Clint Hinkle

It took 20 years and 3 companies to realize I was building the wrong life.

I used to think success meant chasing titles, equity, and comp.

Then I turned 40 and faced the truth:

👉 I'm not wired to be an employee.

In my 20s, I led the turnaround of an 8-figure business.

Then another in B2B, closing 6–8 figure deals.

I broke into tech using LinkedIn. Got hired. Got promoted.

But something always felt… off.

I had the income. The equity grants. The security.

But I didn't have time. I didn't have peace. And I wasn't present with my family.

After COVID layoffs and back-to-back burnout, I hit my breaking point.

No safety net. Just a belief that something better had to exist.

So I walked.

Started over in real estate. Commission only. No special head start.

Since then:

✔ Built and exited 2 companies
✔ Launched Real Estate Deal Makers 
✔ Partnered with my mentor to help SaaS leaders do the same

Today, I help SaaS executives and founders turn equity and W-2 income into passive cash flow - averaging 30%+ cash-on-cash returns on turnkey rental properties.

No tenant headaches. No property management. No quitting your job.

Just off-market deals that most investors miss, fully managed, cash-flowing from day one.

Our clients are stacking $300–$500/mo per property in net cash flow while staying in their SaaS roles.

→ So they can become work-optional 
→ Diversify beyond stock options 
→ And build generational wealth with tangible assets

Most don't want to leave SaaS. They just want freedom when the right moment comes.

That's what I help them build.

Not with hype. Not with overnight promises. With calm, proven execution backed by 3 companies, 2 exits, and decades of deal-making.

We work with a small number of SaaS leaders at a time so every deal gets the attention it deserves.

DM me "turnkey" if you want to see our latest 30%+ deal breakdown.

Founder

We're cash buyers of off market properties nationwide. We sell to private investors and hedge funds looking to fix and flip or hold for longterm rental. 

https://www.quicksalerei.com

Four surprises. Four reactions. One year that changed everything for our family.

Seven years ago, things fell apart. 

Screwed out of a large bonus, followed by an unexpected 60% paycut, I left my first 6 figure role after 4yrs growing the business. 

I was in a rough spot and financially stressed as we had our second daughter due in the next few months. 

My in-laws helped with some expenses as we were trying to keep our head above water. 

It took time to fully replace the income.

I told myself I'd pay them back one day.

This year, I finally could.

We surprised them with an 8 day cruise in a suite. 

But that wasn't the only surprise.

I surprise my wife and daughters to see Forrest Frank at Madison Square Garden in June. My oldest daughter who's more reserved like me let out a sound of joy that was both surprising and terrifying lol. 

I surprised Stacey Hinkle  3 weeks before Christmas that she could put in her two weeks and retire from her PA job. She cried.

Then surprised her a few weeks later with her dream car. She cried again. 😂

A year ago, none of this was possible. As I walked away from my w2 determined to take back control of my time and income. 

Let's be honest majority of tech OTE's are make believe and I was done chasing the carrot for a 10% cut of what I did close. 

So we cut back on everything. No beach trips. No summer programs. No golf. Just time together and trusting the process.

Now we're in a position to give back to the people who believed in us when we had nothing to show for it.

That's the part nobody talks about.

Building something isn't just about the money.

It's about what the money lets you do for the people you love.

What's a moment you've been waiting to make happen for someone?

30%+ returns on turnkey rentals for SaaS Leaders | 3X Founder (2 Exits) | Girl Dad | Golfer

No alternative text description for this image

Your manager wants camera on.
Your CRM wants 50 activities logged.
Your VP wants the Zoom recording.

I took my morning calls on a 2-mile walk by the lake.

60° weather. No screen. Just conversation.

You don't realize how unnecessary most of that stuff is until you step out of the SaaS echo chamber.

When you own the business, one metric matters: net profit.

And you get to decide how to get there.

Got off a call. Weather warmed up. Asked my wife if she wanted to golf. 20 minutes later she made her first...

PAR!

Two years ago, this wouldn't have been possible.

No blocking off my calendar hoping my manager didn't see it. No having to be available in case I had to answer a call.

For her? Would've been impossible. Her PA job required at least 60 days notice and even then her time off was never guaranteed to get approved.

2026 is the first year neither of us have a W-2.

A lot of people wanna jump into entrepreneurship to make more money.

But the true win is owning your time. Being able to just pick up and do what you want without justifying it, explaining yourself to anyone, or feeling bad about it.

This is the life we envisioned for over a decade. A lot of people said "yeah right" when I've shared or now it's "must be nice."

But my delusional optimism came to fruition.

And I wouldn't change it for anything.

PS - Stacey Hinkle's Par details 

Ego Free golf

1. Half hybrid swing 
2. Green side putt. No 60° hero shot.
3. Left with a 3 inch tap in.

All using my clubs. We're getting her fitted right now. Her default shot is a draw...I swear I'm not jealous 🥲😅

 Pilot Company

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Manager, Recruiting Programs & Executive Recruiter

We are dedicated to fueling life's journeys and helping our people thrive – whether that is serving motorists and professional drivers, delivering fuel, giving back to our communities, or supporting a team member's career aspirations. We strive to fulfill this mission with intent to make a better day for our team members and guests.

Talent Advisor

Spotify

Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 82 million tracks, including more than 4 million podcast titles, for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features for music including improved sound quality and an on-demand, offline, and ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with 422m users, including 182m subscribers, across 183 markets.

Technical Recruiter

Shopify

Shopify is the leading omni-channel commerce platform. Merchants use Shopify to design, set up, and manage their stores across multiple sales channels, including mobile, web, social media, marketplaces, brick-and-mortar locations, and pop-up shops. The platform also provides merchants with a powerful back-office and a single view of their business, from payments to shipping. The Shopify platform was engineered for reliability and scale, making enterprise-level technology available to businesses of all sizes. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Shopify currently powers over 1,000,000 businesses in approximately 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Nestle, Kylie Cosmetics, Allbirds, MVMT, and many more.

See more at news.shopify.com

Senior Technical Recruiter

Fueling Life’s Journeys
We are a growth company focused on innovative solutions across our retail, energy and logistics operations.  Our vast network of more than 900 retail and fueling locations provide travelers with convenient stops that offer an incredible variety of amenities and products to make road travel easier.  The Pilot Flying J travel center network includes locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces with more than 630 restaurants and 35 Truck Care service centers.  
We supply more than 11 billion gallons of fuel per year with the third largest tanker fleet in North America.  Our sourcing infrastructure, strong market presence and expertise in energy and logistics optimizes the distribution of fuel, DEF, bio and renewables.  Our fleet also provides critical hauling and disposal services in our nation’s business basins.

Corporate Recruiter

Cherokee Millwright and Mechanical

Cherokee Millwright has been providing top-notch service since 1993. The company was founded to fulfill the growing need for a full-service millwright company that treats customers like family and equipment with care.

At Cherokee Millwright, customer satisfaction is the top priority, and our experts provide the highest quality service.

If it can be moved, we can move it; if it can be built, we can build it; if it can be dreamed, we can realize it. At Cherokee Millwright, it’s not what can we do – it’s what can’t we do.

Human Resources Manager

US Navy

The United States is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects America at sea. Alongside our allies and partners, we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity, and keep the seas open and free. Our nation is engaged in long-term competition. To defend American interests around the globe, the U.S. Navy must remain prepared to execute our timeless role, as directed by Congress and the President.

Petty Officer First Class

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory delivers scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs needed to realize solutions in energy and national security and provide economic benefit to the nation. We address national needs through impactful research and world-leading research centers. Our wide range of partnerships with other US Department of Energy laboratories and programs, universities, and industry allows us to pair our strengths with others for outstanding contributions to science.

Human Resources Consulting Services Intern (DoD Skillbridge Program)

After serving 8 years in the United States Navy, I decided it was time for the next chapter of my life. I had prepared myself for that moment by taking advantage of educational opportunities afforded to me by the military and obtaining my MBA as well as a certificate in Human Resources. I knew it would be scary moving on after serving the world's greatest Navy, but I knew it would be a challenge worth my while.

I was fortunate enough to be able to utilize the Department of Defense's Skillbridge program and obtained an internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. I shadowed in all areas of human resources and the opportunity solidified the career path for me.

After filling out many applications and going through a handful of interviews, I accepted my first civilian position as an HR Manager at Cherokee Millwright, Inc. In this role I do anything and everything HR. Three months into my position, I was notified that we would be going through an acquisition, which gave me the learning opportunity of a lifetime. I love working in human resources and while there are the "not fun" parts of my job, I am typically given the opportunity to help others through their own careers, which gives me a great sense of pride and accomplishment.

Through my internship and my time at Cherokee Millwright, I developed a love and passion for helping others find their passion. I knew a career in recruiting was calling my name. I kept a watchful eye for positions that seemed like a perfect fit from a cultural, growth, and team fit, which led me to Pilot Flying J. I was lucky enough to recruit for a variety of teams and work with some pretty awesome hiring managers. I eventually focused on technical recruiting, which was a new and exciting challenge. After about a year of recruiting data engineers and data scientists, new doors started to open for me and I felt the next step should be to work for a tech-focused company where I can grow, learn, and understand more about the space. I was fortunate to get a Senior Technical Recruiter role at Shopify and it has exceeded expectations. I have learned SO, SO much, worked with the MOST amazing and smart people, and figured out how important an organization's mission can be to my own satisfaction and happiness.

I know I still have a lot to learn in this journey of career (and life for that matter) but the thought of it brings me joy, excitement, and a sense of endless possibilities. I truly believe I am meant to do big things in this world.

taplio

The Battle

Clint Hinkle

Erin T.

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance ScoreClint Hinkle's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

The Battle

Clint Hinkle

Erin T.

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Clint Hinkle's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Performance ScoreClint Hinkle's LinkedIn Performance