Construct Your Life With Austin Linney

Ahmed Seirafi: How to be Successful in a Commercial Development Company, Tips and Helpful Strategies Meet Ahmed Seirafi, the founder of Andalusia Development Company, where he oversees all aspects of acquisition, disposition, and development. With his expertise and experiences, he has made himself known in the commercial development industry constructing his own marketing strategies and techniques.  In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Ahmed narrates his story and journey as to how and why he chose commercial real estate and development. He gave helpful insights, tips and advice on how you can be successful in this field and be a grown mature individual who can overcome all odds along the way.  Listen in to learn how to be successful in commercial real estate and development. You will get more motivation and inspiration on how to deal with challenges in real estate endeavors.  “There is so much more waiting for you, once you step over that line, that separates the old you from your true self. You will not believe the difference between the old you and the new you because of those limiting believes you used to have”- Ahmed Seirafi “It’s a process….but it’s very simple, not rock and size, as long as you break it down into individual pieces and take one at a time ”- Ahmed Seirafi What You Will Discover:  [21:35] The difference between investors who are more equity driven vs return driven [23:10] Metrics that we need to look at when developing a commercial space, ideas and strategies [24:40] What is family office, how it works and its focus [27:33] Analysis, best practices and tips on how to be working on a development company [28:30] The importance of breaking things into small details to be able to be successful in a development company [30:34] Biggest mistake made in developing a commercial space and how to make it right Relevant Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmed.the.realestate.developer Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ahmed.seirafi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-seirafi-a0765a5/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingconstructor?lang=en  #podcast   

Lyndsay Phillips: How to Promote your Content Through Effective Marketing Strategies Meet Lyndsay Phillips, an entrepreneur and an expert specializing in podcasting, sales funnels and marketing. She owns a full service content marketing agency to help you plan, publish, optimize and promote your content through the web, social media and email so that you can have more leads and reach larger audiences.  In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Lyndsay shares her insights and ideas on the things that you need to do as a starter in this world full of online marketing. She provided best practices and effective strategies on how you can explore yourself, know your strengths and target audience on a larger scale.  Listen in to learn about the things working and not working in marketing strategies. To know how you could promote your content and get more audience. “Focus on those that are engaged and are ideal clients. The numbers...they are nothing”- Lyndsay Phillips “Know the things you’re good at! You don’t have to do everything and be everywhere, you will lose your freaking mind if you did”- Lyndsay Phillips What You Will Discover:  [5:35] Optimizing what’s working and and what’s not working in marketing strategies [9:35] Focusing on who’s engaged and are ideal clients. Know why numbers are nothing and how you could focus on your audience [11:43] The importance of knowing your strengths and explore where you excel the most [15:45] Why do you need to do a one-stop shop for your whole content marketing strategy [18:00] Philosophy on ads and how it makes your marketing strategy be effective [21:05] Knowing your content and having interesting topics to get more leads and audience Relevant Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smoothbusinessgrowth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smoothsailingbg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsayphillips/ Website: http://www.lyndsayphillips.com Website: https://www.smoothbusinessgrowth.com #podcast 

Michael Elefante: How To Start Renting Your Space in Airbnb And Understanding The Different Rental Options Meet Michael Elefante, an account executive at Extreme Networks, real estate investor, YouTube, and TikTok personality. Michael has lived in a few cities because of his previous jobs but is currently residing in Nashville Tennessee with his wife doing what they love. Michael got interested in real estate and learned about short-term and long-term rentals which made him decide to join the Airbnb community.  In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Michael shares his first property investment and what he had to give up to start building a stable future. Michael explains the difference between short-term and long-term rentals along with the benefits you can get from both options. Michael shares why he decided to join Airbnb in terms of cash flow and getting to the financial freedom phase. Michael will help us understand why it is important to know your market first before you start your rental business.  Listen in to learn how you can start your own rental with Airbnb and understand the cash flow. “If the money makes sense, the deal makes sense.” - Michael Elefante “Consistency is key” - Michael Elefante What You Will Discover: [07:42] What Michael had to consider in a house that he will list with Airbnb and his forecasting for occupancy, and his potential revenue [13:27] Michael’s shares his first booking and how it turned out to be [15:41] Michael explains why he personally prefers short-term rental over the long-term rental [22:49] Talks about his recently acquired property in Gatlinburg and the cash flow [24:14] Michael’s new project partnership with a home builder and how they’re going to proceed with the business [30:12] Talks about his Youtube channel and how he creates his content along with his TikTok account [34:57] Shares his 2021 plan from traveling, starting a family to acquiring additional properties   Relevant Links: Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-elefante-40111ba3/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MElefante_6  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.elefante.5  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melefante6/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMEeFhOETOsVm65fh1rKhEQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melefante6?lang=en     #podcast

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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