Redefining Wealth: Joel Miller on Real Estate, Relationships & Faith
In this powerful episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher sits down with Joel Miller, rental property investor, hard money lender, and author of the bestselling book Build Real Estate Wealth, to explore what real success really looks like.
From climbing roofs to building wealth, surviving a near-fatal fall to battling prostate cancer, Joel shares his raw and honest journey through life, business, and faith. He opens up about writing his book for his son, how learning to let go was the key to growth, and why wealth is so much more than just money in the bank.
Whether you're an aspiring real estate investor or someone seeking clarity on your life’s direction, Joel’s story is packed with timeless lessons on trust, relationships, resilience, and redefining what truly matters.
Key Moments:
00:00:00 The Big Fish Cares Intro
00:04:46 Balancing Multiple Ventures: Accounting and Entrepreneurship
00:09:43 Influential Childhood and Parental Generosity
00:14:29 Early Experiences in Real Estate and Pirate Radio
00:19:17 Discovering Podcasting as a New Voice
00:23:24 Understanding Rental Property Investing
00:28:18 The Role of Entrepreneurs
00:32:46 Transition to Using Contractors in Business
00:37:55 Understanding Tithing: Local Church and Charitable Donations
00:46:49 A Life-Changing Accident and Its Impact
00:51:31 Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Choices
00:56:13 Defining True Wealth: Beyond Riches
01:01:20 Using Drones in Roofing Companies
01:05:23 Balancing Financial Security and Relationships
01:10:05 Investing Mindset and Real Estate Success
01:14:43 Conclusion and Outro
Connect with Joel Miller:
📘 Get the Book: Build Real Estate Wealth: Enjoy the Journey of Rental Property Investment
🌐 Website: https://www.joelmillerbooks.com/
👉 Facebook: / joelmillerbooks
🌐 LinkedIn: / joel-miller-42981811
🎙️ Connect with Host Benny Fisher:
🌐 Official Website: https://www.bennyfisher.com
📸 Instagram: / bigfish.benny
👉 Facebook: / fisherbenny
🌐 LinkedIn: / fisherbenny
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