Episode 89

Betting on Yourself with Gavin Rauza: From Campus Hustles to Real Estate Wins

What does it take to start a business as a student, face setbacks, and still keep going? In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke sits down with entrepreneur/Student Gavin Rauza to talk about his early ventures, real estate wins, and the mindset shifts that keep him pushing forward.

Gavin shares how he turned initial failures into valuable lessons, balanced university life with business, and built a partnership rooted in trust and shared vision. From his first client calls to his dreams of moving to Tampa, a city in Florida, this episode gives an honest look at the student-entrepreneur journey.

You’ll learn:

  • Why time management can make university feel easier than high school
  • How failed ventures can be stepping stones to success
  • The importance of mindset when facing months without a sale
  • Why partnerships built on trust fuel growth
  • Advice for students ready to start their own businesses

About the Podcast

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Campus Chronicles
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About your host

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Brooke Young

Brooke Young is a multi-passionate publicist, lifestyle TV host, public speaking mentor, and communication consultant. She works with a wide range of clients across the globe, and across a diverse range of industries, to help them create, develop, and promote powerful messages through heart-centered storytelling. Additionally, as a Lifestyle Expert and TV Host, she is passionate about sharing solutions and products that make everyone's lives happier and healthier. She has formerly worked On-Air with FOX Sports, competed in the Miss America Organization, and is the Author of a Children's Book. She has over a decade of professional performing background and loves sharing stories that truly matter.