Brian Budd

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Trevor sits down with Brian Budd, a seasoned entrepreneur whose path has taken him from high-level software sales into the volatile world of capital markets and mining, and later into the healthcare-focused fitness industry. Brian shares his journey with raw honesty, reflecting on what it meant to walk away from a secure corporate job to pursue something less certain but far more meaningful.

He talks about the steep learning curves of investor relations, raising capital for non-revenue-generating ventures, and the relentless pursuit of building something from the ground up. When COVID hit, Brian's medical fitness business, built to help people with chronic illness, was just about to break even. The pandemic forced closures, caused massive financial loss, and ultimately led to selling his home and starting over in his 50s.

What makes Brian’s story powerful isn’t just the setbacks; it’s the strength he found in his family, the lessons learned through failure, and the humility he carries forward into his current career in real estate. This episode is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the quiet power of vulnerability.

You can find Brian right here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmbudd/

This episode was hosted by Trevor Koot. Editing and Production was done by Alex Harris. 

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