Teach What You Know and Watch Your Network Grow Fast

✍️ By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | January 20, 2026 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

Most investors think they need big results before they can share value. But the truth is this: you only need to teach what you already know.
Your experiences, your lessons, your mistakes, your mindset shifts; these are the things people want to learn from. And when you consistently share what you know, you build something far more powerful than attention; You build trust.

Teaching Makes You Instantly Credible

People naturally trust the person who teaches, not the person who tries to impress.
When you explain strategies, tell stories from the field, or break down a simple concept, you position yourself as someone who understands the business and cares about helping others succeed. And credibility creates curiosity. Curiosity brings conversations. Conversations create opportunity.

You Don’t Need to Be an Expert, You Just Need to Be a Step Ahead

Most people overcomplicate teaching. They think it requires perfection. But all it really requires is experience.

If you closed a deal, share what went right. If you struggled with funding, share what you learned. If you learned a new rental strategy, teach it. People relate to progress far more than perfection.

Sharing Knowledge Attracts Partners and Private Money

Private lenders don’t invest in deals, they invest in confidence. Partners don’t join projects, they join people they trust.

When you teach consistently:

• Your list pays closer attention
• Your network sees you as a leader
• Your conversations deepen
• Your opportunities multiply

Teaching is marketing without “marketing.”

This Is Where Your CRM Becomes a Powerhouse

Your CRM isn’t just for names, it’s for nurturing.
Every piece of content you teach becomes:

• a newsletter
• a follow-up message
• a touchpoint
• a trust builder

When you teach regularly and follow up intentionally, people begin to see you as a consistent source of clarity. And the person who provides clarity becomes the person who gets the call.

Teaching what you know does more than grow your list, it deepens your influence, builds authority, and opens doors others never see. You already have the knowledge. Now share it. Your future partners are waiting.

Debbie Balfour | Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host
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