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February 23, 2026

You ever get everything you wanted and realize it didn't fix what you thought it would?

That's the conversation Tim Bratz and I keep having with business owners who finally hit their numbers... and then sit there wondering "okay, now what?"

Many of you know of Tim. He's one of my closest friends, the guy in the pic who got me that Aventador for my 45th birthday.

He owns over $400M in commercial real estate. Started with a credit card purchase on a duplex in 2009, built Legacy Wealth Holdings into 4,500+ rental units across multiple states.

I've done hundreds of millions in deals, built multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses, and we're both actively scaling what will be 10-figure+ companies.

But here's what nobody tells you:

The houses get boring. The cars lose their shine. And the stuff you thought would make you happy ends up jammed in the back of a closet you forget about.

So what actually matters when your bank account is full?

Being present with your kids. Showing up for your spouse. Leading a team that respects you, not just works for you. Building something that outlasts you.

THAT'S the real game.

We just launched a podcast called "I'm Rich. Now What?"

Unfiltered conversations with business owners, investors, and builders who've crossed 8, 9, and 10 figures and figured out how to stay human while doing it.

We're talking about faith, family, fitness, finances, and what fulfillment actually looks like when you're not chasing the next deal.

Two episodes are live now.

Take your pick of where you wanna listen:

1) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvRAygbvbSg

2) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aybsoZTi7QKDthMqjpw7U?si=3a4b2c66fe474614

3) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-rich-now-what/id1878459519

If you're already there and wondering what's next, this is for you.

If you're still building but want to know what actually matters when you arrive, this is also for you.

Let me know what you think.


Mark Evans DM