In this episode of Pieces of Impact, Steve Seger sits down with Bret Halsey, a former professional soccer player turned real estate investor, to discuss his transition from athletics to business. Bret reflects on competing at the highest level, including guarding Lionel Messi, navigating major health setbacks, and applying the same discipline and resilience to building a multifamily real estate portfolio. The conversation explores risk management, networking, intentional growth, and the parallels between elite sports performance and long term success in real estate.

00:00 From Soccer Dreams to Real Estate Ventures

03:05 Navigating the College Soccer Landscape

06:01 The Transition to Professional Soccer

09:00 Facing Adversity: Health Challenges in Pro Sports 12:11 The Shift to Real Estate Investing

14:58 Building a Real Estate Portfolio

17:57 The Journey with FC Cincinnati

20:54 The Impact of Networking in Sports and Business 23:50 Playing Against Legends: The Messi Experience

27:05 The Decision to Go Full-Time in Real Estate

29:47 Refining Strategies in Real Estate Investing

32:56 The Evolution of a Real Estate Entrepreneur

35:46 Looking Ahead: Future Goals and Aspirations

44:59 Scaling for Success in Real Estate

48:13 Understanding Risk and Leverage

51:18 Prospecting for Deals: The Cold Calling Advantage 54:03 Evolving Business Models: From Small to Large Properties

58:17 Learning from Challenges: Contractor Experiences 01:05:40 Starting Over: Building a Real Estate Business 01:08:36 Defining Key Real Estate Terms

01:14:40 Long-Term Vision: Goals and Growth in Real Estate 01:18:52 Rapid Fire Insights: Personal Reflections and Wisdom