Proof It’s Not Too Late: Building a Top Team After 40 with Chad Wilson

In this first podcast episode, David sits down with Chad Wilson from Keller Williams in the St. Louis / St. Charles area to unpack Chad’s journey from military service to real estate leadership. Chad shares how joining the Air National Guard at a young age and spending decades as an air traffic controller—both overseas and at Lambert—shaped his mindset around preparation, adaptability, and performing under pressure.The conversation connects those lessons to real estate, covering Chad’s early experiences with rental properties, the transition into retail real estate, and how focusing on results, relationships, and “running the math” helped him build credibility with clients and builders alike. They also discuss hiring and leverage, learning through adversity, and how those principles continue to guide team growth as the industry evolves and AI begins to play a larger role.