From Setback to Success: How Embracing Adversity Fueled Our Growth
For those who’ve worked with me—past or present—you probably know a little about my background. Not so much my upbringing, but more about my creation. Not the moment my parents made a legendary decision (lol), but the journey that shaped who I am today. Life has thrown its fair share of punches—some I invited, others came out of nowhere. Yet every challenge brought with it an opportunity to grow, rebuild, and thrive.
Why Mindset Matters: Ignoring the Noise and Staying Focused
I’ve always been a reader—25 years of soaking up wisdom from historical figures and modern thought leaders. Through books, I’ve learned one powerful habit: ignore the noise.
Right now, there’s a lot of noise—externally and internally. We hear time and again: Don’t stress over what you can’t control. But hearing that and actually doing it? That’s a different story. Still, in today’s gratitude journal, I wrote: “I’m grateful for the challenges of the past few years.”
Why? Because they changed everything.
The Turning Point: When PPM Faced Its Biggest Challenge
Two years ago, PPM went through a drastic transition. Practically overnight, we lost our identity and dropped from managing hundreds of doors to under 60. I was still juggling other businesses and planning my exit—until everything changed.
So what did I do? Panic? Give up? Nope. I did what I was raised to do: Don’t give up.
I sat alone in my office, eyes closed, breathing heavily. After a few minutes, I opened my eyes, smiled, did a couple of jumping jacks, looked in the mirror, and made a decision:
We’re going to rebuild—bigger and better.
Rebuilding with Intention: The Power of Personal Responsibility
I could write a book about everything that happened next. But here’s the key takeaway: when I stopped blaming and took full responsibility, my mind opened to new possibilities. That shift attracted the right partner—someone who aligned perfectly with our vision and brought the leadership we needed.
That decision changed everything.
Growth Through Systems, Technology & Teamwork
Since then, we’ve created powerful systems, adopted cutting-edge technology, and built a strong, committed team. We salvaged important client relationships and started growing again.
Fast forward:
We’re now managing several hundred doors.
We tripled in size last year.
We hold a 5-star rating on Google.
Our referral network is thriving.
And we’ve got one of the sharpest minds in property management—Jameson—as our CEO and Managing Partner.
Thanks to him, I’m able to focus on what I do best—connecting with all of you.
Choosing Opportunity Over Worry
Want to silence the noise? Look back. Reflect on what you’ve overcome. I truly believe that within every adversity lies an even greater opportunity.
Forget the market. You can’t control it. What you can control is your mindset.
Not worrying about what you can’t control is a superpower—and guess what? You already have it.
It’s a choice. Just like love. Just like joy.
Just like deciding to live, not just exist.
So go live today.
Let the worriers worry.
We’ll focus on opportunity.
