Starting a small business is a great first step in achieving success and living your dream. But, my ultimate goal is to own a large, successful business that I don’t have to work in. In the video below I discuss this notion, and why that is my goal.
Reading
July 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I absolutely love reading. Whether it is for pleasure or business, reading books is one of my favorite things to do. I owe a lot of my success and knowledge to the awesome books that I have read during my life. Although it may be difficult to schedule more things in your jam-packed schedule, taking [...]
Edgebrook
July 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
Edgebrook is one of my favorite areas in the city of Chicago. I think it is a great place to invest in. Watch this video to see why I love Edgebrook. What are some of your favorite neighborhoods in Chicago or other cities?
Real Estate Auctions
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You can find great deals at real estate auctions, but you need to be careful. In the video below I gave a little advice about how to make your visits to auctions profitable and fun. Do any of you buy property at auctions? Have you found any good deals there?
Viper vs. Lamborghini
July 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My partner, Scott recently got a Lamborghini. Soon after, my other partner, Ryan, got a Viper. I was asked in this video which car I prefer. Watch below for my answer. Which car do you like better? What’s your dream car?
The Transition
July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The transition from being an employee to an entrepreneur is not always easy. For some people, it takes work to train their brain to think like an owner and to know that their time is ultra-valuable. In this video I delve into what’s important to remember during your transition from an employee to an entrepreneur.
Interacting with Tenants
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In this interview, I was asked how I interact with my tenants. Most of the time, my tenants don’t give me any issues. However, from time to time I have to step in and evict someone or board up a property. It’s all a part of the business, and the benefits of being a landlord [...]
Being an Entrepreneur and Having Kids
July 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As I’m sure you know, I have two amazing sons, Kent and Harrison. Kent is almost two years old, and Harrison is not even a month old yet! One of the main reasons that I became an entrepreneur was to provide an incredible life for my children. I was asked what it’s like to have [...]
My First Day as an Entrepreneur
July 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
People are always asking me what I did when I first started out as an entrepreneur. So, I decided to shoot this video describing my experience on my first day working for myself. Does anyone else have a good story about their early days as an entrepreneur?
Insurance for Rental Properties
Owning and managing rental properties is a huge part of what I do in my business. It is crucial to have your properties insured properly. Watch below to find out how to insure your rental properties. **Please note: If you have any questions you’d like me to answer on video, just submit them in the [...]