Investing With Heart: The Story Behind a Spokane Church Real Estate Win

Hosted by passionate leader Dan Cantillana, The DanCan Show is where faith, business, and personal growth intersect. With an unwavering belief in living with purpose and running a business rooted in biblical values, Dan empowers listeners to invest wisely—in themselves, in others, and in real estate.

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Welcome to a special episode of The DanCan Show, hosted by Dan Cantillana! Dan shares how his team of investors helped a local church in Spokane, Washington reach its financial goals. He reveals creative ways to source off-market properties, the value of strong relationships, and how smart investing creates a positive ripple—boosting finances while benefiting the community. Dan also reflects on optimism, discipline, and generosity, with personal stories and a nostalgic moment from his past. Whether you’re a husband, father, business leader, or seeking to grow wealth while serving others, this episode blends real estate insight, leadership lessons, and uplifting stories that embody “love well and do good.”

1. Introduction – Church investment story and Dan’s philosophy: provide, promote, protect.
2. Story Overview – Church, Dan’s team, a neighbor, the city; focus on off-market deals.
3. Relationships & Origin – Wave Capital connections; golf course referral.
4. The Deal – Church sells rental property; parceling issues; neighbor outbids Dan; he walks away.
5. Resolution – Neighbor’s deal fails; Dan secures better price; all benefit.
6. Investing With Dan – Invitation via website/webinars.
7. Personal Reflection – Birthday and college construction stories; Proverbs 3:3.
8. Applying Lessons – Relationships + optimism drive success.
9. Community Involvement – Sponsoring events; giving first.
10. Final Thoughts – Recap; sign-off: Love well and do good.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Dan Can Show
04:03 Church Selling Property for Funds
06:58 Successful Investment and Renovation
11:07 Optimism Essential for Leadership
16:34 Building Relationships Through Community Engagement
17:35 Networking Success in Real Estate

Discussion Questions:

1. How did relationships impact the Spokane church deal?
2. How does Dan’s off-market sourcing differ from standard methods?
3. What does “make your money on the buy” mean here?
4. How were parceling challenges resolved?
5. How did the neighbor scenario affect Dan’s strategy?
6. How did walking away help him?
7. What lessons came from his college construction story?
8. How does Proverbs 3:3 tie to investing?
9. How does he use community involvement to grow his network?
10. How does being a “giver” fuel his success?

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