One of the most heartbreaking things I see is when an established cafe is forced to upend everything due to changes to the cost or use of a space that they do not own. All the dreams, emotions, investment in the space itself, and developing a customer bases habits around that location are all up in the air. While renting may always be a great first step for most owners with limited resource, it may also not be the wisest long term play as you grow. If you are looking for an alternative to that volatility, you may want to consider ownership

Joining me to unpack this topic is Paul Neal.

Paul Neal is the owner of Vantage Point Commercial Capital and a trailblazer in empowering business owners to create wealth, autonomy, and control by owning their commercial space. His new book, "Un-Lease Your Business: Unlock Wealth, Autonomy and Control By Buying Your Building and Firing Your Landlord," delves into this transformative approach to commercial property ownership.

Today on the podcast we are going to talk all about why you should consider owning your own space vs renting and what ownership can do for your businesses security, profitability and more!

We cover

• The Availability and Challenges of Commercial Real Estate Ownership
• Financial Factors and Timing for Purchasing a Building
• Managing Risk and Building Confidence in Ownership
• The Benefits of Owning the Building
• Creating a Unique Culture and Attracting Customers
• Building Equity and Generating Income
• The Process of Owning a Building

LINKS:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-neal-tea/

https://vpc.capital/about-us/

https://www.amazon.com/Lease-Your-Business-Autonomy-Building/dp/1955242747

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