Episode 49
Join Kyle Matthews on the Matthews Mentality Podcast as he welcomes Jonathan Schein, the founder and CEO of Real Estate Limited Partner Institute (RELPI). Jonathan shares his journey from being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma to pioneering the online real estate news platform GlobeSt.com. They discuss the evolving landscape of real estate, the tenacity required in business, and the transformative power of stand-up comedy. This episode is packed with insightful conversations on overcoming adversity, professional growth, and the importance of resilience.
Show Notes:
00:00 A Subway Encounter: Why Not Me?
00:58 Introduction
01:58 Jonathan Schein's Career and Achievements
03:22 Understanding Institutional Investors and LPs
06:12 Challenges in Real Estate Investment
09:02 Growing Up in New York
10:49 Family Dynamics and Early Influences
15:00 Starting in Real Estate and Early Career
36:30 Launching GlobeSt.com
41:01 The Domain Name Saga
41:56 Launching GlobeSt
42:11 Transition to Digital Media
44:26 Challenges of Being a CEO
49:12 Acquisition and Aftermath
53:25 Starting Over in Print Media
54:08 Facing the Great Financial Crisis
54:58 Rebuilding Career Post-GFC
59:24 Entering Institutional Real Estate
01:06:10 Battling Cancer and Finding Comedy
01:15:26 Founding Relpi and Future Plans
01:18:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections
