176: From Broke Salesman to $150M Real Estate Mogul with Dave Allred - 8FE

What does it actually look like to buy back your time and design a life around freedom, not just income? While most people chase money, today’s guest, Dave Allred, chases freedom—and he’s built a $150M real estate empire doing exactly that. Dave is the managing partner and CEO of Axia Partners, a seasoned investor, public speaker, and executive business coach. Dave shares how he went from commission-only sales to managing $150M in real estate assets, all while never losing a single dollar of investor capital. If you’re grinding hard but still feel stuck, this episode will help you rethink how wealth, time, and intention can work together. Tune in!  — This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Advice for aspiring real estate investors  05:04 Emotional vs. data-driven investment decisions  11:00 Five wealth drivers in real estate 13:40 Is it worth going to college? 22:27 Transitioning from sales to real estate 31:08 Dave’s lifestyle design 35:18 The importance of adventure and personal growth  45:21 Why Dave moved into leveraged real estate  50:38 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Dave’s website: https://www.daveallred.com/  🔹 Dave on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daveallred/  🔹 Dave on FB: https://www.facebook.com/dave.allred.7/   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!