Tacos, Teams, and Tenacity: The Real Estate Rise of Richard Calderon

What You’ll Learn:

  • How Richard transitioned from military service to real estate, leveraging discipline and experience in public housing
  • The mindset shift that helped him go from a salaried role to full commission and team leadership
  • How building a personal brand around tacos and new construction set him apart
  • The importance of marketing—even when budgets are tight—and how it became a cornerstone of his business
  • How he uses planning commission meetings to anticipate inventory and stay ahead of the market
  • Practical strategies for time management when leading a brokerage and maintaining high-level production
  • Why adopting a business-owner mindset is key to achieving long-term financial independence
  • What it looks like to create a team-first culture based on collaboration, not competition

Key Takeaway:

Richard’s story is a reminder that real estate is a business, not a side hustle. Success is built on intention, consistency, and a willingness to serve—whether it’s clients, teammates, or your local community.