How Loss Shaped a Leader: Daniel French’s Journey from Politics to Real Estate

In this episode of Between Two Hats, hosts Patrick Osman and Phillip Burton sit down with Daniel French, CEO of Northpoint, for a raw, real conversation about family, failure, faith, and finding your true lane.

Daniel opens up about winning elected office at 28, getting absolutely crushed in a bigger political race soon after — and how that loss pulled him out of public service and straight into the private sector, where he knew he belonged. From there, the conversation goes way beyond titles and transactions, diving into fatherhood, gratitude, integrity, mentorship, and the pressure that comes with leadership.

This episode breaks down how loss sharpens perspective, why honoring your parents’ sacrifices matters, and why real wealth — in business and in life — is built on values, patience, and long-term thinking. Daniel also reflects on early real estate mistakes, resilience through adversity, and why integrity is the real competitive edge.

If you care about leadership with substance and building wealth the right way, this one hits home.

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