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52: From Wedding Photographer to Real Estate Investor: My Unexpected Journey
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- Dec 10, 2025
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Summary
In this episode, I sit down in the Waco, Texas studio with Danielle Roseboom—my assistant, friend, and someone who has been alongside me for the past year and a half. She asked to hear my full story from beginning to now, and honestly… I’ve never shared it end-to-end before. We dive into my childhood, the early seeds of entrepreneurship from my dad, the moment real estate clicked for me, and the surprising twists that led me from wedding photography to building a portfolio—and eventually buying the commercial property where our shop sits today. I talk about the fears, the mindset shifts, the spiritual confirmations, and the risks that shaped my journey. If you’ve ever wondered how to start when you feel unqualified, scared, or unsure of the future… this episode is my honest story of taking small steps of obedience, trusting God, and learning as I go. 🔑Key Takeaways 👉How one $125K house turned into $110K profit and opened the door to future investments 👉Why fear of “settling down” holds many people back—and how we overcame it 👉The role faith, vision, and spiritual alignment played in major decisions 👉How entrepreneurship shaped my mindset long before real estate 👉Why your first property doesn’t need to be your forever home 👉The biggest thing I wish I knew before getting into real estate investing 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Why This Episode Is Different 02:15 – Danielle’s Perspective and Why She Wanted My Story 04:10 – My Childhood, Faith, and Early Entrepreneurial Influence 09:45 – Wedding Photography, Risk, and Learning to Work for Myself 13:20 – Discovering Real Estate in 2018 & the Mindset Shift 17:50 – Fear of Buying a House & The Florida Hot Tub Conversation 23:30 – Finding Our First Deal (The Prophetic Dream & $125K Offer) 28:55 – How That First H…