“A bountiful life is driven by action, not by money.” — Pascal Wagner
What does it really mean to be financially free—and how do you know when you have enough? In this powerful conversation, Pascal Wagner shares his journey from startup founder to investor, unpacking the mindset, strategies, and personal challenges that shaped his relationship with money. From accumulating and managing $8.5 million in assets to caring for his mother after his father’s death, Pascal offers a grounded, honest look at wealth, responsibility, and growth.
His worldview is clear and unapologetic: clarity compounds. He doesn’t sugar-coat the emotional labour of responsibility or the discipline required to build something sustainable. What he offers is a model of financial literacy rooted in values, resilience, and focus. Not chasing the next big thing—but doing the small things right, over and over.
Instead of glorifying outcomes, Pascal brings it back to process. He’s not selling a dream—he’s offering a strategy. His story challenges us to ask: how do I want to live? And what kind of thinker do I need to become to get there?
🎯 Episode Highlights
How Pascal generates $265K/year in passive income—and what it actually takes to get there
What “enough” looks like when your goals keep shifting and your responsibilities grow
Why financial freedom is built on focus, consistency, and letting go of the need to do it all yourself
Pascal’s biggest lessons from managing his family’s inheritance after his father passed away
The importance of community and mentorship in both wealth building and emotional resilience
Real talk about diversification, asset allocation, and the danger of concentrating everything in one place
A reframe of money as just one form of capital—alongside time, relationships, and learning
Guest Bio:
Pascal Wagner is a former venture capitalist turned passive investor who built a $250K+/year portfolio through 30+ investments. As a VC at Techstars, he deployed $150M into 300+ companies, where he learned how top financial institutions analyze deals, manage risk, and make smart investment decisions—skills he now uses to help others build wealth.
Today, he educates 200K+ investors monthly as a host on the Best Ever CRE Podcast network, sharing strategies to create six-figure passive income portfolios through real estate and alternative investments. His approach helps investors build a financial roadmap, evaluate deals, and access pre-vetted institutional-grade opportunities to accelerate their path to financial freedom.
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About Bountifull Podcast
The Bountifull Podcast explores how to live a more purposeful and fulfilling life by diving into the real stories of entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives. Host Sian Simpson connects with interesting people from diverse backgrounds to discuss personal growth, financial literacy, emotional resilience, and living with intention. Whether it’s learning about wealth-building strategies, finding balance in your life, or creating long-term sustainability, each episode offers actionable insights to help you build a more bountiful life. This week, Pascal Wagner shares his journey from startup founder to passive investor, offering wisdom on financial freedom, responsibility, and the power of focus.