Bryan and Sylvia Nelson had everything—great jobs, great pay, great benefits. But something was missing. In this inspiring episode, they share how they left Procter & Gamble to run their own real estate business, built a successful rental portfolio, and found a new rhythm in life and marriage.

What you'll hear:

• The financial strategy that made the leap possible

• How passive income helped them transition

• What it’s really like to work with your spouse

• Lessons from managing 60+ rental units

• Why now might be the best time to buy or invest—even with high interest rates

• What buyers and sellers should know in the current market

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Do You Feel Stuck? Meet Bryan and Sylvia Nelson

01:00 - Leaving Procter & Gamble: The Big Leap

04:00 - Using Passive Income to Fund Their Transition

07:00 - Freedom vs. Fear: Adjusting to Self-Employment

10:00 - Navigating Marriage and Business Together

15:00 - Building a Rental Property Portfolio

19:00 - Lessons Learned from 25+ Years of Real Estate

25:00 - Advice for Buyers, Sellers, and Future Investors

It’s easy to scroll past someone’s pain. In this episode, Ben challenges us to pause, look closer, and take small steps toward deeper connection in a world that desperately needs it.

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In this episode of SuperPumped Business and Life, host BenWalters interviews Ryan and April Berg as they share how they started the Aruna Project, an initiative aimed at freeing, employing, and empowering victims of human trafficking.

The Berg’s share their personal journey that led them to confront the harsh realities of sex trafficking in India, and discuss the stark differences in trafficking methods between India and the U.S. They highlight the systemic issues that perpetuate trafficking, and the innovative solutions Aruna has developed to provide holistic care and pathways to freedom for survivors. They discuss the multifaceted approach to helping trafficking survivors regain their freedom and rebuild their lives. They outline the four pillars of recovery: mental-emotional, relational-social, economic-financial, and physical-environmental. The discussion highlights the importance of individualized care plans, the journey from trauma to employment, and the transformative stories of resilience from survivors. They also delve into the sustainable business model that supports these efforts.

https://arunaproject.com/

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Chapters:00:39 – The shocking moment in an airport that changed everything 02:00 – Discovering the horrors of sex trafficking in India 04:00 – Ryan walks through a red-light district for the first time 06:00 – Why they couldn’t walk away 08:00 – The differences between trafficking in India and the U.S. 13:00 – From victims to survivors: what recovery looks like 23:30 – How Aruna combines nonprofit care + business solutions 30:00 – One woman’s journey from brothel to business leader 36:00 – How athleisure gear funds freedom and hope 41:00 – How to support Aruna (runs, donations, and more)#arunaproject #humantraffickingawareness #nonprofitleadership #socialentrepreneurship #traumainformedcare #survivorstories #antitrafficking #superpumpedpodcast