The Secret to Wealth: Discipline vs. Motivation

Guest: Ivan Barratt | CEO & Founder of The BAM Companies

Author

Gregory Carlson
March 26, 2025

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 The key to wealth and freedom is serving others, whether it's a product or a service or both. That's the nature of business.

Ivan Barratt

Today’s guest is Ivan Barratt — Founder of The BAM Companies and a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry. He went from delivering pizzas to managing $500 million in investor equity and overseeing $1.7 billion in transactions.

Starting with just a duplex, Ivan built his company into a powerhouse with over 9,000 units under management.

In this episode, Ivan shares why thinking big but starting small is the key to winning. If you’re willing to build wealth and scale your success, this one’s for you!