Podcast Episode

85. Never Give Up, There's Always a Way! Dan White on focus, faith, and fortune

The Kevin Dairaghi Show: Real Estate Investing & Personal Growth·Kevin Dairaghi | Real Estate Coach & Passive Income Strategist·30 March 2026·1h 20m

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Work with Kevin to get the confidence to build the life you want. - - - - The One with Dan White In this episode, Dan shares his remarkable journey from Hollywood Hills to Holly Hills, revealing the lessons he learned subletting apartments, handling deals in Ferguson, and reinvesting in neighborhoods with steep challenges. Discover how he built resilience through a mindset rooted in faith, community, and relentless action, plus the pivotal moments that forged his success in real estate. 00:00 - Introduction to Dan's journey 02:08 - Early real estate interest 04:42 - Subletting in Hollywood Hills 05:41 - Managing LA rentals 08:00 - Storytelling in negotiations 09:04 - Rebuilding in St. Louis 10:20 - Finding his niche in real estate 12:00 - Renovating and buy-and-hold strategy 16:07 - Investing in Ferguson and North City 17:35 - Building and scaling a team 22:52 - Overcoming challenges with discipline 24:33 - Faith and resilience 26:07 - Defining success moments 40:37 - Leadership in business 44:00 - Cooperation in real estate 50:52 - Focused growth strategies 63:42 - Discipline and habits for success 71:15 - Never giving up on deals 75:50 - Advice for aspiring investors - - - - Kevin is definitely available for more MC and speaking opportunities. Have a group, you'd like him to speak to - Your kid's team? Your team? Your church? Just ask us! New linktree: linktr.ee/kevindairaghi  House Buying Website: www.RestoreSTL.com Connect with Kevin Dairaghi! Website: www.kevindairaghi.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kdairaghi Instagram: @thekevindairaghishow Facebook: www.facebook.com/kdairaghi Get free access to some of the tools we talked about at www.kevindairaghi.com/tools You are who you surround yourself with. Join the Tribe!   RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple and Spotify. SHARE this episode with someone who needs it!   A huge thank you to our sponsors: Lois Mans with Farmers Insurance - Insurance! ‭(314) 283-1981‬ Greg Mans with Upright Construction - Roofs! (314) 374-1343‬ Adam Droege with CRS Realty - Property Management! (314) 325-8328 Jason Hudson with Red Maples Construction - Turnovers! (314) 312-2147 Nate Tomlin with Tomlin Heating & Air - HVAC! (314) 319-9678 Please reach out to them - they are my real estate team! Tell them Kevin sent ya!   Dealmachine Bonus: http://www.dealmachine.com/KDSHOW