In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Corey Reyment from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Corey isn't just a successful real estate investor; he's a true entrepreneur with a compelling journey of grit, growth, and grit. From cold-calling the Packers' head strength coach to accidentally stumbling into the world of real estate after realizing his original career path wasn't the right fit, Corey shares how he and his wife built a thriving business that balances both active income and long-term wealth through rental properties.

We talk about the real, unglamorous side of transitioning from a 9-to-5 to full-time real estate investing, including early missteps, $5K wholesale wins that felt like a million bucks, and painting shutters in Wisconsin winters. Corey's story is filled with laughs, lessons, and a whole lot of wisdom for any entrepreneur wondering when to leap. Tune in to learn how his Maverick personality and strong sales background helped catapult his business and life forward.

Episode Timeline:

[0:00] - Introduction [2:22] - Corey shares his background, starting with kinesiology and strength coaching aspirations. [6:18] - Realization that the career path wasn't the right fit and pivoting to sales. [14:11] - Early entrepreneurial ventures in fitness training and network marketing. [22:09] - The Rich Dad, Poor Dad spark that led to real estate investing. [26:16] - The thrill and chaos of their first deals—wholesaling, BRRRR strategy, and rent-to-own. [30:30] - Corey explains when he knew it was time to go full-time into real estate. [35:46] - A $5K wholesale deal becomes the confidence booster that changes everything. [37:11] - Lessons from flipping houses and managing winter renovations in Wisconsin. [40:30] - Building momentum through networking and mentorship. [41:10] - How joining mastermind groups like CG propelled their growth. [43:00] - Reflections on the power of community and continual learning. [45:05] - The mindset shift from scarcity to abundance and giving back to the next generation of investors.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Your First Career Doesn’t Define You: Corey’s transition from kinesiology to real estate shows that your degree doesn’t limit your destiny.

2. Sales Experience is a Superpower: Years in sales provided Corey with the communication skills crucial for real estate investing success.

3. Start Small, Think Big: That initial $5K wholesale deal was a turning point—proving that consistent small wins build momentum.

4. Mentorship Accelerates Growth: Having the right mentors and joining communities like CG can fast-track your business to new levels.

5. Give More Than You Take: Corey embodies the go-giver mindset, emphasizing community, contribution, and continual self-improvement.

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about the Collective Genius: thecgpodcast.com

• Book Mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Closing Remarks:

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