Action Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You Love How Brandon Hicks Made $224,000 From A Self Storage Deal - Quit His Job - And Flew To Switzerland
Dec 10, 2024
Join Brandon Hicks, the Operations Director for Action Academy and former mechanical engineer at Bose, as he shares his incredible journey into real estate. He recounts how he built a $10M self-storage portfolio and the pivotal moments that led to his departure from corporate life. Explore his lessons on overcoming challenges, the power of mentorship, and the thrill of financial freedom. Brandon also dives into the importance of community and collaboration in achieving success while recounting transformative experiences, including an inspiring trip to Switzerland.
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Storage Portfolio Growth
- Brandon Hicks built a $10 million self-storage portfolio in three years, starting from scratch.
- This includes four properties and around 600 units, with a recent $2.5 million property under contract.
Boosting Deal Flow
- Increase deal flow in a competitive market by switching to in-house management.
- This allows for more competitive offers and helps secure deals.
Burnout and Career Shift
- Brandon Hicks, a mechanical engineer at Bose, experienced burnout during COVID due to increased workload and travel restrictions.
- This led him to explore alternative career paths and discover real estate through "Rich Dad Poor Dad."
