Building Wealth While You Sleep: Trust, Character, and Compound Interest with Dan Cantillana

Welcome to The DanCan Show!

Hosted by Dan Cantillana, this show blends faith, business, and personal growth to help you live with purpose and build lasting wealth. Rooted in biblical values, Dan teaches how to invest in yourself, in others, and in real estate—creating a life you love and money that works while you sleep.

In this episode, Dan explores how strong character and trust are keys to financial success. Sharing a powerful story about a neighbor and a promise kept, he highlights how integrity isn’t just moral—it’s profitable. Dan also breaks down simple investing principles, including 10% interest returns and the multiplying effect of compound interest.

Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or someone seeking financial peace, this episode will challenge and equip you to grow in character and wealth. Get ready for real stories, proven strategies, and encouragement to align your work with your faith.

Protect. Provide. Promote.

🔗 Resources:
 https://investwithdancan.com/
https://wavecapitallending.com/
http://www.bizzybeebookkeeping.com/
https://www.dancanspokane.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@DanCanShow

1. Introduction

• Can you make money while sleeping and double your investment?
• This is part two of a three-part series on faith and finance
• Inspired by Proverbs 22:1: A good name is worth more than riches

2. Trust and Character

• Character is the foundation of long-term success
• Trust creates better business and investment outcomes
• Sales is about education, not pressure
• Not every deal is right for every investor

3. Sue’s Story: A Character Lesson

• Dan promised to remove a tree for his neighbor
• Delay led to guilt, but keeping the promise restored trust
• The result: better views, shared blessings, and community growth

4. Investing and Doubling Money

• Real estate + character = smart investing
• Wave Capital offers 10% returns with built-in safety margins
• Dan assumes business risk—investors get their returns

5. Compound Interest

• $120K invested at 10% doubles in 7.5 years
• Reinvesting profits leads to exponential growth
• Passive income is possible with integrity-based investing

6. Community Impact

• Mission: Protect. Provide. Promote.
• Real estate uplifts neighborhoods and creates jobs
• A ripple effect of improvement and opportunity

7. Final Thoughts

• Visit the websites to learn more
• Preview of part three
• Closing message: Love well and do good

Timestamps:

00:00 – Investing While You Sleep
 03:15 – Trust and Communication
 06:34 – Spokane Home Story
 09:54 – Character and Apology
 15:03 – Real Estate Strategy
 17:04 – Securing Investor Trust
 19:33 – Compound Growth Explained

Discussion Questions:

1. How does character shape success in real estate?
2. What role does trust play in investor decisions?
3. How do you handle broken commitments?
4. Has your view of “safe” investments changed?
5. Is educating clients more effective than selling to them?
6. What ethical issues arise when buying distressed properties?
7. Are you motivated to seek passive income through compound interest?
8. How important is community impact in your investments?
9. Have you had a “Sue moment” that changed your thinking?
10. What decisions in Dan’s story most influenced his success?