Dave Homyak shares how an unfair job evaluation pushed him to leave his engineering career and dive into real estate. He talks about facing his fears, overcoming anxiety, and how he replaced his income in less than a year by investing in rental properties. Dave explains the importance of taking calculated risks, surrounding yourself with the right people, and challenging yourself to do what seems impossible. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to starting a virtual assistant placement business, Dave's story is about pushing beyond comfort zones to find success and freedom.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Welcome to the Eternal Optimist
• 00:00:43 Meeting Dave Homyak: From Engineer to Entrepreneur
• 00:01:26 Dave’s Adventure Mindset: From Spartan Races to Kilimanjaro
• 00:02:12 Overcoming Anxiety and Tackling Life's Biggest Challenges
• 00:07:03 The Day Dave's Real Estate Journey Took Off
• 00:09:24 Conquering Anxiety in a World of Change
• 00:10:50 The Big Leap: Transitioning to Full-Time Real Estate
• 00:11:10 Real Estate 101: Breaking Down Cash on Cash Return
• 00:13:26 Navigating the Real Estate Market: Lessons Learned
• 00:17:57 Shifting Strategy: From Cash Flow to Property Appreciation
• 00:18:17 Entitling Land and Partnering for Long-Term Success
• 00:19:57 The Power of a Strong Network and Support System
• 00:21:49 New Ventures, Growth, and Personal Development
• 00:23:01 Unexpected Success: Building a Virtual Assistant Empire
• 00:31:35 Lightning Round: Books, Music, and Dave’s Take on Optimism

Links and Resources

• Dave Homyak 
• Dave on LinkedIn
• The Rockstar VAs

Book Recommendations

• Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
• Do the Impossible by Jason Drees

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