Good Nuggets

From Burnout to Building an Empire with Lesa Say

Rain City Capital Season 1 Episode 1

From “f*ck it” to full throttle—Lesa Say shares how burnout became her biggest breakthrough. In this episode of Good Nuggets, Fred Rea talks with Lesa Say—Rain City Capital’s top producer—about what happens when success no longer feels right. A former real estate agent turned powerhouse loan officer, Lesa opens up about the burnout that sparked her pivot and how building authentic relationships helped her grow stronger than ever. This episode is packed with real talk, humor, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from being deep in the game. If you’ve ever felt the need to reset, Lesa’s story will hit home. 

We cover:

  • Why she walked away from a thriving real estate career
  • The “f*ck it” moment that changed everything
  • How coaching helped her find clarity
  • What it really takes to stay a top producer in lending

Guest: Lesa Say Top-producing loan officer. Former real estate agent. Relationship builder. Rain City OG. Swears a little now.

Host: Fred Rea is the founder of Rain City Capital and host of Good Nuggets. He brings unfiltered conversations to the mic, pulling lessons from the trenches of entrepreneurship, lending, and leadership.

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