Dave Demink shares his transformative journey from a successful corporate sales career to becoming a self-storage investor and coach. After being let go from his high-paying job, Dave found the freedom to pursue his passion for real estate, focusing on building a cash flow engine through self-storage facilities. He emphasizes the importance of preparing for unexpected changes in life and the advantages of having multiple income streams, which he had established before his transition. Through his coaching platform, Storage Ace, Dave is now dedicated to helping others find success in the self-storage industry while enjoying the flexibility and freedom he craved. This conversation highlights the power of resilience, planning, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment in both business and life.

Takeaways:

• Dave talks about his transition from being a Division 1 football player to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the lessons learned from sports.
• The importance of building a cash flow engine for financial freedom is emphasized by Dave, who sets a target of $50,000 a month.
• Dave shares how his experience in sales leadership prepared him for his current role in real estate investing and coaching.
• The podcast discusses the significance of having a long-term vision and the steps taken to achieve it, even after unexpected career changes.
• Dave's journey illustrates how building relationships and networking can lead to new opportunities in business and life.
• The conversation touches on the emotional aspect of leaving a corporate job and finding fulfillment through entrepreneurship and coaching.

Links referenced in this episode:

• storageace.io
• l4investing.com

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