Description

In this episode of Good Nuggets, Fred sits down with Rain City Capital’s Chief Revenue Officer, and his longtime business partner, Ian Morell. Ian’s journey is a masterclass in patience, partnerships, and persistence. From his early flips and courthouse auction days to leading sales and marketing at Rain City, Ian’s story proves there are no shortcuts to building something lasting.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why you should never quit your day job too early
• The grind behind building a $40M portfolio
• How smart partnerships fuel growth
• The role of timing and luck in entrepreneurship
• Why finding the right role matters more than titles

This is one for anyone who’s tempted by the quick win but knows deep down that the real payoff comes from playing the long game.

Guest: Ian Morell - Rain City's CRO. Punk band alum. Partnership-first operator. Co-architect of a $40M portfolio and proof that patience pays.

Host: Fred Rea - Founder of Rain City Capital and host of Good Nuggets. Fred brings unfiltered conversations to the mic, pulling lessons from the trenches of entrepreneurship, lending, and leadership.

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