232: WHO Do You Need As You Step Into the Unknown with Elliot Schwartz

Do you have people in your corner who pour belief in you? In this episode, I’m joined by friend, investor, and host of the Jacked and Happy podcast, Elliot Schwartz. Elliot is a fellow “corporate dropout” leaving a successful career in sales to co-found Vacation Equity Group. Elliot shares his journey from selling door to door and years of being a medical device sales rep, to now co-founding Vacation Equity Group. As he is stepping into the unknown, Elliot shares how he is moving forward with faith and the support of his community around him, expanding his capacity as he goes. If you are stepping into something new, this episode is a great reminder of what it feels like for everyone that is rising to the challenge, regardless of the success you’ve created in the past. Know when you feel that pressure, you’re in good company.

04:15 Meet husband, Investor, and host of Jacked and Happy, Elliot Schwartz.

05:40 How did you meet and propose to your wife?

08:30 What is a podcast you’re currently listening to?

11:15 Working out, being a beginner, and other uncomfortable things that help us grow.

12:40 If you led a guys trip where would you go?

14:20 Are you chasing happiness or fulfillment?

16:15 Where are you searching for community?

22:00 Stories from the days of door to door sales.

28:15 Where are you with this process of building out a portfolio of luxury rentals?

30:00 What are some of the most common questions you’re getting from potential investors?

33:15 The biggest lesson I’ve learned this year.

37:15 What are you doing to create support for yourself as you step into the unknown?

40:00 Advice for anyone starting something new.

45:20 What is one thing you want listeners to take away from this episode?

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