In this Wicked Smart Master's Class, I sit down with Jason Abell—speaker, coach, and co-founder of Rewire, to talk about what it really takes to make a sustainable transition from W-2 life to entrepreneurial freedom. Jason spent over two decades in the mortgage industry before answering the deeper calling to help others grow through mindset transformation.

We unpack the difference between skillset and mindset coaching, why emotional intelligence is the most underrated leadership tool, and how you can start preparing now to make your next leap, whether it's quitting your job, scaling your business, or improving your personal life.

If you've ever felt "ready to be ready," this episode will challenge you to take action today and get your inner house in order.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:45 The voice inside: wanting to do for others what early mentors did for him

04:59 The reality of leaving your W-2 for entrepreneurship

05:48 The importance of running your life like a business and having options

08:07 "Start now": practical steps for building your financial runway before making a leap

09:53 The power of coaching: why telling someone your goals brings them to life

12:02 How community and accountability will help you achieve your goals

15:42 Why readiness is the real secret to success

18:08 Emotional intelligence, mindset mastery, and how Rewire helps leaders think differently

21:19 Iceberg model: why you must go below the surface to create lasting change

23:34 Final reflections, Smart Real Estate Coach bootcamp info, and upcoming live events

Quotables

"We can't do anything about yesterday—but we can start now."

"Telling someone your goal changes everything. Even if it's just your partner or friend, that accountability is powerful."

"Results are the tip of the iceberg. If you want to change those, you have to go underwater to work on your thoughts and emotions."

Links

Rewire

https://www.rewireinc.com/

Jason Abell

https://www.instagram.com/rewirejason

QLS Live

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast

Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime

https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

FREE Master's Class

http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast

FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre

http://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast

QLS 4.0

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast

Investor Resources

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

Apprentice Program

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice-pod

In the Trenches Bootcamp

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

3 Paydays Virtual Event

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/3paydayspodcast

REI Blackbook

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-pod

7 Figures Funding

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures-pod

Land Voice

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/landvoice-pod

Propsperity

https://propsperity.io