Alex Mashburn went from knocking doors in summer sales to owning multiple real estate investments and building a wedding venue empire. In this episode, Alex shares how childhood moments sparked his drive for financial freedom, why most "passive" income isn't really passive, and how wedding venues tap into emotional money—making them both recession-resistant and highly profitable. We break down: • The two types of summer sales reps—and which one actually wins long term • Why every real estate deal is really a business • How to spot and scale overlooked, high-margin opportunities • The power of niching down in commercial real estate Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or just curious about turning big ideas into bigger lives, this episode will give you the mindset and strategies to get there.