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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May 18, 2017 • 11min
EP101: Invest In Relationships
Alex discusses the power of investing into relationships. Real estate investing is a people business, and the best way to get ahead is to be focused — genuinely focused — on serving others. How can you help the seller the best way you can? Do they need any additional help with the moving process? Little details go a long way in making you memorable and personable. Key Takeaways: Remember, you're in the people business. This means you need to invest in people! When you really care about people, more money comes to you. Where are you investing your time? Alex recently started sending gifts to the seller whenever he and his team close on a deal. You're a problem solver. How can you help the seller the best way you can? It's important to have a game plan and a well-thought out strategy on how you can best serve people with the time you have. 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!
May 15, 2017 • 15min
EP100: Celebrating Our Big 100th Episode!
Today, Alex is celebrating his 100th episode. Thank you so much for the support and feedback that you've given him over the last year. Alex wants to constantly over deliver, so please reach out and let him know your thoughts on how he can make the podcast better. Also, you can support the podcast by rating it on iTunes and sharing it to your friends and family! Key Takeaways: This is the 100th podcast episode!!! This episode is focused on you. Thank you for listening. What's Alex's "WHY" for creating the podcast? Alex doesn't want to get too complacent with the format. He is open to your feedback! We need to learn as entrepreneurs how to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Alex is so grateful for the people he has in his life, and wants to keep serving you. Monetizing the podcast is not one of Alex's goals. Again, thank you so much for being a listener of the show! 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!
May 11, 2017 • 10min
EP099: Follow Up, Follow Up, Follow Up!
Alex does a quick 10-minute episode to answer some questions about the importance of the follow up. He's received a couple of messages about this on Facebook recently, and wants to bring home the message of why you can't leave leads, even if they're years old, alone and in the cold. Key Takeaways: Reach out to other real estate investors, and not just the ones in your local market! If you have some people you already know, like, and trust, reach out to them and strike a JV partnership with them. You've gotta have a follow-up system in place. If you don't, you're leaving so much on the table. The follow-up system is just as important, or even more important, than the marketing. You can 2x to 5x your business, just by the follow up alone. Remember, if you like the show, please rate us on iTunes! 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!
May 8, 2017 • 35min
EP098: Josh Jordan on Finding Rock Star Virtual Assistants
Josh Jordan is fairly new to real estate investing, but he was able to successfully close 23 deals during his first year of business. Now, he's traveling the world while he's running his business, because he was able to set up some smart processes and hire the right talent. Find out how Josh gets his VA to do the heavily lifting! Key Takeaways: How did Josh get started? How did Josh get so many deals so quickly in his first year? The best automation is a virtual assistant. Why do so many people struggle with finding the right VA? What did Josh do before hiring a VA, that helped the VA's learning curve? Where can people find rock star VAs? Josh gives a quick outline of what his VA does for him in the business. Remember, whenever you're hiring, you want to make the applicants jump through some hoops. What recommendations does Josh have on how to hire a good VA, and set them up for success? Mentioned in This Episode: FlipEmpire.com Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Email Josh: BoomTownREI@Gmail.com BoomTownInvest.com The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss 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!
May 4, 2017 • 13min
EP097: How Do Successful Real Estate Investors Structure Their Day?
Alex received a question on how he, and others, structure their day efficiently. This is a tough question to answer, because everybody has a different schedule, and what works for Alex may not work for you. The best way to find the schedule that works for you is to experiment! Write down your vision and how you'd like to design your business, and then focus on a lifestyle/schedule that matches it! Key Takeaways: Alex's new baby girl is about to be arriving soon! Are you getting the results you want? How do Alex and other successful real estate investors structure their day? If you're aspiring to be at a certain level, find people that are doing what you want to be doing. What's the vision that you have for your life and for your business? Get your vision down on paper! Every week experiment with different daily routines until you find something that works for you. Alex can tell you his routine, but it might not work for you and in your particular case! For example, Alex experimented between waking up at 4am and at 7am. Try to eliminate the feeling of always feeling busy, and focus your efforts on working efficiently, and smarter. Block off your time for your family, and then fit in the business tasks! 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!
May 1, 2017 • 47min
EP096: Cory Boatright on the W.M.R.P Formula
Cory Boatright is the Founder and CEO of Real Estate Investing Profits. He has his own podcast and has bought and sold over $75 million dollars in real estate. Currently located in the Oklahoma area, Cory discusses how you can use the W.M.R.P (Worth, Market, Repairs, Profit) formula to your advantage and find those good deals. You can not afford to spend 10-20 minutes analyzing a lead. That's way too much time! Key Takeaways: Please leave a review on iTunes! Who is Cory and what does his business look like today? What is the W.M.R.P formula and how can it help you? Cory tries to build in about $10,000 worth of profit into every deal. Alex and Cory's numbers are pretty similar despite being in different markets. Cory has a new software on the market to help users! It's completely free! Cory shows a quick example of what you can do on HousePriceRobot.com by using one of Alex's sold properties. The software was pretty much on-point to how much Alex sold the example property for. Alex changed his team this year to make at least $20,000 profit on every deal. So many people get hung up on analysis paralysis, but tools like this can quickly cut through that! You can't spend 10-20 minutes per lead trying to analyze each opportunity. You want someone to sell you on the property. LISTENING to your seller is key! What are some quick tips to identifying somebody's personality type? What's currently working for Cory on a marketing perspective in his area? Mentioned in This Episode: Flip Empire Private Facebook Group Realestateinvestingprofits.com Housepricerobot.com How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie 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 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!
