What drives a successful veterinary surgeon to walk away from the operating table and dive into real estate? In this episode, Dr. Jason Balara shares the surprising story behind his pivot, the challenges he faced, and how he built a mission-driven investment firm from the ground up. If you're rethinking success, fulfillment, or your next big move, this conversation is for you.

Key takeaways to listen for

• [01:46] Why Dr. Jason walked away from veterinary surgery to chase something bigger
• [04:47] The hidden cost of staying in a high-income job you don’t love
• [16:36] How Dr. Jason’s values-first approach attracts loyal investors
• [21:32] Reasons most employees struggle to build real wealth and how to break out
• [32:35] What Jason believes matters more than flashy returns

• [00:43] NOMV
• [32:26] Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover

Dr. Jason Balara is a veterinary surgeon with over 15 years of experience and the founder of Lark Capital Group. He launched Lark to help busy professionals, especially those in the medical field, access carefully vetted, cash-flowing multifamily real estate opportunities. His goal is to offer recession-resistant investments that generate strong returns with minimal risk. After building wealth through single-family rentals and flips, Jason transitioned to multifamily real estate to create a more scalable and passive investment path for himself and others.

• Website: Lark Capital Group
• Podcast: Know Your Why Podcast with Dr.Jason Balara | Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Email: [email protected]

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