Residual Is King: Stop Chasing Deals, Start Building a Legacy by Derrick D’Acolatse, MBA What if the difference between burnout and breakthrough wasn’t working harder—but working smarter? In Residual Is King , Derrick D’Acolatse shares his raw and inspiring journey from hustling door-to-door telecom sales with a torn Achilles tendon to building one of Silicon Valley’s most respected property management brands. Along the way, he discovered the secret that separates workers from wealth creators: residual systems that multiply your time, your income, and your impact. This isn’t another business book about grinding harder. It’s a blueprint for scaling smarter. Drawing from years of failures, lessons, and breakthroughs, Derrick reveals how he: Shifted from survival mode to CEO mindset. - Built systems that turned chaos into structure. - Leveraged networking, mentorship, and referrals to scale faster. - Transitioned from managing tenants to mentoring entrepreneurs. - Created a company that works without him —and trains others to do the same. Packed with personal stories, actionable strategies, and timeless principles, Residual Is King shows you how to move from chasing the next deal to building a true legacy. If you’re an entrepreneur, agent, or business owner tired of trading time for money, this book will equip you to: Build systems that scale. - Create income that lasts. - Leave a legacy that outlives you. Because success isn’t just about what you build—it’s about what you leave behind.