This podcast episode features Ricky Carruth, a prominent real estate agent known for flipping over 150 homes and having a significant presence on YouTube with more than 500 million views and over a thousand videos. Want to be coached by me on real estate investing? Join our Wealthy Investor program today at https://wealthyinvestor.com______________________________________________________ Are you living The Wealthy Way? Take the quiz and get FREE access to the “Wealth Builder Academy” where I go over all the fundamentals of building wealth. https://www.wealthyway.com/Would you like my team to help build your personal brand? Apply to join Pineda Media at https://www.pinedamedia.com/ Looking to grow in your faith and business? Join Wealthy Kingdom today https://wealthykingdom.com/Want to partner with me to supercharge your business? Apply at https://www.pinedapartners.com/ You can invest in my real estate deals! Go to https://pinedacapital.com ______________________________________________________Connect with Ricky! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rickycarruth/YouTube -  @RickyCarruth  Ricky's approach to real estate aligns with Ryan's vision of a successful realtor. Interestingly, a large number of real estate agents don't invest in real estate themselves. Ricky is an exception, generating over a million dollars annually as a realtor while also investing in real estate. He believes in providing advice based on personal experience.The emotional journey of a real estate agent can be a roller coaster due to disappointments and frustrations. Success in this field demands the resilience to handle these ups and downs. Transitioning from a W-2 employee to a 1099 independent contractor brings its challenges. Ricky and Ryan advise that joining a real estate agent team offers security but limited growth, while going solo presents more income potential but higher risk. Finding a mentor is the optimal approach, but it's not the norm due to the nature of the industry.Ryan shares his experience with a brokerage where he invested in new agents who didn't reciprocate the effort. Confidence is crucial for real estate success. Faking confidence until it's ingrained, surrounding oneself with confident individuals, and continuous education contribute to developing it.Accountability and coaching play a vital role in achieving potential. The conversation touches on lead prospecting and client accumulation. Establishing a brand through social media credibility is key, as it draws leads and builds trust. Both Ricky and Ryan advocate for real estate agents to invest in real estate themselves for greater wealth and freedom. They discuss various options like wholesaling, listing, and buying for cash, all of which enhance the agent's value and credibility to clients.