In this episode, I sit down with Brandon, a real estate investor and entrepreneur who’s turned the “laptop lifestyle” into something real.. buying properties around the world, running businesses remotely, and redefining what freedom actually looks like.We dive deep into what it really costs to live without roots, whether freedom is just another form of pressure, and the uncomfortable truths behind building a personal brand while building empires.If you’ve ever dreamed of working from anywhere or wondered what it really takes, this one’s for you.Find us: Instagram: realtor.tmg and _isaac_ramirezLinkedIn: Tristan Guerrero and Isaac RamirezEmail: tristan.wcpb@gmail.com or westcoastpropertybros@gmail.comGuest:Instagram: brandon_hienLinkedIn: Brandon HienTimestamps:00:00 – Intro: Living the dream or living the grind?01:54 – Knowing when to quit and start something new.. 03:30 – Trading roots for reach: why Brandon chose movement over stability06:44 – The full reality of remotely working..10:50 – Building a business that never stops moving12:00 – Bad experiences with people13:00 – How much of your content is strategy vs flexing?15:10 – Have people reached out to you as inspiration?17:20 – Real Estate, the American dream and building on sand..18:20 – How do you be uncomfortable?20:43 – Being your own boss..means never clocking out26:25 – Who's the real you?27:35 – A lesson everyone has to learn the hard way..28:45 – Did you ever go broke?31:30 – What advice would you give someone who's giving up..?32:25 – Balance vs. greatness: which side wins when you’re building big37:08 – Final thoughts: Advice for Gen Z