The Journey - A Real Estate Story

Ever thought about up-and-leaving your hometown? If you had to start over in a new place, with no connections, could you do it? Host Tucker Merrihew asked himself those questions, and this podcast answers them, documentary style. You'll be a fly on the wall as Tucker navigates the high-stakes negotiations, mental battles, setbacks, and triumphs that come with moving his life and real estate business from Portland, Oregon to sunny Naples, Florida… all while sharing the life lessons gained along the way.

With his real estate business booming in Portland, Tucker makes a dramatic decision to leave it all behind and start a new adventure.   We hear his backstory and take a ride through the city to see what's driving him away.   Plus, we visit a cocktail party unveiling Tucker's latest high-end home build. Little do his friends and colleagues know, he's about to start a new life 3,000 miles away.   Goodbye, Portlandia.   Hello, The Journey.   --   Want updates on Tucker's life and business?   Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014.   Every week, you'll get one text message sharing a piece of bonus content, my thoughts on current market conditions… and of course the occasional photo of my 200-pound dog, Dozer.   You can also sign up for the bonus content with your email at www.thejourney.biz.   Instagram: @thejourneyinvestor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcboDdghOAm8GWWcHpsKqjg   Until next time, remember: ”You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it… The choice is yours.”

Before hitting the road to Florida, Tucker rolls the dice on one last real estate deal in Oregon.   Negotiations get tricky – as you'll hear in the audio recordings. Also tricky: tough conversations with his longtime employees who won't be making the move.   Plus, we hop in the time machine -- back to 2008 -- to extract lessons from Tucker's last great entrepreneurial leap... and revisit a dramatic incident that he's never discussed publicly, until now.   --   Want updates on Tucker's life and business?   Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you'll get one text message sharing a piece of bonus content, my thoughts on current market conditions… and of course the occasional photo of my 200-pound dog, Dozer.   You can also sign up for the bonus content with your email at www.thejourney.biz.   Instagram: @thejourneyinvestor   Until next time, remember: ”You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it… The choice is yours.”

A wild cross-country road trip delivers Tucker to his adopted home state of Florida, where he's greeted by beautiful beaches and friendly faces.   But with no routine and no professional contacts – plus a childcare curveball – he's stumbling out of the gate.   All this as Tucker crams for a do-or-die construction licensing exam.   In other words: we've physically "arrived" at our destination... but the real Journey has just begun.   --   Want updates on Tucker's life and business?   Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you'll get one text message sharing a piece of bonus content, my thoughts on current market conditions… and of course the occasional photo of my 200-pound dog, Dozer.   You can also sign up for the bonus content with your email at www.thejourney.biz.   Instagram: @thejourneyinvestor   Until next time, remember: ”You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it… The choice is yours."

Time to get to work.   Newly settled in Naples -- Tucker deploys his first marketing campaigns in 4 hand-picked neighborhoods around the city.   There's a lot of competition to beat out. Luckily, he's got a secret weapon...   --   Want updates on Tucker's life and business?   Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you'll get one text message sharing a piece of bonus content, my thoughts on current market conditions… and of course the occasional photo of my 200-pound dog, Dozer.   You can also sign up for the bonus content with your email at www.thejourney.biz.   Instagram: @thejourneyinvestor   Until next time, remember: ”You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it… The choice is yours."

With his plans imploding all around him, Tucker has to stay patient.   But how do you do that when competing for real estate in Southwest Florida? This little market is so hot, it's being targeted by wealthy buyers from every corner of the globe.   You do it by trusting a process perfected through years of experience... through a worldwide financial crisis, and at the height of a pandemic.   Finally! Tucker's patience is rewarded when he gets a call from Bob.   Bob owns a piece of prime waterfront property. And he wants to talk.   --   Want updates on Tucker's life and business?   Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you'll get one text message sharing a piece of bonus content, my thoughts on current market conditions… and of course the occasional photo of my 200-pound dog, Dozer.   You can also sign up for the bonus content with your email at www.thejourney.biz.   Instagram: @thejourneyinvestor   Until next time, remember: ”You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it… The choice is yours."

After a 7-figure payday, Tucker hunts for his first real estate deal in Naples. He's feeling pressure to get something done, so he's working his leads and making connections with power players up and down Southwest Florida.  Then, finally - a couple breakthroughs. It feels like something big is right around the corner… -- Want updates on Tucker's life and business?  Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you'll get one text message sharing a piece of bonus content, my thoughts on current market conditions… and of course the occasional photo of my 200-pound dog, Dozer. You can also sign up for the bonus content with your email at www.thejourney.biz. Instagram: @thejourneyinvestor Until next time, remember: ”You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it… The choice is yours."

We're back from a brief hiatus, kicking off the 2-part Season 1 finale. Last episode, Tucker still hadn't done a real estate deal in Florida since moving from Oregon and starting over from scratch. But he felt like he was “3 feet from gold”... and, spoiler alert: he was. Today – 3 potential transactions. Millions of dollars at stake. And the culmination of ALL of the marketing, relationship-building, risk-taking, and strategic maneuvering you've heard throughout Season 1.  Meanwhile… despite the hot real estate market, the economy is looking shakier by the day. So, will Tucker succeed in locking up these deals? What life lessons has he learned from this insane entrepreneurial leap? And will his business model even survive, as we head right into the teeth of a recession? Listen this week and next, to find out… on the 2-part season finale of The Journey. Want updates on Tucker's life and business? Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you'll get one text message sharing a piece of bonus content, my thoughts on current market conditions… and of course the occasional photo of my 200-pound dog, Dozer. You can also sign up for the bonus content with your email at www.thejourney.biz Instagram: @thejourneyinvestor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcboDdghOAm8GWWcHpsKqjg Until next time, remember: "You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it… The choice is yours."

In the Season 1 finale, Tucker shares his strategy for weathering an economic storm. You'll learn what's next for his business, how he plans to get around some major challenges facing his construction business, his thoughts on the market, and his answer to a question that's hung over his entire journey: What is success, really?  Tune in one last time for a solid dose of life and business wisdom, economic analysis, storytelling, and good old-fashioned entertainment.  Thanks for taking this Journey with us. If you enjoyed this ad-free show and hope to see a Season 2, be sure to give us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. And if you want to keep up with Tucker's movements, sign up for his newsletter by texting the word SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. You can also sign up for the bonus content at the www.thejourney.biz with your email address.  Until next time, remember: You can either trust in the unknown, or you can fear it. The choice is yours!