What does it take to turn massive losses into massive wins? George Salas shares his journey from losing $300K in a failed partnership to creating a thriving empire through short-term rentals and strategic business acquisitions. In this episode, George breaks down his method for scaling businesses, turning failures into stepping stones, and building a portfolio that attracts high-value exits.

Discover how George identifies profitable businesses, adds value through vertical integration, and positions himself for ultimate financial freedom. From starting with nothing in Peru to owning millions in assets, his story is packed with lessons on resilience, strategy, and the power of thinking long-term.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, this episode is filled with actionable insights to help you own your exit.

TAKEAWAYS

• Learn from failures and pivot to smarter strategies.
• The best deals come from buying proven businesses, not starting from scratch.
• Vertical integration increases profitability and scalability.
• Focus on recession-resistant markets for steady growth.
• Time blocking and clear priorities are keys to freedom.
• Always vet partners and agreements thoroughly.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham

$100M Offers by Alex Hormozi

FOLLOWS

⁠⁠Oak IQ Investments⁠⁠

⁠Own The Exit ⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Aaron Investing⁠⁠

Caleb Investing⁠

George Salas

CHAPTERS

0:00 Why Learning to Acquire Businesses is a Game Changer

4:06 The Power of Acquiring Businesses

7:49 Lessons from a $300K Loss

10:47 Becoming an Expert in Business Acquisition

12:37 Building a Long-Term Vision

15:01 Doubling Business Value with Vertical Integration

19:19 Why Buying Beats Starting a Business

23:05 Scaling Short-Term Rentals with Strategy

31:11 Investing in Recession-Resistant Markets

38:26 De-Risking for Consistent Growth

KEYWORDS

business acquisitions, financial freedom, short-term rentals, vertical integration, real estate investing, scaling businesses, entrepreneur lessons, passive income, business partnerships, building wealth

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