Published Oct 2, 2015

Josh Altman on How to Lose It All and Get It All Back - with Lewis Howes

Josh Altman shares his journey of resilience and recovery in the high-stakes real estate world, revealing how he balances fame with personal life, builds confidence through expertise and mentorship, and rekindles his career after financial setbacks.
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  • Fame & Business

    navigates the complexities of fame and business with a keen awareness of the challenges and opportunities it presents. He shares how his reality TV career has accelerated his professional growth, yet it demands significant sacrifices, including his privacy 1. Despite the hectic filming schedule, which spans ten months a year, Josh maintains a strong presence in his real estate business, thanks to his brother's support 2. He emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and connected to his roots, stating, "I love showing houses. I love being on the ground level of dealing with people face to face" 3.

       

    Dreams & Relationships

    Balancing personal relationships with a demanding career is a challenge openly acknowledges. He met his fiancée on the set of his show, and their intertwined professional and personal lives require constant effort to maintain harmony 4. Josh describes himself as a "real estateaholic," often working late into the night, but he stresses the importance of finding balance and shutting off work to nurture his relationship 4. He credits his family's tight-knit bond as a source of strength, saying, "I'm just proud of how we've stayed tight together and haven't let anything get between us" 5.

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