Why Tell Your Story?

Today we welcome Robert Trim owner of Bay State Home Improvements, Associate Director of Stalgrid Technologies and student at the University of Vermont.

I’m honored to call Rob not only one of my colleagues but a friend as well.

This guy lives and breathes entrepreneurship and I’m excited to see what he does next!

Tune in to learn more about his views on solving problems in today's day in age.

00:00:00 - Who is Robert Trim and how did he find himself in entrepreneurship

00:02:41 - Rob’s introduction to entrepreneurship through a friend and a breakdown of his various endeavors

00:09:42 - His motivation for entrepreneurship: creating opportunities for others, innovation, and being your own boss

00:15:22 - Importance of knowing your audience in business and entrepreneurship

00:22:42 - Importance of continuous customer discovery

00:23:30 - How feedback is crucial for growth and learning

00:28:15 - Emotional propensities in entrepreneurship

00:36:22 - Building human capital through entrepreneurship

00:37:58 - Importance of balancing hard work and self-care in entrepreneurship

00:41:40 - Advice on stepping out of comfort zone

If you would like to learn more about Rob you can check him out here:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberttrimm/
• Website: www.stalgrid.com

Today we welcome Alejandro Paredes, Co-founder and CEO of Shotlist Studios.

One of the most intelligent entrepreneurs I’ve met in my journey to date.

This guy knows the science behind building communities and marketing in the digital age!

Tune in to learn more about his unique approach.

00:00:00 - Alejandro’s background and how he co-founded Shotlist Studios

00:05:28 - Bridging the gap between business and creative worlds

00:08:04 - Building a network of creatives through community engagement

00:13:11 - Keeping creatives passionate and involved in projects

00:17:40 - How the marketing landscape is shifting towards authenticity and storytelling

00:19:28 - Keeping up with marketing trends and technologies

00:24:25 - Core pillar of marketing: telling a compelling story to differentiate from competitors

00:24:25 - Understanding your client’s goals and target audience

00:25:39 - The importance of building authentic and engaged communities in the digital age

00:33:14 - Alejandro emphasizes the importance of staying open-minded, and connecting with others to gain new perspectives

If you would like to learn more about Alejandro you can check him out here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shotliststudios/?ref=159&hl=af
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrogparedes/
• Website: https://www.shotliststudios.com/

Today we welcome Andrew Myers investor/ broker at LGS Properties LLC.

Tune in to learn more about his journey in real estate and in life.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Andrew Myers and his background in real estate

00:05:38 - Andrew's passion for real estate and the human element involved

00:08:32 - Andrew's focus on residential investing and the future of the real estate industry

00:11:49 - Challenges faced by first-time home buyers and investors in the market

00:13:40 - Goal setting and vision creation for personal and professional growth

00:21:40 - Time management strategies for balancing work, family, and personal life

00:29:38 - The significance of getting involved in real estate investing early to build wealth

00:36:12 - Advice for young individuals looking to buy their first property: learning from those with experience

00:42:28 - Andrew emphasizes the importance of getting connected in real estate and building relationships for success

If you would like to learn more about Andrew you can check him out here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmyers.re/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-myers1202/
• Website: www.investbuyselldenver.com
• Skool.com: Ultimate Real Estate vMeetUp https://www.skool.com/the-real-estate-meetup-5593/about

Today we welcome Chris Wojciechowski owner/realtor of Homesin719.com and real estate investor.

Tune in to learn more about his journey in real estate and in life.

00:00:00 - How Chris found himself in the real estate industry

00:05:06 - His decision to invest in real estate and then to get his real estate license

00:07:48 - Challenges of being a realtor and investor, balancing interests of clients

00:12:26 - Decision to start own brokerage and the process

00:26:21 - Importance of thinking and planning in business and life

00:37:07 - Determining tasks to focus on for business growth and time management

00:48:47 - Advice on taking time to think and generating good ideas

00:52:20 - The brain's capability to solve problems when given the opportunity to be bored

If you would like to learn more about Chris you can check him out here:

• https://www.homesin719.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisewojciechowski/
• https://www.instagram.com/homesin719/?hl=en
• [email protected]

Today we discuss the importance of going against the grain. Be true to yourself.

Tune in next week for our first guest!

Today we discuss the importance of discipline and how running a business is just one big science experiment. Your actions are the only thing you truly have control over. Learn to say no and be aware of where your time is spent.

Today we discuss work-life balance. Determining where to spend your time is often challenging for many - especially as an entrepreneur - this makes the communication of your intentions with others that much more important. Especially when growing personal relationships.

This episode is a bit more all over the place but that's the point. Doing one take helps show others that nothing is perfect the first time and you just need to get out there and start doing.

Today we discuss leaning into that feeling of being uncomfortable. Growth is not a smooth process, and being an entrepreneur is a great way to learn that.

Everyone has something to share. No two individual's lives are the same. That's what makes us human.

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Especially in Real Estate. You're dealing with people's lives on a day-to-day basis. You learn a lot by doing that.

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Gaining perspective is something we all struggle to do.

People's lives and experiences shape them differently.

By sharing your story you help people to gain perspective. We encourage an unbiased thought process, focused on why you made certain decisions and how they shaped both you and those around you.

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Stepping out of your comfort zone is encouraged, better to have storys then have nothing. Everything counts.