Today I sat down with DJ Thielen, and let me tell you this episode is going to shake something loose in you.DJ isn’t just a real estate mogul with over 3,500 transactions and $350 million in deals under his belt. He’s a former professional baseball player, a relentless entrepreneur, and a guy who turned childhood adversity into unstoppable drive. Raised by a single mom, battling ADHD, struggling with self-worth, his story is proof that your past doesn’t define your future.
In this episode, DJ opens up about:
🔥 From Abandonment to Greatness
How growing up without a father and in poverty shaped his relentless work ethic and the pivotal moment that changed his life.
🔥 The Power of Manifestation
A childhood note written in third grade led him to play pro baseball and dominate the real estate game. DJ breaks down why what you believe about yourself matters more than anything.
🔥 Rewiring Your Mind for Success
Overcoming limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and the hidden traumas that hold most people back from ever reaching their true potential.
🔥 Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Addicts
We don’t just talk about money and deals. We talk about the dark side, how high performers use work, success, relationships, and even material things to numb deep-seated pain.
🔥 Burning the Boats & Betting on Yourself
Sometimes, the only way forward is to cut ties with what’s no longer serving you whether it’s a toxic relationship, a bad business, or an old version of yourself.
🔥 The ‘Hell Yes’ Rule for Life & Business
DJ shares the one rule that’s changed everything for him and how it can give you clarity in the toughest decisions of your life.
This conversation isn’t just about business or real estate, it’s about transformation. It’s about stepping into who you were meant to be, shedding the weight of your past, and creating a future you’re proud of.
If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, if you’ve ever questioned whether success and fulfillment can coexist, or if you just need a wake-up call to start living the life you deserve, this episode is for you.
🎧 Hit play and let’s dive in.
Key Moments:
3:11 Turning Pain Into Power
6:00 The Brutal Truth About Success & Failure
12:40 The Hidden Cost of Childhood Trauma
16:04 The Only Way To Win
22:28 The ‘Hell Yes’ Rule
29:36 Rewiring Your Brain For Wealth & Success
36:19 The #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make
42:45 The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship
50:00 What DJ Would Tell His 20-Year-Old Self
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