Elite Growth Blueprint: Unveiling the Strategies Behind a $5B Company growing 50% per year with Don Wenner

The Jon Gordon Podcast

Here's an unexpected twist for entrepreneurs seeking to make a positive impact in housing. Imagine a successful CEO who moved 37 times in his childhood, now owning over $5 billion in assets and transforming lives through thriving communities. His path from waiting tables to owning 50,000 rental homes is a testament to the impact of affordable housing on communities. But what's truly surprising is his approach to integrating personal and professional growth, investing in rental communities for social impact, and creating strategies for entrepreneurial success. His mission-driven company is not just about making money, but about positively impacting 10 million lives through housing. Want to know more about how he's changing the industry and rolling out life-changing programming? Stay tuned for this inspiring journey of making millions and making a difference.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Build an elite organization: Unlock the secrets to creating a powerhouse team and thriving in the housing industry.

• Impact of affordable housing on communities: Discover how affordable housing can transform communities and drive positive change.

• Strategies for entrepreneurial success: Learn the game-changing tactics for achieving entrepreneurial triumph in the housing sector.

• Integrating personal and professional growth: Uncover the key to balancing personal development with organizational success for a fulfilling journey in housing entrepreneurship.

• Investing in rental communities for social impact: Explore the untapped potential of investing in rental communities and making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

My special guest is Don Wenner!

Don Wenner is the Founder and CEO of DLP Capital, a private real estate investment and financial services firm focused on building thriving communities. The firm’s core focus is on investing in, developing, and financing attainable housing for America’s workforces, including multifamily and single-family rental communities, along with investments in outdoor hospitality and RV campgrounds. Wenner founded DLP Capital in 2006 and has since spearheaded its meteoric growth, with the firm ranking on the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” for 11 consecutive years—among the few companies on the list to achieve such growth consistently. The firm now has more than $5 billion of assets under management and is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida.