Mentorship, Mistakes, and Million Dollar Moves: Brian Tibbs’ Guide to Wealth Building

Raising The Grade

On this episode of Raising the Grade, I sit down with Brian Tibbs, a man of incredible resilience, ambition, and heart. Brian’s journey started in the heart of a small-town entrepreneurial family, guiding him to a business degree and a calling beyond the ordinary.
But his story takes a wild turn when he leaves Idaho to become a volunteer missionary in Guatemala, a decision that led him to live in five different countries over sixteen years, spreading purpose and establishing deep, meaningful connections. Brian didn’t just stop there. He found a way to bridge his love for community and his business acumen through real estate investing.
In our conversation, he shares candidly about those early investments he made as a 19-year-old college kid and how he eventually built a portfolio that allows his family financial freedom. Today, Brian is more than an investor; he’s a mentor and the founder of the Unexpected Investor Community, a group that empowers others to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.
From tactical advice to philosophical musings, this episode is packed with insights from someone who has lived and continues to build a purpose-driven life.
Key Moments:
1:10 Who is Brian Tibbs?
5:00 Brian's Real Estate Investment Journey
22:00 The “Three Goals” Approach to Managing Short-Term Rentals
25:00 Writing The Hacker Method Book
40:00 The Unexpected Investor Community
50:00 The “Three Goals” Approach to Managing Short-Term Rentals