Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with Dan Brisse, co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group and former X Games gold medalist. Dan shares his inspiring journey from living on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to becoming a top urban snowboarder and successful real estate investor. He opens up about the mindset shift that helped him transition from a high-risk, high-reward athletic career to building sustainable wealth through multifamily real estate. This episode is packed with wisdom on financial literacy, passive income, and the importance of long-term strategy.
Who is Dan Brisse?
Dan Brisse is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Granite Towers Equity Group. A former professional snowboarder and six-time X Games competitor, Dan transitioned from extreme sports to real estate investing after witnessing the financial struggles of peers in his industry. Now, he helps investors build multiple streams of passive income through multifamily apartment investments. Dan is also co-host of the "Keeping It Real-Estate" podcast and co-author of the book 4 Steps to Successful Passive Investing.
Connect with Dan Brisse:
Website: https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com
Free E-book: https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/free-e-book
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbrisse
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danbrisse
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-brisse-442b791b8
Connect with Tim Melanson:
Website: https://workathomerockstar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar
Timestamps:
00:28 – Dan's journey to professional snowboarding
04:27 – Transitioning from snowboarding to real estate
06:20 – Building financial literacy
11:55 – Learning from investment mistakes
22:51 – Buying quality assets and understanding depreciation
24:13 – The importance of passive income
25:55 – Building the right team
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