Some careers begin with a carefully planned roadmap. Others evolve through life experiences, unexpected opportunities, and a desire to create something meaningful. For Todd Ziegler, Senior Acquisition Specialist with NetWorth Realty of Oklahoma City, his journey into real estate investment has been shaped by service, family, and a passion for helping others build wealth.

Originally arriving in Oklahoma while stationed at Fort Sill with the U.S. Army, Todd didn’t immediately envision a future in real estate. After completing his military service, he transitioned into the tech industry and eventually returned to Oklahoma to support the State Health Department’s technology and networking needs. But despite a stable corporate career, something was missing.

“I grew up surrounded by family and friends who were very successful in building real estate careers,” Todd said. “After years of working in corporate jobs and weathering the ups and downs of industry trends, I decided it was time for me to create my own business that would allow me the freedom and flexibility to spend more time with my family.”

That decision led him into real estate investment, where he quickly found purpose in transforming properties and creating opportunities. Today, Todd works with NetWorth Realty of Oklahoma City, helping investors identify off-market properties with unrealized potential.

“We find off-market properties with unrealized potential and simplify the real estate investment process by providing comps, repair estimates, and even funding to maximize equity and profit for flip or rental properties,” he explained.

But for Todd, the business is about more than numbers and returns. It’s about impact.

“I want to serve by helping my clients build wealth and improve communities,” he said. “Serving the community by transforming unlivable homes into homes that are ready for a family, all while creating wealth for those that I work with—that’s what I’m most passionate about.”

That service mindset shapes how Todd approaches every opportunity. Alongside a team of four agents and a broker, he searches for homes primed for renovation and revitalization. The goal is simple: turn neglected properties into places families can call home while helping investors grow their portfolios.

While Todd has been in the profession for just two years, he credits his success to one foundational principle—integrity.

“My focus is on integrity,” he said. “It can be tempting for some to be less than transparent for short-term goals, but by running my business honestly and ethically, I have created lasting relationships with my clients and other realtors that have paid dividends long term.”

That commitment to honesty also shapes how he defines success.

“I enjoy coming to work each day and getting to see my clients build wealth and transform homes,” Todd said. For him, success isn’t just measured in deals closed or properties renovated—it’s about the people and communities impacted along the way.

Outside of work, Todd’s greatest motivation is his family. A father of two teenage sons, he enjoys spending time with them whenever possible. “You can often find us hitting golf balls at the driving range or at a football game,” he said. “When we have time, my boys enjoy wiping the floor with me on Fortnite on the PlayStation.”

When he’s not working or spending time with family, Todd prefers a slower pace. “I’m a bit of a homebody, so binge-watching a good show or reading historical fiction helps me wind down,” he said. “When I do find the time, I love to travel.”

What truly sets Todd apart, however, is his perspective on partnership. Rather than viewing transactions as one-sided, he approaches each deal as a shared opportunity.

“I am not trying to make money off of people,” he said. “I am making money WITH my clients.”

It’s a philosophy that aligns closely with one of his favorite quotes by Epictetus: “Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” For Todd, that means showing up each day with honesty and a commitment to building something that lasts.

As he continues growing his business and strengthening relationships, Todd remains focused on what matters most—helping clients build wealth, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating opportunities that benefit everyone involved.