In this heartfelt and wisdom-packed episode of Burning the Ships, I finally sit down with someone I call my most-referenced guest of all time: Kelli Garrett — entrepreneur, private lender, mentor, and former college basketball legend. Kelli shares her remarkable journey from UPS corporate manager to real estate mogul, and how building a $400M lending business from scratch was never about just the money, it was about impact, culture, and becoming the best version of herself.

Through stories of grit, growth, loss, and leadership, Kelli unpacks the principles that fueled her success and the cultural cornerstones that keep her company thriving.

If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, coach, or someone grinding toward your next breakthrough, this episode is a masterclass in doing hard things with heart and humility.

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