In this episode of Path of Progress, host Alex Kononov sits down with Gino Barbaro — co-founder of Jake & Gino, multifamily investor with 1,800+ units, educator, and entrepreneur.

Gino shares his real journey from owning a restaurant to building a scalable multifamily business. He breaks down the hard lessons learned from early losses, the importance of mentorship, and why treating real estate as a business — not a side hustle — is the key to long-term success.

This conversation goes beyond deals and numbers. Gino talks about partnerships, systems, mindset, family, and legacy — including how he teaches his kids about money without creating entitlement.

Whether you’re early in your investing journey or focused on scaling responsibly, this episode delivers practical insight, grounded perspective, and real-world experience.

📌 Key Takeaways:

✅ How Gino scaled from a restaurant to 1,800+ multifamily units

✅ The biggest mistake new investors make when choosing partners

✅ Why “deals don’t just fall in your lap”

✅ Turning failure into leverage through mentorship

✅ How systems and processes enable sustainable growth

✅ Why assets should pay for life events (college, freedom, legacy)

✅ Teaching kids money without giving them a silver spoon

✅ Morning routines, mindset, and discipline for long-term success

✅ Faith, values, and vision in entrepreneurship

📚 Book & Resource Mentions:

– Secrets of the Millionaire Mind – T. Harv Eker

– The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey

– Traction (EOS) – Gino Wickman

– Scaling Up – Verne Harnish

🌐 Connect with Gino Barbaro:

🌍 Website → https://barbaro360.com/

🎙️ Podcast → https://jakeandgino.com/podcast/

📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/Jakeandgino

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/JoinGinosFamily/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gino_barbaro_official/

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-barbaro-03973b4b

❌ X (Twitter) → https://x.com/JakeandGino

🎧 Listen & Watch the Full Episode:

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