Side Hustle to Real Estate Millionaire with Casey Gregersen

In an inspiring episode of Get Your Fill: Financial Independence and Long Life, host Christine McCarron welcomes Casey Gregersen, founder of Big Horn Capital, to discuss building long-term wealth through strategic real estate investments. Gregersen shares his journey from a stable career as a drilling engineer at Shell, where he worked for 12 years, to becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur in real estate. His unique schedule of two weeks on and two weeks off allowed him to explore entrepreneurial ventures like fixing and flipping houses and acquiring rental properties. This side hustle provided the flexibility to learn the ropes of real estate while maintaining the security of his W-2 job, highlighting the illusion of job security in volatile industries like oil and gas, where layoffs were frequent.Gregersen’s transition to entrepreneurship was driven bypersonal experiences and a desire for financial freedom, particularly to prioritize family over work. He recounts the challenges of early real estate ventures, including costly mistakes like hiring unreliable contractors and misjudging deals, which were mitigated by keeping his W-2 job during the learning curve. A pivotal moment came during a major layoff at Shell, where he realized the importance of creating an "off ramp" through real estate to avoid the vulnerabilities his colleagues faced. This clarity led him to leave his high-paying job in 2022 to focus on family and his real estatebusiness, which now includes a vertically integrated operation with acquisitions, construction, and property management teams, managing 400 units and expanding beyond Wyoming.To help others achieve financial independence, Gregersenfounded BigHorn Capital and the Revive Fractional Club, enabling investors to participate in real estate deals with as little as $10,000. This platform allows partners to vote on deals, review underwriting, and gain hands-on experience, fostering confidence and education for future independent ventures. He also hosts workshops, with an upcoming event in Houston from October 23-25, 2025, focused on crafting a 10-year vision and exploring financing tools like 401(k)s and lines of credit. Gregersen emphasizes the transformative power ofmasterminds and networking, encouraging listeners to connect via caseygregerson.com/events or social media (@CaseyGregorson) to join his mission of helping 100 families achieve financial freedom.Connect with Casey: https://caseygregersen.com/https://www.facebook.com/casey.gregersen/https://www.instagram.com/caseygregersen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygregersen/