Why He Left Facebook to Build a Multimillion-Dollar Portfolio in the Midwest
Former Facebook exec Nick Giulioni shares his journey from SoCal to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio and Off Leash Construction in Indiana.
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Podcast Summary
On today’s show I sat down with Nick Giulioni, a former e-commerce sales worker at Facebook who transitioned to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio in Indiana.
Nick, originally from southern California, shares his journey of moving to Indiana, investing in real estate, and founding Off Leash Construction.
He also discusses the unique qualities of the Hoosier community, the importance of overcoming 'analysis paralysis,' and how he integrated innovative solutions into his construction business.
Co-host Dan Hanrahan, founder of Neighbor Serve, adds insights on building networks and effective customer service in the home services industry.
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You are going to learn about:
Nick Giulioni’s Journey from Facebook in SoCal to Real Estate and Off Leash Construction in Indiana
Insights on Building Networks and the Power of Community
How Nick and Dan are Shaping the Future of Home Services and Real Estate
Thank you to our partners:
Salvation Army
Hoosier Lottery
Neighbor Serve
Check out these great clips from the show:
01:22 Guest Introduction: Nick Giulioni, Off Leash Construction
02:41 Nick's Journey from Facebook to Real Estate
10:25 Settling in Indiana During COVID-19
16:15 Transition to Full-Time Real Estate
18:39 Flipping Houses and Market Challenges
26:18 Investing in a Wedding Venue
28:05 Buying a Wedding Venue in Bloomington
28:44 Transparency in Wedding Venue Pricing
30:14 Transition to Project Management
31:07 Challenges with Contractors
36:41 Innovations in Off Leash Construction
38:45 The Speakeasy Office Concept
40:37 Growth and Diversification Strategies
47:19 The Importance of Customer Service
55:48 Advice for Home Service Businesses
57:00 Unexpected Phone Call
58:18 Setting Customer Expectations
59:21 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:01:29 Taking the Leap of Faith
01:03:17 The Rewards and Challenges of Entrepreneurship
01:08:44 Why Indiana is Home
01:18:12 Hidden Gems and Final Thoughts
Guest(s)
Nick Giulioni
Date Published
November 21, 2025
