From Boarding School to Bold Moves: Michael Pouliot’s Story of Resilience and Real Estate Triumph
In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Michael Pouliot, the founding partner of Eon Capital and Carbon. Michael shares his fascinating journey from a high-pressure career in finance on Wall Street and consulting to becoming a full-time real estate operator. This transition wasn’t instant—it was a calculated shift over several years that involved moving his family from the East Coast to Boulder, Colorado, and building two successful real estate companies.
Michael reflects on how his upbringing—shaped by his mother’s chronic illness, his parents’ divorce, and attending boarding school—taught him the independence and resilience that later fueled his entrepreneurial success. These foundational life lessons empowered him to navigate the complexities of real estate investing, manage over $400M in assets, and weather the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re considering leaving a demanding job for real estate, exploring different investment strategies, or balancing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, Michael’s story offers relatable insights and actionable takeaways. Buckle up for an episode filled with wisdom, honesty, and inspiration for anyone ready to embrace bold moves and turn challenges into opportunities.
Guest Introduction:
Michael Pouliot
Michael Pouliot is a seasoned real estate investor and founding partner of Eon Capital and Carbon. With a background in finance on Wall Street and consulting, Michael and his team have completed over a billion dollars in transactions over the last 10 years, across 7 states, from single family to large commercial assets. He currently manages $400M in real estate assets and over $100M of equity on behalf of clients and investors. Michael's story is a testament to the power of resilience, independence, and strategic risk-taking in creating a meaningful life and career.
Episode Highlights:
- From Wall Street to Real Estate: Michael’s strategic, years-long transition from a W-2 job and consulting to full-time real estate operations.
- Bold Moves: How Michael relocated his family from the East Coast to Boulder, Colorado, to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.
- Lessons from Childhood: Independence learned from his parents’ divorce, his mother’s chronic illness, and boarding school shaped his ability to take risks and lead.
- Navigating Entrepreneurship: The realities of being an entrepreneur—the highs, the lows, and the impact on family life.
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