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From $100K to $300M: How Collin Schwartz Built an Empire & Avoided the Traps That Kill Businesses

March 11, 2025 • Eric Oberembt • Season 6 • Episode 15

Most people dream about making money work for them. Collin Schwartz actually did it—turning $100K in home equity into a $300 million real estate empire. But it wasn’t easy. It took grit, discipline, and a refusal to stay trapped in a system designed to keep you stuck.

In this episode, we go deep into:

The brutal truth about real estate investing (and why most people fail)
How Collin leveraged debt, discipline, and the right partnerships to scale fast
The red flags in business deals that almost took Eric down—and how to spot them
Why being comfortable in your own skin is the real key to success
The 4-step process that can change everything in just 30 days

This one’s a masterclass in building wealth, trusting your gut, and playing the long game. If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of working for money and start making money work for you, hit play now.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & Sponsor Shoutout

02:00 - Who is Collin Schwartz?

03:00 - The $300M Real Estate Playbook: How He Did It

06:00 - Why Investing With Experts Beats Going Solo

12:00 - Tax Loopholes & Smart Money Moves

16:30 - Scaling Without Burning Out

21:00 - The "Wake-Up Call" That Changed Everything

25:30 - From IT Job to Full-Time Entrepreneur

32:00 - Why Most Investors Fail (And How to Win)

38:00 - Spotting Red Flags in Business Deals

45:00 - The Truth About Mindset & Success

50:00 - The Power of Daily Habits

56:00 - Final Takeaways & Closing Thoughts

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