Brian Luebben breaks down how he walked away from a top-tier corporate role, built real freedom by 30, and now runs a $12M portfolio of small businesses—all while traveling the world.

He lays out the exact steps he took to shift from high-income employee to full-time entrepreneur, including the moment he realized his boss’s lifestyle wasn’t worth chasing. From underwriting his first deal to leveraging SBA loans and capital partners, Brian shares his strategy for acquiring cash-flowing businesses with minimal upfront investment. This episode is packed with tactical advice for anyone looking to build wealth on their terms, plus a mindset shift that could completely change your trajectory.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:06 The Turning Point:Corporate Climb to Leaving Corporate

03:30 Starting the Podcast and New Ventures

05:55 Building Wealth and Mentorship

08:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life

30:43 The Power of Extra Hours

31:43 Survive, Arrive, Thrive: Cash Flow Levels

34:03 The Art of Expense Bucketing

36:02 Business Acquisitions: A Path to Wealth

43:23 Finding the Right Business and Raising Capital

When you say it—mean it.

When you commit—show up.

Be the man who is his word.

Trevor Waters unpacks how he left a stable role in corporate medical sales and created a consulting company during what he calls the “new medical gold rush.” He walks through the real structure behind his business—from sourcing cutting-edge skin grafts to managing inventory, risk, and a growing 1099 team. We talk lifestyle decisions, staying frugal with intention, and why delayed gratification might be the most valuable move of all.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
Childhood & Early Life
03:40 – Work-Life Balance
08:57 – Education
13:10 – Starting the Entrepreneur Journey
16:23 – Consulting & Strategy
19:16 – Skin Grafting Expertise
27:26 – Client Relationships
29:25 – New Opportunities in Skin Grafting
31:53 – Building a Lean Team
33:37 – Entrepreneurial Challenges
39:35 – Financial Discipline & Vision
48:54 – Wisdom & Mentorship