Luxury real estate entrepreneur and author John Gafford joins Brendan P. Keegan to share how he stopped drifting through life and took radical responsibility for his success. From his wild story of getting cast on The Apprentice to building Simply Vegas into one of Nevada’s top brokerages, Gafford explains why most people coast on autopilot—and how to break free.
You’ll hear:
• The lesson he learned from The Apprentice about value and risk.
• Why “radical honesty” and clarity of goals are the foundation of growth.
• How to build a one-page plan that keeps you focused and accountable.
• The difference between drifting through life and living on purpose.
• Why self-awareness and resilience matter more than credentials.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or off-course, this episode shows how to regain control, lead with purpose, and create your own momentum.
Brendan P. Keegan
As President & CEO, Brendan P. Keegan has successfully led 6 companies through liquidity exits with an average enterprise value increase of 750%. Keegan has raised over $10 billion in capital while leading over 250,000 people globally. Today, he serves as co-owner and board member of Andretti Racing, United Autosports, Merchants Fleet, PURE Electric, Crane Paper, Sky Meadow Country Club and Revolution Armor. Additionally, Keegan serves on the boards of ExpressIT Delivery, RPI Athletics Council,…
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