
I watched someone transition from 5 years at AWS to owning a landscaping business in just 6 months.
The contrast is stark:
Before: Always had a boss. Mandatory meetings. 10 PM calls. The corporate grind.
After: "It's pretty liberating. That's your money. You can either take the job or not take the job. You decide."
But the path wasn't smooth. SBA financing nearly derailed everything.
The loan officer (former underwriter) confidently said, "We can do the deal."
They signed with the bank.
Two weeks later, underwriting said: "No. Walk away."
Just like that - precious exclusivity time wasted. Back to square one.
This is why I hammer home:
- Loan officers tell you what you want to hear
- Always have backup banks
- Speed is everything when you're making 5-10 critical decisions weekly
- You need someone who's been through the fire
The difference between wandering aimlessly for a year versus closing in 6 months?
Having a guide who can help you "get to your decision quicker, which is what you need to do."
First-time buyers waste months or years "exploring options" when they should be focused on one thing: closing.
What's your acquisition timeline looking like? Are you spinning your wheels or making real progress?
Comment: "video" and I'll DM you the link to the YouTube video with ^
redacted describing his process closing & his new life as an owner!
from Stanford University in Philadelphia, PA, USA
from Harvard University in Atlanta, GA, USA