Few people are as immediately likeable as Lewi Gault - and it only gets better from there. On today's episode of Mindset Matters, I had the good fortune of sitting down with my friend and colleague, and to hear his journey as a young man who grew up in Scotland found his way to Denver, met the love of his life and started a family, and eventually reached such levels of success in real estate that he felt like... a failure.

Now, not a failure in the "I am not good at this" sense, - rather he was so good at his craft that it consumed him and left many of life's most important elements in it's wake. Time to be a loving husband - limited, to say the least. Time to be a present father - nope. Time to enjoy all the benefits his business had reaped upon him - not even a little bit.

Then one day, while discussing travel plans that a family friend was preparing - Lewi's wife, Mackenzie, said something life changing - "we're never going to have that." All the success, all the accolades, and all the money, and they would never have the time and ability to enjoy it. That conversation became a catalyst for Lewi, who went through the challenging process of recalibrating his life and what is most important to him - reprioritizing everything - until what mattered came first.

Now in a business where people are told they have to "always be on," Lewi has proven that not only is that not the case, you can THRIVE with boundaries. You can control your time, energy and production, and you can have the life AND business you want.

This incredible journey and more was shared by the man himself, and starts now...

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In this episode of Mindset Matters, I sit down with Adam Gillespie—a former rock musician turned no-nonsense Denver realtor and the co-founder of Apex Elite AI, one of the fastest-growing AI training communities for real estate professionals in the country.

We dive into Adam’s wild ride:
🎸 From winning “Best Band in Denver” to building a thriving real estate business with eXp Realty
🏡 How he carved a niche by blending street-smart sales with systems thinking
🤖 And why he’s now leading the charge to teach realtors how to harness AI—without sounding like robots.

This conversation is packed with:

• Tactical advice on integrating ChatGPT, custom CRMs, and AI tools in real estate
• Honest reflections on burnout, rebuilding, and staying relevant in a shifting market
• A deep look at how mindset + tech = unstoppable momentum

Whether you're an agent looking to sharpen your edge, a business owner exploring AI, or someone just trying to stay ahead of the curve—you’ll walk away fired up and full of practical takeaways.

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720-979-8742
jimmy@everettslending.com
IG: @jimmythesaint5280

Today we sit down with two incredible women I respect on every level — Jenny & Angelica Apel, a mother & daughter combination whose bond extends beyond personal and professional achievements and a life grounded in faith and family. Together, they’re a powerhouse real estate duo with Nostalgic Homes at Compass, and if you’ve spent any time in the Highlands, you already know their names.

But what you may not know is the full story behind the signs and the sold stickers.

As you'll hear - Jenny is a survivor — and not just of the real estate rollercoaster. Diagnosed with cancer when Angelica was a small child, the importance of motherhood and their connection was forever impacted by the challenges they overcame together in those earliest days. This family has stared down some heavy chapters… and chose to meet them with faith, grace, and the kind of strength that’s hard to put into words.

Angelica grew up in that storm — and somehow turned it into sunshine. Today, she and her husband Paul are the parents of two beautiful children, and she and Jenny don’t just sell homes, they build relationships, they lead with heart, and they’re raising the next generation right in the middle of it. Watching them both light up when they talk about Angelica’s kids… that’s legacy in real time.

This episode is about real estate, yes. But it’s also about survival. About showing up. About what it means to raise a family while fighting for your life — and still choosing to give love to the people around you.

I’m proud of this one. Proud of them. And honored to help share their story.

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720-979-8742
jimmy@everettslending.com
IG: @jimmythesaint5280