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Tommy Harr: What Losing $350K in Crypto Taught Him
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In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, recorded straight from our CG Select and CG Elevate event in Sarasota, I sit down with mainstage presenter Tommy Harr. Tommy shares his evolution from inspecting homes in Columbus, Ohio, to flipping them—and eventually scaling a multimillion-dollar real estate business. His story is filled with grit, growth, and game-changing insights for anyone navigating the highs and lows of real estate investing.
We talk about the power of staying in your lane, learning from failures, and using setbacks—like losing $350K in crypto—as fuel for long-term success. Whether you’re doing 10 deals a year or scaling to 100, Tommy’s transparency and practical advice offer something every investor can relate to.
3 Key Takeaways
Stick to Your Lane: Diversifying too early or chasing trends (like crypto) can derail progress—focus and mastery create momentum.
Leverage Community: The right network accelerates growth; Tommy’s leap from Select to Premier was fueled by connections, mentorship, and real talk.
Consistency Wins: Whether building a social media following or a flipping business, consistency over time builds brand, trust, and deal flow.
Timeline Summary
[0:00] – Introduction
[1:02] – Tommy’s Ohio roots and how a home inspection background sparked a real estate journey
[2:10] – Building a 60-person business from winterizing homes and servicing REOs
[3:16] – Instagram envy becomes inspiration: realizing the value of flipping
[4:00] – Why sharing failures is as valuable as sharing wins
[5:00] – Losing six figures in crypto and what it taught Tommy about sticking to your lane
[6:46] – How Tommy tailors his presentation for different levels of real estate experience
[7:52] – Building a social media presence with intention—and turning it into deal flow
[10:08] – How Collective Genius helped Tommy level up through connections and community
[12:00] – Networking through basketball? How intentional engagement fast-tracked trust
[16:40] – Tommy’s advice for anyone considering joining CG: it’s a no-brainer
Links & Resources
Follow Tommy Harr on Instagram: @tommyharr
https://thecgpodcast.com/
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