The Journey - A Real Estate Story

Aug 26 2022 5
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Imagine riding along with a seasoned entrepreneur as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime – acting on a "crazy" impulse to move his family 3,000 miles away to rebuild a bigger, better business and life. Hosted by real estate investor Tucker Merrihew, this highly produced limited series does just that. Each 30-minute episode combines field recordings, music, and first-person storytelling to keep you entertained and in suspense throughout Tucker's journey from Portland, Oregon to Naples, Florida. And unlike other business podcasts, this one unfolds in real time. No one – not even the host – knows how it ends.

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"SEASON FINALE: The Truth About Success"

Aug 26 2022 29 mins  
In the Season 1 finale, Tucker shares his strategy for weathering an economic storm. You’ll learn what’s next for his business, how he plans to get around some major challenges facing his construction business, his thoughts on the market, and his answer to a question that’s hung over his entire journey: What is success, really? Tune in one last time for a solid dose of life

EPISODE 7: Moment Of Truth

Aug 17 2022 28 mins  
We’re back from a brief hiatus, kicking off the 2-part Season 1 finale. Last episode, Tucker still hadn’t done a real estate deal in Florida since moving from Oregon and starting over from scratch. But he felt like he was “3 feet from gold”... and, spoiler alert: he was. Today – 3 potential transactions. Millions of dollars at stake. And the culmination of ALL of the mark

EPISODE 6: Am I 3 Feet From Gold?

Jul 20 2022 30 mins  
After a 7-figure payday, Tucker hunts for his first real estate deal in Naples. He’s feeling pressure to get something done, so he’s working his leads and making connections with power players up and down Southwest Florida. Then, finally - a couple breakthroughs. It feels like something big is right around the corner… -- Want updates on Tucker's life and business? Join his

EPISODE 5: Everyone Has a Plan Until...

Jul 13 2022 38 mins  
With his plans imploding all around him, Tucker has to stay patient. But how do you do that when competing for real estate in Southwest Florida? This little market is so hot, it's being targeted by wealthy buyers from every corner of the globe. You do it by trusting a process perfected through years of experience... through a worldwide financial crisis, and at the height of

EPISODE 4: Into the Trenches

Jul 06 2022 43 mins  
Time to get to work. Newly settled in Naples -- Tucker deploys his first marketing campaigns in 4 hand-picked neighborhoods around the city. There's a lot of competition to beat out. Luckily, he's got a secret weapon... -- Want updates on Tucker's life and business? Join his inner circle by texting SUBSCRIBE to 833.451.4014. Every week, you’ll get one text message

EPISODE 3: Welcome to Florida

Jun 29 2022 30 mins  
A wild cross-country road trip delivers Tucker to his adopted home state of Florida, where he's greeted by beautiful beaches and friendly faces. But with no routine and no professional contacts – plus a childcare curveball – he's stumbling out of the gate. All this as Tucker crams for a do-or-die construction licensing exam. In other words: we've physically "arrived"

EPISODE 2: $2 Million Gamble

Jun 22 2022 30 mins  
Before hitting the road to Florida, Tucker rolls the dice on one last real estate deal in Oregon. Negotiations get tricky – as you'll hear in the audio recordings. Also tricky: tough conversations with his longtime employees who won't be making the move. Plus, we hop in the time machine -- back to 2008 -- to extract lessons from Tucker's last great entrepreneurial leap...

EPISODE 1: Leaving Everything Behind

Jun 15 2022 24 mins  
With his real estate business booming in Portland, Tucker makes a dramatic decision to leave it all behind and start a new adventure. We hear his backstory and take a ride through the city to see what's driving him away. Plus, we visit a cocktail party unveiling Tucker's latest high-end home build. Little do his friends and colleagues know, he's about to start a new life 3,0

The Journey - Trailer

Mar 17 2022 1 mins  
Ever thought about up-and-leaving your hometown? If you had to start over in a new place, with no connections, could you do it? Host Tucker Merrihew asked himself those questions, and this podcast answers them, documentary style. You’ll be a fly on the wall as Tucker navigates the high-stakes negotiations, mental battles, setbacks, and triumphs that come with moving his life and