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You will never be happy. You will never be successful. Not until you learn how to take responsibility. That means accepting the role you play in your world being exactly what it is right now, not 25% of it, all of it. Niyi breaks down the difference between excuses and responsibility. An excuse is a reason for your failure with one job: to protect you from the pain of failure and the weight of owning it. Responsibility is different. It's accepting the full weight of your reality with no chaser. Identifying what you did or didn't do that caused where you're at. Then identifying the new goal and taking action toward it. When you fail, go inward first. Not outward. Not at your circumstances, not at other people. No guilt. No shame. Just reality. Your goals are your responsibility. If you don't have them yet, it's usually one of three things: lack of action, lack of accountability, or no system. That's it. That's the whole diagnosis. Lock In closes tonight at midnight PST. $90 to lock in your one goal for the next 90 days. Enroll now at imnotyou.com/lockin
Everybody wants something. Success. A relationship that works. The version of themselves they see in their head. Inspired by Ben Havn's "Looking Good," Niyi breaks down the three things that actually get you there, and none of them are luck. First, you have to learn. Most of the frustration you're carrying comes from not knowing what you're doing, and getting your information from people on Instagram who don't know either. Read the books. Take the courses. Get real knowledge instead of guessing your way through life. Second, you have to believe in yourself, and that belief isn't something you just decide to have. You build it through reflection. Knowing what you want and why you want it. Facing the parts of yourself you've been avoiding instead of running from them. Third, you have to put in the work. Deep work on yourself first, then work in the world making it happen. Knowledge without action is nothing. Belief without action is nothing. Set the goal. Build the plan. Follow through until you get it. That's the whole game. 2 days left to join Lock In. $90 to lock in your one goal for 90 days. Enroll now at imnotyou.com/lockin
Tough situations bring feelings. Frustration. Failure. Feeling exposed. That's not the problem. The problem is what you do next. Most people look for the nearest thing to numb it. Food. Drugs. A workout. TV. Social media. More work. Niyi breaks down why the thing you pick doesn't matter nearly as much as the fact that you're running. Every time you numb instead of feel, you're reinforcing one belief: I can't handle a feeling. That's not a KILLA. That's a ghost, dodging something that can't even touch you unless you let it. The move is the opposite. Run toward the feeling. Sit in it. Study it. Figure out what it's actually telling you. Then decide on the right action and make your move. You can't lead from Self if you're afraid of what you feel. 3 days left to decide on your #1 goal and join Lock In. Enroll now at imnotyou.com/lockin
Most people get thrown into a bad situation and immediately go to what they're afraid of. What they don't want. What could go wrong. That's the wrong move every time. In this episode, Niyi breaks down the one shift that changes everything in a tough situation: know what you want, and know why you want it. Not what you're avoiding. Not what scares you. What you're going after. That clarity gives you energy. That energy gives you focus. And focus is what turns into good action, the kind that starts chipping away at the bad situation piece by piece. This isn't about ignoring the problem. It's about where you put your attention when things get hard. Most people are reactive. This episode teaches you to be directed. 4 days left to join Lock In. One goal. 90 days. Think about that one goal you want, and let's go get it. Enroll now at imnotyou.com/lockin
You want the results. You don't want the work. That's the problem. This world made you soft. It made you comfortable. It sold you a version of "success" that doesn't require sweat, hills, or throwing up on the field. Niyi breaks down why the gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't a mindset gap, it's a work gap. He pulls from his own days grinding through NFL training, the moments he wanted to quit on that hill, and the exact feeling that showed up on the other side of pushing through it. If you're waiting for motivation to show up before you put in the work, you're going to wait forever. This episode is the wake up call. Stop being lazy. Stop being delusional about what it actually takes. More is required. Embrace it. 5 days left to lock in your spot for Lock In, my new 90 day coaching program. One goal. 90 days. No distractions. Enroll now at imnotyou.com/lockin DONT BE AFRAID OF THE WORK.
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Niyi Akin, the breakout star from Spider-Man: Brand New Day whose viral 2-minute scene has taken over social media. He's the actor who played David in the intense Spider-Man moment that fans won't stop talking about.Niyi opens up about:His journey from childhood Spider-Man superfan to Marvel starWorking with Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel CrettonHis viral scene and why it's resonating globallyTraining at BRIT School and LAMDA (UK's top drama schools)His directorial debut and music careerHis production company, Ignorance PrevailsWhat's next for the rising British actorPlus, we geek out over anime (Jujutsu Kaisen & One Piece), Hans Zimmer, and Metro Boomin's soundtrack for Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse.Follow Niyi:Instagram: @LuwaniStoryMusic: @LuwaniProduction: @IgnorancePrevailsWatch more Father.Son.Galaxy. interviews on all streaming platforms.Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok @fathersongalaxy Website: fathersongalaxy.com and whoneedsshoes.com
When Niyi Adewole got his first “real” job out of college, he had one goal: financial freedom. But when he asked his coworkers about the company 401(k), he left more confused than convinced. In searching for answers, he discovered a much better path: real estate investing. Then, with just $5,000 in savings, he bought his first rental property—a triplex he house hacked to cover his mortgage. That first property snowballed into the next one, and in just six years, Niyi quit his W-2 job. Today, he owns 14 properties, including small multifamily rentals, Airbnbs, and even a self-storage facility. His portfolio generates more than enough cash flow to live on, but instead, he continues to funnel everything toward the next property. Niyi's story is remarkable, but he didn't go from earning a $55,000 salary to financial freedom overnight. In this episode, he shares how he sacrificed, hustled, and stacked promotions at his W-2 job to get to where he is today. The question isn't if you can do the same. It's will you? In This Episode We Cover How Niyi scaled from $5,000 in savings to 14 rental properties (and counting) The playbook that allowed Niyi to quit his job and go all-in on real estate The immeasurable value of working with an investor-friendly agent A profitable investing strategy that doesn't involve tenants or toilets Buying a house with low money down and having tenants pay your mortgage And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1306. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Information is not your problem. Fear is. You have access to AI, YouTube, books, experts, every tool imaginable. And you're still not moving. This episode breaks down exactly why, and what the three things are that will actually determine whether you win from here. The bottleneck is no longer what you know. It's whether you can take in the right information, act on it consistently, and adjust in real time when it's not working. Most people fail at step two. They build the plan, they feel good about the plan, and then fear convinces them the plan is too dangerous to actually run. Niyi breaks down exactly how fear operates, what it's protecting you from, and why everything it's calling dangerous is actually required for the result you want. Book a free consultation with me here
You keep looking at the whole mountain instead of the next step. That's why you're stuck. In this episode, Niyi breaks down a simple mindset from Charlie Munger: you get ahead step by step, not in fast spurts. Using the analogy of a team down 3-0 in a seven-game series and a cross-country drive from Portland to New York, Niyi shows you how to stop drowning in the size of your goal and start focusing on the next milestone and the next best action. If you've been stuck in a pattern of overwhelm, procrastination, or avoidance around your big goals, this episode gives you a way out that doesn't require having it all figured out. Ready to break the pattern for good? Go to imnotyou.com/dominance and book a call.
You're doing something right now that you don't actually want to be doing. Maybe you had a real idea about what you want, and somewhere between having it and acting on it, you talked yourself right out of it. Or maybe it's worse, you're walking around acting like you want something you actually don't. In this episode, Niyi breaks down what's really happening underneath that pattern: the desire that's real, the fear that isn't, and why the things you've probably already tried, forcing action, hyping yourself up, beating yourself up, don't work. He lays out what actually does, and why you can't see your own fear without help. This is exactly what DOMINANCE is built to solve. If you're done watching yourself talk yourself out of what you want, go to imnotyou.com/coaching and book a call. Let's go find it together.
Self-respect isn't a feeling. It's a contract you make with yourself, and most people break it the second it gets uncomfortable. In Part 2, Niyi breaks down the two biggest mistakes that keep people stuck: making excuses for situations they know are wrong, and wasting years deliberating instead of moving. He gets into why self-respect in relationships isn't about leaving, it's about being willing to leave, and why some relationships simply don't survive once you stop tolerating disrespect. Real talk on the price you pay for confidence, a Frederick Douglass story that'll stick with you, and a wrestler making weight on his brother's birthday that perfectly captures what self-respect actually costs in the moment. Haven't heard Part 1 yet? Start here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-motivation-podcast/id1055909466?i=1000769917324 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fu5MBqgKelzbwEuFaT02o (Spotify). Ready to do the deeper work? Get the free Pe game visualization training at imnotyou.com/pressure.
Niyi Adeogun is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and founder of CXRE Labs, a creative studio exploring the intersection of art, design, and technology. His work spans visual art, brand identity, immersive experiences, and experimental design, often using symbolism and storytelling to create pieces that feel both personal and thought-provoking.Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, and now based in Canada, Niyi's practice is rooted in curiosity, emotion, and innovation. He is passionate about creating work that not only looks compelling but also invites deeper reflection on identity, connection, faith, and the human experience.Through his studio and personal practice, Niyi continues to build projects that blur the lines between disciplines, bringing together art, design, and emerging technology in ways that feel meaningful, accessible, and alive.Check him out @niyiadeogun
Niyi Adewole joins host Joe Jensen to share how obsession level focus and simplicity helped him go from learning real estate through podcasts and books to landing his first 3 unit house hack in Louisville, then scaling to 30 small multifamily units, and later pivoting into ground up self storage development. Niyi breaks down why real estate finally clicked for him compared to stocks because he wanted more control, and he emphasizes narrowing your strategy, focusing on the next deal only, and using house hacking as a low down payment path to build wealth while reducing your own housing cost. The conversation also hits the lifestyle side: Niyi shares how setting boundaries, building teams, and traveling consistently helped him avoid getting trapped in nonstop work, especially after seeing a mentor figure lose health shortly after retiring. He and Joe discuss why todays market can favor buyers through negotiations, appraisal leverage, and seller credits, plus the importance of systems like property management to break through the growth ceiling. Niyi closes with hard lessons learned from hiring the wrong property manager and lending without using title to secure a lien, and he frames his why as financial freedom rooted in childhood financial instability. Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram
In this episode, Gary is joined by Niyi Adewole, a former Fortune 500 Director of Strategic Accounts who made the leap from corporate leadership into full-time real estate entrepreneurship. Today, Niyi dedicates his work to helping both new and experienced investors achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investing. He currently manages a portfolio of 25+ long-term rental units and 10 short-term rentals, and brings real-world experience on how to scale intelligently while balancing risk, cash flow, and long-term growth. Niyi shares insights from his own journey—what it took to walk away from corporate life, how he built and scaled his portfolio, and the key lessons he's learned along the way. His practical approach to investing, combined with a big-picture focus on financial independence, makes this conversation especially valuable for investors at any stage. If you're looking to build wealth through real estate, scale your investments with intention, and create a path toward lasting financial freedom, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this conversation, Niyi Adewole, an investor agent with EXP in Atlanta, shares his journey from being an investor to becoming an investor-friendly realtor. He discusses the current trends in the Atlanta real estate market, particularly the growing interest in small multifamily properties. Niyi also delves into the nuances of short-term rentals, offering insights on how to stand out in a competitive market. He emphasizes the importance of a structured approach when engaging with investor clients and provides guidance for new investors looking to navigate the complexities of real estate investing. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
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When the heat's on, most people panic. They get “happy feet.” Just like a quarterback in the pocket — they lose composure, abandon their fundamentals, and start scrambling for survival. That's when mistakes happen. Bad throws. Missed opportunities. Chaos. In this episode, Niyi breaks down why pressure exposes your lack of systems, how panic hijacks your performance, and what separates calm, dominant leaders from emotional amateurs. You'll learn how to: Recognize when you've got “happy feet” in life or business Reconnect to your fundamentals when pressure spikes Build the systems and rituals that make you dangerous under stress Lead yourself like a pro, even when everything's on the line If you're tired of reacting, rushing, and losing control — this one's for you. It's time to return to your training and move with poise. Apply for private coaching: imnotyou.com/consultation
Episode Summary In this Bars episode, Niyi Sobo unpacks a line from Philthy Rich's Searchin: “Listening to the OG's they got the most game!” But not every OG is worth listening to. Niyi breaks down what makes a true OG—someone who leads with mindset, protects the game, has earned their wisdom through scars and experience, and lives as a real example of success. He also exposes the signs of a bad OG: outdated, bitter, tactical without depth. If you're looking for guidance, this episode will help you find the right mentors and avoid the wrong ones. Key Takeaways An OG isn't just older—it's a mentor, guide, and source of wisdom. Good OGs are rare; family, fame, or money don't guarantee wisdom. A true OG leads with mindset, protects their knowledge, and has earned it through real-life wins and losses. A good OG is still learning—they never “retire” from growth. Bad OGs are stuck, bitter, and focus only on surface-level tactics. Next Steps To get coaching and to work with me, Niyi Sobo, go to imnotyou.com/ki and book a free consultation.
Episode Summary In this Bars episode, Niyi Sobo breaks down a line from Pooh Hefner's track More Than Me" The words aren't just lyrics—they're a blueprint for achievement. Niyi unpacks the wisdom in these three simple phases: focus your attention, create a plan, and stay committed. If you're serious about getting what you want, this is the formula. Key Takeaways Success requires three phases: Focus, Plan, and Persistence. Pay attention: Clarify your goal, cut distractions, and learn from those who already have what you want. Make a plan: Write it down, stick with it, and hold yourself accountable. Stay on it: Don't let fear or emotions derail your consistency. Ask yourself the tough questions—about clarity, motivation, and commitment—to know if you're truly locked in. Next Steps To get coaching and to work with me, Niyi Sobo, go to imnotyou.com/ki and book a free consultation.
In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Niyi Adewole—real estate investor, short-term rental operator, and investor-friendly agent—to discuss the journey from first house hack to a thriving real estate business. Niyi shares how he transitioned from medical device sales to building a 30-unit portfolio in Louisville, Kentucky, before shifting into short-term rental management, new development, and becoming a trusted guide for other investors through his real estate team and podcast. Jonathan and Niyi explore the realities of house hacking, the importance of building systems, and why consistency and a long-term outlook matter more than chasing quick wins. Niyi offers advice for new investors, from how to get started in a high-interest-rate environment to what to look for in a truly investor-friendly agent. In this episode, you will hear: What led Niyi to house hacking, and how it helped him build early momentum Lessons learned from managing rentals, handling evictions, and scaling with systems How a move to Atlanta sparked a shift into full-time real estate entrepreneurship Tips for investors navigating short-term and mid-term rental strategies How to vet property managers and protect your cash flow The difference between a real estate agent who says they work with investors and one who actually does Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Ekabo Home website - linktr.ee/ekabohome Ekabo Home on YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-iogGt9tlPsMDFKB7B-1Q Ekabo Home's Facebook page - www.facebook.com/groups/530839468550185 Ekabo Home on Instagram - www.instagram.com/ekabohome Connect with Niyi Adewole on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/niyiadewole Ekabo Home on TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@ekabohome Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.