The Flip Empire Show

Nine months ago, she had no money, no real estate experience—and now she owns a cash-flowing storage facility. In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down the exact mindset, strategy, and action steps that helped a new investor buy her first self-storage asset without using any of her own money. You’ll learn how belief, community, and consistent execution make seemingly impossible goals a reality. If you’ve ever doubted your ability to invest in storage, this is the episode you need. KEY TAKEAWAYS BDC+A Framework: Why belief, decision, commitment, and action are the foundation of storage success How this client found her deal and investors through intentional relationship-building A four-step daily habit framework to build momentum: List-building, Meaningful conversations, Analyzing deals, and Offers The exact structure that got 70% bank financing + 30% raised from inside the community Why local banks often beat national lenders for storage deals   TWEETABLES "Set the goal and then reverse engineer your way there to figure out what you need to do on a daily, weekly, monthly basis." - Alex Pardo  "Opportunity doesn't wait around. When you know what you're looking for, and you find the right opportunity, you have to seize it."   🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON:   ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re making good money but not keeping enough of it, this episode is for you. Profit First expert and author David Richter unpacks how real estate investors—especially those in self-storage—can implement a simple yet powerful financial system to gain control of their cash, build wealth, and finally stop operating in the dark. Whether you're new to the Profit First method or need to get back on track, this episode will show you exactly where to start. KEY TAKEAWAYS Profit First: What is it, and how does it work? The “Golden Trio” accounts every business should have Biggest mistakes real estate investors make with Profit First Recommended account percentages for real estate operators How to prepare for CapEx and debt service using Profit First What a fractional CFO really does and how to know if you need one   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Paperback and Kindle  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz | Hardcover and Kindle  The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle  The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle  Profit First for Real Estate Investing by David Richter | Paperback and Kindle    Get David’s Profit First resources and learn how to implement this game-changing system in your business today. Visit simplecfo.com/gift to download the FREE ebook, audiobook, and 1-page cheat sheet!   TWEETABLES "The three most important numbers in your business, cash wise, is what you make, spend and keep." - David Richter "If you think you're in self-storage, if you think you're in real estate, you're not, like, that's just the vehicle. The real game that you're playing is the game of money." - David Richter "Make profit a habit, not just a one off thing, like not an event that just is someday in the future. So make profit a habit in your business." - David Richter   ABOUT DAVID RICHTER  David is an active real estate investor who has played a key role in closing over 850 deals in the past 10 years. His experience spans across various strategies, including wholesale, turnkey, BRRRR, owner finance, rentals, lease options, and virtually every exit strategy imaginable.    While growing a real estate business from 5 to over 25 deals a month, David realized that despite the large sums of money coming in, it was quickly going right out the door. Having had the unique opportunity to sit in every role within a real estate company, he discovered his true calling in the finance seat-helping businesses understand where their money was really going.    David has successfully helped real estate companies avoid going out of business by building cash reserves and implementing the Profit First cash flow system. His expertise has been showcased on BiggerPockets, Real Estate Disruptors with Steve Trang, and many other prominent podcasts, shows, and stages.   As the founder and owner of SimpleCFO Solutions, David is committed to bringing real estate investors true financial clarity and freedom, ensuring they stop living from deal to deal.   CONNECT WITH DAVID  Website: SimpleCFO Solutions 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 

This is not your typical real estate episode. In one of the most raw and vulnerable conversations ever, Chris Arnold shares his harrowing journey through burnout, betrayal, benzo withdrawal, and near-suicide, and how he emerged on the other side with a radically new sense of self. Whether you're thriving or silently struggling, this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.   KEY TAKEAWAYS How high-achieving men often suppress the emotional wounds driving their success The silent formula that’s destroying entrepreneurial men from the inside out impact of benzo withdrawal and how it nearly ended Chris’s life Why emotional pain lives in the body and what to do about it The controversial but life-saving role ayahuasca played in Chris’s recovery RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Ayahuasca TWEETABLES “True leadership begins in your life, and your passion, destiny, calling, and unique contributions from the fact that you wake up every day and you get to do you.”- Chris Arnold “The more we share our story, the less of a hold it has on us.” - Chris Arnold   ABOUT CHRIS ARNOLD  Chris Arnold is a co-founder of The Multipliers Brotherhood and COSA Investments, one of the largest wholesale companies in the DFW Metroplex. He also founded Arnold Elite Realty, a modern boutique brokerage, and created REI Radio, a coaching program that teaches real estate wholesalers how to find motivated sellers through radio. Operating his companies entirely virtually allows him the freedom to work from anywhere, yet he chooses the beautiful Tulum, Mexico, as his base.   CONNECT WITH CHRIS Website: Simplifiers Brotherhood 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25   

If you’re tired of setting goals and not following through, this episode is your reset. Alex Pardo shares his exact quarterly planning system, covering KPIs, marketing, energy audits, and micro-commitments, to help you cut through the noise, stay focused, and align your daily actions with long-term vision. Whether you’re deep into Q2 or picking this up mid-year, this is a tactical framework to finish the year stronger than you started.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Why reviewing and recalibrating your plan each quarter is essential How to reverse engineer your quarterly rocks from a clear one-year vision The power of micro-deadlines Strategy to shift more of your time into work that energizes you A simple phrase that ensures every project you take on ties back to a meaningful “why” RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Traction by Gino Wickman | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle    TWEETABLES "You don't get in life what you want. You get in life what you're committed to." - Alex Pardo 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON:   ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25   

Discover how Mike Abramowitz turned a hustle-heavy business into a systemized, time-free operation, earning six figures while spending 254 days in the NICU with his son. In this conversation, he shares proven frameworks for building a business that runs without you, including how to identify revenue-driving tasks, delegate effectively, and create real freedom through systems.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Why time freedom is more valuable than financial freedom alone Six powerful pillars to help you reclaim your calendar How to identify and eliminate low-value tasks draining your energy A unique metaphor that helps you know when to build, rest, or scale Why seven daily calls helped launch a million-dollar business idea When and how to delegate effectively, especially if you're in hustle mode RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Loom Fiverr Upwork Zoom  Zapier  Google Drive ClickFunnels™ Thinkific™ Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell | Hardcover and Kindle  Men's Work by Connor Beaton | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle    Transform your business and reclaim your time! Schedule your FREE 90-Day Delegation Planning Session at https://www.betterthanrich.com/90dayplan and start your journey to success today!    TWEETABLES "Business is a vehicle to help me pursue my life and my life's purpose." - Mike Abramowitz "Do the task to get the task delegated." - Mike Abramowitz "Understand what season of business you're in and strategize accordingly." - Mike Abramowitz "Leverage your social capital and relationships to find business opportunities." - Mike Abramowitz   ABOUT MIKE ABRAMOWITZ Mike Abramowitz is a renowned speaker, author, and transformational coach committed to turning insecurities into superpowers. Inspired by his late mother’s strength and positivity during her battle with cancer, Mike learned the values of resilience and empowerment.   Mike's career highlights include serving as District Executive for Vector Marketing, founding PB&J for Tampa Bay, and establishing G.R.A.B. Tomorrow. He has trained over 4,000 individuals to sell $14 million in products, self-published nine personal development books, and launched initiatives providing 80,000 meals.   A top 0.5% producer out of 2 million sales reps, Mike travels the world, helping people unlock their potential and embrace their strengths through daily actions and a strong foundation for personal growth.   CONNECT WITH MIKE  Website: Better Than Rich Instagram: @mikeabramowitz LinkedIn: Mike Abramowitz Facebook: Mike Abramowitz YouTube: Better Than Rich 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON:   ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25   

Alex Pardo sits down with William Denis for a deep, no-BS conversation about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He shares how losing $51K on a luxury flip became a turning point, why he walked away from a high-volume wholesaling business, and how faith, coaching, and mindset helped him transition into self-storage and build a more fulfilling, scalable business. Don’t miss out on this episode packed with lessons on resilience, reinvention, and staying aligned with your purpose. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reasons why Alex ditched wholesaling for purpose-driven investing Streamlined approach to high-margin, low-hassle investments The Power of Saying No: How boundaries helped Alex scale back and level up What it means to lead by example for your kids, clients, and community How high-level groups accelerated Alex’s business and personal breakthroughs   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Carleton Sheets ForeclosuresDaily.com TWEETABLES "The only way that you can fail is just to quit and give up" - Alex Pardo "Amateurs compete and professionals collaborate."- William Denis   ABOUT WILLIAM DENIS William Denis is the Founder of Willy Numbers and a leading expert in real estate investing. Over the years, he has helped struggling investors transform their businesses into profitable, scalable operations. With more than 600 closed transactions and over $15 million in assignment and flip profits, William’s strategies are built on real, tested methods—not outdated theory.   He continues to apply these principles in his own business today, proving their effectiveness in any market. Now, he's on a mission to share everything he’s learned, helping investors break through barriers and achieve financial success in real estate.   CONNECT WITH WILLIAM  Website: Reverse Flip™ Podcast: Flippin' SoFlo | Apple Podcasts  Instagram: @willynumbers   🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25   

Fresh from a powerful mastermind in Tampa, Alex Pardo shares the mindset, prep work, and relationship-building strategies that turned a weekend event into a transformational experience. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or seasoned investor, this episode reveals how to get real value from every event you attend so you leave with meaningful connections, not just notes.   KEY TAKEAWAYS What NOT to do at masterminds and how to fix it Key questions that help you build real relationships and make you unforgettable How to prepare before a mastermind to maximize results Action item strategy: What to do after the event is over The right way to follow up and stay top-of-mind with new contacts   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Gym Launch  LinkedIn Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell | Hardcover and Kindle  Evernote TWEETABLES "Proximity is power."  "Don't envy, but learn." "Don't just attend, but strategize." "The relationships tend to go deep when you're outside the meeting room." “The biggest thing when it comes to giving is doing it with a servant's heart, without the expectation of wanting to get something from that person.”   🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON:   ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25   

Big changes are happening, and we’re kicking off this next chapter with a game-changing conversation. Marcus Crigler joins us to break down the financial strategies every entrepreneur needs to know—why passive income isn’t really passive when investing too soon can kill your business growth, and how to make better decisions with your money. If you’re ready to rethink your approach to wealth and scale smarter, this is the perfect episode to start fresh with us!   Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why a successful business is the fastest way to passive income  Biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when investing before their business is financially stable How to use financial statements to make better business decisions The power of understanding your return on equity and how to use it to scale your wealth Key financial habits that allow you to scale and sustain long-term business growth   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Business Secrets from the Bible by Rabbi Daniel Lapin | Kindle and Hardcover   TWEETABLES "Better decisions equals better results. It's that simple." ABOUT MARCUS CRIGLER, CPA Marcus is the founder and CEO of BEC CFO and CPA LLC. He founded BEC in 2020 to help real estate entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. Marcus started his career performing low-income house tax credit audits and preparing their related tax returns. That is where his love of real estate collided with his passion for helping people make business decisions.    CONNECT WITH MARCUS Website: BEC: Accounting, Tax, CFO for Real Estate Investors LinkedIn: Marcus Crigler, CPA Facebook: Marcus Crigler 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 

Are you struggling to land your first storage deal? The problem isn’t a lack of opportunities—it’s what’s happening in your mind. In this powerful episode, Alex Pardo shares the real mindset obstacles that stop most investors from taking action, why most “challenges” are self-imposed, and how to start seeing and seizing real estate opportunities right in front of you. If you’re serious about storage investing, this is the shift you need to make.   KEY TAKEAWAYS How to assess whether your actions match your ambitions The importance of quick execution and why delaying action kills momentum Why most challenges in business and investing are perceived, not real The biggest mindset blocks holding people back from closing their first storage deal Actionable ways to leverage your existing skills, time, and network to create value in storage investing   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED   Get one-on-one coaching with Alex Pardo and learn the exact steps to find, fund, and close your first deal without using your own money. Text "STORAGE DEAL" to 305-318-6213 to see if you're a fit! TWEETABLES "The best resource is resourcefulness." - Alex Pardo  🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25   

If you’re constantly getting rejected by lenders or struggling to secure capital, you might be thinking about money all wrong. Rich Lennon reveals the biggest mindset shift you need to attract financing, why some investors always get funded, and what lenders really look for in a deal. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation!   KEY TAKEAWAYS The mindset shift every investor needs to secure funding with confidence How to build relationships with private lenders and community banks Reasons why new investors can be attractive clients for lenders if they do this  When it’s smarter to pay higher interest rates for experienced lenders and how it can actually save you money The best environments to meet lenders and raise capital locally   TWEETABLES “The things that concern the investor are security. That was number one–how is the loan secured.” - Rich Lennon “If the person would shy away from the conversation, that's not going to be someone who's going to be your business partner.” - Rich Lennon ABOUT RICH LENNON  Rich Lennon is a seasoned investor and private lender who helps people take control of their money and accelerate their path to financial freedom. After nearly losing everything in 2016, Rich realized that the traditional wealth-building playbook was broken. Through trial, error, and a relentless drive to work smarter (not harder), he discovered proven strategies that allowed him to rebuild his wealth—and his life. Today, Rich teaches both new and experienced investors how to confidently structure deals, secure funding, and build wealth without unnecessary stress. His practical, no-nonsense approach simplifies complex financial strategies into easy-to-understand steps anyone can follow. Whether you’re looking to raise capital, invest smarter, or master the game of money, Rich’s insights will help you get there faster. CONNECT WITH RICH  Website: Rich Lennon Podcast: Growing the Money with Rich Lennon | Apple Podcast Facebook: Rich Lennon  LinkedIn: Rich Lennon 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25