What does it take to go from working factory shifts to building your dream home and a real estate portfolio?
In Episode 7 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester talks with Sean Baker, a real estate broker, property manager, and investor who transformed his life from a 9-to-5 grind to living his dream by the water with his wife—all in his 30s.
Sean shares how he overcame fear, learned from his entrepreneurial parents, and built a strategy around property investments that gave him freedom and security.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Sean believes success comes from a “kill or be hungry” mindset
How growing up in a restaurant-owning family shaped his entrepreneurial drive
Why he left engineering and factory work to pursue real estate full-time
The 5 % down payment strategy he used to start his property portfolio
How he and his wife sacrificed early (one-car family, smart savings) to reach financial freedom
Lessons from quitting his job, driving a taxi, and investing in duplexes
Why building wealth is about freedom and not waiting until retirement
If you’re looking for real-world insights on building a business, investing smart, and living life on your terms, this episode is a must-watch.
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