What responsibility comes with success?
At what point do you stop focusing only on your own growth—and start helping others grow?
In this episode of the Grab the Map Podcast, host John Crutchfield dives into one of the most overlooked—but most impactful—parts of real estate investing: mentorship. John explains why mentoring other investors isn't just optional once you've seen success—it's a responsibility.
This episode is especially powerful because John speaks from both sides of the table. He shares how mentoring helped shape his own journey from a career educator to a full-time real estate investor, and why he now dedicates time to coaching, masterminds, and one-on-one relationships through Grab the Map Education. If you've ever wondered whether you're “ready” to mentor—or whether mentorship is worth seeking—this episode provides clarity.
Are you building wealth only for yourself…
or are you building something that can change other lives too?
Episode Timeline:
[0:45–2:40] Why Mentoring Matters in Real Estate
[2:40–4:30] How Mentors Help & When to Seek Them
[4:30–6:40] Personal Transformation Through Real Estate
[6:40–8:15] Sharing Both Successes and Failures with Mentees
[8:15–9:05] Hopes and Vision for Mentees
[9:05–End (~9:45)] Call to Action & Closing
Key Takeaways
Mentorship is a responsibility, not a reward.
You don't need massive success to help someone else.
Sharing failures builds trust faster than sharing wins.
Helping others grow expands your own impact.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode
“Once you realize what real estate can do, it becomes your responsibility to mentor others.”
“I mentor others because I am being mentored.”
“Real estate changed my life—and I want it to change yours.”
“Why stop there? Why not bigger?”
Conclusion
Mentorship is how real estate becomes more than transactions—it becomes transformation. This episode reminds us that success isn't just measured in doors, dollars, or deals, but in how many people you help move forward because you went first.
If you've been helped, it's time to help.
If you need help, it's time to ask.
This is Grab the Map—where we don't just build portfolios…
we build people.
Links Mentioned in the Episode
Website: grabthemapllc.com
Email: [email protected]