The Road to 1: From Startup Struggles to Big Wins

The Road to 1: From Startup Struggles to Big Wins
Podcast Description
The Road to 1 is the podcast for aspiring real estate investors looking to close their first deal. Each episode dives deep into the journey of investors, uncovering how they navigated challenges, overcame obstacles, and landed deal #1. From finding the right opportunities to securing funding and learning the ropes of real estate investing, we bring you practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to kickstart your investment journey. Whether you're new to the game or ready to take the plunge, tune in to discover your roadmap to success and start your journey on The Road to 1.
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The show focuses on various aspects of real estate investing, including strategies for finding opportunities, funding deals, and the overall investment journey. Episodes cover topics such as multifamily investments, creative financing, RV park investing, and personal development for entrepreneurs. Notable episodes feature investor journeys like Krystal Amos discussing scaling businesses and RV parks, and Rhea Campbell detailing her transition from commercial real estate to financial freedom.

What happens when you walk away from the 9-to-5 and bet on yourself? Life After W2 explores the real stories of people who left corporate life to build businesses, freedom, and financial stability on their own terms.
Host Jon Chan, a CPA turned private lender, shares conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who’ve made the leap. Together they unpack the messy middle, the lessons learned, and the wins along the way.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to move beyond a paycheck and create life on your terms, these stories will show you the way.
In this episode of Life After W2, host Jon Chan sits down with Angela Wyant, who left a successful W2 career in technology management to pursue entrepreneurship in real estate. Angela shares the mindset shifts that helped her navigate unexpected challenges, the influence of her entrepreneurial family background, and how she redefined freedom and success on her own terms.
We dive into:
What it really takes to transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship
Why mindset and resilience are key when plans don’t go as expected
The role of networking, community, and mentorship in growth
How to embrace the messy, unpredictable journey of building your own business
Why defining your own version of success matters more than chasing someone else’s
If you’re considering leaving your 9–5, or you’ve already started your entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers real, unfiltered insight and encouragement.
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