Podcast Episode
86. BET on Yourself!
The Kevin Dairaghi Show: Real Estate Investing & Personal Growth·Kevin Dairaghi | Real Estate Coach & Passive Income Strategist·6 April 2026·1h 15m

About this episode
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The One with Nick Thiele
In this inspiring interview, Nick Thiele shares his remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful real estate investor and builder. Discover his strategies for overcoming obstacles, the importance of mentorship, and how vision and relentless action can transform lives.
00:00 Introduction and Context
02:57 Nick's Journey into Real Estate
06:02 Overcoming Adversity and Learning from Failure
08:55 The Importance of Education and Self-Improvement
11:53 Vision and Goal Setting in Business
15:00 The Forging Moment: Transformation and Growth
17:49 Building a Business: Discipline and Hard Work
21:05 Finding Mentorship and Guidance
24:03 The Emotional Journey of Entrepreneurship
26:49 Conclusion and Future Aspirations
35:14 The Value of Mentorship
41:39 Transitioning from Construction to Real Estate
58:50 Lessons from Early Real Estate Ventures
01:02:33 Trusting the Process and Embracing Mistakes
01:05:14 Grounding Through Affirmations
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