The Taylor Cu Podcast

Don't miss this captivating episode of the podcast where Taylor Cu interviews real estate agent Ian Jimeno. Ian shares his inspiring story of starting from scratch in San Diego and becoming a successful realtor in Denver. He discusses the challenges and rewards of house hacking, the importance of reliable tenants, and how he used social media platforms to showcase his expertise in the Denver market. Ian also reveals his plans to live in a van while continuing to serve his clients remotely and his new venture in short-term rental management. This episode covers everything from real estate investing to social media marketing and the exciting van life lifestyle.

Bio:

Ian Jimeno started his real estate journey back in 2019 in San Diego when he attended a real estate seminar for free beer and food. Little did he know that the seminar would change the course of his life forever. While still working as a Geologist, he and his wife, Kat, decided to purchase an off market duplex in San Diego and rent out as many rooms as possible to mitigate the expenses.

After uncovering how fruitful the investment came to be, Ian and Kat continued on their real estate journey by purchasing their next home in Parker, Colorado, and just closed on their third house hack in early May. They also invested in a 44-unit apartment complex in Austin, Texas, where they are realizing the power of leverage, control, and economies of scale while investing in multifamily complexes.

After moving to Denver, Ian realized that he was spending his hours after work looking at investment properties and analyzing deals. He thought, “If I’m doing this from 5 to 9, I might as well make it my 9 to 5”. He is now a licensed Realtor on The FI Team led by Craig Curelop himself.

Ian’s ultimate goal is to reach financial independence in 6 years so he can live the “nomad life” with his wife, Kat, and his dog, Archie.

Ian's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ian.realestateagent/

Ian's YouTube Channel - Moving to Denver Colorado with Ian

In this episode of the Taylor Cu podcast, guest Seth Gilmore, a consultant from MB Exchange, discussed the strategy for applying to business school. He explained that while a high GMAT score and a 4.0 GPA are important, they are not the only factors that business schools consider when selecting students.

"It's not just about the numbers," said Gilmore. "Business schools are looking for applicants who can demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and other qualities that will make them successful."

Gilmore suggested that applicants should have a clear long-term goal, think of what they want written on their tombstone when they are gone, and strive to make a difference in the world. He also encouraged applicants to look into the website Poets and Quants to get more information about business school applications and admissions, and contact a consultant to help them strategize their career path in order to have the best stories to tell.

Finally, Gilmore emphasized the importance of brand name when applying to business school, and how it is industry standard to use a consultant. "It's important to have a good brand name on your resume," he said. "It's important to have a consultant who can help you strategize your career path and make sure you have the best stories to tell."

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sethdgilmore

MBA Consulting: https://www.mbaexchange.com

In this episode of the Taylor Cu podcast, host Taylor Cu interviews Seth Gilmore, a former philosophy major and theater enthusiast who attended the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Seth shares his experience of learning about entrepreneurship at the Ivy League school and the importance of networking and the value of an MBA.

"The MBA mindset is not necessarily the best for entrepreneurs," Seth said. "It's important to think outside the box and take a Travis Kalanick-style approach to business." He encourages listeners to reach out to him if they are considering getting into business school.

Seth also talks about coming up with the idea for Uber while living in a small town without a car, and how the MBA mindset is not necessarily the best for entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of generational wealth and the need to reinvest back into the economy in order to ensure that wealth is not lost.

Seth then discusses the role of MBAs in Silicon Valley and the lean startup movement. He explains that MBAs can be beneficial for entrepreneurs, but it's important to understand the limitations of the MBA mindset and to think outside the box. He encourages listeners to take a Travis Kalanick-style approach to business and to reach out to him if they are considering getting into business school.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sethdgilmore

MBA Consulting: https://www.mbaexchange.com

On this episode of Taylor Cu podcast, Taylor shares his New Year's resolution to become a better writer and reflects on his journey in dance. He explains three lessons he learned when starting out: reps are the most important thing, never judge yourself, and perform with confidence. Taylor encourages listeners to apply these lessons to any new skill and emphasizes the importance of repetition and reiteration.

[00:00:00] Become a better writer.

[00:01:24] Become better writer: Journey of self-improvement.

[00:02:34] Dance for girl, fell in love, pro dancer, travel, learn, grow.

[00:04:04] Practice makes perfect: reps essential

[00:05:23] Grow through discomfort, don't judge self.

[00:06:58] Confidence in dance performance.

[00:08:14] Practice, learn, push, take away.

[00:09:38] Learn from each choreographer.

[00:10:57] Reps, reiterate, learn: 3 life lessons.

[00:12:24] Learn new skills, gain confidence.

On this episode of Taylor Cu podcast, Taylor gives you what happened with his previous podcast and what you can expect moving forward from here!

[00:00:00] Learn more, grow, enjoy: Taylor Cu podcast.

[00:01:42] Exploring interests through podcasting.

[00:03:38] Explore new interests, learn.

[00:05:31] Curiosity leads to knowledge.

[00:08:08] Connecting people, learning, adapting, unique ability.