About

Darin Franzen: A Passionate Content Creator

A Short History of My Journey

I've been selling real estate properties and providing consulting services for more than 25 years. During those days, I learned and become a good storyteller. A good sales professional must tell great stories to attract more customers, and I did!

How Everything Changed

The idea of creating year content started in 2008. That year, I saw Gary Vaynerchuk, the keynote speaker of a real estate conference while I was at the back of the room working as a vendor. I have all his books, and I consume his content enthusiastically.

Gary had a model. He said that we should “make time” for our passion and create content around it. Using all modern platforms, we should publish it to “get it out there.” I was inspired, but I was employed and committed to my employers. On top of that, I have a ten-year-old daughter that has kept me occupied for a decade. Although I knew that these weren’t good enough excuses. If I wanted to do it, I will find a way.

Overcoming Fears and Starting Something New

A large part of me was afraid of the ridicule, criticism, and judgment from other people, but I am over that. I truly feel like I can handle whatever comes my way. Now, I am ready. I cannot wait any longer—I have to share my stories and ideas with the world.

I also went "cold turkey" on drugs and alcohol on January 1, 2020. So, I assure my readers that everything that comes from me is me—nothing inspired by any external chemical and no decisions made with clouded judgment. I am extremely happy and excited about that and the new journey I am about to take.

Trained for Excellence

Being an outstanding person is in my DNA. My dad raised me as champion water skier. All the hard work paid off when I became a national champion in the sport when I was 15 years old. I broke records that had been standing for more than 30 years. Those achievements have remained unsurpassed; I still hold them today.

My dad was an “eye-hand coordination” savant, teaching me lessons that I used to improve my skills. He was also an accomplished player in various athletic activities. He amassed five hole-in-ones and had four perfect games in bowling, among other countless undeniable feats in eye-hand coordination sports. Unfortunately, he passed away last year. Now, one of my goals is to continue his legacy.

My Personality

I'm real, and I'm down to earth. I also love people, and helping others feel comfortable in their own skin is something I immensely enjoy. In addition, I am a very positive person; I see a silver lining in everything, and to me, the glass is always half full.

Core Values

Aside from family should always be first, and a person must treat people the way he or she wants to be treated, I also believe in:

Helping Others
Being Positive
Being Kind and Spreading Kindness
Being Authentic
Being Transparent
Setting Unattainable Goals
Respecting Life

Respecting Your Elders
Being Healthy
Continuous Learning
Being Consistent
Being Passionate
Striving for Quality