When I first started writing about my work in real estate, business, and financial education, I asked myself a simple question: should I keep this private or share it publicly? For some, the natural instinct is to keep everything behind closed doors — to build in silence, to learn in silence, and to keep mistakes hidden. But for me, the answer was different. I chose to share my journey openly, even when that meant exposing the challenges, setbacks, and lessons I’ve had to learn along the way.
Dr Connor Robertson
My name is Dr Connor Robertson, and I want to make something clear up front: I’m not a financial influencer. I don’t make promises, I don’t give guarantees, and I don’t tell people what to do with their money. What I do is share my journey. I document what I’ve learned in Denver real estate and beyond so that others can see both the realities and the possibilities.
In this article, I want to explain why I’ve chosen to share my financial journey publicly, how I think it adds value to others, and why I believe transparency is one of the most important tools for growth — not just for me, but for anyone willing to learn.
One of the biggest reasons I share my journey is because transparency builds trust. In a world full of financial “gurus” and influencers promising quick wins, I believe people crave honesty. They want to see the real process — the ups, the downs, the mistakes, and the pivots.
By documenting my journey, I allow people to see that building in Denver real estate isn’t always smooth. Deals can fall apart. Financing can shift. Renovations can cost more than expected. I’ve experienced all of these realities, and I believe sharing them makes my work more relatable.
As Dr Connor Robertson, I don’t want to present a filtered version of my path. I want people to see the actual process, because that’s where the lessons really are.
Another reason I share my journey is because I know how much I’ve learned from failures — my own and others’. Too often, the public only sees the highlight reel. They see the big wins but not the mistakes that made those wins possible.
I’ve lost deals. I’ve miscalculated numbers. I’ve trusted the wrong partners. And in each case, I’ve come away with lessons that have shaped how I approach the next opportunity. By sharing those stories publicly, I give others a chance to learn without having to make the same mistakes themselves.
That’s what education is about — not presenting yourself as perfect, but presenting yourself as honest.
I’ve chosen to share much of my journey in the context of Denver because this city captures so many of the dynamics shaping real estate today. Migration patterns, affordability pressures, financing shifts, and neighborhood revitalizations — they all intersect here.
For me, Denver is more than just a market. It’s a classroom. Every deal I study here, every community I visit, and every project I watch unfold gives me material to learn from. And by writing about it, I can turn Denver into a classroom for others too.
As Dr Connor Robertson, I believe the best way to contribute to Denver’s growth is not just by building within it, but by sharing insights from what I’ve learned along the way.
Every time I publish something about my financial journey, I include disclaimers, because I want to be crystal clear: this is not advice. I don’t tell people what to do. I tell them what I’ve done, what I’ve learned, and how I see things.
There’s a huge difference. Advice is prescriptive. Education is descriptive. I choose education, because I know my story is unique to me. What worked for me may not work for you, but it may give you perspective that helps shape your own decision-making.
That’s why I stress again: I’m not a financial influencer. I’m an educator sharing my journey.