What does it take to leave a traditional job, face down fear, and build a thriving real estate business from scratch?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with entrepreneur and real estate investor Oliver Davis. Originally from France, Oliver moved to the U.S. and dove headfirst into real estate, evolving from ADU development to wholesaling high-ticket properties. His story highlights the relentless grit it takes to pivot industries, overcome self-doubt, and build a business from the ground up—all while managing a young family and starting from zero.
Oliver shares the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey, including the emotional toll of waiting for deals to close, the importance of mentorship, and how a single conversation at a conference changed the trajectory of his business. Listeners get a front-row seat to a transformative journey that proves success favors the bold—and those who trust the process.
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Highlights
00:00 From France to Founding
- Oliver's background and move to the U.S.
- Early real estate ventures
03:30 The Power of Social Media
- Overcoming fear of posting
- Impact of LinkedIn
06:52 Mantras and Mindsets
- Focus on process, not outcomes
- Systems > goals
10:30 Family, Fun & Forming Systems
- Fun and family time
- Iteration over perfection
17:35 Learning from Losses
- ADU development challenges
- The importance of mentorship
27:29 The Breakthrough Deal
- Launching Urban Rise Invest
- Wholesaling vs double-close
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