Construct Your Life With Austin Linney

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Sterling Shrout: How to Vision out your Life to Get Big Deals Amidst Your Past Life Experiences  Meet Sterling Shrout, a previous drug dealer and an ex convict who turned his life into something bigger. He is now a small business owner, and real estate investor specializing in fix and hold multi-family in Southwest Ohio. He received training in facilitating group treatment from the Salvation Army for addiction recovery and is involved in his local anti-heroin coalition. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Sterling shares his journey on how he overcame his worst experiences in life and turned it into something positive and greater. He provided helpful and inspirational tips and ideas on how to focus and deal with yourself and things in real estate. Listen in to learn how to get big deals in real estate and be inspired to change your life as it is not the end of everything. It is only the start of something bigger to happen.   “I didn't ever think that I would have a life for, I was just working for nothing... like working to survive..."- Sterling “If you can educate yourself on how money works...on what you can do with other people’s money or go with real-estate and find a deal"- Sterling What You Will Discover:  [10:25] The repercussions of having more options in this world and how to wisely choose one [13:28] The importance of education in life and educate yourself how money works most especially in real-estate  [14:10] Finding a deal in real-estate which is the real game changer [18:45] How equity helps him pay his bills and other expenses [24:44] Disassociating the worst part of your life and dealing with the new version of yourself [30:16] The significance of relationships and portfolio in real estate.  Relevant Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sterlingshrout/ Email: Sterling@SterlingShrout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterling-shrout/ Website: www.sterlingshrout.com  #podcast 

Octavio Diaz: How to Explore More Aspects for Long-term Success  Meet Octavio, a restaurant general manager, operations and training advisor, and a real estate investor from Chicago. He started in the restaurant industry from a young age fifteen years ago. He worked hard  from being a cashier and dishwasher, Now he is in multi-unit management.  In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Octavio tells his story how he explored other aspects to be successful. How he realized a healthy lifestyle could open doors of ideas and restore health to himself and others. He gave tips and advice that will inspire individuals to let other people influence you on taking your short term and long term goals into action.  Listen in to learn how he takes his next steps to further his achievements by not staying in his comfort zone. That having a mindset full of purpose and planning to aim your goal.  “Nothing was really decided, until you decide on something, isn't that about life” - Octavio “ When I first started working out, my body was tired but my brain was wired. “  - Octavio What You Will Discover:  [1:15] How his career started from bottom to top. [2:05] Reflections on how to move forward to take success further after failure. [3:22] How he managed to get healthy and fit while getting to that accomplishing point  faster. [5:55] What advice can you give to anybody out there who hasn’t started but just like you in the same way. [7:16] What attracted you to join real estate from restaurant business and how you carried on as an expert Operator   [20:35] Why surrounding yourself with individuals who are doing what you want helps you keep going to look into the future of what you want to do.  Relevant Links:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.octaviodiaz/  Email: mr.octaviodiaz@gmail.com    TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJ83muvW/      #podcast

Martynas Fedotovas: How To Drive Your Business Through Social Media Meet Martynas Fedotovas, the founder and owner of Beating Alpha Media which is a social media branding and marketing company that has experience with creating and managing content for real estate companies. Martynas is a well known authority in multiple industries on how to create profit through social media. Martynas is also a YouTube host and has 2 YouTube channels that talks about real estate and space. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Martynas shares how he rebranded his social media accounts several times and ended up with Beating Alpha. Martynas explains why social media is important nowadays in marketing the real estate business. Martynas also mentions that he offers a 3 day workshop for free because he wants the people to understand how they can grow their podcast and generate revenue as well. He lastly shares his interest in the space industry and how social media is being used to get attention.  Listen in to learn how you can create a system and market your business through social media. “Time is the biggest and most expensive commodity that we have” - Martynas Fedotovas “Create your own truth” - Martynas Fedotovas What You Will Discover: [04:42] Know why are people having a hard time talking about their finances [09:13] Martynas shares his thoughts on what is missing in the entrepreneur and real estate social media content [18:29] Martynas interest in the space industry and how social media is also being used to raise money and get attention [24:43] Advice to those who are in the start-up phase and what to focus on [28:28] Thoughts on outsourcing employees by getting a virtual assistant vs. having in house employees [33:42] What he is looking forward since he will be going to the United States   Relevant Links:   Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martynas-fedotovas-7560bb1b1/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeatingAlpha/videos  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkI8QTUALLRkRkt2iPI_vUg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martynasfedotovas1  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfedotovas/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EquityNest  Website: https://www.beatingalphamedia.com   #podcast

Neil Wahlgren: How To Be An Investor And Finding The Right Tenant Meet Neil Wahlgren, COO of MAG Capital Partners and a sponsor raising capital for direct investments into cash flowing NNN operational industrial real estate. Neil is a Californian native who joined the US Air Force in Colorado and did combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan and was transferred to the Navy Reserve. He got his MBA after serving the country, then transitioned to business development and later realized that he liked the entrepreneurial side which made him decide to enter the real estate world. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Neil shares his role as the COO of MAG Capital Partners and what he does for the company. How he shifted from being in the US Air Force to being involved in real estate. Neil shares his experiences as an investor, operator, and sponsor when looking into a potential business, and the things that need to be considered. He will help us understand the different types of investments, businesses, and tenants.  Listen in to learn how you can lease your space to the right tenant and market.  “We are becoming a part of that company's future” - Neil Wahlgren “To be able to understand that picture is super important” - Neil Wahlgren What You Will Discover: [00:59] Neil’s journey from flying jets to being involved in the real estate business [06:47] Talks about being an investor and understanding the market before investing [15:33] Understanding the aspect of difference in single-family and multi-family investment [18:24] Elaborates the investor’s point of view, looking for the right tenant and understanding in leasing your space  [24:13] What Neil is looking for as an operator and the risks that should be considered [33:39] Neil shares his perspective in the foodservice industry when it comes to having them as a tenant [36:05] One of Neil’s most unforgettable travel experience in a different country and enjoying the simplicity of life   Relevant Links: Website: https://magcp.com Email: neil@magcp.com  Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwahlgren/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neil.wahlgren  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tall_swede/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WahlgrenCapital    #podcast

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Greg Washington: Creating a Support System and Finding Your Purpose  Meet Greg Washington, a military infantry officer veteran from North Carolina. Greg entered the corporate world after his deployment and worked for an oil and gas company, then later on built his own finance company. It took him 10-15 years to find his purpose and has decided to be a mental health influencer by helping veterans that have PTSD and complex grief. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Greg shares his military experience and why he decided to enter the corporate world. Greg also shares why he has decided to reconnect with his fellow soldiers and peers, and this was one step for him to finally find his purpose. Greg talked about how he coped with the challenges caused by his deployment and was able to come up with a solution to also help other veterans who were struggling to recover. Because of his passion of helping veterans with PTSD and complex grief, he has built his own company to support those in need and guidance. Listen in to learn how you help others with your own experience and build a support system for them. “You have to be your best self... you got to give yourself a fighting chance.” - Greg [32:39] What You Will Discover: [01:12] Greg from being a soldier, to entering the corporate world and to finally finding his purpose in helping veterans [05:13] Being aware of the challenges after deployment and what our veterans had to go through as the aftermath [09:46] What are the options provided to our soldiers after their deployment and what Greg discovered as an alternative or coping plan [15:48] Awareness on Cannabis availability in different states and its legality for medical use [19:36] Greg explains the effect of marijuana or cannabis that are being used for medicinal help [32:00] Greg shares his long-term vision for his company and as a person to help those who has PTSD and complex trauma   Relevant Links: Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-c-washington/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.washington.1401  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregcwashington/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregcwashington  Website: https://guardsdown.com  Website: www.gregcwashington.com  #podcast

Ryan Luke: How to Build and Scale an Effective Airbnb Business Meet Ryan Luke, an Airbnb rent-to-rent property investor- which is basically making money from Airbnb without owning a property. In this episode of Construct Your Life, we have Austin and Ryan interview each other on their Airbnb beginnings and experiences so far. Ryan who was driven into the industry by necessity, explains how he scales his business managing properties across the UK and overseas in Dubai. Listen in to learn how to build an effective and independent business you can manage from anywhere in the world. “If you’ve got a business that ticks without you then you’ve got a much more valuable asset than if you’ve got a business that depends on you all the time.”- Ryan [19:52] What You Will Discover: [1:38] How to manage rental properties out of state and scale. [8:27] How to turn a problem into an opportunity. [17:43] The value of building an independent business that can survive without you. [24:38] How to effectively communicate with your team and clients. [35:08] The pros of renting properties over owning properties.   [38:46] The downside of micromanaging your team.   Relevant Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialryanluke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialryanluke #podcast  

Mark Simpson: Everything You Need to Know About Direct Booking Meet Mark Simpson, the founder of Boostly, host of The Boost Hospitality Podcast, and the creator of The Hospitality Community Facebook Group. He helps hosts increase their direct bookings by building better websites and creating converting marketing campaigns. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Mark shares how Boostly was born out of the idea of increasing direct bookings for a family business. He explains killer strategies that any host should consider to drive for direct bookings. Listen in to learn how to utilize social media to work for your business and Clubhouse to expand your network. What You Will Discover: [1:03] Understanding the level of creativity in the vacation rentals business. [11:40] The golden hack you need to nail booking directly with clients. [18:07] Smart strategies to ensure clients choose to book directly with you over booking platforms. [25:00] How to use social media to work for your business. [31:05] The power of email marketing for the success of vacation rentals. [36:54] How to get a property management system account plus a WordPress website. [45:00] The power of Clubhouse and collaboration in 2021. Relevant Links: Website: https://boostly.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boostlyuk/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoostlyUk/ Get Your Property Management System: http://boostly.co.uk/pms #podcast     

Colin Douthit: Understanding Great Property Management Meet Colin Douthit, a property manager, contractor, and real estate investor in the Kansas City area. He is currently managing over 600 doors and looking to raise that number to 1000 doors this year. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Colin explains in detail how he manages both construction and property management as a single point of contact business. He describes the advantages of an investor getting a good property manager. Listen in to learn about the unrealized real estate potential of small-town America that you should start thinking about. What You Will Discover: [4:06] How to run a streamlined single point of contact business for construction and property management. [10:45] Understanding when and why you should consider a property manager. [12:50] The pros of using a property manager for your out-of-state properties. [14:15] Being a humble enough entrepreneur who recognizes your need for help.  [22:28] The impact of a podcast as a networking tool for real estate investors. [27:31] The unrealized success of investing in small-town properties. Relevant Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindouthit/ Podcast: Elevating Property Management Twitter: https://twitter.com/atlaspm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlaspmkc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlaspmkc/ #podcast