From Repo to Pelican Crest: How Doran Andry Bought His Freedom

From having his car repossessed at 22 to writing a $250,000 check for a mentor in his early 30s (the equivalent of ~$800K today), Doran Andry proves that the boldest bets are the ones you place on yourself.
In this episode, Doran breaks down how he:
• Grew up with little money but massive vision—thanks to a dad who “expanded the mind” early
• Failed his first business in 6 months (and reframed it as tuition)
• Found a millionaire mentor and executed 30-day KPI plans until it clicked
• Paid $250,000 for a peak-performance coach—and why it was “money well spent”
• Hit $1M+ in passive income by 30 and built an 18,000-sq-ft dream home in Pelican Crest
• Shifted from money goals to impact—philanthropy, family, and leading thousands
• Uses a simple “ultimate success formula” (vision → why → massive action → measure → adjust)
• Treats health as wealth so he can enjoy the life he built
If you’ve ever wondered whether mentorship, mindset, and relentless execution really move the needle—this conversation is your blueprint.
Guest: Doran Andry — Serial Entrepreneur & Investor
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