Austin Zaback went from launching a pool cleaning business at age 7 to building one of the most dominant real estate operations in the country—completely self-funded. In this episode, he breaks down how he built a $1 billion-per-year real estate business that includes daily wholesale transactions, the top-ranked retail real estate team in the U.S., and a network of vertically integrated companies spanning mortgage, title, insurance, and media.

You’ll hear how Austin scaled without outside investors or debt, why most people aren’t built for real entrepreneurship, and what it actually takes to lead 500+ team members across multiple real estate verticals. If you’re serious about real estate, scaling a business, or staying profitable while growing fast, this conversation is your playbook.

Chapters:

00:00 Building Multiple Companies

03:13 Growing Up with Grandparents

04:26 First Real Estate Deal

11:08 Explaining Wholesaling

16:32 Scaling the Business

23:19 The Ecosystem of Companies

33:40 Challenges of Scaling a Company

37:49 The Realities of Building Companies

40:54 Creative Financing vs. Wholesaling

43:00 Finding Alignment in Your Career

49:09 The Importance of Authenticity and Giving

55:12 Dealing with Social Media Trolls

57:47 Building a Strong Company Culture

01:02:03 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

About: Austin Zaback is a nationally recognized real estate leader and business builder focused on scale, strategy, and omnipresence. He is President of SPACE, the nation's fastest-growing real estate team with more than 300 agents across Arizona, Texas, Florida, and California. Austin leads with a growth-first mindset and a long-term vision for building industry-defining companies.
He is also the founder of OneRoof, the top wholesale and real estate investment company in the country. They are responsible for over 3,000 + wholesale deals and 200+ flips.

Austin is also the Owner of Zaback Media, his vertically integrated content and media company that exists to expand reach, increase brand equity, and attract opportunity across platforms for both SPACE and OneRoof. Zaback Media handles production of The Austin Zaback Show, a podcast focused on interviewing world-renowned industry leaders.

With over $3 billion in real estate sold, 12 companies founded, and hundreds of employees across his ventures, Austin has become a standout figure in the real estate and entrepreneurial space. All before the age of 30 years old.
His work spans real estate sales, investing, education, content, and scalable systems built for acquisition.
Austin's brand is built on clarity, conviction, and connection. His focus now is expanding his businesses nationally, acquiring and scaling companies through equity, and building a media presence that drives massive awareness and trust.
Everything he builds is designed to create growth and opportunity. For clients, partners, agents, and the people who follow his journey.

Learn more about Austin Zaback's podcast at https://www.theaustinzabackshow.com/

Trailer for a podcast featuring Austin Zaback. New episode Monday June 30th at 6:00 AM Pacific Time or 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

From a last-minute dinner at Carbone to closing deals with strangers-turned-allies, this solocast unpacks how belief in the unlikely can shift reality. It’s not about the table—it’s about the mindset. Through personal stories and reflections on past guests, you’ll hear how unwavering optimism becomes a serious tool for building success, even when the odds say no.

This episode is about the thing that always comes up—time. The kind of time that’s quiet, consistent, and easy to overlook. I talk about what my dad gave me growing up, what I’m trying to pass on to my kids now, and why some of our most memorable moments cost almost nothing. You’ll also hear from guests like Garrett Larson and Garrett White about what they’ve learned—sometimes the hard way—about keeping family first, even while building big things.

Sue Bryce knows the pattern—gifted creatives doing meaningful work and barely getting by. For years, she was one of them. In this episode, she unpacks the personal and professional shifts that took her from charging $400 a week to building a business that generates millions. She breaks down the emotional block that stops most creatives from asking for money, the mindset shift that finally changed everything, and the simple revenue calculator that reframed her goals.

She also shares how a single sale rewired her beliefs—and why creatives are better at business than they think. If you’ve ever struggled to price your work, ask for your value, or believe you can earn a living doing what you love, this one’s for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Resilience and Market Saturation

03:14 Sue Bryce's Journey from New Zealand to International Success

05:55 The Struggle of Valuing and Selling Creative Work

10:36 Breaking Through Financial Barriers and Asking for Value

16:42 The Power of Digital Products and Online Education

28:59 Building a Successful Subscription-Based Platform

36:24 The Creative and Business Mindset

41:47 Creativity in Business

43:01 The Power of Creation Energy & Overcoming Stereotypes

45:56 The Role of Sales in Creativity

47:28 Creating and Selling Products

50:17 Understanding Value and Wealth

53:47 The Law of No More, No Less

56:07 Manifestation and Self-Worth

01:03:49 Balancing Wealth and Life

01:09:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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