Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs

Second Nature went from start up to massive organization in just a few years. In this episode we talk to VP of Revenue, Andrew Smallwood about what accounts for Second Nature's massive expansion, and what smaller companies can learn from its growth. We cover leadership, training, meeting cadence, org chart build out and advice for working with private equity firms in this do not miss episode!

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Pete Neubig built a Texas size property management company in a short period of time. His growth was explosive and he did the right things that made his business appealing to buyers. On this episode, we are going to talk to Pete about how he built his company to sell and what advice he has for those who are interested in doing the same.

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Podcasting is intimate, it creates trust, as your listeners are in a bubble with you while listening or watching. The biggest reason to do podcasting is companionship, it is a longer form medium that builds a relationship. Another reason is that the call to action is very subtle and it is not as invasive as it is on different channels.

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Processes and procedures are necessary for any business to be successful and scale. Paul Kankowski of House Match in Temecula, CA runs workshops on processes and procedures and in this show chats with us about best practices, how to avoid common pitfalls and the best organizational strategies for SOPs that eliminate the headaches and drama in a business.

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Managing conflict is a big part of what managers do. It is not always easy to know how to handle situations between employees or complex issues with clients. On this episode we will walk through the essentials of managing conflict so you get the outcomes you are looking for. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers.

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How do you keep the ship going in the right direction if you are directing it day to day? In this episode we discuss how to keep culture on track as you get multiple layers of management, how to give your people a framework to be successful, including your company cadence and your organizational structure. We also discuss common mindsets that cause leaders to be stuck and how to move past them.

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On this episode of Bootstrappers, we are going to discuss how we decided to quit our well paying corporate jobs and pulled the trigger to start our own businesses. From how to come up with a sound business idea, to how to pick yourself up after a massive public failure, we cover all the entrepreneurial risks, rewards and pitfalls.

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Did you know that there are a lot of new updates to the Fair Housing law in 2021? Paul Vojchehoske, legendary real estate educator, is going to walk us through what we need to know to stay compliant. We discuss what led to the Fair Housing changes, and what actions property managers need to take right now and in the future. Additionally, we know that the best way to avoid a Fair Housing violation is to not receive a complaint. We discuss the most common pitfalls property managers make and how to prevent them. That is on this DO NOT MISS episode of Bootstrappers.

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On this episode we discussed the ins and outs of the Eviction Moratorium, where property managers can turn to have rent paid and what red tape to look out for. Additionally, we discuss how to collect for success. It is all on this episode of Bootstrappers!

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On this episode of Bootstrappers we are going to dig into imposter syndrome which is the overwhelming feeling of self-doubt and feeling like a fraud. Interestingly this feeling disproportionately impacts high-achievers. Executive Coach Nicole Winkler of LYF Coaching and Development joins us to talk about the causes of imposter syndrome and the best ways to combat it. Gwenn also tells us about her experience hitting a professional wall with imposter syndrome and how she overcame it.

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