BQ5-SBL1: "Can anyone be rich for real?" - Zach Knoll on Wealth, Work & What Really Matters

In this episode of Small Business Leadership from the Better Questions podcast, we sit down with Zach Knoll — a paintless dent repair specialist turned real estate investor — to explore how he transformed a career setback into a million-dollar year. Zach shares the ups and downs of transitioning from auto body work to entrepreneurship, and how he’s now building long-term wealth through real estate.

Zach speaks candidly about failure, faith, and the power of setting big goals. From losing his job during COVID to closing a 23-unit apartment and campground deal, this conversation is a deep dive into mindset, motivation, and what success really looks like when you’re building it from the ground up.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Zach transitioned from auto body repair to business ownership during COVID
• His first year in paintless dent repair — and how it exceeded all income goals
• The leap into real estate investing and his first major acquisition
• Why networking and continuous learning were critical to his success
• The financial goals driving his work — including $200K in passive income
• Balancing business with family life and staying grounded through growth
• The importance of teamwork, culture, and values in business
• Navigating debt wisely and setting clear financial plans
• Why failure is essential, and celebrating wins (big or small) matters
• The wealth gap, access to education, and helping others build financial freedom
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