Aug 2, 2026
Charles Ochello walked away from emergency medicine to build luxury homes in Park City. He talks about the financial runway, the insecurity of starting over, and how lessons from the ER shaped the way he manages high-stakes projects and clients.
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Show Notes:
00:00 The Work You Wake Up
Thinking About
02:29 The Financial Reality of Leaving Medicine
06:57 When People Think You’re Crazy
17:51 How Insecurity Fuels the Chase
27:39 Why Park City
43:28 Managing Homes Like Family Office Assets
53:32 The Project That Should Have Been Paused
1:06:36 Learning the Language of Luxury
1:12:23 The Emotional Weight of High-Stakes Work
1:17:35 Chasing Consistency Instead of
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Video Version:
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