Ashley Cao got laid off—twice—from two tech giants. But instead of chasing another job, she turned the setback into a wake-up call.In this episode, she shares how losing her W2 helped her reclaim time, invest out of state with no experience, and build a life rooted in purpose and people. From her mother’s immigrant hustle to co-creating real estate meetups, Ashley proves you don’t need a title to create impact—you need a mission.If you're done surviving and ready to build a life on your terms—this is the one to hear.👤 Guest BioAshley Cao is a former tech recruiter at Tesla and Google who pivoted into commercial real estate investing after a 2018 layoff scare. Starting with a BRRRR duplex in Columbus, Ohio, Ashley scaled into multifamily partnerships while working remotely. Today, she helps others finance their deals through her role at Old Capital Lending and co-leads grassroots events like the Anti-Conference Conference.Ashley is passionate about building wealth in community—and proving that your backup plan can become your best life.🔑 Key Insights💡 Layoffs can be leverage—severance = runway.💡 HELOCs make out-of-state BRRRRs possible.💡 One offer a week builds deal discipline.💡 $250/door cash flow beats spreadsheet fear.💡 Community beats solo Googling for growth.💡 Job skills transfer—recruiting helped her pivot to lending.💡 Protect time like capital—put purpose first.💡 Serving others expands your deal flow.🕒 Timestamps00:00 - Why “playing it safe” backfires00:56 - Ashley’s origin—Great Recession grad to tech recruiter04:19 - Upbringing & refugee work ethic shape money beliefs08:58 - First BRRRR roadmap—HELOC + Columbus market hunt15:16 - Making $250/door & realizing scale requires systems21:17 - Cancer scare reframes time-wealth priority24:51 - Google layoff → full-time real-estate & lending pivot28:41 - Birth of the Anti-Conference—fixing networking overload35:16 - Honoring mom through PanCAN walks & fundraising🤝 Connect With Our GuestEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/ashqncInstagram: https://instagram.com/_ashflowLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashqnc📅 Projects/EventsAnti-Conference Conference by SARE Ladies — https://sareladies.com/anticonferenceA fast and focused real estate conference built for busy people who want real answers, not just inspirationRegister now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-anti-conference-conference-registration-1352909541859Friday, September 12, 2025Electric Playhouse at Caesar's Forum, Las Vegas, NV📚 FrameworksRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki — https://links.theimmiwealthbuilder.com/rich-dad-poor-dadA game-changing book on wealth, mindset, and financial freedom through investing💛 Charity SpotlightPancreatic Cancer Action Network — https://pancan.orgImproving the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge and advocating for patients👋 Connect With MeGiang NguyenMultifamily InvestorCommercial Mortgage BrokerFounder of One River CapitalWebsite: https://onerivercapital.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/thatsalsainvestorFacebook: https://facebook.com/thatsalsainvestorFREE Discovery Call: https://links.onerivercapital.com/lets-connectFREE Guide: https://links.onerivercapital.com/multifamily-syndication-guide⭐ Enjoyed this episode?💬 Send it to a friend.🌟 Leave a review.✅ Subscribe for more immigrant stories & wealth strategies.

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