Today we’d like to introduce you to Jason Sirois.
Jason, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I can’t talk about an origin story without mentioning family. I am incredibly fortunate to have been brought up in an environment that encouraged hard work and truly valued pursuing that which brings ongoing fulfillment and growth.
From childhood through my second to last semester of college I was set on being a healthcare practitioner. I studied hard taking every nursing/med school pre-req and dabbled in a variety of entry-level healthcare roles to expose myself to anything that might light a passionate flame. As graduation from Fresno State quickly approached, I realized I was forcing a path I just wasn’t excited about. Equipped with a degree in Health Science, on little more than a whim, I left my home of 24 years to experience life in San Francisco. I had a signed lease with some friends, no job, and two entry-level sales role interviews. I landed both and took the one that paid less because the culture was electric. This was the first step onto the trailhead of a fantastic journey I wouldn’t have guessed I’d take prior to that point.
Catching stride two years into this challenging yet rewarding new career path, I took a flight to Denver to visit some friends. I will never forget the first time I set eyes on the Flatirons. A photo I took on that very day at that very moment is printed on canvas in my house. This paradise near the mountains would be home, but not for another four years.
Five of six incredible years of personal and professional growth with my 30th birthday within arms reach, I began doing some life forecasting. Two things really stood out:
I couldn’t identify a single person who’s career path I wanted to emulate, a role model, within my field of sales operations/software sales. I felt disconnected from my clients due to the transactional nature of the service and as a result, my focus had shifted from building the company where I was working to becoming passionate about building my own path to financial freedom through rental properties. Listen to any BiggerPockets Podcasts and you’ll understand what I’m talking about, add Rich Dad Poor Dad into the mix and it’s all you’ll think about.
Considering the next phase of life after 30 where one is now a “real adult”, I was getting stressed just thinking about the concept of raising a family in SF. Parking my car was a challenge, not to mention the perception of homeownership that felt even less likely than me getting into the NBA. I’m 5’8”.
Thanks to the amazing people I was fortunate enough to surround myself with during this chapter, I had the skills and the fire was lit. I was ready. Over the next 15 months, I transitioned out of my role, hiked the John Muir Trail with my sister over 21 days, then studied like my life depended on it.
Three days after moving to Colorado I stepped into the brokerage where I would start my real estate career. It was work. Hard work. I was told by some folks in the industry that it might take as long as six months to get my first client closed on a home. It took me five months and 30 days. In my first year, I was proud to help 14 individuals or families buy or sell 16 homes. Three of whom just so happen to be a few of the amazing people I mentioned above from my last chapter in San Francisco. Small world.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I don’t think anyone building a business would call the road smooth. I completely uprooted myself to move to Denver. When I arrived, I knew seven people in the state and was forced to get out of my comfort zone to meet new folks, make friends and generate business. I didn’t earn my first closed transaction until 6 months in. When starting out there are about 1,000 items on your to-do list and it becomes so overwhelming, that there are days when all you do is stare at your “Do, Doing Done” board with the “Do” column as tall as the ceiling, and oops, you just ran out of post-it notes.
Transitioning to a new city and switching careers simultaneously is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It was also the most fun I’ve ever had. It was stressful at times. I’m also a believer that if you aren’t uncomfortable, you aren’t pushing the boundaries required for growth. I heard an analogy in a course I took my second month in, that compared starting a business to a plane taking off. The amount of energy required to go from the ground to airborne is immense. Once you reach cruising altitude, you are able to burn far less fuel to maintain speed. I’m not sure any entrepreneur would consider their business to ever be at cruising altitude based on the mindset that comes with the lifestyle, but I like the comparison.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
I am a real estate resource. My business runs deeper than the transaction itself. I have a responsibility to deliver the best information and version of myself to the public and my clients. This means staying on top of what is happening in our market, being the coach/advocate/educator for a client in the middle of a transaction and beyond. I also enjoy being a connector to the highest quality professionals. If I don’t have the person you need for a job, I will find them.
My most proud moments are when past clients make introductions to friends or family with a raving review of the experience they had working with me and my team. Starting a business is intimidating so every time a win comes in, however small, that’s a proud moment.
What sets me apart is integrity and work ethic. Integrity was instilled deep in my foundation through family. I don’t know where credit is due, but the quote “A man is only as good as his word. His word is only as good as his actions.” has always stuck with me. My work ethic traces back to my track and football coach. I think of him as an extended parent.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
I wouldn’t change a thing. Any setback or mistake I have made, and there have been many, has resulted in a better version of myself.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1325 Glenarm Pl.
Denver, CO 80204 - Website: www.sirois.co
- Phone: (303) 888-3450
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: instagram.com/jason.sirois
- Facebook: facebook.com/sirois.homes/
- Other: https://g.page/Jason-Sirois
Image Credit:
Maddy Halpern: Madhalps Photography
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