Meet Nathan Burrell

We were lucky to catch up with Nathan Burrell recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Nathan, great to have you with us today and excited to have you share your wisdom with our readers. Over the years, after speaking with countless do-ers, makers, builders, entrepreneurs, artists and more we’ve noticed that the ability to take risks is central to almost all stories of triumph and so we’re really interested in hearing about your journey with risk and how you developed your risk-taking ability.

I developed the ability to take risk over 25-years ago. I always knew I had the entrepreneurial spirit, but I didn’t know yet how it would materialize. Thinking back, I remember graduating from college with my 4-year business degree from Jacksonville University, and I was ready for that job everyone promised me once I got a good education. Well, on my first interview out of college, I was told I didn’t have the experience for an entry level position. My reply was, “how can I get the experience if you don’t give me the job.” I had just spent 4-years of my life getting a degree for a position that required experience. It was at that moment that I felt I was lied to. That job rejection was the catalyst that gave me the determination to control my own destiny from that point on. However, the ability to take my biggest risk as an entrepreneur didn’t happen until years later. After spending time in education and other odd jobs, the idea to create a way for people to shop online came to me in 1999. In 2000, I launched my first company to develop pre-paid internet cards from my garage. Before I took that leap of faith, there was one thing I needed to resolve. I had spent several years at this point working for others, and helping other business owners fulfill their dreams. It was now time to invest in me and pursue my dreams! I figured, if all else fails, I can always get a job because I have experience now. Since then, I have started many companies and have learned how to minimize risk to maximize results, not just to take risk.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

As the co-broker of Randolph & Main Realty Group and managing director of Randolph & Main Capital Group, I have been dedicated to reshaping real estate and investment opportunities with a blend of technology and personal touch. In addition to real estate and finance, I am also leading a project in the digital asset space as the founder of the FraXion Token, a revolutionary blockchain-based initiative aimed at democratizing investment access. My work with FraXion Token is the highlight of a commitment that I’ve held to leveraging technology for financial empowerment and economic development, by making investment opportunities more accessible and transparent.

Beyond the real estate and investments, I am also an avid fitness enthusiast. I am a competitive powerlifter that set nine (9) State of Florida records in the bench press, deadlift, and squat. That passion led me to become an owner of my own personal gym, Lift District Fitness. At Lift District, I seek to merge fitness and a winning mindset to encourage health, discipline and personal growth.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

I believe the three qualities that were most impactful on my journey has been faith, commitment, and discipline.
My faith is a major driver in my life, as it has given me purpose and a bigger meaning about life. Seeking the highest application for my God given abilities and to help others do the same. Commitment is another area I feel has kept me going and has helped me along my journey. I have come to understand that everything starts with a commitment, and I firmly believe what you are committed to is where you will find success. Once I stepped out on my own as an entrepreneur over 25-years ago, I was committed to making something great happen. Lastly, I would say discipline right next to commitment has served me very well over the years. As an entrepreneur, no one is there to motivate you or tell you what to do. You have to be willing to do the same thing over and over again until you are an expert at it. It takes discipline to wake up early and stay late until you get something right. My advice to someone early in their journey would be this: have faith, even if it’s in your own abilities and talent. Don’t be afraid to invest in you. Be committed to the right things and remove quitting off the table. Finally, develop discipline by saying no to things that won’t add to your ultimate goal of success.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

One of the most impactful things my mother did for me was love me unconditionally. I grew up without my father, so my mother worked over-time in the area of showing me love and affection. Thinking back on it now, I believe my mother never wanted me to feel rejection since my father wasn’t in my life. As a single-mother, she made sure she was available and present in my life. She did things to prepare me for the world that we live in. My mother made sure that I was involved in extracurricular programs and not just sports. She put me in programs and events where, at times, I was the only minority in the room. And no matter how uncomfortable I felt, or how much I protested about being apart, she never let me quit those programs. My mother instilled that faith, commitment, and discipline that has been so valuable to my current success.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.fraxiontoken.io www.liftdistrictfitness.com
• Instagram: @coachnateatthedisctrict
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.burrell22
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanrburrell/