He Made 9 Figures and Owns 4000+ Doors!

Aug 5, 2025

In this engaging conversation, Eddie Wilson, a seasoned entrepreneur who has exited 76 companies for $1.2 billion and built a portfolio of over 4,000 rental units, shares his journey to success. He reveals how the Aspire Tour transformed into a marketing powerhouse, emphasizing the critical metric of customer lifetime value. Beyond profits, Eddie discusses the identity crisis post-billion-dollar exit and his passionate work in building orphanages. The duo explores the nuances of business partnerships, operational efficiencies, and the importance of living with intention.

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INSIGHT

Education as a Lead Generator

Education serves as a front-end loss leader, building trust and community.
Revenue grows mainly from service offerings with higher lifetime value and stickiness.

ANECDOTE

Finding Fulfillment After Exit

Eddie Wilson sold his billion-dollar business but lost his identity and fulfillment.
He found true happiness through nonprofit work building orphanages and sustainable communities.

ADVICE

Building Strong Partnerships

Be transparent about fears when entering partnerships.
Use strong contracts and a mediator for effective communication and alignment.

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In this episode of the Wealthy Way Podcast, Ryan Pineda sits down with Eddie Wilson, an entrepreneur who’s exited 76 companies for $1.2 billion, pocketed 9 figures personally, and built a portfolio of over 4,000 rental units. Eddie breaks down how he scaled the Aspire Tour into a marketing machine that spends millions a month to acquire customers for his service-based businesses. He explains why education is just the front-end of a much bigger play, how he uses his Empire Operating System to run 27+ companies efficiently, and why CAC vs. LTV is the ultimate metric for scale and exit.

Beyond business, Eddie opens up about what happened after the billion-dollar exit, losing his identity, chasing purpose, and finding fulfillment through his nonprofit work building orphanages and sustainable businesses. He and Ryan discuss faith, stewardship, and the pressure that comes with building at scale. From structuring partnerships and recapitalizing companies, to managing lawsuits and optimizing weekly cash flow, this conversation is a masterclass in how to scale with impact and intention.

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About Ryan Pineda:

Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue.

Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generated over 1 billion views online. Starting as a minor league baseball player making less than $2,000 a month, Ryan is now worth over $100 million. He shares his experiences in building wealth and believes that anyone can change their life with real estate investing.

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