There are certain things that will happen to us in life that will completely change the trajectory of our futures.

For Steve Class it was finding out his dad was in the Italian Mafia and was going to prison. Their family went from glitz to welfare almost overnight when Steve was only 12 yrs old.

That ignited Steve’s fiery passion to never end up in a position like that again.

But life happens and here he was facing unemployment in the midst of COVID’s wake.

"Nothing's gonna kick you in the butt like having a little one on the way, mortgage you still gotta pay, and all these bills that are still coming at us." ~ Steve Class

And now, he’s on the show to talk about his passion for helping people to build multiple successful businesses. Steve is the President and Co-Founder of the multi-million dollar company New England Property Management.

His approach of asking the right questions and focusing on service has led to tremendous success. Steve has grown his property management company to over 100 doors, and built additional maintenance and brokerage divisions. His advice on systems, marketing and onboarding will be so valuable for any business owner.

Whether you manage a few units or want to start your own company, this episode is for you.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

2:05 About Steve Class (The Mafia story)

6:29 Focusing on pain points

13:06 Using dark times as motivation

14:08 Noticing and capitalizing on opportunities

20:05 Leveraging a CRM

22:50 Serving like a Samurai

25:07 Avoiding thinking of it as Sales

29:46 Steve’s Coaching business

34:33 Being strict on your ideal customer/avatar

39:07 Becoming 1% better

And more!

Connect with Steve Class:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steveyclass/ 
• Website - https://www.newenglandpropertymanagementllc.com/about 

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

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What do a senior citizen, mother of 3, and teacher have in common?

Probably a lot of things. But the specific one we cover in this episode is that these all became entrepreneurs by managing property for Julie George.

Like them, you probably have no idea where to start, and you’re not even sure if it’s possible to do something in real estate with your limited time and resources.

Well, don’t worry, this chat with the one and only Julie George will inspire you towards your entrepreneurial journey in Property Management. 

Coming from the backyard of Crocodile Dundee territory, Julie never imagined she’d be where she is now: Author of the Best Selling book, “Million Dollar Host”, talking in front of thousands all over the world, and coaching people on how to grow their property portfolio from zero to millions like she did. (Oh, and she teased a possible Netflix show!)

And now Julie is on the show today spilling all the secrets behind how she built her property management empire. Plus, if like me, you’re interested in learning about Australia’s real estate market, she also shares some insight on that too.

So tune in, this is not one you’re going to want to miss.

 "I'd say make sure that you go in with a real understanding that, you know, you're building a business that's not reliant on just you, because if you're not here tomorrow, and that is very possible, how does that business run?" ~ Julie George

In This Episode:

• Julie’s inspiring backstory of growing up in Australia's Northern Territory and working for the Australian tourism commission in Los Angeles
• How Julie got her start in short term rentals and property management
• How to scale your property management business in Australia using co-hosts
• Financing challenges for short term rental properties in Australia
• Inspiring Success stories
• https://bnbmadeeasy.com.au/ is just one of her prior clients!
• How to get a FREE copy of Julie’s book "Million Dollar Host"

And more!

Connect with Julie George:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarhost/ 
• Website - https://www.milliondollarhost.com.au/ 
• Book - https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Host-Portfolio-Dollars/dp/172385347X 

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

Don’t be the guy on your deathbed looking back at your life with regret.

That’s what motivated Jeff Chisholm, a seasoned mortgage expert, to embark on a journey to find the best investment opportunity. With his family values and faith driving him, Jeff came across short term rentals.

Their investment journey took an unexpected turn when Jeff discovered a hidden gem—a 10% down, second-home occupancy loan. This financing solution offered incredible potential for real estate investors, but the mainstream mortgage industry had made it less accessible.

Determined to share this opportunity, Jeff became an educator and advocate for fellow investors. He not only provided financing but also secured better rates and fees, helping clients fulfill their dreams.

In a market full of challenges, Jeff thrived, proving that seizing opportunities, even during high-interest rate periods, was the key to success. Today, he continues to be a trusted advisor and educator in real estate financing, showing that hidden opportunities are often waiting for those who take action.

"Investors understand that interest rates are temporary, but the opportunity to get a deal at today's prices doesn't last for very long."" ~ Jeff Chisum

In This Episode:

How investing in short-term rentals can change your kid’s perspective of you

How rising interest rates have created new opportunities for investors to find good deals

How unique lending products allow for good business even as the overall mortgage market is down

And more!

Connect with Jeff Chisum:

Website: https://strhomefinancing.com/

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

Website - https://staysimpli.com/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/

Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

What lessons can we learn about hospitality from an examplar of servant leadership? Brian Slipka is the CEO and Founder of True North Equity Partners and together with our host Mark McDaniel, they are drawing parallels between their respective industries and offering the rest of us insight into how to go about doing good business. 

Through his company True North Equity Partners, Brian oversees 29 businesses, ranging from manufacturing and distribution to packaging and transportation (there's even a sports division!) and so he's uniquely positioned to provide a macro view of the economy and the trends he sees emerging in these challenging economic times.

Learn about why the winners will be those who are still in the arena, what 'flight to quality' means, and why you should choose smart money over cheap money in an episode of The Good Endeavor Short-Term Rental Show that will have you thinking out the box about your short-term rental business. 

It helps that Brian and Mark are old friends so the conversation flows freely as they riff on the paradox of feeling better selfishly when you help other people selflessly, and how keeping the end in mind is always so very important. 

There are lessons to be learned aplenty for eager real estate entrepreneurs! Please join us.

"Be vulnerable. Surrender the outcome. Do the work. If you do those things in that order it's amazing how life sort of comes together. And across all of that is surrendering this notion of selfish ambition." ~ Brian Slipka

In This Episode:

• Understanding the cultural element that drives the heartbeat of America
• Appreciating the role that small businesses play in the US economy
• Understanding the role of stewardship when you by an operating company
• What is 'Flight to Quality'?
• Smart money over cheap money: shrewd investments in tough economic times
• Why having a strong company culture is so important
• The paradox of helping other people to help yourself

And more!

Connect with Brian Slipka:

• Website - https://www.truenorthequitypartners.com/
• Personal Website - https://www.slipka.com/

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

In a world craving independence and flexibility, so many of us yearn for something more than the conventional 9-5 grind.

But the idea of entering the short-term rental market can seem so daunting. It requires investing time, money, and effort into something that you're just not sure is going to succeed.

That was the case for Avery Carl, who just wanted to find a way to avoid keeping her kids in daycare all day just because of her job constraints. This was way before there were hundreds of podcasts and YouTube videos and courses on the topic too. She's now the trailblazing entrepreneur and real estate investor who helped boom the Short Term Rental concept and industry as a whole. Little did she know, a single house purchase in her hometown would unravel a path towards her

On today's episode, she shares valuable insights into the industry's evolution and why there still a lot of opportunity in up and coming markets for new investors looking to get in on the action.

"We stayed in a cabin there, so did everybody else. Somebody owns these cabins. Why can't that be us?" - Avery Carl

In this episode:

• Avery’s journey from corporate jobs, to Music Marketing, to Short Term Rentals
• Resources for funding your STR
• Short Term vs Long Term Rentals - the shifting margins
• The Evolution of the Vacation Rental Market; COVID's impact

And more!

Connect with Avery Carl

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshorttermshop
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theshorttermshop
• Website - https://theshorttermshop.com/

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/ 
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/ 
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli 
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

What if there was a tool that crunched specific Short Term Rental data, allowing you to determine the best and most profitable area to invest in? STR Insights is just that tool, allowing thousands of investors to find a profitable short-term rental that also meets their investment criteria.

Kenny Bedwell is the brainchild behind STR Insights and he's sharing his story with us today on how he came from a background in finance and understanding data analytics to arrive at a place where he knew that he should take the entrepreneurial leap of faith with the data-driven software he had developed for vacation real estate investing. 

From property finding to property analysis, it seems difficult to imagine investing in property nowadays without a tool such as STR Insights. 

Learn all about Kenny's application of a tool that will allow you to confidently discover cash-flowing short-term rentals by assessing the data – and not relying on local word of mouth! 

This is a fascinating episode of The Good Endeavor Short-Term Rental Show that will help you grow your investments if you have property already, or give you the confidence to start if you are new to the STR industry. Please join us. 

 "What's the best bedroom count to invest in? Is it 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms, 5 bedrooms? It's never linear. Revenue is not linear. Demand is not linear either so therefore there's gonna be better bedroom counts – so markets are saturated. And you're gonna see that in the data, so the ROI will be less." ~ Kenny Bedwell

In This Episode:

• How Kenny got started in data analytics and then moved into STRs
• Understanding the STR Insights tool and how it can help you invest wisely
• Learning how to decode property data appropriately as a new investor
• Kenny's Rule of Thumb for finding deals (profitable properties)
• Kenny's advice for first-time owners and ways to finance deals

And more!

Connect with Kenny Bedwell:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bedwell/
• Website - https://www.strinsights.com/

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

What are you doing to differentiate your short-term rental property? From bowling alleys to solar panels, Cabins For You’s Kevin Vozar is sharing his ideas on what it takes to stand out in an increasingly saturated STR market.

As Kevin candidly puts it, if the property bubble hasn’t quite burst yet, it’s certainly leaking. And there are no guarantees that investing in a short-term rental property is going to guarantee great returns — unless you work out not only what will set you apart, but also how much time you need to put in yourself. 

And here Kevin is offering the advice that our host Mark McDaniel has mentioned in previous episodes too around understanding if it’s better to have a property management company do a lot of the hard work for you. 

What makes this episode of The Good Endeavor Short-Term Rental Show so darned good is that Kevin, as the Senior Director of Owner Relations and Business Development at Cabins For You, has been around a while. 

And so he's warning against the non-accredited investors recommending fractional ownership, and he's asking you to think carefully before taking that leap of faith, while also still remaining bullish about the short-term vacation rental market. 

Please enjoy this industry 'giver' offering up a ton of valuable real estate insight! Please join us!

 “There’s no guarantees owning a short-term vacation rental property. Regardless of what our friends in real estate say, there are no guarantees that you are going to get the rate of return that you are looking for.  ~ Kevin Vozar

In This Episode:

• Understanding the inherent risk in any investment, including STRs
• The value of being a relationship builder in the real estate market
• What to look out for in terms of other people's advice
• How to calculate your time investment before committing to a new property
• What's your WOW factor? Standing out in a saturated market

And more!

Connect with Kevin Vozar:

• Cabins For You Podcast  - CFY Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
• E-mail - [email protected] 

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

What does it look like to teach investors to build wealth through real estate – and do that at scale? Ryan Bakke is behind the hugely popular and influential 'Learn Like a CPA' and as a Certified Public Accountant himself he brings a wealth of knowledge to the real estate arena. 

In today's episode of The Good Endeavor Short-Term Rental Show, Ryan is impressing upon our host Mark McDaniel that his good endeavor is not just about making a difference – but making a difference at scale. So Ryan is more than willing to share his innovative ideas and insights into the short-term rental space so that it will help others.

Learn about measuring your ROH (Return On Hassle) – something we can all relate to when we find ourselves rushing about trying to maintain a property – and discover Ryan's three key strategies for evaluating a potential short-term rental deal. 

There's also a fresh perspective and some number crunching on the alternative real estate investment space that is campgrounds and RV parks – so stick around for that exciting real estate opportunity too! 

It's all well-intentioned content to help you up your short-term rental game on The Good Endeavor Short-Term Rental Show. Please join us!

 "At the end of the day, you have to find out what your purpose is, in business. Because if you're just chasing and driving for profit, that's where your morals are gonna fall." ~ Ryan Bakke

In This Episode:

• Unpacking Ryan's combined strengths as a CPA and real estate advisor
• Ryan's 3 Key Things to look out for in a short-term rental deal
• Understanding Risk Mitigation 
• Unpacking 'ROH' - Return On Hassle'
• What is Lifestyle Creep?
• Are campgrounds a good real estate investment? 

And more!

Connect with Ryan Bakke:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/learnlikeacpa/?hl=en
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/taxstrategyforinvestors/

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

Where do you when you've made your first million dollars at age 23? The sky is the limit if your heart is in the right place and you believe that you are destined for great things, as it turns out. 

ake Rocha is Mr. Four To Eight, an Airbnb entrepreneur, and coach with a $17M portfolio who is absolutely crushing it. 

Blake is in conversation with The Good Endeavor Short-Term Rental Show's Mark McDaniel – and what an inspiring conversation it is! Hear all about Blake's origin story and how he grew up believing that he would be a successful entrepreneur. 

Marvel at Blake's positive mindset as he overcomes a life-threatening illness and how he saw opportunity while everyone else was standing still during the lockdown. Learn from Blake's insights into the short-term rental game and why you should never buy a house with a pool on the roof!

This is a game-changing lesson in what it takes to buy back your time from a young age when the clock is seemingly ticking against you. Please join us on a journey into real estate ambition with a whole lotta heart!  

 "There was never a moment where I did not believe that I was going to be one of the most successful people in the world."  ~ Blake Rocha

In This Episode:

• Blake's childhood and what drove him to entrepreneurship
• The importance of mentorship and owning your destiny
• How Blake overcame a life-threatening illness
• Seeing opportunity and staying optimistic during the lockdown
• Two of Blake's earliest property deals: what went right and wrong
• Blake shares on his property ambitions and goal of helping people

And more!

Connect with Blake Rocha:

• Instagram - Blake Rocha (@mrfourtoeight) • Instagram photos and videos

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli

How do you scale your business as a property management company by bringing on new clients while maintaining good relationships with your existing ones? 

Tyler Botsford is the brains behind VR Connect, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool that is helping vacation rental property managers get new owners as well as more direct bookings to their business every month.

How much could your property management business grow if you weren’t relying on referrals and direct mailers? 

Well, there’s a new way to bring new properties into your inventory, and in this property management masterclass Tyler is teaching us the tricks of his CRM tool that can help you generate new owner lead opportunities every month.

There’s a ton of useful information on how to auto-populate five star reviews, stick to a marketing strategy once you’ve decided on one, and how to reach out to new realtors and homeowners in your area in this powerful, practical episode of The Good Endeavor Short Term Rental Show. Please join us.

  “We help vacation rental management companies grow their inventory and retain their current owners.” ~ Tyler Botsford

In This Episode:

• How Tyler got into real estate
• What is VR Connect?
• Helping Vacation Rental Management Companies grow
• Beware ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’
• How do you get a homeowner on the phone?
• The science and art of authentic CRM campaigns

And more!

Connect with Tyler Botsford:

• Website - VRconnection
• LinkedIn - Tyler Botsford, Digital Marketing Solutions - Founder - Vacation Rental Marketers | LinkedIn

Connect with Mark McDaniel:

• Website - https://staysimpli.com/
• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/staysimpli/
• Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/people/Staysimpli/100088214988017/
• Twitter- ​​https://twitter.com/staysimpli
• TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@staysimpli