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An interview with a self storage operator who sold his portfolio for $1.5 BILLION
I attended RE-convene in Los Angeles in September hosted by Moses Kagan . 280 real estate investors were in attendance. And we're not talking about your local realtor or mortgage banker - we're talking about folks with $100m real estate portfolios who are deep in the business of managing risk and acquiring real[...]
How to handle (or avoid being) a crappy boss and three free online workshops
If you’re pissed off with a co-workers performance or the management style of a boss you have two options: 1) blab around the office and complain about it. 2) go to your boss and discuss it. #1 wont change anything and will likely get you fired. #2 probably won’t change anything but at least you’ll learn if you[...]
357: How do you know if you are working smart or working hard
There is a difference. One makes you successful and earns you a lot of money - and one ends in frustration and doesn't produce results.   Join me, Barrett, and Simon for a workshop on how to get found on Google with SEO. We’re going to cover...
Why the first hire is the hardest
Before we dive in: If you don’t have a personal assistant, YOU ARE THE ASSISTANT. Did you know you can hire the air-traffic-controller of your life and business for as low as $1,200 per month? Manage your inbox, do tasks inside your business, schedule your meetings and travel, manage your Airbnb, or any host of[...]
283: How do you know if you are working smart or working hard?
There is a difference. One makes you successful and earns you a lot of money - and one ends in frustration and doesn't produce results.   Check the show notes here: Join our Real Estate community: Special thanks to the sponsor: We have a...
395: 395: 8 Minutes of Rapid Fire Questions & Answers
Here’s a clip from a podcast that I did last year. I talk about building businesses, various challenges, what I’d do with more cash, productivity hacks, what traits you need to be successful, and more.   Thanks for listening!   Like this...
135: #135 How to start a gym and become the best version of yourself with Kieth Keppner
Coach Keppner runs a successful boxing gym in Athens GA and is also host of the Coach Keppner Show on a local radio station. In this episode he shares his story along with his principles and self help concepts that guide him towards a successful life.
237: 237. Business Brainstorm - lawn care, Christmas lights, locksmith
Nick, Dan and Max discuss business ideas and how you can start them.
Episode 16: How to Buy Real Estate in a Frothy Economic Environment
If you’re looking into buying a self storage facility, there are some things you need to know about the current economic environment. It’s not impossible, but you can still buy real estate and make money, you just need to know how to flip the script.
How to earn more money at work and how to find employees for your small business
Quick sponsorship before I give you some homework: I switched my property and casualty insurance to Titan Risk . They are my new insurance brokers who helped me save $80k annually on the insurance premiums across my portfolio of 63 self storage facilites. I highly recommend setting up a call with Titan if you own[...]
93: #93 How to start a window washing company - live call session
Today we talk to Dan the Window Man about his window cleaning company in Crawfordsville Indiana.
185: 185. I fired a customer today
Ep 69: Investor Update - October 2022
Nick discusses raising good kids and how hard it can be when striving to earn generational wealth, how to protect the downside in real estate, and how to think about advice you get through the lens of the person giving you the advice   Follow my...
Ep 75: Real Estate Tax 101 - Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation
Nick discusses raising good kids and how hard it can be when striving to earn generational wealth, how to protect the downside in real estate, and how to think about advice you get through the lens of the person giving you the advice   Follow my...
25: #25 How to name your business (and secure a domain)
I share my method for creatively naming your business while checking domain availability.
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