In this episode of The Leadway Wealth Builders Podcast, Chris sits down with Kevin Riggi, founder of Fast Forward House Buyers, to unpack one of the most relatable and inspiring transitions in entrepreneurship — leaving a stable, six-figure corporate career to build a life of freedom in real estate.
Kevin spent 16 years at Wegmans Food Markets, climbing the ladder in retail management and corporate marketing. While the company shaped his customer service and leadership skills, he eventually felt boxed in by limited flexibility and a lack of fulfillment. That’s when a close friend who introduced him to the world of real estate wholesaling.
Kevin shares how he walked away from corporate security, took a significant pay cut, and dove into real estate as a lead manager, later taking on acquisition, disposition, and marketing roles. He breaks down the challenges he faced—like learning industry language, understanding the sales cycle, and building trust with sellers—and the skills from retail that allowed him to excel quickly.
We cover:✅ Kevin’s shift from retail management to real estate investing✅ Why he left a six-figure salary for freedom and fulfillment✅ How customer service and people skills translated into sales success✅ The step-by-step wholesaling sales process he uses today✅ Building rapport, asking the right questions, and creating win-win deals✅ How Kevin launched Fast Forward House Buyers in Charlotte✅ The systems he uses for leads, follow-up, and negotiations✅ What he’s doing to scale and leverage creative financing in the future
Whether you’re stuck in a corporate job, curious about wholesaling, or looking for a blueprint to start your own business, Kevin’s story is a masterclass in betting on yourself.
🎧 Tune in and learn how to turn experience, grit, and sales skills into a real estate business that works.
🔗 Listen to the episode now:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify📺 YouTube
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💡 Get in touch with Kevin:📲 Phone: 704-610-6987📸 Instagram: @kevinriggi_buyshouses
Website - https://fastfwdhousebuyers.com/
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