Beats, Business, and Balance Sheets: Harrison Woods Journey to Wealth | Harrison Woods

Kaizen Blueprint

What does it take to go from spinning records to managing millions in real estate capital? In this episode, Aldo Chandra sits down with Harrison Woods—former DJ turned fund manager and entrepreneur—who shares his unconventional journey from nightlife to private equity.

Harrison breaks down how he raised $30K in 30 minutes, why he cashed out his pension to pay for mentorship, and how changing his money mindset helped him unlock opportunities in real estate syndication. You'll learn how flow states, content creation, time-blocking, and authentic networking have become his edge in scaling a fund without traditional resources.

If you’re a young, ambitious professional who wants to build wealth through relationships and leverage—not just hard assets—this conversation is a must-listen.

🚧 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ Why “$50,000 is not a lot of money” — and how mindset shifts everything
✅ The "connector" strategy for raising capital without owning assets
✅ What Harrison learned from cashing out his pension to invest in mentorship
✅ The 10-year vision framework that guides every career move
✅ How he uses flow states to cut a 40-hour workweek in half
✅ The power of personal content over polished branding when raising capital
✅ When (and why) you should manage your own properties before outsourcing
✅ Lessons from syndication, asset acquisition, and vetting elite operators

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Kaizen Blueprint Podcast
01:26 Meet Harrison Woods: DJ Turned Multifamily Syndicator
02:22 Diving into Real Estate and Syndication
03:39 Balancing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities
06:57 The Importance of a 10-Year Plan
17:24 The Power of Mentorship and Learning from Others
25:36 The Role of Content and Personal Branding
29:03 Personal Responsibility and YouTube Inspiration
29:58 Overcoming the Fear of Creating Content
31:46 Starting a Podcast Journey
33:33 The Importance of Taking Action
34:01 Navigating the YouTube Algorithm
35:18 Shifting from Consumer to Producer
35:31 Focusing on Relevant Skills
37:19 The Value of Mentorship in Real Estate
42:22 Learning Acquisitions and Underwriting
44:40 Understanding Good Deals in Real Estate
50:53 The Role of Fund Managers
54:43 Understanding SPVs and Open-Ended Funds
55:22 The Role of Partners in Real Estate Deals
55:45 Challenges in Syndication vs. Open-Ended Funds
57:50 Legal Aspects of Fundraising: 506(b) vs 506(c)
59:03 Building Trust with Investors
01:00:27 Evaluating Operators and Deals
01:02:52 Red Flags in Real Estate Syndication
01:04:56 Financials and Market Considerations
01:11:25 Impact of Tenant Laws and Regulations
01:19:37 Future Goals and International Expansion
01:22:38 Where to Find More About Harrison Woods

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🔗 CONNECT WITH HARRISON:

Website: https://info.zelacapital.com/zela-taxguide
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisonmwoods/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-woods-55309b111/

📚 Resources & Mentions:

- Don Peebles on The Breakfast Club:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRJdkdx7r8&ab_channel=BreakfastClubPower105.1FM

- Pomodoro Timer (YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=50+10+pomodoro+timer)

- RescueTime:
https://www.rescuetime.com/

- Forest App:
https://www.forestapp.cc/

- BiggerPockets Podcast

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldoschandra/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldochandra
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aldochandra
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaizenblueprint
Website: https://kaizenblueprint.com

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