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What if success isn’t about how much money you make, what job you have, or how many times you’ve failed, but about the relationships you build and how you approach life?

On this episode of Shaping Success Treasure Valley, Wes Tankersley welcomes back his good friend Chris Flexhaug of Relocate 208 for an in-person conversation about life, success, positivity, and the importance of genuinely connecting with people.

Chris has lived a pretty interesting life. From commercial fishing in Alaska and working in Hollywood to selling cars and eventually finding his place in Treasure Valley real estate, he’s never been afraid to try something different. After moving from California to Idaho in 2019 without a job or a clear plan, Chris found an opportunity that turned into a career built around helping people and developing lasting relationships.

But this conversation goes well beyond real estate.

Wes and Chris talk about growing up, learning from their parents, overcoming setbacks, finding confidence, and why failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing. They also discuss how a positive attitude can change your perspective, why communication seems to be a lost art, and how treating people right can lead to opportunities you never expected.

Wes also shares his own journey from working at Les Schwab to becoming a teacher, earning his master’s degree, and eventually walking away from a steady paycheck to pursue a career in commission-based sales. That decision helped change the way he viewed competition, personal responsibility, and success.

There’s plenty of laughter along the way, including Chris’s unfortunate encounter with a fire hydrant, a little talk about whether we’re living in the Matrix, and why sometimes the most valuable thing you can give someone is your time.

In this episode:

• Why relationships matter more than transactions
• Moving to Idaho without a job or a plan
• How failure can become one of life’s greatest teachers
• The difference between confidence and arrogance
• Why being positive doesn’t mean life is always easy
• Learning to compete with yourself instead of everyone else
• The importance of honesty, communication, and trust
• Why it’s never too late to change direction

At the heart of this conversation is a reminder that success looks different for everyone. You don’t have to have everything figured out, but you do have to be willing to learn, take chances, and keep moving forward.

Connect with Chris Flexhaug:
Relocate 208
Phone: 208-760-9880

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