In this episode, Christian reveals the untold costs and rewards of building a multi-million dollar mortgage brokerage empire. From getting fired and begging for his job back to targeting 10 billion in annual settlements, he shares the raw truth about what it takes to reach the top 1%. Whether you're building a business, climbing the corporate ladder, or just starting your journey, Christian's insights on resilience, team building, and staying focused will change how you approach success. Don't miss his game-changing advice on why most people fail to reach their potential and the one character trait that defines true top performers. 0:00 - Introduction: Top broker reveals what success actually costs 1:08 - Why having the right partner makes or breaks your success 7:13 - The greatest lesson from childhood: "Together we can achieve anything" 8:34 - Building a team of the best vs. going solo: The Olympic training mindset 9:00 - "The only person holding you back is yourself" - Where this belief came from 9:49 - How his parents sacrificed everything for private school education 12:06 - The drive to never go backwards: Witnessing people struggle shaped everything 14:52 - What success has cost: Lost friendships and growing apart from people 18:25 - The brutal reality: Being present at home while building an empire 19:21 - "A lot of people want to see you fail" - Dealing with negativity at the top 20:54 - The $10 billion settlement goal and why someone laughed at him 22:21 - Leading 80 people: Why the weight of responsibility causes sleepless nights 24:06 - Breaking the 4-minute mile: Why one person's breakthrough changes everything 25:38 - Best advice to change your trajectory: Just do what you want to do 29:02 - Letting team members go: Why keeping them is doing them a disservice 29:17 - Getting fired, begging for his job back, and the second chance that changed everything 29:57 - The 100-day no alcohol discipline protocol he's done for 7 years straight Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgordonproperty Business: https://www.instagram.com/australianpropertyscout Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetoponepercentpodcast Follow Christian Stevens: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmrstevens #ChristianStevens #FlintGroup #MortgageBroker #BusinessScaling #TopOnePercent #Entrepreneurship #PropertyFinance #BusinessStrategy #MortgageIndustry The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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