In this episode, we sit down with James Heller to explore his unexpected journey from physics to real estate wholesaling. James opens up about his early career in the semiconductor industry, how the pandemic shifted his path, and the role a close friend played in introducing him to the world of real estate in Boise. What began as cold calls and trial-and-error quickly turned into a career built on persistence and adaptability.

We dive into the early challenges James faced without formal training, his first breakthrough deal in Longmont, and the lessons that reshaped his approach to valuing properties and closing deals. James shares how his leadership experience from the corporate world gave him an edge in team building, KPI tracking, and managing business operations remotely.

He also unpacks his strategies for hiring, scaling with virtual assistants, and identifying bottlenecks in business growth. With a clear focus on the Colorado market, James reveals why staying local has been key to his success and how he plans to continue scaling through people and processes.

From physics labs to phone calls, James’s story is packed with insights on resilience, leadership, and the practical side of building a real estate business from scratch.

Key Topics:

-James Heller’s transition from physics to wholesaling real estate

-Early challenges and first deal in Longmont

-Leadership skills and applying KPIs to business growth

-Expanding the team with virtual assistants and new hires

-Lessons from flipping and managing disposition strategies

-Introduction of Acre Fi and future plans

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellerman.industries

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/james-heller-1b1478b3

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