Building Thriving Communities & Leadership Mastermind

Don Wenner is the Founder and CEO of DLP Capital, a private real estate investment firm focused on building thriving communities. The firm’s core focus is on investing in, developing, and financing attainable housing for America’s workforces, including multifamily and single-family rental communities, along with investments in outdoor hospitality and RV campgrounds. Wenner founded DLP Capital in 2006 and has since spearheaded its meteoric growth, with the firm ranking on the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” for 11 consecutive years—among the few companies on the list to achieve such growth consistently. The firm now has more than $5 billion of assets under management and is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida.

Meet Chris Goede, a seasoned Leadership Communicator and Coach with an impressive track record spanning over two decades. With a rich history of starting, growing, and leading companies, Chris is a transformative force in the realm of leadership development and high-performance team building.

In his role as the Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, Chris brings more than just executive prowess; he brings a genuine passion for leading individuals to discover and maximize their strengths. His leadership philosophy goes beyond conventional strategies, aiming to help clients live out leadership in truly remarkable ways.

Before joining Maxwell Leadership, Chris was at the helm of high-growth startup companies in the real estate and manufacturing sectors. His diverse business management acumen is not just a tool for success but a means to drive powerful positive change. Within Maxwell Leadership and among their clients, Chris applies his expertise to foster top performance and cultivate a more engaged team culture.

Chris is not just a leader in the corporate arena; he is a catalyst for change in local communities. Actively involved in various advisory boards, he tirelessly works to influence positive transformation in the areas that matter most.

Beyond the boardroom, Chris finds fulfillment in his role as a husband to Sara and a father to three wonderful children, Ryland, Alexa (Daughter-in-Law) and Addi. Atlanta,

CA, is not just a location for Chris; it is a place he and his family call home.

Chris Goede is more than a Leadership Communicator and Coach; he is a visionary leader dedicated to making a lasting impact on individuals, teams, and communities....because everyone deserves to be led well!

John C. Maxwell is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, coach and speaker who has sold more than 24 million books in 50 languages. Often called the country's No. 1 leadership authority, Maxwell was identified as the most popular leadership expert in the world by Inc. magazine in 2014. And he has been voted the top leadership professional six years in a row on LeadershipGurus.net.

He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team and EQUIP, a nonprofit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 180 countries. Each year Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations and many of the world's top business leaders.

After growing up in Michigan, Maxwell attended Ohio Christian University and then received a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry. He was a pastor for more than 30 years before devoting himself full time to speaking and writing.

Three of Maxwell's books — "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," "Developing the Leader Within You" and "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" — have each sold over 1 million copies. Other notable books by Maxwell include:

• "The 360 Degree Leader"
• "Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn"
• "Winning with People"
• "How Successful People Think"
• "The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork"
• "Failing Forward"
• "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect"
• "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth"

Maxwell's leadership philosophy is: "Everything rises and falls on leadership."

According to his website, he says: "With so much hinging upon this philosophy, I've made it my life's passion to develop leaders at all levels. I believe in you and the power of your influence to create a legacy within your sphere of influence that will leave behind an army of leaders who get the importance of strong leadership."

Brett is a Deferred Sales Trust™ Trustee, DST expert, capital gains tax deferral expert, investment real estate expert, multifamily broker, and the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions – a company helping individuals to defer capital gains tax on the sale of their highly appreciated assets, eliminate the need for a 1031 exchange, and unlock transformational wealth building options so they can create & preserve more wealth.

He created ‘Capital Gains Tax Solutions‘ to equip high net worth individuals and their trusted advisors with the Deferred Sales Trust™ tool to help them solve capital gains tax deferral limitations. The first step to a great exit and wealth plan is to clarify your exit plan and prepare to sell your highly appreciated asset when the time is right for you. The second step is to set up the DST, then sell your asset and defer your capital gains tax. The last step is to have the funds invested in a diversified portfolio of liquid investments, real estate or business ventures. The foundation to these 3 steps is timing and using the Deferred Sales Trust. Make time your friend using the Deferred Sales Trust by never having to invest into anything you don’t want to or when you don’t feel the timing is right for you.

Jim brings nearly thirty years of professional experience in the construction and real estate development industry. His experience has run the gamut throughout a multitude of asset types and classes ranging from educational and institutional facilities to mixed-use multi-family projects. He and his teams have successfully delivered projects totaling in excess of $1 billion in construction and development costs.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction with a minor in Business Administration. He also holds professional licensure in the the state of Florida as a Certified General Contractor and an Independent All-Lines Insurance Adjuster.

Juan was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. He went to school at the University of Pennsylvania, class of ‘98. His entire career has been focused in acquisitions and management of real estate. Juan spent the first 15 years of his career in Europe. He arrived back in the U.S. in 2014 at which time he started working for Waypoint Residential specializing in Multifamily and Senior housing acquisitions and management. Juan will be overseeing portfolio management, acquisitions of new investments and dispositions of existing deals.

Rob Gayle is a seasoned real estate executive with over 25 years of experience leading multifamily operations, capital raises, asset management, and construction management. Known for his strategic insight and commitment to team growth, he has held high-impact roles like COO and VP of Operations, creating winning cultures and maximizing asset value across various multifamily asset classes and lease ups.

For over 28 years, I've had the joy of playing Santa alongside my father, delivering gifts to children at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's day program for head trauma survivors. Though my father passed away several years ago, I'm honored to carry on our tradition, bringing a bit of holiday magic and warmth to these amazing kids and their families. Giving back to the community has been a meaningful part of my life and continues to inspire me each year.

Danny Sells is President and Executive Director of the DLP Positive Returns Foundation, a non-profit faith-based philanthropy affiliated with DLP Capital (“Dream, Live, Prosper”). On behalf of the foundation, Danny spearheads strategic initiatives, both in the US and globally, that address housing and the finance and development of the same—especially as it relates to vulnerable populations such as the homeless and young, at-risk children. Danny brings to bear more than two decades of experience in faith-based mobilization, especially driving programs aimed at supporting families challenged to provide safe, caring environments for children. His successes include leading safe-family programs spanning 42 states as well as initiatives related to legislation that protects orphans/children in foster care. Danny also has a background rich in ministry, social work, and counseling/psychology.