In this episode, I sit down with Austin Zaback, a relentless entrepreneur who’s scaled his career in real estate to staggering heights. From humble beginnings in his grandparents' garage to building the number one real estate team in Arizona, Austin shares the raw truth about what it takes to succeed and it’s not the glossy, Instagram-ready version of entrepreneurship.

Austin’s team, Space, closes 2,500 transactions annually, with a sales volume exceeding $1.5 billion. But as he explains, success is messy. We dive into his journey of starting 14 businesses, half of which failed, and the immense stress, anxiety and sacrifices that came with scaling. He doesn’t sugarcoat the toll on his personal life, but he also doesn’t shy away from the lessons learned along the way.

Together, we explore what it means to scale with intention, why failing is non-negotiable, and how to balance the hustle with meaningful relationships. Austin’s insights are practical, heartfelt, and downright inspiring. Whether you’re in real estate, business, or just seeking clarity in your own path, this episode will challenge you to reflect on your goals and redefine what success truly means.

Key Moments:
1:30 Who is Austin Zaback?
4:50 The Role of Mentors and Early Challenges
12:00 Why Scaling Isn’t for Everyone
19:00 The Importance of Lead Generation
28:26 Balancing Life and Success
33:00 The Power of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
39:30 Financial Success as a Tool for Freedom
43:00 Can You Have It All?
47:58 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

Austin Zaback info:
At present, Austin proudly leads the #1 Residential Real Estate Team in Arizona known as SPACE, with Offices in 3 Valley locations — Chandler, Scottsdale and Peoria. Additionally, he's at the forefront of the nation's second-largest real estate wholesale company. Austin closes over 2,500 houses per year between his companies and has done over $1.5 Billion in Sales in his decade long career. As CGO/Co Founder at KPZ and Founder of OneRoof Real Estate, Austin’s vision extends far beyond transactions as his goal is to make a lasting difference in communities and establish new standards of excellence in the real estate industry!

IG - @austinzaback
YouTube - @AustinZaback
SPACE IG - @spaceteamre
Website - www.spacere.com