Tim sits down with Patrick McGowen, longtime investor, business broker, and founder of the Bozeman Investor Club. Patrick shares how he shifted from Wall Street to “Main Street” investing, building a community of Montanans focused on real estate, private lending, and business ownership. With the club’s annual investor conference coming up this fall, he walks through the value of getting around others who have skin in the game, and why building wealth often starts with discipline and connection.
Main Street Over Wall Street
Patrick explains why traditional routes like 401(k)s and mutual funds rarely create financial freedom on their own. He shares how his first rental property taught him more than a decade of Wall Street investing ever did, and why he built the Bozeman Investor Club to connect with others doing real deals.
The Power of Community
From local monthly meetups to statewide Zoom calls and now a full-scale annual conference, the Investor Club is designed to give people access to practical advice, fresh deal flow, and connections with Montana investors who are walking the walk.
Lessons for Business Owners
Patrick also breaks down what business brokerage has taught him: the importance of due diligence, the realities of buying and selling on Main Street, and how financial discipline makes the difference between success and failure.
Conference Details
The Bozeman Investor Conference takes place October 9–10 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event features Montana investors sharing deals, lessons, and strategies, along with guest speakers covering key services like inspections, 1031 exchanges, and financing. Details and registration are at bozemaninvestorclub.com.
To learn more about Patrick McGowen and the Bozeman Investor Club, go to: https://bozemaninvestorclub.com/
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