The King Group

01/07/2025

Stop selling yourself short and walk into that room like God sent you.

12/31/2024

Boone NC officials have confirmed that 62 members of the Pennsylvania Amish community have completed the construction of 12 tiny homes in under 48 hours. The total cost of the project was over $300,000, all of which was donated by the Amish community.

That’s the type of story I needed to read going into 2025.

Wishing everyone a safe and glorious New Year.

12/30/2024

My friend posted this in her story and it’s so true. Every morning is a fresh start, a blank canvas to shape our thoughts and actions. Beginning the day by inviting gratitude and humility into our minds can transform not only how we see the day ahead but also how we respond to it. This practice keeps us grounded, helps us appreciate the present moment, and reminds us that we don’t have to carry the weight of everything alone. Setting our minds right first thing in the morning is the foundation for a day filled with purpose, peace, and clarity.

Let’s choose gratitude over worry and humility over pride today. Let’s make room for the divine to lead us before we lead ourselves.

Have a great day everybody

12/29/2024

As I reflect on the end of 2024, I’m reminded of something I wrote back in January 2022, during one of the lowest points in my life. It was a time when I felt emotionally drained and disconnected, coming out of a breakup that had shattered my sense of stability. In many ways, that reflection feels eerily relevant today.

Here’s what I wrote:

“If I ever get around to living again…”

Back then, I used this phrase as a way to confront my emotions head-on. I was grappling with the heavy toll the previous year had taken on me, wrestling with anger, sadness, and anxiety—feelings that felt so overwhelming at times they threatened to consume me.

But here’s the truth: feeling those emotions is not just normal; it’s healthy. Pain, loss, and uncertainty are unavoidable parts of life. What matters most is how we choose to respond. Do we let those emotions define us, or do we face them, process them, and keep moving forward?

The ability to move through pain without becoming stuck in it is called resilience. And resilience is not something we’re born with—it’s a skill that takes conscious effort to build and maintain. Back in 2022, I realized how much I needed to focus on that skill, along with other areas of my life that had felt unsteady.

I made a promise to myself to focus on six key areas:

1. Build resilience – to face challenges with strength and grace.

2. Live with purpose – instead of winging my way through everything.

3. Cultivate happier, healthier relationships – both personally and professionally.

4. Master emotional intelligence – to better understand myself and others.

5. Challenge my own beliefs – to grow and learn from discomfort.

6. Set achievable goals – to become the kind of person I aspire to be.

As I sit here at the close of 2024, I find myself revisiting those same principles. The year felt like an emotional roller coaster—full of highs and lows, lessons and losses. But now, it’s time to step off the ride. To ground myself. To take what I’ve learned and use it to build a life that feels more intentional, balanced, and fulfilling.

This week’s podcast episode is about exactly that: getting off the roller coaster and finding steady ground. Life will always have its ups and downs, but how we navigate those twists and turns defines who we become.

I hope you’ll join me as I dive into these reflections, share my journey, and explore how we can all work toward living with more purpose, resilience, and grace.

1/1/2025” Perfectly Lost”
Episode 1: 2024 – Getting Off the Roller Coaster

Stay tuned,
Shawn

12/27/2024

My name is Shawn King, and I’m excited to invite you on a journey beginning January 1st, 2025. Through candid conversations and deep self-reflection, we’ll explore the lessons, growth, and stories that shape our lives.

In this inaugural teaser, I’ve shared some of the most profound lessons I learned in 2024—insights inspired by the Parable of the Sower and a year of humbling experiences. From parenting as a sacred gift to the power of living by values, each lesson holds a mirror to our shared humanity.

This newsletter is your companion to the podcast—a space for deeper dives into the themes, personal stories, and actionable takeaways discussed in each episode. Together, we’ll embrace imperfection, rediscover purpose, and uncover the beauty in ordinary moments.

Mark your calendars for January 1st, 2025, and let’s embark on this perfectly imperfect adventure together. Until then, reflect, stay curious, and remember—it’s okay to feel Perfectly Lost.

12/27/2024

I’ve been thinking a lot about BALANCE. Balance is everything. Balancing work and play. Balancing food and exercise. Balancing a social life and solitude. Balancing being and doing. Balance is not a destination, but the art of walking between chaos and order without falling. It’s the key to success on all fronts. I truly believe balance isn’t something you find; it’s something you create.

2025 will be about balance.

12/23/2024

Are you looking for a STR or MultiFamily property for your clients? Are you sitting on a 1031 that you need to do something with? Look no further…

603 Unaka Ave Knoxville, TN
MLS -1230831

https://www.flexmls.com/share/BQol6/603-Unaka-St,-Knoxville,-TN-37921

YTD Revenue going into December for STR not including VRBO or furnished finder
FF: 4,500
Verbo: 1360
Total: $49,312

You control the leases! As of right now there are no long term leases in place.

3D Tours:

1807 A

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1807 B

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1809 B

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1815 A

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Let’s set up a viewing.

Shawn King (865) 300-6161
[email protected]
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Dean-Smith Realty
Knoxville, TN 37919

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12/23/2024

I’ve looked at so much land over the past month or so, I should be called “Landman”

Why? Because I believe there are too many apartments and townhouses being built. I’ve got a team of 4 people (an architect, a contractor, a project manager & myself) who want to build single family starter homes for first time buyers. I remember when areas on the outskirts of Knoxville were filled with “starter” homes with low entry points. Today mid 300’s to 400k get you in those newer homes. It’s kinda crazy. At the same time it seems people’s perception are they want more than a starter home as their first home. Okay, good for you. My thinking is, why buy a townhouse in the $300k’s or pay $2k+ in rent when you can get into a house?

To make this work we have to find the diamond in the ruff on land at a great price point, control the cost of the build without cutting corners and work with the suppliers on materials. We may not make any money on the first one and that’s okay as long as we deliver the product I envision at a price point that moves the home to the clients I envision.

Is this crazy? Probably but you have to do something crazy (with mitigated risk) to change things sometimes.

✌🏼

12/19/2024

If your goal for 2025 is to lose weight please read.. I peaked at 275 pounds. Currently 215.

There’s no need to study social media fitness grifters, go on some crazy diet or make really drastic changes.

It’s not rocket science:

- wake up early
- walk a lot
- eat sensibly (less sugar and carbs and more protein)
- drink less alcohol and more water
- exercise consistently but no need to go crazy
- if you feel compelled to snack, don’t be an idiot. Nuts, fruit, yogurt, etc. are great
- go to bed tired

That’s literally it.
✌🏼

12/17/2024

Looking for some last minute stocking stuffers to set the tone for 2025?

“Aggressive Patience” is currently available on Amazon for $10

https://a.co/d/6VLUYg6

and

“The Importance of Setting Goals” is now available on Kindle. It focuses on..

Why do you need to set goals?
Defining your goals.
How do you assess your progress?
The power of short term goals.
Overcoming obstacles and setbacks
Adapting and pivoting
Maintaining long term success

I’m offering a Holiday Pricing Special on my personal coaching for 2025

• Upfront Fee: $300 (due at the start)
• Monthly Fee: $200 per month for 5 months
• Payment Method: Venmo
• Cancellation Policy: Cancel anytime if you feel coaching isn’t meeting your needs.

This investment includes:
• Weekly 1-on-1 coaching calls (45–60 minutes).
• Ongoing text support between sessions.
• Weekly action plans tailored to your goals.
• Tools, strategies, and resources to support your progress.

Happy Holidays!
Shawn

12/16/2024

Stumbled upon this cozy cabin just outside the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. After chatting with the owner about the challenges of winter living in the area, we worked out a deal, and now I’ll be calling this spot home for the last week of February.

Excited to head back for another wolf excursion and kick off 2025 the right way—surrounded by nature, adventure, and inspiration.

12/16/2024

Smartphones have become the new cigerettes. It used to be socially acceptable to just light up anywhere and nobody cared. Look around you, everybody is on their phone all the time. I don’t think we talk about being addicted to our phones enough. it’s messing with our focus, our anxiety, our nervous system, everything.

Just a thought ..

12/05/2024

If you can’t afford a full $BTC try to get 0.1 and grab some $yfi you can thank me later

12/05/2024

The first half of this year and the second half feel like two different lifetimes for me

11/18/2024

This old photo is one of the 1,400 random images I have saved on my phone. It was taken early one morning during a walk around Montreal. Getting up early and going for a walk is my thang. That morning that city was still asleep, the fresh snow was untouched and pristine, and the only sound was the whisper of the wind. It was a rare and unforgettable experience of pure peace and inner stillness.

11/13/2024

The Biltmore Estate has confirmed their equestrian director saved the lives of all 54 of their horses during Helene. She camped out with them at higher ground 4 days without contact with the outside world, hauling water from a fresh spring.

Incredible!

11/12/2024

When the time is right, I’m going to quit everything and go be a realtor in a resort town. “Chasing sunsets while selling dreams” ..bold move!

11/02/2024

8 hours of sleep and a daily walk outside will solve as many problems as any guru or Life Coach.
You’re Welcome.
~ a certified Life Coach ✌🏼