Raising Resilient Kids, Family Codes for Honesty, & Designing a Life of Excellence with Matt Drinkhahn & Chris Larsen
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A well-balanced life – it’s like a mythical creature everyone talks about but few have actually seen. Enter Chris Larsen. Whether in the boardroom or the living room, Chris never leaves anything in the tank.
As the Founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income, involved in over $1B of real estate acquisitions, he’s all about helping folks secure their financial future while making time for family fun and pillow fights.
A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through…
Christopher Larsen is the founder and Principal of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry, he has dedicated his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities.
Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years. While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance at Virginia Tech, he bought his first single-family rental at age 21. Chris expanded into development, private lending, buying distressed debt and commercial office, and ultimately syndicating commercial properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $1B of real estate acquisitions.
In addition to real estate, Chris owns multiple car wash locations across the Southeast. Chris lives with his wife and two boys in Asheville, NC.
- 04:10 Flying planes and riding Harleys?
- 05:30 Becoming a real estate whiz at 21.
- 10:30 Kids’ guide to hard work and integrity.
- 12:15 Why losses are your kids’ BFFs.
- 14:10 Early face plants make for smoother rides later.
- 21:15 Encouraging kids for success 101.
- 25:00 Crushing business by day, family hero by night.
- 27:00 Living life like a pro athlete.
- 31:00 Get clear on your WHY, and the rest will follow.
- 36:00 Cheat codes for a long and healthy life.
- 41:30 Riding shotgun through your kids’ lives – No backseat dads allowed!
Quotes:
“When you start to be untruthful, and you don’t have integrity, it not only erodes your ability to have communication and relationships, but it’s a lot of work to keep up with lies when you do that.” - Chris Larsen Share on X “Just like money, adversity, life experiences, and what you do with your time compounds. The earlier in life you face adversity, the easier your life is going forward.” - Chris Larsen Share on X “With finitude comes gratitude. When you realize life is finite, you realize how precious life is.” - Chris Larsen Share on XMatt Drinkhahn & Chris Larsen Resources
- Next Level Income
- Next-Level Income: How to Make, Keep, and Grow Your Money Using the ‘Holy Grail of Real Estate’ to Achieve Financial Independence by Chris Larsen
- The Next-Level Income Show with Chris Larsen
- Zig Ziglar
- The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne
- The Perfect Week Formula by Craig Ballantyne
- David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
- Lifespan by David A. Sinclair
- Grit by Angela Duckworth
- Douglas Lucas
Matt Drinkhahn & Chris Larsen Bios
Christopher Larsen is the founder and Principal of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry, he has dedicated his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities.
Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years. While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance at Virginia Tech, he bought his first single-family rental at age 21. Chris expanded into development, private lending, buying distressed debt and commercial office, and ultimately syndicating commercial properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $1B of real estate acquisitions.
In addition to real estate, Chris owns multiple car wash locations across the Southeast. Chris lives with his wife and two boys in Asheville, NC.
