Ep. 41 He Left Google to Build a Real Estate & Business Empire with Chris Geddes

In this episode of From Corporate to Cashflow, we sit down with Chris Geddes to talk about his journey from working at Google to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and real estate investor. Chris started out the way many high-income W-2 professionals do—buying about one rental property per year. But he quickly realized that pace wasn’t going to create the freedom he was looking for. That search for faster growth led him into the world of creative finance, where he and a partner began wholesaling and acquiring real estate in 2023. After quietly preparing for nearly five years, Chris made the leap in 2024 and left his corporate job—driven by burnout, but supported by a clear plan and multiple income streams already in motion. Today, he owns a commercial flooring business, a car wash, and continues to grow his real estate portfolio, all while using his tech background to improve the operations and scalability of the businesses he acquires. In this conversation, Chris shares: • How he knew it was time to leave his W-2 • Lessons learned from partnerships and building with the right people • Why thinking bigger can accelerate your results • The surprising similarities between buying a single-family home and a 10-unit property • Why he wishes he had discovered private money lending much earlier in his journey If you’re a high-income professional thinking about real estate, entrepreneurship, or eventually stepping away from corporate life, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest perspective. Connect with Chris: IG: https://www.instagram.com/christopher_geddes/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandreacannon Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAndreaCannon