Failing Fast: The Startups I Tried and the Mindset Shift That Led to Real Estate

CJ Calio, born with a small mindset but a desire to excel, initially found solace in car detailing, a skill he learned from his father. However, as he explored this path, he realized that there was more to it than just washing cars. Undeterred by this setback, he turned his attention to yard work and landscaping, drawing inspiration from his agricultural background. Unfortunately, this venture also proved unsuccessful. Determined to persevere, CJ then ventured into sales, specializing in car accessories. Initially, everything seemed promising, but he encountered a major hurdle when he realized that cheaper products from China undermined his business. Despite facing consecutive failures, CJ's spirit remained unbroken as he realized that there was more to his story than these setbacks.

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Key Topics and Bullets
• Introduction to CJ Calio's startup experiences
- Car detailing
- Yard work, landscaping
- Sales around car accessories
• Apprehension towards real estate
- Lack of personal idea
- Resentment towards wife's idea
- Strain on relationship
- Shifting mindset
• Collaboration as a team
- Unique roles and strengths
- CJ's front-end acquisitions and networking
- Wife's role in stabilization and analysis
- Division of responsibilities
• Wife's quick interest in real estate
- Early exposure to real estate investing
- Interest in real estate prior to marriage
- Self-education through reading and podcasts
- Preparedness and readiness for real estate ventures