From Corporate Sales to 1,000+ Units: Brooke Ceballos-Piñero’s Playbook for Multifamily & NNN Investing

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Groundbreakers, Brooke Ceballos-Piñero, founder of 10X Business Consulting and an active real estate investor, shares how she left a successful corporate career to build a real estate portfolio spanning 1,000+ multifamily and Triple Net (NNN) units.Brooke breaks down the lessons she learned transitioning from corporate sales to full-time real estate investing, why she pivoted from multifamily to NNN retail properties for passive cash flow, and the importance of mentorship and partnerships in scaling quickly.Key Points Discussed:From Corporate to Real Estate – After 22 years in corporate sales & marketing, Brooke took the leap into real estate investing. She shares how she built momentum and gained credibility in a new industry.The Role of Mentorship & Masterminds – Brooke credits much of her success to getting in the right rooms with experienced investors who helped her avoid costly mistakes.Why She’s Investing in Triple Net Leases (NNN) – Brooke explains why she’s shifting more of her portfolio into NNN retail properties (think Starbucks, AutoZone, Walgreens) for truly passive, long-term cash flow.The Power of Strategic Partnerships – From passive investing to sponsorship, Brooke shares how she leverages partnerships to scale efficiently while mitigating risk.The Mindset of a Successful Operator – Brooke emphasizes why taking action is the #1 factor in getting results and how showing up consistently helped her close more deals.Guest Information:Name: Brooke Ceballos-PiñeroRole: CEO of Empower Capital & Coach at Multifamily MomentumLinkedIn: Brooke Ceballos-PiñeroWebsite: Empower CapitalConclusion:Brooke Ceballos-Piñero’s journey from corporate America to real estate investing at scale is a masterclass in taking action, leveraging mentorship, and pivoting into lower-risk, high-cash-flow investments like NNN leases.If you’re an investor considering diversifying into commercial real estate or making the leap into full-time investing, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.