Shownotes:

On this episode of the Blue Gems podcast, we spoke with Fouad Bazzi, the founder and owner of Crescent Retreats. Fouad shares his journey of opening gourmet restaurants and differentiating himself in a saturated market. He emphasizes the importance of diving into the data and understanding the supply and demand in the industry. Fouad also discusses his transition from a banking career to owning vacation rental properties on the West Coast, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Huntington Beach. He reveals his latest venture in the Florida market, just miles away from Disney World. Tune in to hear Fouad's inspiring story and his insights on building a successful business.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:20 Importance of mentorship and education

00:05:11 Mastermind groups are valuable

00:14:03 Differentiate and compete on quality

00:14:20 Maximizing revenue through property utilization

00:22:11 Build relationships for raising capital

00:27:47 Short-term rental market is growing

00:28:04 Embrace nomadic lifestyle, know your market

00:32:28 Abundance mindset fosters connection.

*None of this is meant to be specific investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only.