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The Edge Of Excellence PodcastLeadership secrets for young ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs Author: Matthew Stewart
The Edge Of Excellence Podcast is about exploring how young aspiring leaders can create a personal impact today, tomorrow, and create their dream future now. The goal is to deconstruct and synthesize successful archetypes and proven principles from high-profile entrepreneurs, systems, and resources that work, successful peers, mentors, and creators. Learn more: https://www.collegeworks.com/ Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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185: Jack Reipke - Unlock Legendary Moves for a Life You Really Love
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
Ever ask yourself how anyone “really” builds a thriving life in business and real estate, not just overnight, but year after victorious year? Are you chasing financial freedom but feel overwhelmed by shiny hustles, fleeting wins, or advice that just doesn’t fit your dreams?On this episode, host Sean Phelps sits down with unstoppable leader Jack Reipke, an award-winning sales pro and entrepreneur who’s cracked the code for repeat success in commercial real estate, tech, and short-term rentals. Dive into Jack’s real-life playbook for mastering career pivots, building wealth from the ground up, and surviving setbacks with insane resilience. From cold Minnesota to Charleston’s vacation hotbeds, Jack reveals the rare habits, hard-won truths, and proven strategies that fueled his journey, all wrapped in lessons you won’t find anywhere else.The cost of waiting? Stagnation, missed opportunities, and watching others live the life you want. The unlock is here. Listen now for exclusive tactics, honest wake-up calls, and the momentum you need to break out of average. Only this episode gives you the REAL behind-the-scenes map to multi-industry success.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The shocking power of mentorship and why your next breakthrough depends on it[01:09] – Not a one-hit wonder: the surprising pattern behind Jack Reipke’s repeat wins[06:45] – What high-achievers get DEAD wrong about “finding your path” in college[10:57] – How Minnesota winters and parent lessons built bulletproof drive[13:35] – Why mastering sales means teaching it (and why most will never try)[18:02] – The secret meetings that landed Jack nine-figure clients, plus the wild truth about competition[28:23] – The fix-it journey: how scrappy home renos + relationship tests made real-world wealth[44:02] – The spark that separates the top 5% (and how to find your own, fast)[47:14] – Inside the wild world of short-term rentals, game-changing wins, and the nail-biting moments Airbnb never tells you aboutAbout The Guest Jack Reipke is a multi-award-winning sales leader and real estate entrepreneur with a track record of repeat excellence across commercial real estate, digital media, and short-term rentals. As the co-founder behind Charleston’s Inc. 5000-ranked Curated Vacation Properties and President’s Club winner at every stop, from College Works Painting to NBC Sports, Jack is renowned for scaling teams, closing major deals (including an NFL team), and building dynamic businesses rooted in heart and execution.🔗 LinkedIn | WebsiteMentioned ResourcesCurated Vacation PropertiesUniversity of MinnesotaBigger Pockets PodcastNBC Sports / Sports EngineMint (now Monarch)Price LabsBeyond PricingCushman & WakefieldCBREColliersNewmark Knight FrankAirbnb1031 ExchangeReal Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)Important LinksGrow, do great work, and lead the way: National Services Group (NSG)Join our Student Professional Program: Internship ApplicationConnect with Matt on LinkedInWatch full interviews on YouTubeThe Edge of Excellence is an original podcast hosted by Matthew Stewart. Brought to you by College Works. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
