The Big Picture Blueprint: Navigating Land, Real Estate, and Business Success

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to achieve their goals effortlessly while others struggle? It all comes down to one simple secret: The Power of Lead Measures! In this episode of The Big Picture Blueprint, hosts Mason and Dan peel back the curtain on this game-changing approach.

They'll reveal how to use lead measures to fuel your success in both business and life. But what are lead measures, and how can they change your day-to-day operations? If you're ready to discover the answers and make a tangible impact, this episode is for you.

What we learned from Dan and Mason in this episode:

- Lead Measures & Lag Measures: What do they mean?

- The SMART goal — how it will help you succeed in business and in life

- How to apply Lead Measures & Lag Measures in real life and your business

- What is a large enough sample size to determine whether or not you need to pivot your lead measures?

- How do you not stay focused on your lag measures whenever you need to be making money?

- How to zoom out and zoom in on your business 

- The power of breaking down your high-level goals into practical steps

- The importance of having an accountability partner 

Notable Words From The Episode:

I think just being able to zoom out and zoom in effectively is going to make you such a more capable leader and business owner because you have to be able to switch gears. -Mason McDonald

Experience makes it easier over time, it does get easier over time. -Dan Haberkost

Connect With Us:

Mason McDonald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-mcdonald-748110113/

Website: https://www.coachingwithmason.com/ 

Dan Haberkost

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-haberkost-68b03371/ 

Website: www.danhaberkost.com 

Podcast:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k29EM05guNetre9OufydA 

Email: [email protected] 

In this episode, Mason and Dan unravel the various possibilities one can pursue when it comes to land ownership. It's not just about buying and selling; there are numerous ways to use land.

They will discuss several strategies that they actually use when considering what to do with their land investment. 

This episode promises to peel back the layers of the real estate world, revealing how Mason and Dan, and many others in the industry view land not just as a possession, but as a versatile asset with multiple paths of opportunity.

What we learned from Dan and Mason in this episode:

- Multiple exit strategies for buying and selling land

- Different ways, websites, and platforms to list your land

- Highly effective strategies for selling a property yourself

- How to sell a piece of land off-market

- How to sell land via owner financing

- The wholesale and double-close strategy

- The importance of knowing your tolerance risk when implementing an exit strategy

- Why leasing your land out to someone else is also a good strategy

- Building a house on a piece of land as an exit strategy

- How to value add on a property to maximize profit

- How to use the land as a bank

Notable Words From The Episode:

If you're selling a piece of land off-market, create a document for each individual property that has all of the questions or answers to all of the questions. -Mason McDonald

There's nothing wrong with wholesaling, ethically speaking nothing wrong with this, it's a needed niche. -Dan Haberkost

Make sure that the value add is worth the time and that your annualized return is going to match up with it. -Mason McDonald

Connect With Us:

Mason McDonald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-mcdonald-748110113/ Website: https://www.coachingwithmason.com/ 

Dan Haberkost

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-haberkost-68b03371/ 

Website: www.danhaberkost.com

Podcast:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k29EM05guNetre9OufydA 

Email: [email protected] 

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Big Picture Blueprint podcast, where your hosts Mason McDonald and Dan Haberkost give you a fresh take on land basics, diving into key topics often overlooked in regular conversations.

Join Mason and Dan as they dig deep into the basics of land in a way that's easy to understand and fun to listen to. If you're curious about land and want to learn more, this episode of Big Picture Blueprint is just for you.

What we learned from Dan and Mason in this episode:

- What is a plat map? (... and how it is different than a parcel?)

- Why the word ‘raw land’ is misused all of the time

- What are the zoning types in the world of land? 

- What is recreational land? 

- What is farm and ranch land? 

- The types of land properties you need to avoid. (... and how to avoid scams going around it.)

- Land use — how to utilize your land the right way to maximize profit

- What is a Percolation Test? (... and why is it important before buying a property?)

Notable Words From The Episode:

I think just like with anything in business, and just like with any asset class within real estate, it is as simple or complex as you're going to make it. But you have to know the basics. -Mason McDonald

Connect With Us:

Mason McDonald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-mcdonald-748110113/ Website: https://www.coachingwithmason.com/ 

Dan Haberkost

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-haberkost-68b03371/ 

Website: www.danhaberkost.com

Podcast:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k29EM05guNetre9OufydA 

Email: [email protected] 

Welcome to another episode of the Big Picture Blueprint podcast! Your hosts Dan & Mason have something special prepared for you today — they will delve into the nitty-gritty details of new construction for land investors.

They will uncover the hidden truth behind new construction and why it might just be a better option than renovation. This episode will provide a comprehensive understanding of new construction's advantages.

Finally, despite the apparent complexity of starting from scratch, you will learn the systematic approach and step-by-step instructions that aim to simplify the process.

What we learned from Dan and Mason in this episode:

- The hidden truth behind new construction (... and why it’s far better than renovation.)

- What is a spec home?

- Why ‘raw land’ is the most commonly misused term in real estate investing

- What is horizontal development?

- Starting from scratch: The step-by-step process of building a house on your invested land

- The importance of having a reliable and trusted general contractor 

- How to increase the value of your land investment

Notable Words From The Episode:

It doesn't matter what your income bracket is, buying a home for most people that are not an investor, it's going to be an emotional decision. -Mason McDonald

The next big important thing we need to talk about is selecting your general contractor, and if you do this right or wrong, this will make or break you. -Dan Haberkost

Connect With Us:

Mason McDonald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-mcdonald-748110113/ Website: https://www.coachingwithmason.com/ 

Dan Haberkost

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-haberkost-68b03371/ 

Website: www.danhaberkost.com

Podcast:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k29EM05guNetre9OufydA 

Email: [email protected] 

Today's episode dives into the crucial role of tailoring your marketing and negotiation strategies to fit your specific avatar.

Have you ever wondered why some businesses excel while others struggle? A big part of the answer lies in how well they understand their audience. Dan and Mason explain why it's important to know who you're talking to in your business — how to align your marketing and negotiation tactics to the people you want to reach.

Listen as you learn how to make your strategies work for you and your customers. So, don't miss out! 

What we learned from Dan and Mason in this episode:

- Why aligning both your marketing and negotiation strategies with your specific avatar is extremely important in any kind of business

- How to individualize your approach based on the audience that you're attempting to market to

- Why building your avatar comes first before negotiation 

- Why sales and negotiation tactics aren’t one size fits all

- The importance of building credibility, trust, and legitimacy during the negotiation phase

- How building rapport can dramatically increase your sellers’ buy-in

- The power of ‘silence’ in a negotiation

- Practical and highly effective negotiation tactics in buying and selling land

- How to identify and take advantage of those ‘little buzzwords’

Notable Words From The Episode:

The most important thing about this business and kind of any business, is you need to individualize your approach based on the audience that you're attempting to market to. -Mason McDonald

Negotiation should only start once you're actually speaking with your avatar. -Dan Haberkost

Connect With Us:

Mason McDonald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-mcdonald-748110113/

Website: https://www.coachingwithmason.com/ 

Dan Haberkost

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-haberkost-68b03371/ 

Website: www.danhaberkost.com

Podcast:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k29EM05guNetre9OufydA 

Email: [email protected] 

Welcome to the latest episode of the Big Picture Blueprint podcast! Today, Mason and Dan will unpack some significant topics to give you a clear picture of the real estate market in 2023.

Ever wondered what's in a real estate expert’s portfolio? Dan and Mason spill the beans about their own set of properties. 

Next up, we dive into hot markets: the top cities for real estate deals today. There are loads of opportunities out there, but knowing where to look can give you a major leg up. We'll guide you through the most promising places in the US to put your money in real estate.

Join Mason and Dan in this information-packed episode. Their practical insights and straightforward advice are sure to light the way on your real estate journey. 

So tune in, listen up, and let's get started on creating your real estate blueprint.

What we learned from Dan and Mason in this episode:

- What’s in Dan’s real estate portfolio?

- Hot Markets: The best cities to get real estate deals in

- What’s in Mason’s real estate portfolio?

- Why Colorado is a gold mine for real estate investors

- The best and most effective strategy in today’s market

- An investment strategy that will give you a greater return

Notable Words From The Episode:

Knowing this about your market, what is really in demand is really essential. -Dan Haberkost

Think about your marketing material and how you can align that with what the potential seller knows they have because they know they have a good lot whenever they have one of those. -Mason McDonald

You really have to deep dive into whatever market you're in for whatever asset you're doing business with, and figure these things out, so you know what you're doing. -Dan Haberkost

Connect With Us:

Mason McDonald

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-mcdonald-748110113/ Website: https://www.coachingwithmason.com/ 

Dan Haberkost

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-haberkost-68b03371/ 

Website: danhaberkost.com

Podcast:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k29EM05guNetre9OufydA 

Email: [email protected]