Gateway to Freedom Meetup

Welcome to the Gateway to Freedom Meetup.

2026 marks our fifth year of building something powerful right here in St. Louis. A place where investors, lenders, agents, contractors, and deal-makers come together to learn, connect, and grow. A place built on value. A place built for you.

And we’re not slowing down.

In 2026, we will continue meeting every THIRD Wednesday, because consistency builds momentum, and momentum builds success.
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If you’ve been searching for a meetup that actually moves the needle… this is it.
If you want to find deals, share deals, learn from experts, and plug into a real community… this is it.

Gateway to Freedom isn’t just another event. It’s the room where opportunities live.

So, mark your calendar:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
The Mack Bar & Grill, 4615 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109

This month, we’re bringing in another incredible guest: Frank Ruzicka, delivering his presentation on the 2026 Real Estate Outlook.

Nobody has a crystal ball to see exactly how the real estate investor market is going to go in 2026, but Frank has been a stalwart in the real estate space for over 30 years as a mortgage broker. He has seen the highs and lows and the trends in the market. Frank is going to share his thoughts on the upcoming year's market. If you are going to be active in the real estate space in 2026, you can't miss this!.

So, join us on January 21st!
Show up ready. Ready to learn. Ready to connect.
Ready to level up, because the next conversation you have could be the one that unlocks your next big win.

If you only attend one event in December… make sure it’s this one. Come hang out with us. Free admission. Free food and a free drink. Build relationships that matter.

Plus—thanks to Team Ruzicka with Guild Mortgage, we’re giving away THREE Home Depot gift cards ($25, $50, and $75). Your next project might get a little cheaper.

Meetup Schedule:
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Doors Open & Networking
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM - Welcome & Sponsor Recognition
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM - Speaker
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM - Open Mic (Wants/Needs) & Prize Drawings
7:45 PM - 9:00 PM - Open Networking

Seating is limited.
You MUST RSVP to secure your spot. Just click the Register Now button below.
And one last thing, please only RSVP if you’re certain you can attend. Your seat matters. Someone else might really need it.

See you on January 21st.
Let’s keep building. Let’s keep growing. Let’s do this—together.