Episode 5 - Michael Hoang

14/10/2025 33 min

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When Michael Hoang’s company grew from $180M to $1.1B, he thought his loyalty would pay off. Instead, promises were broken—and a tow truck came for his company car three days before his vacation. That moment became the catalyst for his freedom. In this episode, Michael shares how he built a bridge out of his W-2 life—starting with house hacking, buying rentals while traveling full-time, and eventually replacing his income through real estate.He breaks down the mindset shifts, fear barriers, and key lessons that helped him move from “good life” comfort to “great life” freedom.If you're quietly thinking about leaving your W2, you're not the only one.I started a private group for people like us. Folks who are smart, thoughtful, and want to build freedom—but don’t want to blow up their life or follow some hyped-up blueprint.It’s called the Self-Directed Network. You’re welcome to join.https://www.skool.com/the-self-directed-network-7615