From CPA to Real Estate Maverick: Amy's Transformative Journey

In this Episode of the Owners Club Podcast, we’re joined by Amy from Plymouth, Michigan—an incredible entrepreneur whose journey took her from CPA and recruiter to full-time real estate investor and social entrepreneur.

Amy opens up about growing up in Michigan, overcoming family challenges, and how those early experiences shaped her mission to provide safe housing for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

We also explore her bold leap from the corporate world into vacation rentals, house flipping, and business acquisitions and how joining the Owners Club connected her with game-changing partners like Carlos Vasquez, Angel Lastro, Nayeli Davis, and Joshua Sun.

Key takeaways:
✅ Growing up in a single-parent household and turning hardship into fuel for impact
✅ Quitting a steady corporate career during COVID to pursue real estate full-time
✅ Building partnerships that align business with purpose
✅ Setting a “Mount Everest goal”: 5,000 housing units for survivors within five years
✅ Using investing to solve real problems, not just chase profit
✅ Exploring laundromats, car washes, and property management to diversify income

Amy’s story is proof that entrepreneurship isn’t just about money… It's about legacy, community, and choosing to make a difference.

Recommended for:
✅ Aspiring real estate investors
✅ Entrepreneurs who want to combine profit with purpose
✅ Anyone who believes business can (and should) create social good

Amy's Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amyrende 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amy.rende.1
Website - https://amyrende.com 

📢 Owners Club Members — Let’s Hear YOUR Story

We’ve been having some incredible conversations on the Owners Club Podcast lately… talking about real investments, real strategies, and real results. But here’s the thing… your voice needs to be part of it.

If you’re part of the OC and haven’t signed up yet, now’s your chance. Let’s get you on the mic to share your journey, your wins, your lessons because the rest of us can learn from it.

👉 Pick your time here: https://calendly.com/sean_ziari/owners-club-podcast 

Let’s keep building what matters 

The kind of life you’d be proud to pass on.
— Sean