In episode 22 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Jacob Deacon, a rising star at eXp Realty, as he shares his remarkable transformation story in detail: from dropping out of college and facing adversity, to building resilience, discipline, and an unstoppable work ethic.

Tune in for a powerful dose of inspiration, actionable strategies, and a reminder that every mountain is climbable if you start with action.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:02] Meet your host and guest: The story behind record-breaking momentum

[00:01:31] From rock bottom to $4.1 million: Jacob Deacon's transformation

[00:04:01] The secret: Morning routines and aligning personal and business lives

[00:09:20] Lessons from adversity: Couch-surfing, resilience, and mentorship

[00:15:00] Taking action: Real tactics for productivity & growth

[00:27:45] Clarity, identity, and evolving your goals

[00:39:11] Building relationships, team culture, and legacy

QUOTES

• "I'm wired to be at my best and happiest when I'm at the bottom of that mountain—it’s about the steps you take to get to the top." – Jacob Deacon
• "The foundation gets better, and you just work through things. I always find a way out." – Alex Montagano
• "You have to get your life together before anything else—if you want to do better at work, you need to get up at the same time every day." – Jacob Deacon

SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Montagano

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/

Jacob Deacon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_deacon1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deaconrealestate12/

WEBSITE

Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/

Jacob Deacon: https://jacobdeacon.com/