Welcome back to the Forward One F1REcast, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and Josh Spitzen. In this episode, I sit down with Tim Gavin—pro skateboarder turned powerhouse real estate entrepreneur—for one of the most honest and insightful conversations we've had yet. Tim shares how he went from skating the streets of LA to building a $120 million global footwear brand, and eventually becoming one of the most trusted names in Southern California real estate. 
What makes this episode powerful isn’t just the story—it's the mindset behind it. We explore how fear, insecurity, and even desperation can be transformed into fuel for success. Tim reveals the exact strategy that helped him close $27 million in sales during his first year as an agent, and why authenticity and grit still outperform marketing tricks. If you're looking to elevate your business, break into higher price points, or simply understand what it really takes to build trust and long-term value in any industry, this episode will challenge your thinking and sharpen your approach.

Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:29 Tim Gavin
00:03:44 Turning Pro
00:05:48 Why Tim Walked Away From Skateboarding
00:07:57 The Power of Fear
00:09:16 Closing $27M in Year One
00:10:00 The First Deal
00:12:27 Skateboarding Grit
00:19:49 Building and Selling a $120M Footwear Brand
00:27:36 Discovering Real Estate Through Social Media
00:32:38 The Text Message Strategy That Got Tim His First Deals
00:35:54 Reframing Insecurity as Fuel for Growth
00:38:09 The Art of the Deal
00:46:50 Why Tim’s Next Goal Is $100M in Sales
00:53:27 Breaking Into High-End Luxury Real Estate
00:58:10 Gratitude, Passion, and the Long Game
01:00:59 F1RE Round