In this episode of Small Business Leadership from the Better Questions podcast, we sit down with Zach Knoll — a paintless dent repair specialist turned real estate investor — to explore how he transformed a career setback into a million-dollar year. Zach shares the ups and downs of transitioning from auto body work to entrepreneurship, and how he’s now building long-term wealth through real estate.Zach speaks candidly about failure, faith, and the power of setting big goals. From losing his job during COVID to closing a 23-unit apartment and campground deal, this conversation is a deep dive into mindset, motivation, and what success really looks like when you’re building it from the ground up.In this episode, we cover:How Zach transitioned from auto body repair to business ownership during COVIDHis first year in paintless dent repair — and how it exceeded all income goalsThe leap into real estate investing and his first major acquisitionWhy networking and continuous learning were critical to his successThe financial goals driving his work — including $200K in passive incomeBalancing business with family life and staying grounded through growthThe importance of teamwork, culture, and values in businessNavigating debt wisely and setting clear financial plansWhy failure is essential, and celebrating wins (big or small) mattersThe wealth gap, access to education, and helping others build financial freedomLet me know if you'd like LinkedIn links or social handles added to the guest section!Stay connected:Kevin Hohe | LinkedInAnd let us know what you think with our feedback form.Produced by Pineapple Audio Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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