The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Business Success vs. Family Connection with Jim Sheils

Are you an ambitious entrepreneur striving for businesssuccess, but secretly worrying about becoming a "phantom family member"? This episode of "Get Your Fill" tackles this pervasive dilemma head-on with Jim Sheils, a real estate expert and co-founder of 18 Summers, a family education service for driven professionals. Jim shares the powerful wake-up call that transformed his perspective—a reflection on Steve Jobs's final days—and led him to intentionally integrate family into his demanding life. Discover why prioritizing family isn't a sacrifice, but a strategic movethat can make you a better, more sustainable businessperson, preventing the burnout that often sidelines even the most successful entrepreneurs. Jim dives into his journey from rehabbing old homes to specializing in new construction "build-to-rent" properties inFlorida's high-growth markets, revealing why his current approach offers fewer surprises, lower risk, and better long-term results for investors. Learn why trying to do everything yourself in real estate is a recipe for disaster and why finding a niche and building a strong, reliable team are paramount tosuccess. If you're a driven professional seeking to build wealth without sacrificing your most important relationships, this episode offers a refreshing perspective and actionable insights to help you achieve both financial independence and a rich family life. Connect with Jim: www.southernimpressionhomes.com Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ejsc6FjWVI4 About Jim: Jim Sheils is a successful real estate investor, author, andmentor focused on helping entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom and work-life balance. As a partner at Southern Impression Homes, he has been instrumental in building rental portfolios in Florida’s high-growth markets, specializing in Build-to-Rent properties with management services. Jim’s real estate expertise includes over 2,000 rehabs and a pivotal merger with Southern Impression Homes in 2022. As the co-founder of 18 Summers, he provides keynotes and workshops on balancing business success with strong family relationships. With his wifeJamie, he authored the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller The Family Board Meeting and the Amazon Best Seller Passive Income Playbook: Leverage Build-To-Rent Real Estate To Buy Back Your Time & Create A Legendary Family Life. Their work introduces strategies like the “Board Meeting” and “Date Night with A Question” to strengthen family connections. #Build-to-Rent #Family Balance #Real EstateInvesting #Entrepreneurship #Strategic Teamwork