What if one real estate deal paid you more than 20 years in your profession?In this episode, Wayde Elliott, founder of Store It, shares how a career-ending injury forced him to walk away from dentistry — and how a series of failures eventually led him to build a self-storage portfolio worth over $50 million.This conversation dives deep into beliefs, risk, and what it really takes to pivot into real estate later in life.What you’ll learn in this episode:The moment Wayde lost his dental career overnightWhy trading time for money became unacceptableThe costly business failures that shaped his investing philosophyHow his first self-storage deal rewired his beliefs around moneyWhy self storage performs in both good and bad economiesHow values and partnerships can make or break long-term successThe belief system that allowed him to go all-in on developmentThis is a powerful reminder that the right pivot — at the right moment — can completely change the trajectory of your life and wealth.Timestamps3:08 - Going from $30K monthly dental income to zero: the fear and the blessing4:21 - The patient who planted the seed: six storage facilities and total freedom6:06 - Growth mindset vs scarcity mindset: always seeking the uncomfortable10:11 - Faith vs fear: both demand you believe in something you cannot see16:37 - The three T's of investing: trust, transparency, and track record20:42 - The belief cycle: how money stories from childhood shape your wealth30:15 - Losing $800K in cannabis but refusing to quit31:48 - The development PhD: wetlands, flooding, railroad negotiations, and moving highways34:25 - When to cut ties with partners not aligned on values37:01 - Why self storage is recession-resilient in both good and bad economies41:39 - Finding deals: looking for baked-in value from day one46:36 - 600+ five-star reviews: why exceptional customer service wins in storage51:34 - The ayahuasca journey that changed Wade and his son's lifeCONNECT WITH WAYDE ELLIOTT:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waydeelliottdmd  Website: https://www.storeit.com/CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @thecaptaincurt TikTok: @thecaptaincurt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecaptaincurt_ Website: www.captaincapital.com Invest With Curt: Start Here: https://www.captaincapital.com/invest P.S. If you're enjoying the show, do us a favor—leave a review and give us a 5-star rating. It's free, takes 30 seconds, and helps us reach more listeners who need this kind of no-fluff insight.

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