Most entrepreneurs believe success is about making more money and growing a bigger audience—but what if that’s actually holding you back? In this episode, we sit down with Cole Ruud-Johnson, a real estate entrepreneur who discovered that real success isn’t about chasing vanity metrics—it’s about taking strategic risks, building relationships, and creating a business that aligns with your lifestyle and values. Cole shares how one bold risk at just 20 years old landed him in a room with some of the biggest names in real estate—Brandon Turner, Ryan Pineda, and James Dainard. Instead of grinding alone, he was surrounded by the industry’s top players, who took him under their wing and helped amplify his success faster than he ever imagined. We also dive into his first big deal that changed everything, why focusing on product over audience is the key to real wealth, and the hidden dangers of tying your identity to your business. Plus, he reveals why the most successful people in the world take the biggest risks—and how you can too. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want to build a business that actually gives you freedom, not just another job, this episode is a must-listen.
Most entrepreneurs believe success is about making more money and growing a bigger audience—but what if that’s actually holding you back?
In this episode, we sit down with Cole Ruud-Johnson, a real estate entrepreneur who discovered that real success isn’t about chasing vanity metrics—it’s about taking strategic risks, building relationships, and creating a business that aligns with your lifestyle and values.
Cole shares how one bold risk at just 20 years old landed him in a room with some of the biggest names in real estate—Brandon Turner, Ryan Pineda, and James Dainard. Instead of grinding alone, he was surrounded by the industry’s top players, who took him under their wing and helped amplify his success faster than he ever imagined.
We also dive into his first big deal that changed everything, why focusing on product over audience is the key to real wealth, and the hidden dangers of tying your identity to your business. Plus, he reveals why the most successful people in the world take the biggest risks—and how you can too.
If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want to build a business that actually gives you freedom, not just another job, this episode is a must-listen.