192. From UPS Driver to a Successful Entrepreneur with CJ Calio
Release Date: 02/08/2023
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info_outlineIt’s no secret that people in the real estate business are thriving. We often hear real estate success stories, but then we still have second thoughts about whether to take the risk or just play it safe. So here’s another success story to inspire you to get into real estate investing!
In this episode, we will be joined by CJ Calio, the co-founder of WNN Properties LLC and a full-time investor in residential and commercial real estate. Since being a UPS driver, he has raised millions of dollars to build a substantial residential and commercial portfolio since 2015 and now helps others do the same.
He will share with us his career journey as a UPS driver and how he made a huge step toward real estate. He talked about how difficult it was to be away from his family and how he missed out on precious time and memories while working away from them. Real estate became the bridge for him to enjoy his time with his family.
Listen now to Cj's incredible story about how he became a successful multi-millionaire realtor!
Episode Highlights:
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CJ’s Big Career Transition
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How Cj got into Real Estate
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Cj’s insights and experiences in real estate
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Deep Diving into your WHYs
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Cj’s experience with private money lenders
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All about creating connections
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Leveling up your quality of life with real estate
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Gaining expertise and slowly growing your career
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About Our Guest
CJ Calio is the co-founder of WNN Properties LLC and a full-time investor in residential and commercial real estate. He has raised millions of dollars to build a substantial residential and commercial portfolio since 2015 and now helps others do the same. In less than five years, CJ and his wife were able to live their dream of being full-time investors while spending more time with their wonderful children. Let WNN Properties help you do the same. He is also a licensed real estate agent and has over five years of training and experience in marketing and sales.
You can find or contact CJ:
Instagram | @wnnproperties
Website | www.wnnproperties.com
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