214: How to Lose Money by Not Knowing What You Don't Know with Scott Choppin

214: How to Lose Money by Not Knowing What You Don't Know with Scott Choppin

Author: Paul Moore and Josh Thomas June 1, 2020 Duration: 42:45

Scott K. Choppin is the founder of Urban Pacific Group of Companies. Scott oversees all operations of the Urban Pacific family of companies including business development, capital acquisition and strategic planning. Prior to that, Scott was director of land acquisition for the multifamily development division of Irvine-based Sares-Regis Group. In that position, he was responsible for all land acquisition activities for the development of luxury, market rate and senior rental communities throughout California, Colorado and Arizona. Before that, Scott was with Kaufman and Broad Multi-Housing Group (KBMH) as senior project manager who was responsible for all activities including multifamily development, acquisition and more. He was with Snyder Langston Real Estate and Construction Services. He has a B.A. with a specialization in finance from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.


Paul Moore and Josh Thomas host How to Lose Money, but don't let the title fool you. This is a wealth-building conversation built on a simple, powerful premise: the most valuable lessons often come from what went wrong, not what went right. Each episode delves into the honest, sometimes gut-wrenching stories behind business failures and costly missteps. You'll hear from entrepreneurs in the thick of a tough season and executives analyzing strategic errors, all sharing the hard-won insights they gained in the process. The focus isn't on the failure itself, but on the clarity and resilience forged in those moments. For anyone building a business, leading a team, or simply fascinated by the real, unvarnished path to success, this podcast offers a unique and compelling perspective. New conversations arrive every Monday, providing a regular dose of practical wisdom earned the hard way. Tune in for a refreshingly candid look at how the road to financial and professional growth is often paved with lessons learned from losing.
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