Is it better to buy the building or just lease the space for your business? Raphael Collazo, a published author, speaker, performance coach and commercial real estate agent shares his advice on how to make the best choice for your business. Listen as Dave & Carla Menz also question him on what to look out for before you sign that lease or buy that building. This episode is a must for anyone faced with this age-old business decision!Referenced Links:• Dave’s Coaching: www.laundromatmillionaire.com/coaching• H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://draintroughs.com• Link to get Atmosphere TV:https://atmosphere.tv/partner/dave-menz and use code “MILLIONAIRE”o Contact Mike directly: [email protected] Guest’s Website: www.raphaelcollazo.comOur Guest’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RaphaelCollazoOur Guest’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/Our Guest’s Podcast: The Commercial Real Estate AcademyOur Website: www.laundromatmillionaire.comOur Online Course: https://dave-menz.mykajabi.com/sales-pageOur Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LaundromatMillionaireOur Podcast: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/podcast/Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laundromatmillionaireOur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-laundromat-millionaire-menz/Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laundromatmillionaire/Our laundromats: www.queencitylaundry.comOur pick-up and delivery laundry services: www.queencitylaundry.com/deliveryCRE Podcast episode with Dave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb7JYGmbN7UThe Compound Effect by Darren HardyTimestamps00:00 Laundromat Millionaire Intro02:44 “Slow and Steady” or “Accelerated Growth”?04:13 Raphael’s Backstory08:17 Raphael’s Books – Before You Sign That Lease12:53 What’s Reasonable for a Tenant Improvement Allowance?14:59 Leverage Created in Leasing a Retool16:45 Items to Include in the Lease19:17 Guidelines for CAM Charges20:50 How Decide Buy or Lease?23:27 Having an Expert on Your Side24:46 Raphael’s Books – Before You Buy That Building29:56 Getting an Agent for FREE!33:30 Building Your Brand, Improved Marketing37:44 Where to Start with Branding41:19 GeoCentric Marketing Focus43:03 Raphael’s Contact Info44:30 The Formula for Success at AnythingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices