In this episode of Happy Hour with HatchMan, Braden Hatch sits down with Mike Elkins, a cybersecurity professional and experienced real estate investor, to break down the mindset required to succeed in business and investing.

Mike shares lessons from his real estate journey, including a recent failed attempt to acquire an office park and data center, and how those experiences shaped his approach to risk, growth, and long-term success.

This conversation dives into:

• Why perfection keeps people stuck
• The concept of “fail forward” and how to apply it
• Lessons from deals that didn’t close
• How successful investors think differently about risk
• The importance of taking action before you feel ready
• Real-world experiences from both cybersecurity and real estate investing

If you’re a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or someone looking to break out of analysis paralysis, this episode gives you a practical and honest perspective on what it actually takes to move forward.

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