How to Build a Million-Dollar Mindset with Aaron Yassin

Skip the Lines Podcast, with Jonathan Mitchell

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In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with real estate developer and artist Aaron Yassin, diving deep into the world of design-centric development. Broadcasting from Brooklyn, Aaron shares how his artistic roots and obsession with architecture uniquely position him in the real estate world.

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Highlights

00:00 Know Your Market, Know Your Edge

• The mantra Aaron lives by in real estate
• Blue state investing and high-risk, high-reward decisions

04:00 to 07:32 Art, Architecture & Inspiration

• Aaron’s background as an artist and visual thinker

07:32 Career Moves, Real Estate Entry & Growth

• How family and legacy nudged Aaron into real estate

13:43 Communication, Listening & Learning from Mistakes

• Using note-taking as a focus tool

24:59 Visionary Design Meets Practical Development

• The pivot to Passive House design and eco-conscious living
• Designing for long-term efficiency and energy savings

40:00 Creative Strategy, Team Synergy & Building for Tomorrow

• How Aaron’s design expertise boosts project profitability
• Balancing artistic vision with pro forma numbers
• Conclusion

Quotes:

"Success is something you attract by the person you become." – Aaron Yassin

"Knowing your market isn't just streets and buildings—it's people, patterns, and politics." – Aaron Yassin

"Listening isn’t passive—it’s an active commitment to being present." – Aaron Yassin

"Design doesn’t have to be expensive—it has to be thoughtful." – Aaron Yassin

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