In this episode of From Corporate to Cashflow, we sit down with Chris Geddes to talk about his journey from working at Google to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and real estate investor.

Chris started out the way many high-income W-2 professionals do—buying about one rental property per year. But he quickly realized that pace wasn’t going to create the freedom he was looking for. That search for faster growth led him into the world of creative finance, where he and a partner began wholesaling and acquiring real estate in 2023.

After quietly preparing for nearly five years, Chris made the leap in 2024 and left his corporate job—driven by burnout, but supported by a clear plan and multiple income streams already in motion.

Today, he owns a commercial flooring business, a car wash, and continues to grow his real estate portfolio, all while using his tech background to improve the operations and scalability of the businesses he acquires.

In this conversation, Chris shares: • How he knew it was time to leave his W-2 • Lessons learned from partnerships and building with the right people • Why thinking bigger can accelerate your results • The surprising similarities between buying a single-family home and a 10-unit property • Why he wishes he had discovered private money lending much earlier in his journey

If you’re a high-income professional thinking about real estate, entrepreneurship, or eventually stepping away from corporate life, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest perspective.

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In this episode of From Corporate to Cashflow, we sit down with Matt Burnett, a former IT professional who walked away from the W2 world to build a real estate portfolio with a much bigger mission: providing affordable housing for 50,000 people in Birmingham, Alabama.

In just one year, Matt went from zero properties to 32, proving that impact and scale don’t have to be mutually exclusive. He works closely with Section 8 and HUD housing authorities to create high-quality, well-maintained homes for individuals and families who might not otherwise have access to them.

As his portfolio has grown rapidly, Matt shares how he’s shifting from hustle to systems, scalability, and mission-driven partnerships—so the business can grow without sacrificing purpose.

If you’re a high-income W2 professional curious about using real estate to build cash flow and make a real difference, this episode is a must-watch.

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In this episode of From Corporate to Cashflow, we sit down with Conrado Mendez to break down how lease options can be used to invest in real estate without managing properties, while still creating real impact. As an immigrant investor, Conrado discovered that the lease option strategy allowed him to buy his first house. Then he went on to help people get into homes who wouldn’t qualify through traditional financing, all while building wealth at the same time through the lease option strategy. It’s a powerful example of how real estate can be both profitable and purpose-driven. Most of Conrado’s portfolio is based in Charleston, South Carolina, where he’s used creative financing to scale without relying on banks. He’s recently relocated to Miami, and we talk about how his strategy is evolving as he expands into new markets. If you’re interested in: - Creative real estate investing - Lease options explained simply - Helping buyers while still making money - Investing without being a landlord this episode is for you.

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In this episode of From Corporate to Cashflow, hosts Andrea Cannon and Liz Schwab sit down with Soddee Knight to talk about he went from friends with Liz in 4th grade to law school to full time in real estate. Soddee took the leap from prosecutor to full time entrepreneur several years ago. In this episode he talks about how he went from saving up for a faucet for his properties to making the transition.

Connect with Soddee: https://www.facebook.com/soddee/ www.knightlandcompany.com/borrow www.knightlandcompany.com/join-the-team/

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In this episode of From Corporate to Cashflow, hosts Andrea Cannon and Liz Schwab sit down with Whitney Parkhill to talk about investing in RV parks with a mission: rescuing 100,000 dogs through purpose-driven real estate. Whitney’s journey didn’t start in real estate. She began her career in fashion, then made the leap into investing by fix-and-flipping a property in the Bay Area. After experimenting with private money lending and other real estate strategies, Whitney realized she wanted more than financial returns, she wanted her investments to directly support her passion for saving dogs.

That clarity led her to partner with Melissa Ryan (a previous podcast guest: https://youtu.be/W3ajizzJ5TQ?si=crlvZzEU5dyR9EUV) to create a unique investment model: dog-friendly RV parks that also operate as rescue hubs. Together, they’re proving that real estate can be both profitable and impactful. After successfully exiting the corporate world, Whitney is now focused on helping others uncover their own purpose beyond a W2.

Alongside another former podcast guest, Kaila Appleman (https://youtu.be/77P0tKufQ1w?si=xv4EX9nhSJmkYeSy), she’s guiding people who want to build businesses and investments aligned with what matters most to them.

In this episode, we cover: - How Whitney transitioned from fashion to real estate - Why RV parks became the perfect vehicle for impact investing - How to align your investments with your personal mission - What it really takes to leave corporate and build purpose-driven cashflow

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about building wealth without compromising your values.

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In Episode 35 of From Corporate to Cashflow, hosts Andrea Cannon and Liz Schwab sit down with Caleb Christopher, a real estate investor who didn’t just adapt to the gaps in the industry, he built solutions to fix them. After repeatedly running into broken systems while structuring creative finance deals, Caleb realized the services investors needed simply didn’t exist at the level they should. So he started his own transaction consulting company, specializing in creative finance and partnering with investors to engineer complex deals the right way. After working on hundreds of transactions and becoming one of the most trusted resources in creative finance, Caleb took it a step further by launching his own Colorado-based title company designed to actually support investor-friendly and non-traditional deals. In this episode, we cover: Why traditional title and closing services often fail creative finance investors How transaction consulting fits into complex deal structures What it takes to build trust in an industry where mistakes are costly Why owning the infrastructure around real estate can be a powerful wealth move If you’re investing with seller financing, subject-to, or other creative strategies, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in to hear how Caleb turned frustration into opportunity—and built businesses that now serve investors nationwide.

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