(Newswire.net — March 31, 2023) — Less than a month after being taken off life support, AJ Osborne was fired from his lucrative position at a highly-popular firm and while he lay paralyzed from head to toe on life support in a hospital bed, the now CEO of Cedar Creek Capital found himself not knowing how he’d be able to support his growing family of six. He went from being a powerhouse in corporate and sales to being unemployed and faced a long road of recovery ahead of him. After he was fired, the only thing that was bringing in income for his family was a self-storage facility in rural Washington and Idaho. In short, self-storage saved his life.
Finding His “Why”
The life he once lived was behind him, and while he searched for his new “why,” he had a way to make a passive income that he was proud of and could support his family so he didn’t have to worry about when the next paycheck would come or how he would afford Christmas gifts for his kids while he lay paralyzed in the hospital.
On Christmas Eve, while still lying in his hospital bed, he made the bold decision to invest all of his time and resources into helping others benefit from the self-storage business as he had. Despite his sudden paralysis and being told he may never walk again, he yearned to build a self-storage empire to enable him to share the financial vehicle that saved his life with others and to resurrect capitalism from the bottom up.
AJ founded Cedar Creek Capital because he realized that a common barrier for people is that they often believe that they’re not able to join a passive investment opportunity without a very large sum of money readily available or that they have to do it on their own. He wanted to create a way for investors to take control from the bottom rather than being controlled by the top so he can help the “every day” investor achieve financial freedom and he knew he could be the leader to make this possible.
AJ has gone to great lengths to ensure that his mission is fulfilled, even to the point of turning away institutions in order to focus on individuals. “In recent years, capitalism has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of the ultra-wealthy,” said AJ. “I am working to change this and bring capitalism back to the masses by creating more equitable and accessible investment opportunities. I believe that we can restore capitalism to its rightful place as a tool for economic growth and prosperity for all.”
His Mission to be Different
AJ is a unique leader in the investing industry, distinguished by the fact that he doesn’t just place capital but has created a fully-operable business from top to bottom that comprises an ecosystem of companies from property management, lending, architecture, marketing, property management software, national branding and more, that work together to find underperforming assets that extract a high-yield. With the largest self-storage podcast and best-selling book in the industry, Cedar Creek Capital receives constant opportunities that the rest of the market never sees. Even with this surplus of options, AJ and his team are able to recognize and take advantage of the right short and long-term opportunities for their investors while never sacrificing his team’s core values and their long-term mission.
A big part of AJ’s mission is to be different from other capital-raising companies in the self-storage space and in general. Cedar Creek Capital differs by offering investors a unique option that takes advantage of short-term gain without sacrificing long-term wealth creation. His team does this by taking on underperforming assets, raising the revenue through rate management, operations, and proprietary technology, lowering the investment risk through principal payback, non-recourse loans, and financing, and then repeating the process, all the while investors maintain their equity. This model gives them the ability to pay back the original invested capital quickly, while the investors continue to receive cash flow from their equity and reap the rewards of tax benefits. These investment benefits typically seem at odds with more traditional private investment structures but with Cedar Creek Capital’s business model, they can achieve these outcomes.
His Leadership Builds Trust
Honesty has always been at the forefront of what AJ wants his investors to see about him and his organization. He is transparent with his team, and it’s clear that he values building trust with his employees and partners. Without his honesty and authenticity, AJ would never have been able to reach the success he has, and it has allowed him to be the leader he aspired to be.
AJ didn’t join this industry for a quick buck but to find a new meaning when his life was changed overnight. He found his passion in leading others to greatness and empowering them to grow wealth so that they can focus on what is really important in life, and those aspects alone have done more for the greater good of everyone around him. Without being a reliable leader, AJ wouldn’t have led his team in the right direction, and he has always been there without ego and selfishness.
“We are proud to have never lost a deal. However, we have had to make the difficult decision to pivot away from opportunities that initially appear to be very promising, but after conducting due diligence, finding that the deal does not meet our high standards for protecting and growing wealth for our investors,” stated AJ. “We have a mindset that does not rely on the market to make our success. This attitude has enabled us to experience massive growth, even through difficult times, like the crash of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that our success is not dependent on external factors, but rather on our depth of knowledge for each deal and the consideration that a bull market can change to a bear market at any moment. This has been the foundation of our success and will continue to be the driving force behind our future successes.”
Serving as an industry leader goes far beyond monetary success. A true leader shares his determination and resilience to lead others to reach their goals and full potential positively. That is precisely what AJ was born to do, lead others to success with the lessons he has learned and conquered in his life.
AJ Osborne’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the human spirit. Against all odds, he learned how to walk again and is able to participate in every aspect of his family’s lives all while building his empire that serves his greater vision. He has shown that anyone can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and achieve success with the right mindset and approach. He is a natural-born leader and, with it, has been able to lead others further on his conquest to save capitalism.
About AJ Osborne
AJ Osborne, CEO of Cedar Creek Capital, is the leading expert and voice in the self-storage industry with the No. 1 bestselling book and top-rated and listened-to self-storage podcast. He has been featured on top real estate podcasts and is the go-to resource for self-storage investment advice across social media platforms, including YouTube. Accredited investors can find more information here: https://www.cedarcreekwealth.com/