What if one real estate deal paid you more than 20 years in your profession?

In this episode, Wayde Elliott, founder of Store It, shares how a career-ending injury forced him to walk away from dentistry — and how a series of failures eventually led him to build a self-storage portfolio worth over $50 million.

This conversation dives deep into beliefs, risk, and what it really takes to pivot into real estate later in life.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The moment Wayde lost his dental career overnight
• Why trading time for money became unacceptable
• The costly business failures that shaped his investing philosophy
• How his first self-storage deal rewired his beliefs around money
• Why self storage performs in both good and bad economies
• How values and partnerships can make or break long-term success
• The belief system that allowed him to go all-in on development

This is a powerful reminder that the right pivot — at the right moment — can completely change the trajectory of your life and wealth.

Timestamps
3:08 - Going from $30K monthly dental income to zero: the fear and the blessing
4:21 - The patient who planted the seed: six storage facilities and total freedom
6:06 - Growth mindset vs scarcity mindset: always seeking the uncomfortable
10:11 - Faith vs fear: both demand you believe in something you cannot see
16:37 - The three T's of investing: trust, transparency, and track record
20:42 - The belief cycle: how money stories from childhood shape your wealth
30:15 - Losing $800K in cannabis but refusing to quit
31:48 - The development PhD: wetlands, flooding, railroad negotiations, and moving highways
34:25 - When to cut ties with partners not aligned on values
37:01 - Why self storage is recession-resilient in both good and bad economies
41:39 - Finding deals: looking for baked-in value from day one
46:36 - 600+ five-star reviews: why exceptional customer service wins in storage
51:34 - The ayahuasca journey that changed Wade and his son's life

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