From DIYer to CEO: Building a Real Estate Empire

2024-06-15

Welcome to a new episode of the Get Creative Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the world of real estate, exploring the journey from being a hands-on DIYer to becoming the CEO of a successful enterprise. We'll discuss the importance of delegation, the transformative power of finding the right partners, and how to build and lead a thriving team. We’ll also touch on the value of networking, mentorship, and authentic branding. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, perfect for anyone looking to scale their real e...

Highlights:
"When opportunity calls, I had to learn to get over doing it myself and start answering."

"You don’t have a business until you can go somewhere for three or four days and your company continues to make money in your absence."

"Sometimes we're standing so close to our problem that we need somebody who's been there to give us permission to look up."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Learning to delegate and finding the right partners.

01:03 - The grind: Traveling 110 days a year and managing costs.

02:08 - Scaling the business: From a few employees to over 600.

03:09 - Building a team: Importance of culture and finding the right people.

12:38 - The turning point: Hiring a coach and the impact on business growth.

14:32 - Realizing you're in your own way: Overcoming ego and pride.

16:38 - Moving from a blue-collar background to entrepreneurship.

18:40 - Providing value: Importance of taking action and building a team.