In episode 14 of The Purpose-Driven Investor, Robert Howell interviews Carter Groomes from Renevo Financial, shares lessons on resilience, discipline, and building long-term relationships — both on the field and in real estate.

Tune in for an engaging, honest discussion that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at private lending and the people who make real estate deals happen.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:52] Carter’s football & Clemson experience

[05:00] Discipline, delayed gratification & leadership lessons

[06:34] Applying college lessons to business

[09:35] How Carter got into private lending

[14:07] Misconceptions about lenders

[16:01] About Renovo Financial & lending philosophy

[18:30] What makes a deal an easy yes

[19:48] Common deal pitfalls & how to avoid them

[21:12] Why South Carolina is Carter’s focus

[25:08] Mistakes investors make today

[28:03] Overleveraging in the builder market

QUOTES

• "Preparation is everything — know your deal better than your lender." –Carter Groomes
• "Face-to-face relationships and local expertise create trust and opportunity." –Carter Groomes

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Carter Groomes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carter-groomes-21983a173/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/cartergroomes/

WEBSITE:

Howell and Sons: https://howellandsons.com/

Renevo Financial: https://renovofinancial.com/