In this Wicked Smart Master's Class, I sit down with Jason Abell—speaker, coach, and co-founder of Rewire, to talk about what it really takes to make a sustainable transition from W-2 life to entrepreneurial freedom. Jason spent over two decades in the mortgage industry before answering the deeper calling to help others grow through mindset transformation.
We unpack the difference between skillset and mindset coaching, why emotional intelligence is the most underrated leadership tool, and how you can start preparing now to make your next leap, whether it's quitting your job, scaling your business, or improving your personal life.
If you've ever felt "ready to be ready," this episode will challenge you to take action today and get your inner house in order.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:45 The voice inside: wanting to do for others what early mentors did for him
04:59 The reality of leaving your W-2 for entrepreneurship
05:48 The importance of running your life like a business and having options
08:07 "Start now": practical steps for building your financial runway before making a leap
09:53 The power of coaching: why telling someone your goals brings them to life
12:02 How community and accountability will help you achieve your goals
15:42 Why readiness is the real secret to success
18:08 Emotional intelligence, mindset mastery, and how Rewire helps leaders think differently
21:19 Iceberg model: why you must go below the surface to create lasting change
23:34 Final reflections, Smart Real Estate Coach bootcamp info, and upcoming live events
Quotables
"We can't do anything about yesterday—but we can start now."
"Telling someone your goal changes everything. Even if it's just your partner or friend, that accountability is powerful."
"Results are the tip of the iceberg. If you want to change those, you have to go underwater to work on your thoughts and emotions."
Links
Rewire
https://www.rewireinc.com/
Jason Abell
https://www.instagram.com/rewirejason
QLS Live
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast
Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime
https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
FREE Master's Class
http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast
FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre
http://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast
QLS 4.0
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast
Investor Resources
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources
Apprentice Program
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice-pod
In the Trenches Bootcamp
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod
3 Paydays Virtual Event
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/3paydayspodcast
REI Blackbook
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-pod
7 Figures Funding
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures-pod
Land Voice
https://smartrealestatecoach.com/landvoice-pod
Propsperity
https://propsperity.io
