Storage Wins
Alex Pardo
What if you could finally escape the grind, quit your job, and build real wealth?
Not by flipping more houses or managing tenants, but by owning a self-storage business that creates real freedom. Imagine waking up knowing you're in control: your business is running, your income is steady, and your time is finally yours. That's what Storage Wins is all about.
If you're tired of trading dollars for hours, being burnt out from chasing deals that create more work, and are ready for a step-by-step system to buy your first self-storage facility, even if you don't have tons of time, money, or years of experience...this podcast is for you.
Most real estate investors and employees feel stuck. Maybe you're grinding away at a nine-to-five that drains you or hustling in a single-family real estate business that leaves you stressed and overwhelmed. You dream of passive income and cash flow, but every solution you try just adds more chaos to your life. The truth is, you don't need to manage dozens of properties, fix broken toilets, or put up with nightmare tenants. There is a smarter, more scalable way.
The problem isn't that self-storage is out of reach. Most people are overwhelmed by conflicting advice, all the moving pieces, and the myth that you need a ton of money or years of experience to get started. You end up overthinking, burning out, or worst of all, doing nothing and watching your dreams slip away. Other people are making it work and you wonder, why not me? What am I missing?
The answer is clarity, a proven plan, and a supportive community.
Imagine this: You have a clear roadmap to buy your first self-storage facility in the next six to twelve months, even if you've never done a real estate deal before. You know what to look for, how to find off-market deals, raise capital, and structure acquisitions that build wealth. You're part of a group that values simplicity, automation, and systems that make business more profitable. You are making progress, building cash flow, and finally owning your time.
Hosted by Alex Pardo, real estate investor, coach, and former host of The Flip Empire Show, Storage Wins is your weekly guide to building a self-storage business that serves your life. Each episode brings you practical insights from Alex and top experts, as well as real stories from students and everyday investors. We go deep on what works: choosing the right market, negotiating deals, automating operations, avoiding rookie mistakes, and scaling up for real financial freedom.
This show is about reclaiming your time and building a business that works for you. If you're sick of the rat race, exhausted by the endless hustle, and are ready to create freedom, wealth, and legacy, this is your show. You don't have to sacrifice your family, faith, or sanity to succeed. You just need a plan, one good deal, and the belief that freedom is closer than you think.
If you love shows like AJ Osbourne's Self Storage Income, Self Storage Investing with Scott Meyers, The Storage Investor Show, or the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Storage Wins is for you.
The Storage Wins community is for people who are done settling for less.
Whether you're a burned-out entrepreneur, a frustrated employee, or a real estate investor tired of spinning your wheels, you belong here. Subscribe and start your journey to cash flow, financial freedom, and a business that gives you your life back.
Disclaimer: The author, publishers, contributors and creators of this material are not responsible in any manner for any potential or actual loss resulting in the use of the information presented. The content of this publication is for informational purposes. No promise or guarantee of income or results is implied or suggested.
Not by flipping more houses or managing tenants, but by owning a self-storage business that creates real freedom. Imagine waking up knowing you're in control: your business is running, your income is steady, and your time is finally yours. That's what Storage Wins is all about.
If you're tired of trading dollars for hours, being burnt out from chasing deals that create more work, and are ready for a step-by-step system to buy your first self-storage facility, even if you don't have tons of time, money, or years of experience...this podcast is for you.
Most real estate investors and employees feel stuck. Maybe you're grinding away at a nine-to-five that drains you or hustling in a single-family real estate business that leaves you stressed and overwhelmed. You dream of passive income and cash flow, but every solution you try just adds more chaos to your life. The truth is, you don't need to manage dozens of properties, fix broken toilets, or put up with nightmare tenants. There is a smarter, more scalable way.
The problem isn't that self-storage is out of reach. Most people are overwhelmed by conflicting advice, all the moving pieces, and the myth that you need a ton of money or years of experience to get started. You end up overthinking, burning out, or worst of all, doing nothing and watching your dreams slip away. Other people are making it work and you wonder, why not me? What am I missing?
The answer is clarity, a proven plan, and a supportive community.
Imagine this: You have a clear roadmap to buy your first self-storage facility in the next six to twelve months, even if you've never done a real estate deal before. You know what to look for, how to find off-market deals, raise capital, and structure acquisitions that build wealth. You're part of a group that values simplicity, automation, and systems that make business more profitable. You are making progress, building cash flow, and finally owning your time.
Hosted by Alex Pardo, real estate investor, coach, and former host of The Flip Empire Show, Storage Wins is your weekly guide to building a self-storage business that serves your life. Each episode brings you practical insights from Alex and top experts, as well as real stories from students and everyday investors. We go deep on what works: choosing the right market, negotiating deals, automating operations, avoiding rookie mistakes, and scaling up for real financial freedom.
This show is about reclaiming your time and building a business that works for you. If you're sick of the rat race, exhausted by the endless hustle, and are ready to create freedom, wealth, and legacy, this is your show. You don't have to sacrifice your family, faith, or sanity to succeed. You just need a plan, one good deal, and the belief that freedom is closer than you think.
If you love shows like AJ Osbourne's Self Storage Income, Self Storage Investing with Scott Meyers, The Storage Investor Show, or the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Storage Wins is for you.
The Storage Wins community is for people who are done settling for less.
Whether you're a burned-out entrepreneur, a frustrated employee, or a real estate investor tired of spinning your wheels, you belong here. Subscribe and start your journey to cash flow, financial freedom, and a business that gives you your life back.
Disclaimer: The author, publishers, contributors and creators of this material are not responsible in any manner for any potential or actual loss resulting in the use of the information presented. The content of this publication is for informational purposes. No promise or guarantee of income or results is implied or suggested.
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Apr 27, 2017 • 14min
EP095: How You Can Generate a Leads Avalanche on a Low Marketing Budget
Alex offers creative ways you can make money off of the current leads you already generate, to put that 'extra' money into your marketing budget. There are a ton of free solutions to generate leads, but it's time to start working smarter, not harder. Key Takeaways: Alex is nearing his 100th episode! Thank you for giving us feedback! How do you scale up your marketing when you don't have the budget? There are lot of free options, but how can you work smarter, instead of harder? If you currently have leads, but they're retail, you can send them to an aggressive real estate agent. Connect with agents, and let them know you're selling pre-packed leads. Alex recently sold 10 leads for $500. Yes, not a lot of money, but you can use that towards your marketing budget! You don't have to have the leads already in your system. Let them know you'll send them leads, 'as they come.' Network and get in touch with service providers who could use these leads. Roofers, plumbers, etc! Partner with other wholesalers in the area! Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Apr 24, 2017 • 46min
EP094: Brian Trippe on Getting Your Butt off That Couch
Brian Trippe is based out of Birmingham, Alabama. When Brian was 28 years old, he was still living in his dad's basement and was lazy! All he did was play video games, but shortly after, he got married, and knew he had to get a 'real' job. Brian stumbled into real estate, but he worked his butt off, and on his first deal he earned $10,000 net. Since then, he's been hooked! If you want to take real estate seriously, you have to get off that couch! Key Takeaways: How did Brian end up getting into real estate? Brian took a very, very expensive real estate course and ended up making $10,000 on his first deal. What advice would Brian have for those who are struggling to take action? Book smarts is a plus, but you learn the most from actually taking action. Brian spends a lot of money on real estate education, BUT he takes that info into practice. When you go into real estate investing, really focus on your end-game. You want to generate enough capital so you can go out and purchase your own assets. Brian talks about his real estate portfolio. He's currently doing $10,000 net on his properties. Brian is closing 2-3 deals a month right now. What does his office look like? Surround yourself with great people you can trust. It'll help you with a ton of headaches. How does Brian get 'free' lists? What advice would Brian give his 20-year-old self? So many people know the kind of work they have to put in, but they're just not willing to do it. People do not change. The only way they do, though, is to go through tragedy or an awakening of some sort. Make today the day where you're going to change, where you're going to put in the work. Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Flip Empire Private Facebook GroupAlareia.com Brian's AlaREIA podcast Email Brian: Info@Alareia.com Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Apr 20, 2017 • 15min
EP093: Don't Get Complacent with Your Work!
Alex discusses why it's so easy to slip out of the 'hustle' mode when things are going well in the business. No one is immune to this! Alex has even done this himself. Business was going great, but because the real estate market has its ups and downs, Alex quickly saw that when he got complacent in his work, it began to also hurt the business. Key Takeaways: Alex and his wife are getting ready to have their second child! When you've hit your stride in this market, it can be very easy to slack off, or even get complacent. Alex has been guilty in the past of doing this! The real estate industry is not immune to having some ups and downs. When things are going well for you, don't slack off. You need to keep pressing forward! A couple of months ago, Alex had two sellers back out for almost no reason at all. Was Alex's mindset just in a bad place? Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Join our Facebook discussions via Flip Empire Private Facebook Group
Apr 17, 2017 • 1h 4min
EP092: Rob Swanson on Why Creative Deal Structuring Is What's Missing in Your Secret Sauce
Rob Swanson is a second-time return guest on the Flip Empire show. This week, Rob discusses how you can structure your deals in such a way, where you're making not just short term cash flow, but mid- and long-term cash flow. Sometimes it does take a little of out-of-the-box thinking, but your future you will thank you for it! Key Takeaways: Sometimes real estate investors get a little bit blinded towards achieving financial freedom. Did you know Rob loves to bake pies? Creative deal structuring is like baking a pie. The wholesaler who gets good creative deal structures will not only build short term cash, but also mid- and long-term cash flow. How do you build residual income while still wholesaling? Rob shares a quick example of how he was able to structure a deal that builds long-term cash flow. What is seller financing? Alex and Rob do some quick math on how much you'll need to pay a seller. When Rob meets with a seller, he will often have two or three different options for them to choose from. Basically, Rob makes the seller into a bank. Instead of paying Wells Fargo once a month, the seller gets paid. Alex and Rob walk through another scenario. What happens when the seller wants more than initially offered? What kind of homeowners are more open to doing deals like this? You're leaving so much money on the table, long term, if you're not thinking about structuring your deals in this way. Not sure if you quite understood how to setup these deals just yet? Don't worry, you can listen this show again, and sign up to Rob's Freedom Blueprint waiting list. Mentioned in This Episode: [Brand New] Simple 3 Step System Get's Motivated Seller Leads In Under 9 Minutes (Step-by-Step) Rob Swanson's Freedom Blueprint Episode 14: Rob Swanson — Painting the Bigger Picture for Your Real Estate Business Tweetables: "The wholesaler that gets good at figuring out how to use creative deal structures is going to beat everybody else." "If a [wholesaler] is not able to make [this creative deal structure] elementary, the confused mind says, 'no.'" "Who in your town has the nicest buildings? The bank." Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Apr 13, 2017 • 12min
EP091: Sometimes You Just Need to Scale DOWN
Alex discusses the importance of scaling down; yes, DOWN, and not up. Over the last few months, Alex reduced his team from 8 to 5. By simplifying the process, and getting more focused, Alex has seen his sales increase! People often talk about the importance of scaling up (including Alex), but there's a lot of power to taking a step back and scaling down, too. Key Takeaways: Scaling your business is important, especially if you want to gain more time and financial freedom. When you can make your business into something that's greater than you, that's where the magics happens. Alex admits he made a rookie mistake right after the holidays in November. Because Alex took his foot off the gas on the marketing side of things, the year had a slow start. So, you know about scaling up, but sometimes you also need to scale down. Alex explains further. More isn't always better. Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Join our Facebook discussions via Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Apr 10, 2017 • 39min
EP090: Don Costa Started with No Funds and Is Now Killing It in His Market!
Don Costa has been in real estate since 2003, and he started with nothing. To give you an idea, he used quarters to fill up his gas tank just to take his children to daycare. When he got involved in real estate, Don made an active effort to reach out to everyone in his industry. Fast forward to today, Don has a successful real estate business and podcast. Do not underestimate the value of your network! Key Takeaways: Thank you for submitting your questions to the Ask Alex app! This episode is jam-packed, but don't get overwhelmed! Pick one or two tips from Don and take action on it. How did Don get started in this business? Don't let your current situation stop you from achieving your goals. Don made an active effort to build relationships with the right people. You're in the business of people, which means you can't be afraid to go out there and talk to them! How does Don go out there and network? Does he have a process? Any opportunity you have to connect with someone else, you gotta take it! Don't have any money? That's an excuse! Don didn't either. What's Don's business process like? How does he process leads? What is 'subject to' about? Check with an attorney when you're doing 'subject to' deals. What's one piece of advice Don would give his 25-year-old self? Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Join our Facebook discussions via Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Connect with Don at Fliptalk.com Email Don at Don@Fliptalk.com Check out Don's "Subject-To" Language Here Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Apr 6, 2017 • 14min
EP089: You Have to Adjust to Market Changes
Alex recently spoke at a mastermind meeting. In his keynote talk, he discussed some of the failures he had to go through, in order to succeed in the business. Alex believes it's very important to be as transparent as possible, and to not only talk about the good times, but the bad times, too. Today's real estate market is changing, which means you have to keep on your toes if you want to stay relevant. Key Takeaways: Be to sure to check out Part 2 of Peter Aquart's master class! It's all about passive investing. Alex recently had the opportunity to speak at a mastermind event. In this keynote talk, Alex discussed some of the mistakes he's made in the past. When you go to the events, people always talk about the big checks, but never talk about their setbacks. Ever since Alex started this podcast, he's been able to have a deeper connection with you, the listener! Thank you for reaching out and asking your questions! The landscape of the market is changing. Unfortunately, response rates are down in direct-mail marketing. How can you be proactive, and reach out to your list more effectively? Don't get comfortable! The 80/20 rule really does apply in situations like this. Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Join our Facebook discussions via Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Apr 3, 2017 • 55min
EP088: How You Can Earn 10-12% on Your Money PASSIVELY (Part 2 with Peter Aquart)
Peter Aquart is the COO of American Wealth Builders. Be sure to check out last week's episode before listening to this one! This week's master class focuses on the passive side of the business. How do you put your money to work, and how do you build an effective passive income? Get your answer to these questions and more with Peter! Key Takeaways: How do you grow your wealth while you sleep? Most people look at their bottom line numbers, but never factor in their time component. What is turnkey investing? How do you take your time and energy, and multiply it? Who is Peter's typical client? Peter offers a very hands-off experience for their clients, when it comes to real estate investing. What kind of returns do clients tend to get? Time is money! More people are willing to give up their time instead of a little bit of their ROI. How does Peter get such great deals? Remember, you're dealing with a lot of variables on a property. What happens if you want to get into a turnkey business, but don't have the capital? Peter and his company aren't here just to sell you a property. He's here to create wealth with you. What types of property does Peter usually look for? Over the last 10 years, Peter has seen a 30% increase in rentals. However, there was only a 11% increase in supply. How does Peter replace tenants/fill in the occupancy? How does Peter oversee the inspection process? Alex was impressed by Peter's inspection report. Have some additional questions for Peter? Go to www.flipempire.com/turnkey. Mentioned in This Episode: ***Find out how you can earn 10-12% on your money through American Wealth Builders Turnkey Program Episode 76: Mark Evans DM on Finding Your Unique Ability, Building a Team, Growing and Scaling Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Mar 30, 2017 • 10min
EP087: How to Get an Asking Price from a Skeptical Seller
Alex answers a listener question who asked how to get the seller's asking price out of them. So many times, sellers are skeptical to give out their numbers and it can create a bit of an uphill battle for yourself. Alex offers a couple of tricks on how you can phrase the question differently and build rapport. Key Takeaways: In the past, Alex used to be very direct with trying to figure out how much a seller wanted for their property. Sellers never wanted to give that info out! So, instead, Alex now asks the opposite question. What does Alex mean by 'asking the opposite question'? By changing how you say it, sellers become much more open to giving you the answer you're looking for. Alex has found since that between 8-9 out of ten times, the seller will give you their asking price. If the seller isn't sure about their price, you're still able to build rapport with them. So many people don't want to give personal information about themselves, but are more than open to giving info about their neighbors. If the person is boasting about how great their property is, ask them why they're selling it. This flips the tables. When you figure out what their pain point is, you can speak to them on that point. Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Join our Facebook discussions via Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
Mar 27, 2017 • 40min
EP086: Peter Aquart on Building a Turnkey Business, Part 1
Peter Aquart is the COO of American Wealth Builders. Peter has been an entrepreneur since he was 13 years old. This is a two-part episode that you don't want to miss! This week's master class focuses on building an active income and how Peter structured his turnkey business to the point where his team is actively doing 30-50 deals a month. Part 2 will focus on how you can make your money work for you! Key Takeaways: Peter is doing between 30-50 deals a month. Part two will be about how you can make your money work for you. Who is Peter? Being an entrepreneur is tough! You have to be ready to face some challenges. What is a turnkey business exactly? Where did Peter even begin? How does he handle such a high volume of deals? Where does the profit come from? That's your answer. Your business is taking a hit because it doesn't have any goals! Define your goals! As entrepreneurs, you have to stop looking for the easy answer. If you take the emotion out of your goal, then you have no more room to BS yourself out of it. We're on information overload. There's no reason to pay for expertise as a newbie. It's all out there for free! Life's too short. You have to work on yourself and on your growth. You learn the best lessons by making mistakes. What's one piece of advice Peter would give to his 20-year-old self? Tune in next week for part 2! Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Join our Facebook discussions via Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Episode 76: Mark Evans DM on Finding Your Unique Ability, Building a Team, Growing and Scaling Investing in Real Estate? Get help in diversifying your portfolio. More at Americanwealthbuilders.com Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!
