Investing With Heart: The Story Behind a Spokane Church Real Estate Win

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Welcome to a special episode of the DanCan Show, hosted by Dan Cantillana! In this inspiring installment, Dan tells the heartwarming story of how his team of investors joined forces to help a local church in Spokane, Washington, achieve its financial goals. You’ll discover how he creatively sources off-market properties, the pivotal role relationships play in his deals, and how disciplined, values-driven investing can spark a ripple effect—improving personal wealth while making a lasting difference in the community.

Dan also explores the deeper values behind his success—optimism, discipline, generosity—and illustrates them with personal anecdotes and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Whether you’re a husband, father, business leader, or someone eager to grow wealth while uplifting others, this episode offers practical strategies, leadership insights, and stories that prove what it means to “love well and do good.”

1. Introduction – Dan welcomes listeners, previewing the Spokane church investment story and his philosophy: provide, promote, and protect in both business and life.

2. Setting the Stage – Main players: the church, Dan’s investors, a neighbor, and the city. The city plays a role but isn’t the “villain.” The focus is on securing off-market properties through relationships.

3. Relationships & Origin – At Wave Capital, Dan’s main role is building connections. This deal began with a referral sparked by his son’s casual golf course conversation with a realtor.

4. The Deal – The church needed to sell a rental property on Spokane’s South Hill. Parceling issues with the city arose. A neighbor outbid Dan by $20,000, but he stuck to his discipline and walked away.

5. Resolution – The neighbor’s deal fell through as the market softened. Dan renegotiated a better price, closing successfully. The church gained funds for projects, the realtor earned commission, and Dan’s team secured a solid investment.

6. Investing With Dan – Invitation to learn more and invest through DanCan and Wave Capital via their websites and webinars.

7. Personal Reflection – Dan shares a birthday memory and a humorous college construction story with his friend Ben, highlighting resilience, positivity, and Proverbs 3:3 principles.

8. Applying Lessons – The church deal and personal stories show how strong relationships and optimism create opportunities.

9. Community Involvement – Dan builds his network by sponsoring events and supporting local businesses, focusing on giving first.

10. Final Thoughts – Recap of solving community problems, supporting partners, and staying optimistic. Sign-off: Love well and do good.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Dan Can Show
04:03 Church Selling Property for Funds
06:58 Successful Investment and Renovation
11:07 Optimism Essential for Leadership
16:34 Building Relationships Through Community Engagement
17:35 Networking Success in Real Estate

Discussion Questions:
How did relationships impact the Spokane church deal?
How does Dan’s off-market sourcing differ from standard methods?
What does “make your money on the buy” mean here?
How were parceling challenges resolved?
How did the neighbor scenario affect Dan’s strategy?
How did walking away help him?
What lessons came from his college construction story?
How does Proverbs 3:3 tie to investing?
How does he use community involvement to grow his network?
How does being a “giver” fuel his success?

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By: Invest With DanCan: Private, Passive Investing
Title: Investing With Heart: The Story Behind a Spokane Church Real Estate Win
Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q38sGpgfUC0



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