Welcome back to the Forward One F1REcast, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and Josh Spitzen. In this episode, I sit down with Tim Gavin—pro skateboarder turned powerhouse real estate entrepreneur—for one of the most honest and insightful conversations we've had yet. Tim shares how he went from skating the streets of LA to building a $120 million global footwear brand, and eventually becoming one of the most trusted names in Southern California real estate.
What makes this episode powerful isn’t just the story—it's the mindset behind it. We explore how fear, insecurity, and even desperation can be transformed into fuel for success. Tim reveals the exact strategy that helped him close $27 million in sales during his first year as an agent, and why authenticity and grit still outperform marketing tricks. If you're looking to elevate your business, break into higher price points, or simply understand what it really takes to build trust and long-term value in any industry, this episode will challenge your thinking and sharpen your approach.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:29 Tim Gavin

00:03:44 Turning Pro

00:05:48 Why Tim Walked Away From Skateboarding

00:07:57 The Power of Fear

00:09:16 Closing $27M in Year One

00:10:00 The First Deal

00:12:27 Skateboarding Grit

00:19:49 Building and Selling a $120M Footwear Brand

00:27:36 Discovering Real Estate Through Social Media

00:32:38 The Text Message Strategy That Got Tim His First Deals

00:35:54 Reframing Insecurity as Fuel for Growth

00:38:09 The Art of the Deal

00:46:50 Why Tim’s Next Goal Is $100M in Sales

00:53:27 Breaking Into High-End Luxury Real Estate

00:58:10 Gratitude, Passion, and the Long Game

01:00:59 Fire Round