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Jessey Kwong
Pebble Co-Founder
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Why Land Beats Houses in Real Estate
Aug 21, 2025
Podcast
What happens when a pro hockey player walks away from the rink and reinvents himself in real estate?
In this episode, Jessey talks with Scott Morongell, who went from chasing pucks to chasing deals. After concussions cut his hockey career short, Scott dove headfirst into sales, multifamily syndications, and eventually found his stride in land investing.
You’ll hear how Scott pivoted through multiple business cycles, why he doubled down on land, and the creative strategies that keep him winning no matter where the market moves.
In this episode:
From hockey injuries to building wealth through real estate
Why land deals can outperform houses in profit and simplicity
The marketing channel Scott trusts most in today’s market
How to pivot, cut losses fast, and stay creative in business