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“Entrepreneurship” has become nothing more than a buzzword. It is laden on the lips and social posts of young “hungry-for-success” influencers. The word used to convey the ideology of daring innovation and spectacular risk, but social media has overused the word to the point we rarely take notice of those ...
SOPs Are the Key to Business Success
Is your business set up for success? Or is it doomed for failure? Multiple factors will decide the ultimate outcome, but one of biggest—if not the biggest—determining factors is the SOPs you have in place. What Are SOPs? SOPS are standard operating procedures. SOPs provide documentation, in writing, for how ...
4 Key Questions for Rapid Growth
00:32:00 | Want to find rapid growth in every area of your life and business? Resident Expert Cole Taylor shows you how! These 4 questions will both provide the path and set the pace for that growth ...
Why a Slowing Market Can Present New Opportunities for Investors
High interest rates. Low inventory. Declining refinance activity. Increasing foreclosures. Rarely, at least in recent memory, has there been such a challenging confluence of factors creating so much uncertainty in the real estate market. Still, there are some distinct messages in the tea leaves that industry professionals can use to ...
Starting a new business can be a rewarding endeavor, but one that comes with a unique set of challenges. Well before your grand opening or new product launch, you will need to make many decisions and address several challenges. One of those challenges is securing an appropriate facility from which ...
Getting Started as a Real Estate Investor
The current real estate market is on fire with unprecedented appreciation, and even small-town America is seeing major climbs in house values. The hot market has also hit the public’s radar, and many people are seeking information on how to begin their own real estate investing journey. You might be ...
How Can I Lower My Homeowners Insurance Rate Living in Tornado Alley?
Most states have certain natural disasters that they’re prone to. In California, it’s earthquakes; along the coastal cities, it’s hurricanes and flooding. And then there’s Tornado Alley. Although it’s not formally defined, Tornado Alley is commonly understood as areas in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska, with ...
Rethink How You Market and Grow Your Business
Marketing is one of the most important aspects of any business. Everything we see is marketing. Everything we do is marketing. If we want to drive more sales, perfecting the craft of great marketing is paramount. Think about it. At this very moment, someone is surfing the internet, reading a ...
A 12-Step Program for Entrepreneurs
So, you want to become an entrepreneur in the real estate industry? Get ready for the ride. Your idea for your business is just the beginning. You must find a business model for carrying out your idea. You must build a plan and processes. And, importantly, you must have strong ...
5 Ways Real Estate Investors Can Prepare for a Market Crash
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: Most economists think we’re headed for a pretty rough period for the economy. Between continuing supply chain problems (both from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine), runaway inflation, incipient stagflation, the last spasms of the pandemic (especially in China’s ...
How to Thrive in Turbulent Markets
Inflation. War. Recession. Market crashes. Interest rate hikes. These are just some of the headlines we’ve seen during the last few months. Many people are scared and don’t know what to do. During these times, it helps to pause, observe, plan, act, and adjust. Pause So many things play at ...
7 Common Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Small Business
Running a small business is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—things an entrepreneur can do. Even if you line up great investors, assemble a five-star staff, locate your home office in one of the best places to start a company, and have a killer idea, the odds for success are ...
Getting the Most Out of Your Network
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “it isn’t what you know, but who you know.” Developing connections is the cornerstone of any successful business. Effective networking provides the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others, promote your brand, and build new clientele. Networking that leads to opportunity is born out ...
If you invest in or syndicate real estate, what are your duties to your investors? You owe them a duty of loyalty. But how far does that go? The issue of corporate opportunities is important. I wrote a whole chapter on it (from which part of this is excerpted) in ...
How to Retire Early as a Real Estate Investor
The average American will retire in their 60s, but you may hope to leave your full-time job and retire much sooner. Retiring early requires planning, investing, and taking steps to fast track your financial freedom. Investing in real estate is one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth ...
Starting a Business as an Introvert
It's a common misconception that in order to succeed at business, a gregarious, extroverted personality is key. But success in entrepreneurship is not exclusive to outgoing people. Consider famous introverts like Oprah, Bill Gates, and Albert Einstein. Each are household names, and each would relish the rejuvenation they got from ...
Think Realty Magazine July/August 2022
+ WHAT'S INSIDE Investment Strategy | Tips For Lending During a (Possible) Downturn • 7 Tips to Guide a New Entrepreneur’s Path • Corporate Opportunities • You Cannot Profit from Yesterday’s Growth • Retirement Accounts Vs. Real Estate Investing • Tangible Assets in a Shrinking Economy • Transforming Communities Via ...
4 Key Questions for Rapid Growth with Cole Taylor
00:31:59 |Want to find rapid growth in every are of your life and business? These 4 questions will both provide the path and set the pace for that growth. Other Replays for this Event ...
Buying a Home at Auction? These Tips Will Help You Prepare Yourself.
Buying at auction can be a lucrative mode of acquiring a home, but it can also be an overwhelming experience for first-time buyers. House auctions are not as scary or complicated as they look. Even though real estate auctions are confusing, they give a quicker result. Auctions may be exciting, ...
Revolutionary or Evolutionary?
There are usually two strategies when it comes to growing a sales team: hire experienced talent or grow new talent. But there’s another way of thinking about your sales team: It should really be a revolutionary or evolutionary strategy. You’re captivated, right? Well, hold on to your seat! We are ...
What’s Ahead for the Multifamily Sector in Texas? June
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Insurance for Your Perfectly Designed Investment Property
You’ve decided on your first, third, or hundredth new investment property, and now the real work begins. Is the property turnkey ready for tenants? Does it need some cosmetic rehab, or maybe some more extensive work? Is it a ground-up construction project? The answer to those questions will help you ...
How to Write Compelling Rental Property Descriptions
In its most recent Rental Housing Finance Survey, the census bureau counted 48.2 million individual rental units in the United States. With new apartment buildings going up seemingly every month, that’s stiff competition for your clients’ rental units. Some real estate agents are going the extra mile to fill rental ...
The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Investing Insurance
Real estate investing moves fast. Especially in today’s market with rising interest rates, and supply chain issues, you don’t have time to waste. If you find a deal, you need to close—yesterday. Understanding the ins and outs of investment real estate insurance is one way you can avoid delays and ...
