He Started with a Cottage… Now He’s Developing Land | Dennis Tanguay | EP 17

Stop trading time for money—start using what you already have.In this episode of Scared Sh*tLess, Sarah Sémajuste sits down with IT consultant turned developer Dennis Tanguay. From a self-paying cottage to a 6-unit townhouse project, he shares how he leveraged home equity, handled zoning challenges, and scaled without quitting his day job.A real, no-fluff look at building wealth through calculated risk.What you’ll learn:• Using property to generate its own income• Leveraging home equity to scale• Moving from rentals to development• Navigating zoning and delays• Why keeping your job mattersChapters:0:00 Introductions0:54 Life as an IT Consultant2:37 First Investment Strategy5:24 Scaling Up7:13 Leveraging Equity9:18 Joint Ventures11:41 Market Challenges15:36 Keep Your Day Job16:40 Land Development21:52 Zoning Lessons25:20 City Delays29:22 5AM Routine31:02 Generational Wealth35:33 What’s NextAbout Dennis Tanguay Dennis is a proud father and husband, a long-time IT consultant, and a fitness buff who tries not to complain about early-morning workouts.Recently stepping into life as an empty nester, he’s channeling his energy into a new chapter as a land developer - bringing fresh energy and big ideas to the next chapter.ContactEmail: [email protected]