What does it take to turn a modest house flip into a multimillion-dollar construction and real estate empire?
San Diego developer and operator Carl Dumesle traces a wild path from Haiti to the Dominican Republic and then to the United States after surviving the 2010 earthquake. A Nestle rescue flight got his family out, and nearly a decade in the DR taught him languages and grit before an MBA brought him to San Diego.
Once here, Carl built a student housing startup, raised early capital, then clicked with partner Michael Crawford to create Building SD, while launching Parkside Asset Management to own the full life cycle from acquisition to build to operations to exit. He believes pressure is a privilege, controlling the controllables, and creating abundant neighborhoods where everyone winning lifts the comps for all.
If you’re an aspiring real estate investor, contractor, or entrepreneur looking to level up your game, follow Henish on his socials and check out his Deal or No Deal events. Subscribe to Skip the Lines Podcast for more real-world insights from business leaders who truly walk the talk.
Chapters
00:00 Mission Beach Beginnings
08:01 Building CalHomeCo
16:01 Real Estate Roots and Market Lessons
24:01 Scaling Smart and Mentorship
32:01 Leadership, Mindset, and Family Balance
40:01 Wins, Failures, and The Road Ahead
Quotes:
“If you want money, ask for advice.” – Henish Pulickal
“More leads solve problems — the more opportunities you have, the better choices you make.” – Henish Pulickal
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