In this deep and powerful episode of MAXXED OUT, Todd Pultz sits down with the incredible John Pawelski Jr.—a current law enforcement officer turned real estate expert, entrepreneur, and leader of a successful mortgage company.
We talk real business, real family, and real struggles—and peel back the layers of what it takes to build lasting wealth, manage your mental health as a man, and transition from a high-stress career into something that fuels your soul.
John shares his raw journey from badge to boardroom—how he shifted from public service to entrepreneurship, scaled his mortgage company, and continues to give back to first responders through charity and community work.
This one is packed with game-changing advice, personal breakthroughs, and the kind of conversation that men—and entrepreneurs—need to hear more of.
Get ready for one of the most real and unfiltered convos we’ve ever had.
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Real estate investing, mortgage industry insights, mental health for men, entrepreneurship, transitioning careers, building generational wealth, family and business, first responder support, charitable entrepreneurship, real estate career path, how to start a mortgage company, wealth mindset, real talk for men, emotional wellness in business
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: Who is John Pawlowski Jr.?
04:12 – Law Enforcement Life: The stress, purpose, and breaking points
10:45 – The Mental Health Struggles No One Talks About
17:30 – Transitioning from Cop to Realtor: Identity, risk, and hustle
22:10 – Starting His Mortgage Company: Building from scratch
30:00 – Serving First Responders Through Business and Charity
35:42 – Why Mental Fitness Is Just As Important As Financial Fitness
42:15 – Family Life, Legacy, and What Truly Matters
48:00 – Rapid Fire Gold Nuggets for Business, Wealth, and Life
54:10 – Final Thoughts: John’s Message to Men Who Are Struggling
CONNECT WITH JOHN PAWELSKI JR.:
Instagram: @lpawelski_723
Facebook: John Pawlowski Jr.
CONNECT WITH TODD PULTZ
@ToddPultzOfficial on all platforms
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