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The Scaling Made Simple Podcast
This podcast is designed for business owners looking to scale their companies and improve operational efficiency, particularly those in the real estate industry. Whether you already manage a team or are navigating the challenges of expanding your business, this podcast provides valuable insights to help you optimize your operations and grow your portfolio.
In each episode, we dive deep into strategies for improving business performance, with a special focus on real estate investing, property management, automation, and leveraging cutting-edge tools like AI and virtual assistants. Our guest experts share their experiences and strategies to tackle real-world challenges, from managing properties out of state to increasing direct bookings through email marketing and pricing strategies.
In this podcast, you’ll learn about the future of real estate, the integration of digital tools to streamline operations, and tips for boosting efficiency in your business. Whether you're already a seasoned entrepreneur or aiming to elevate your existing business, this podcast will help you navigate the complexities of scaling and improving your operations.
Episodes
38 episodes
38. Episode: Yash Bhatt - Building an STR Portfolio While Practicing Medicine
Jonathan Farber sits down with Yash Bhatt, a practicing physician who has been building a short-term rental portfolio on the side, with properties in Arizona (Scottsdale and Sedona) and Maine. Yash walks through how he used seller-paid improvem...
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37. Episode: Rebecca Driscoll - Selling Her Accounting Firm and Reimagining the Work with AI
Jonathan Farber sits down with Rebecca Driscoll, CPA, who sold her accounting firm in 2024 and now helps firm owners through The Collaboration Room and AI Lab for Accountants. She walks through why she sold, how she chose a buyer her clients co...
36. Episode: Rob Hoffman - How to Win in Google, YouTube, and AI Search
Jonathan Farber sits down with Rob Hoffman, CEO and founder of Contact, an AI search agency, to break down what he calls inbound engineering: turning a company's own expertise into a repeatable content system that shows up in Google, YouTube, a...
35. Episode: Mike Rama - Building a Lean Creator Marketplace to $100M in TikTok Shop Sales
Jonathan Farber catches up with longtime friend Mike Rama, founder of Brands Meet Creators, about how the company evolved from a UGC job board and coaching community into a TikTok Shop marketplace built for brands and creators. Mike walks throu...
34. Episode: Michael Dinwiddie - Building a Rental Business That Runs Without You
Michael Dinwiddie manages about 30 short-term rentals plus a boutique hotel in Washington, and he built the business so it doesn't need him in it every day. In this episode he walks through the jump from 3 to 17 properties overnight, why that f...
33. Episode: Tanya Rooney - From Flipping Houses to Wealth in Her Hands
Tanya Rooney owns four short-term rentals in Saint Paul and Minneapolis and touches them about two hours a week. Not because the market did her any favors, but because she hired an assistant, a cleaning crew, inspectors, a handy person and a re...
32. Episode: From Laid Off to MTRO Pro
Andre Galaviz spent his W-2 career building and integrating systems, started buying rentals during COVID, and got laid off last year - so he turned the duct-taped stack he'd built for his own units into MTRO Pro. He breaks down why midterm oper...
31. Episode: From Apple Supply Chain to CrewHomes: Building the Midterm Rental Marketplace
Vivian Yip worked at Apple for seven years and lost her hair to burnout. That was her tipping point — she pivoted out of corporate, out of short-term rentals during the pandemic Airbnb collapse, and into the 30-day model before anyone was talki...
How Becky Achieved Financial Freedom Living Part-Time Abroad And How You Can Too
Most entrepreneurs and real estate investors are stuck in a rut, thinking they need more properties to hit their lifestyle goals. Becky Nova, founder of Lady Landlords and full-time investor, reveals how she built a powerful, cash-flowing portf...
From Corporate Accountant to Real Estate Tax Strategist — Ryan’s Blueprint for Niche Domination
From corporate accountant to real estate tax strategist, Ryan shares his journey and blueprint for dominating a niche. Learn how he transitioned, stood out, and built a profitable specialty you can apply too!🎙 Hosted by: Jonathan ...
Building Wealth with Midterm Rentals: Shona Lepis' Strategy
Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of midterm rentals with Shona Lepis, the mastermind behind "She's Got Assets." Shona shares her journey from a lifelong entrepreneur to a full-time investor, revealing her...
Innovative Strategies for Short-Term Rental Growth with Brandon Pottebaum
Join us as we dive into the world of short-term rentals with Brandon from BK Stays. Discover how he transitioned from a career in college athletics to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the short-term rental industry. Brandon sha...
The Business of Co-Hosting: Insights from Joe Rohne
Join us as we dive into the world of short-term rentals with Joe Rohne, a seasoned real estate investor and co-hosting expert. Discover how Joe transitioned from acquiring his first short-term rental to managing a thriving co-hostin...
How Avery Carl Built a Proven Path to Short-Term Rental Success
Join Avery Carl as she delves into the world of short-term rentals and real estate investment. In this episode, Avery shares her journey from starting the Short-Term Shop to managing multiple businesses, including a mortgage company and a mento...
Harnessing the Power of Networks: James Krause's Real Estate Journey
In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted world of James Krause, a former UFC fighter turned real estate mogul. James shares his journey from the octagon to building a diverse real estate portfolio, emphasizing the importance o...
Christina McNaught's Guide to Thriving in the Rental Market
Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Christina, a dynamic real estate professional who has transformed her career from traditional sales to building a thriving short-term rental empire. In this episode, Christina shares ...
From Air Force Agent to Real Estate Mogul: Ali the Agent's Journey
Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Ali Garced, also known as "Ali the Agent." From her beginnings as a special agent in the Air Force to becoming a successful real estate investor and agent, Ali shares her unique insights a...
Empowering Teams to Thrive: Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh's Methodology
Join us in this insightful episode as Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh shares her unique approach to empowering teams for success in the real estate industry. Discover how she leverages team dynamics to drive growth and achieve strategic goals. Dr. Gainsb...
The Art of Sales with Wade Marcoux: Transforming Talent into Triumph
In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of sales recruitment and management with industry expert Wade Marcoux. Join us as Wade shares his journey from the early days of his firm to building a $100 million empire. Discover th...
Entrepreneurial Balance: Jon Schoeller on Harmonizing Work and Travel
Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Jon Schoeller, a trailblazing entrepreneur who has mastered the art of balancing work and travel.Discover how Jon Schoeller navigates the challenges of running a successful...
Building Wealth: Austin Rutherford's Journey from Flips to Rentals
Join us as Austin Rutherford shares his transformative journey from flipping houses to building a robust rental portfolio. In this episode, Austin reveals the pivotal moments and strategies that led him to shift his focus towards long-term rent...
Navigating the Real Estate Landscape: Tyler Coon's Guide to Achieving Unmatched Market Growth
In this episode, Tyler Coon takes us on a journey through the dynamic real estate market, sharing the strategies that have driven his remarkable growth. From building strong networks to identifying lucrative opportunities, Tyler's insights offe...
Mikey Taylor's Approach to Navigating Capital Raising Challenges and Compliance
Join us for an insightful conversation with Mikey Taylor as he delves into the complexities of raising capital and navigating compliance in the real estate industry. Discover how Mikey's journey from professional skateboarder to rea...
From Blueprints to Business Ventures: Cale Delaney's Real Estate Transformation
Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Cale Delaney, who transitioned from a 16-year career in construction management to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur. Discover how Cale navigated the challenges of shifting industri...
Managing 310 Properties and 75 Deals a Year: Corby Goade’s Real Estate Systems for Growth and Client Satisfaction
In this insightful episode, Jonathan Farber interviews Corby Goade, a real estate entrepreneur whose approach blends operational excellence with a human-first mindset. Corby shares how stepping outside his comfort zone has opened new doors in p...