EP 12: How He Left His 9-5 to Build a Tech STR Company with Gil Chan

Off Grid with Zoey B

In this episode of Off Grid with Zoey B, we sit down with investor, entrepreneur, and mindset strategist Gil Chan, who’s on a mission to help high-achieving professionals escape burnout and build aligned, purpose-driven wealth through real estate.

Gil shares how he went from following the traditional success script—climbing the corporate ladder in New York finance—to rewriting the rules entirely. After launching multiple ventures and learning the hard way that hustle without alignment leads to burnout, Gil pivoted toward a more intentional path—leveraging real estate, coaching, and lifestyle design to create lasting impact and freedom.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

• Gil’s story of burnout, breakthrough, and building a business that feels good
• How he and his wife scaled to over 15 STR units in just a few years
• The mindset blocks that keep many entrepreneurs from truly scaling
• What financial freedom actually looks like (hint: it’s not about the number of doors)
• How to design a business and life around values, not just income
• The power of self-regulation, strategic partnerships, and investing in community

Whether you’re deep in the 9-to-5 grind or already on your entrepreneurial journey, Gil’s story is a powerful reminder that wealth is about more than money—and that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health, marriage, or joy.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to build a life and portfolio that align with who you truly are.

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