The Big Break Show Podcast

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Gil Chan on Simplifying Direct Bookings for STR Operators Nov 20, 2024

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In this episode, we sit down with Gil, the founder and CEO of CraftedStays, as he shares his inspiring journey from a tech career to the short-term rental industry. Gil talks about his transition from a secure W2 job to building a thriving hospitality business with properties in The Great Smoky Mountains and Branson. He dives into the importance of diversifying beyond Airbnb, the creation of his direct booking platform, and how CraftedStays empowers hosts to succeed with direct bookings.

Gil also discusses key strategies for effective email marketing, choosing the right property management system, and the partnerships that have propelled CraftedStays forward, including collaborations with Hospitable, Guesty, Hostaway, OwnerRez, and Hostfully. He opens up about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, emphasizing work-life balance and the continuous learning that has shaped his success. Plus, don’t miss his insights from his own podcast, Direct Booking Simplified , where he explores the world of short-term rentals and direct booking tactics with industry experts.

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Instagram: @thegilbertchan
@craftedstays

https://craftedstays.co/

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Evaluating a Beachfront Quadruplex Deal with Comps and Market Analysis Oct 16, 2024

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In this episode of The Big Break Show, we dive into a recent quadruplex deal we checked out in Topsail Beach, North Carolina. We talk about what we learned through the process and how teaching and learning go hand-in-hand in real estate. We break down everything from the renovation standards and underwriting to how we analyzed the market. We also chat about what was driving the seller and how important it is to build relationships in the industry. By the end, we reflect on whether the deal was worth it and what takeaways we got from the whole experience.

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Erica James and her Journey to Fitness, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience Aug 14, 2024

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Erica James is a two-time national CrossFit champion, real estate agent, and entrepreneur based in Greenville, South Carolina. She is the owner of the fitness studio, The Booty Shop, and is passionate about empowering women through fitness and community-building.

In this episode, Erica shares her journey from being a cheerleader in college to finding her passion in fitness and entrepreneurship. She discusses how she transitioned from being a full-time employee to becoming a business owner and real estate investor. Erica also opens up about her personal story of living with vision loss and how she has overcome challenges to create a successful and fulfilling life. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the power of mindset, the importance of diversifying skill sets, and the benefits of taking risks in both business and personal life.

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Instagram: @blindfitgirl
@bootyshopfitness
@gvldwelling
www.bootyshopfitness.com

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#74 Building Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly w/ Aileen Grimesey Nov 29, 2023

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Aileen Grimesey is a healthcare professional with over 12 years of experience in the industry. She and her husband own and operate residential care facilities for the elderly in the Bay Area. Aileen is passionate about providing compassionate care and helping others start their own facilities.
In this episode, Aileen shares her journey in the healthcare industry, her passion for helping others, and how she started to have residential care facilities for the elderly in the Bay Area. She discusses the process of obtaining licenses, finding caregivers, and attracting residents. She also explains the concept of residential care facilities (RCFEs) and the difference between RCFEs and nursing homes. Aileen discusses the day-to-day operations of running a facility, including hiring caregivers, managing administrative tasks, and providing quality care for residents. She also highlights the growing demand for RCFEs due to the aging population and the potential for profitability in this industry. Aileen emphasizes the importance of building relationships and networking with other professionals in the field.

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Instagram: @aileen.grimesey
Tiktok: @ailes.grimesey
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#68 From Hospitality Sales to a Six-Figure Business Doing Luxury Co-Hosting w/ Mercedes Sanchez Jun 04, 2023

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Join us as we have an awesome conversation with Mercedes Sanchez. She went to high school specifically for hospitality, which led to a full-ride scholarship to UNLV, for hospitality. She then worked in hospitality sales for Four Seasons Resorts International for 8 years plus. So, by bringing together her hospitality and real estate experience, it all led to a six-figure business.
We explored hospitality and real estate, diving deep into Mercedes' remarkable journey of starting a midterm rental company. Throughout our discussions, we unravel the incredible benefits of hotel college and the vast opportunities that lie within the hospitality industry. Drawing from our own experiences, we share invaluable insights on how to rapidly grow a real estate portfolio and navigate the intricacies of co-hosting properties.
We also delve into the nuances of co-hosting properties in the vibrant city of Los Angeles and the art of nurturing strong relationships with clients. We discuss the importance of collaboration within the midterm rental market, shedding light on the significance of referrals and the responsibilities that accompany them. We also talked about client expectations and the essential requirements for achieving success in midterm rentals. Furthermore, we explore effective strategies for maximizing cash flow through co-hosting luxury homes, leveraging market data and comps to make smart real estate investments, and implementing key principles of efficient property management.
Tune in for this one as we explore the vast possibilities of hospitality and real estate. So, here we go! Listen, grab those notes, and take action!
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IG - https://www.instagram.com/mbxhomes/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mbxhomes
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCQOrBWTaLoUH5xeA6EGuAXw
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#63 From Corporate VP to Finding Freedom through High Cashflow Properties w/ Lenny the Boss Apr 26, 2023

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We are so glad to be back and have an awesome conversation for you guys to listen to! Join us as we talk to Leonard Nesmith, also known as "Lenny the Boss". He’s a real estate investor who came from humble beginnings in North Philadelphia, and in this podcast, he shares his journey from being the 10th kid in a large family to becoming a vice president of operations in a corporate job for 22 years! He talks about how he decided to pursue his passion and his desire to achieve more for himself through real estate investing.
Lenny shares his experiences of living with his siblings and his relationship with his father, how he found his path to real estate investing, and his strategy of buying high-cash-flow properties in areas where people from his hometown would buy their properties. He also shares the details of his previous job in medical billing, his investment strategy, and the importance of investing in real estate when the time is right. He talks about his goal of buying one property per year and how he achieved it, his experience of being laid off from work and how he managed to have seven properties by that time, and he talks about his short-term rental investments and how he manages them.
Stay tuned towards the end as we answer the question, "Does money matter?". We all shared our insights and talked about the importance of taking care of oneself while also helping those around you. This episode not only talks about real estate, but also about money and how we can all use it as a tool, so as always, grab your notes, and take action!

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• Instagram: @lenny_the_boss723

• LinkTree: @LennyTheBoss

• Find Your Freedom Podcast

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#36 From Handyman to Multifamily - The Journey into Sustainable Housing w/ Alvin Hope Johnson Aug 03, 2022

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Join us on this incredible episode as we talk with the President of Hope Housing Foundation, CEO of MultiFamily Monopoly, and the 2022 TEDx Speaker, Mr. Alvin Hope Johnson. In this podcast, we focused on how he provides affordable housing for several economically challenged and workforce communities across America; their plans to put together their own Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) plant while getting parolees for their labor; all about the Hope Housing Foundation; being on 2022 TEDx as a speaker; several mindset views about knowing your purpose and differentiating yourself from other investors; and how can we be a part of a bigger picture by aiding others while investing in real estate.
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#31 Leveraging Credit Cards to Build a Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio w/ Shawn Ackerman Jun 29, 2022

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In this episode, we have Shawn Ackerman who is a real estate investor generating massive income in the Midwest area, specifically in Milwaukee, through creative financing deals. Listen to how he started leveraging credit cards to gain awesome properties with minimal cost by getting into subject-to financing deals. We deep-dive into long distances investing, best strategies when looking to invest out of state, and the key fundamentals needed to just get started.
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#28 From RN to Multi-Million dollar Real Estate Syndication w/ Savannah Arroyo, RN, MSN Jun 08, 2022

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In this episode, we have Savannah Arroyo, RN, MSN, who is a healthcare professional and has a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Administration. She started her nursing career in 2014, began investing in 2020, and is now the CEO of Networth Nurse. Grab your pen and paper and take notes as Savannah takes us through how Networth Nurse started and explained to us the world of Real Estate Syndication. She explained every single detail including its structure, the overall general setup, underwritings, structuring of her deals based on the roles of GP, cost segregation, value-add strategy, different ways to get into real estate investment, capital raise, and being able to educate healthcare professionals on their financial investment journey.
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#21 Creating multiple streams of income through Real Estate w/ Alex Quezada Apr 20, 2022

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In this episode, we discuss wholesaling, Real Estate, and how to build Teams overseas. Alex and his brother have scaled and built operations in other countries. Listen to how we discuss the importance of building a team as well as the importance of Masterminds. Massive actions mean massive results.
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