What happens when you get fired the same day your real estate ad airs on TV? In this special episode, I sit down with the Real Estate Disruptors podcast to share the raw and unfiltered story of how I went from being unexpectedly fired from a six-figure job to closing $700,000 in my first six months of wholesaling.
We talk about everything—from my rocky start in business with a landscaping company riddled with lawsuits, to becoming a top sales rep, and finally taking a bold leap into real estate. If you’ve ever questioned your path, feared failure, or wondered if you have what it takes to succeed, this conversation will light a fire under you.
Episode Highlights[0:00] - My journey from landscaping lawsuits to owning rental properties
[4:12] - The day I got fired—same day my real estate TV ad aired
[6:45] - What drove me to be the #1 sales rep at multiple companies
[9:00] - Why I saw sales as the fastest path to change my financial future
[11:00] - Selling mints in elementary school and mowing lawns by age 10
[13:00] - Real-life influences that showed me wealth was possible
[15:01] - The flip that replaced my $300K W-2 income
[16:36] - Losing money on flips and why I shifted to wholesaling
[17:58] - Why TV marketing gave me an edge—and how I made it work
[20:00] - What it’s like to walk into your first wholesale deal with zero experience
[22:10] - The mindset that helps me stay consistent and keep winning
[24:30] - My obsession with being the best—and how it shapes everything I do
Key Takeaways-
Getting fired can be the best thing that ever happens to you – It forced me to take the leap I needed to succeed.
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Sales and marketing are the real engines of any real estate business – Master these, and the rest follows.
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TV marketing still works—if you commit and play the long game – Don’t quit just because the phone doesn’t ring right away.
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Follow me on Instagram: @realestatemike02
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Real Estate Disruptors Podcast: realestatedisruptors.com
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