Podcast Summary: Beyond Blind Blaming with Kevin D St.Clergy

Episode: Unlocking Potential: From Self-Doubt to 7-Figure Success with Sunil Tulsiani
Date: January 27, 2026
Guest: Sunil Tulsiani
Host: Kevin D St.Clergy

Episode Overview

In this episode, Kevin D St.Clergy sits down with Sunil Tulsiani—former Toronto police officer turned leading real estate investor, mentor, and best-selling author. Together, they explore the hidden mindset barriers and blind spots that hold people back from financial success and self-actualization. Sunil reveals how he overcame powerful limiting beliefs, shifted his identity, and built Canada’s largest real estate investment club, all while helping countless others break free from blind blaming and unlock their true potential.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Overcoming Self-Doubt and Internal Barriers

• Early Beliefs and Limiting Identity:
  • Sunil describes growing up as an introvert, frequently told he was "too skinny, too dark, not a good student" ([02:42]–[03:30]), and how that fed into self-doubt.
  • He shares the major challenge was "believing me, like believing that I deserve or I can do it."
    • Quote:

    "My teacher told me can't even write a paragraph and now I'm seven times best selling author with some of the legends."
    (Sunil, [00:00]; [02:42])

• Mindset as the Core Challenge:
  • Sunil asserts that 80-90% of his consulting work with clients revolves around shifting mindset and beliefs, not just skills ([04:07]).
  • Even CEOs get stuck if their mindset isn’t right.
  • Quote:

    "Usually it's them. They are, in their own ways, interesting."
    (Sunil, [04:01])

2. The Path from Police Officer to Investor

• The Career Leap (and Personal Crisis):
  • Faced with marital breakdown due to overworking, Sunil had to decide between "divorcing my wife or divorcing my job" ([05:17]).
  • Despite having no business or real estate experience, he dove in after being inspired by Robert Allen's "no money down" program, investing $5,000—an act that changed his mindset and equipped him with new skills ([05:17]–[07:20]).
  • In his first year, he "bought and sold 77 properties," a record among Robert Allen’s students.
    • Quote:

    "The first year alone, I...bought and sold 77 properties in one year. And majority of them, no money down."
    (Sunil, [07:18])

• Becoming a Reluctant Public Figure:
  • Media coverage pushed him out of his comfort zone, prompting the foundation of his real estate investment club—even though he initially wanted to "help nobody" and just focus on his own business ([08:20]–[10:22]).

3. Building the “Doing Club”: Private Investment Club's Unique Model

• Doing vs Learning:
  • Sunil’s club is different: “a doing club rather than a learning club,” pushing members to take real action ([10:22]).
  • He criticizes common training models that make money by selling endless courses without expecting students to do the work.
• Creating Win-Win Partnerships:
  • Members are matched—those with deals but no money are paired with investor members, making it possible for newcomers to get real deals done ([11:49]).

4. Addressing Blind Blaming and Victimhood

• Moving Past Blame:
  • Sunil details his own struggles with the 2008 real estate crash, being "in bigger debt," and how he fell into blaming everything—markets, government, family ([17:50]):
    • Quote:

    "I blamed everybody. I blamed the markets. I blamed the government...I blamed everybody except for me, right? How could they do this to me?...But I can tell you that was probably the best thing that happened to me."
    (Sunil, [18:37])

• Victim Mindset is Unconscious:
  • Most people don’t realize when they’re stuck in cycles of gossip, victimhood, and blaming. Sunil credits mentors for helping him break out of this mode by focusing relentlessly on lessons and self-growth.

5. Breaking the Myth: "You Need Money to Make Money" in Real Estate

• Proven Models for No-Money Investing:
  • Sunil refutes the belief that only the wealthy can invest in real estate and gives several models:
    • Assignments: Find a good deal, contract it, and assign it for a fee, even if you have “no credit, no money, no friends” ([23:37]–[28:30]).
    • Joint Ventures: Use credibility and deal-finding, partner with moneyed investors who seek passive returns.
    • Seller Financing: Work with long-time owners open to creative passive income solutions.
    • Quote:

    "There's only one currency on the planet that works in business, and that currency starts with T. It's trust. That's it."
    (Sunil, [32:41])

• Practical Steps for Beginners:
  • Join LinkedIn groups, paid online communities, and masterminds to find partners and investors ([27:50]).
  • Invest in knowledge—books, audiobooks, and high-level mentorships—for maximum leverage.

6. The Power of Mentors, Masterminds, and Repetition

• Continuous Self-Investment:
  • Sunil says, “Having a coach or a mentor has to be...” (crucial for success) and that 99.99% of high achievers recommend learning from mentors over going it alone ([35:44]).
  • Ethical Copying:
    • “In the real world, that's what you do. You find somebody who's successful and copy them.” ([36:55])
  • Audiobooks and Deep Study:
    • Sunil reads and listens in repetition, sometimes "50 times" for a single powerful book, to fully internalize its lessons ([40:30]).
    • Notable books: The Science of Getting Rich, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant, Think and Grow Rich, and Earl Nightingale’s The Strangest Secret ([40:30]–[42:22]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Redefining Failure:

  "If it goes my way, that's awesome. If it doesn't go my way, that's awesomer. Because that means God from above has decided that I was going the wrong way."
  (Sunil, [00:38]; [22:53])

• On Internal Barriers:

  "It’s usually 90% of the time, it’s all about...their belief system, how they were brought up, their environment and their mindset."
  (Sunil, [04:07])

• On Moving Beyond Victimhood:

  "What I found was you become like a genius when you go through these problems. And if you see these problems as problems, then sometimes you're going to sink. But if you see these problems and say, you know, how can I get out of this? What's the challenge here? What. What am I learning here?"
  (Sunil, [19:48])

• On Trust as Currency:

  "There's only one currency on the planet that works in business, and that currency starts with T. It's trust. That's it."
  (Sunil, [32:41])

• On Studying for Mastery:

  "I read this book more than 50 times. 55. 0. Then from audiobook point of view, I must have taken courses, listen to it another hundred times...So now I'm living and breathing this book and like, I gotta...put this into a book."
  (Sunil, [40:30])

Important Segment Timestamps

• Overcoming Doubt, Identity, and Early Limiting Beliefs: [00:00]–[04:07]
• Transition from Police to Investor, Spark of Change: [05:17]–[07:20]
• Launching the Private Investment Club, the "Doing Club" Difference: [10:22]–[12:48]
• Personal Crisis, Blind Blaming, and Mindset Shift: [17:50]–[23:37]
• Strategies for No-Money Real Estate Investment: [23:37]–[34:49]
• Mentorship, Masterminds, & Investing In Yourself: [35:44]–[44:00]

Style & Tone

The episode is animated, candid, and practical—Sunil is frank about his struggles and down-to-earth about real estate. Kevin keeps the tone friendly, motivational, and rooted in self-development, often drawing on shared mentorship and book references.

How to Connect & Bonus Offer

• Website: professionalinvestorsclub.com
• Social: Sunil is active on major platforms. Listeners mentioning the podcast will be prioritized.
• Free Gift: Digital (and potentially autographed physical) copy of Sunil’s book for podcast listeners—details in show notes. ([43:18])

Conclusion

This episode delivers both inspiration and practical strategies for anyone feeling stuck behind invisible walls of doubt, blame, or perceived limitations. Sunil's journey proves that mindset, connection, and relentless learning are more critical than starting capital, and the only real “currency” needed for success is trust—both in yourself and your network.

For more, check show notes for links, Sunil’s free book, and further resources.