Joel’s Path: Cop, Tech Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, and the Faith That Guides It All

How do you build a meaningful career when you’re interested in more than one thing? And how do you stay grounded when life takes you into places of real danger, real responsibility, and real purpose?

In this episode, Joel shares his incredible journey — from running a phone-repair business in high school, to earning a criminology degree, to becoming a full-time police officer who still finds time to build a tech startup and manage 20 rental properties.

Joel breaks down:

• How he chose law enforcement after wrestling with business vs. purpose
• What real police work is actually like (a LOT more diverse than you think)
• How he manages multiple careers at once using a strategic shift schedule
• Creative financing and how he acquired a portfolio of 20 rental homes
• A near-death experience on the job that changed his life
• Why his faith became the foundation that pulled him out of burnout
• How “planting seeds” in people’s lives has led to unbelievable stories
• His advice for 17–18-year-olds figuring out their first steps

This is one of the most honest, surprising, and purpose-driven career stories on the show; perfect for students, young adults, and anyone trying to understand how faith, work, and calling come together in real life.

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