In Episode 99 of The Re-Education Experience, Darren Langille sits down with Derek Thistle — a former police officer who traded patrol shifts for open houses and built a top 1% real estate business in under five years.

From 17 years in policing to 49 transactions in his first nine months, Derek’s journey proves you don’t need to be loud, flashy, or viral — you just need systems, discipline, and a repeatable approach.

This episode unpacks Derek’s mindset shifts, his move from a mega team to a solo business, and the daily disciplines that drive his top production. If you’ve ever doubted if you can make it in real estate, Derek’s story proves the path is still wide open.

"Lead generation isn't a mystery. It's a system. And it either exists in your business or it doesn’t."
— Darren Langille


​"If I can do it — a guy from Newfoundland who chased bad guys for 17 years — anyone can. Pick your lane, go all in, and be consistent."
— Derek Thist

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