Super Bowl Champ to Real Estate Mogul - Cliff Avril

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Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we're thrilled to feature Cliff Avril, a former NFL defensive end who played with the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks, with whom he won Super Bowl XLVIII. Following his football career, Cliff transitioned into real estate, founding CA Family Properties and focusing on building vibrant, sustainable communities. In this episode, Cliff shares the insights and strategies that helped him go from Super Bowl champion to successful real estate mogul, owning over 100 units across several states.

In this engaging discussion, Cliff dives into the importance of financial education, the parallels between teamwork in sports and real estate, and how his competitive spirit drives his investment success. He reflects on the invaluable lessons he learned from mentors and teammates, like Marshawn Lynch, and explains why he focuses on multi-family properties with value-add potential. Cliff’s journey demonstrates that the skills developed on the field—discipline, teamwork, and perseverance—translate perfectly into real estate. If you’re looking to learn how to make a successful career pivot, leverage your network, and build long-term wealth, this episode is for you!

Tune in now to discover Cliff Avril’s unique approach to real estate and the mindset that has fueled his success!

TIMESTAMPS

00:40 - Guest Intro: Cliff Avril

03:10 - The transition from sports to investing and financial literacy

06:37 - Influence of NFL teammates on Cliff's real estate interest

10:19 - Building a real estate portfolio and investing strategies

13:48 - The importance of teamwork in real estate

17:29 - Networking and seeking mentors for growth

20:14 - Real estate market trends and sticking to investment criteria

22:24 - Valuable lessons from the NFL and business takeaways

25:14 - Cliff Avril Family Foundation and community impact

Connect with the Guest:

Website: https://cafamilyproperties.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliff-avril/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffavril/?hl=en

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cliffavril

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