Yacht Captain to Real Estate Investor | Scott Kidd “The Yachtie Real Estate Investor” | The Bridge
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Show Notes
What happens when a career in yachting turns into a path toward financial independence?
In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegers of Yacht Crew Center sits down with Scott Kidd, widely known as “The Yachtie Real Estate Investor.”
With more than 25 years in the yachting industry and over two decades as a yacht captain, Scott shares how he began investing in real estate while still working at sea and eventually expanded into development projects and the launch of a commercial real estate investment fund.
The conversation explores how the leadership, teamwork, and relationship-building skills developed in yachting translate directly into business and investing, and why yacht crew are uniquely positioned to build opportunities beyond the dock.
Scott also discusses the importance of networking, mentorship, and thinking bigger earlier in your career — lessons he learned while transitioning from running charter programs to building investment partnerships.
This episode is a practical and honest discussion for yacht crew thinking about career longevity, financial stability, and creating opportunities beyond yachting.
In this episode
• How Scott Kidd transitioned from yacht captain to real estate investor
• Why many yacht crew start thinking about financial security beyond the next contract
• Leadership lessons from running yachts that apply directly to business
• Why networking and relationships drive real estate opportunities
• The value of mentorship and learning from experienced investors
• Why yacht crew have unique access to influential networks
• How thinking bigger earlier can change long-term career outcomes
Guest
Scott Kidd
Known in the industry as “The Yachtie Real Estate Investor.”
Scott has spent more than two decades as a yacht captain and now focuses on real estate investment, development, and building partnerships within the yachting community.
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/yachtierealestateinvestors
Website
https://investwithscottkidd.com
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Hosted by Alex Siegers
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