specific times.

🧠 Handling Emotional Trauma: Shares experiences in managing the emotional and developmental challenges faced by foster children.

🀝 Community and Support: Highlights the need for supportive communities and mentorship for personal and professional growth.

Summary

  1. Introduction: Jerome introduces Cory Rankin, focusing on his background and experience as a father and entrepreneur.
  2. Initial Challenges: Cory discusses the difficulties he faced in balancing school, work, and family life.
  3. Turning Point: Attended a business conference and joined a mastermind group, which inspired him to focus on better family engagement.
  4. Focus on Fathers: Transitioned from helping couples to focusing on entrepreneur dads, helping them become more present and engaged fathers.
  5. Foster Parenting: Shares his experience as a foster parent, caring for 30 children and adopting five.
  6. Intentional Fatherhood: Emphasizes the importance of being fully present with family and eliminating work distractions.
  7. Scheduling Family Time: Advises putting family events on the calendar first to ensure they remain a priority.
  8. Productivity Hacks: Recommends wearing one hat at a time, fully dedicating oneself to either work or family during specific times.
  9. Handling Emotional Trauma: Discusses managing the emotional and developmental challenges faced by foster children.
  10. Community and Support: Highlights the importance of supportive communities and mentorship for personal and professional growth.

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Real Estate and Marketing Implementation Perspectives For Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Real Estate Coaches, and Real Estate Investors by Jerome Lewis

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Jerome Lewis

Jerome Lewis is the author of the book REmarketing - Insider’s Secrets of Successful Advertising, Lead Generation, & Marketing Implementation For Real Estate Entrepreneurs.
He is also the founder and CMO of Digital Real Estate Strategy, a tech, and marketing agency that helps busy but serious real estate entrepreneurs implement, structure, and systematize their tech, lead generation, marketing, and business systems. Jerome has helped over 5000 real estate entrepreneurs from more than 40 states and 4 countries. Jerome has shared stages with some of the real estate industry’s best national experts including names ranging from Vena Jones-Cox, Krista Mashore, Marc Halpern, and many more.
Jerome is a bold introvert, father, and former IT professional. In 2021, Jerome won eXp University’s Instructor of The Year Award. He is also the host of the Real Estate Marketing & Social Media Mastermind, where he teaches real estate investors and agents tech and marketing implementation.