Construct Your Life With Austin Linney

Mike Taravella: Choosing A Healthy Professional and Physical Lifestyle Meet Mike Taravella, a real estate investor, deals underwriter, and asset manager at Randy Partners. He is a Master’s of Science in Accounting graduate and worked in accounting for five years before turning his focus to real estate. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Mike shares his journey in real estate and the lessons he has learned along the way. He also shares how he took charge of his health by losing 60 pounds and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Listen to hear all the valuable tips that Mike has for you as an aspiring real estate investor. “How can I add value, how can I better myself, how can I educate myself more whether its finding deals, underwriting, talking to investors; it’s how can I add value in each of those aspects.”- Mike Taravella 37:18 What You Will Discover: [1:40] The road to real estate entrepreneurship. [8:01] How to take charge of your physical health. [23:37] Factors to consider before investing in any type of real estate property. [26:39] How to protect yourself before jumping on deals. [29:53] Why you need to do what you love. [37:32] The opportunities that exist right now in real estate. Relevant Links: Website: HOME RandCRE - Rand CRE Email: miket@randycre.com #podcast

Joshua Roosen: The Importance of Real Estate Education Meet Joshua Roosen, the education coordinator for Jake and Gino multifamily group and a multifamily investor. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Josh shares a story of how he took the advice to be an entrepreneur rather than following a career as a doctor. He describes his real estate journey including how he got an opportunity to work with the Jake and Gino group and the value he has gained from there. Listen in to learn what makes multifamily much better than single-family in terms of value and scalability. “A lot of my happiness is derived from my discipline and dedication in my goals and the impact I can make on this earth and something that’s going to outlive me.” 26:07 What You Will Discover: [0:55] Choosing between entrepreneurship over a medical career path. [5:42] How to work for value and not exchanging time for money. [14:01] The scalability of multifamily over single-family real estate. [15:43] Why you need real estate education. [22:27] How to turn challenges into opportunities. [29:10] The top three strategies for a new real estate investor. Relevant Links: Website: https://jakeandgino.com/ Email: josh@jakeandgino.com #podcast

Wednesday Rant: How To Define Success For YOURSELF No guests. No script. #WednesdayRant on Construct Your Life Podcast. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player today!!

Chris Grenzig: The Ups and Downs of a Real Estate Business Meet Chris Grenzig, a former soccer coach who is now an asset manager at Toro Real Estate Partners. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Chris shares how he left his career as a soccer coach into stockbroking and later finding satisfaction in real estate investing. He also shares how he has been sharpening his skills by consuming educational materials in real estate and financial markets. Listen to learn how to deal with possible challenges that may occur in your real estate business. “I’m learning because I always ask on due diligence, I’m always trying to be where the vendors are but the physical aspect of the property, I know next to nothing. I know what I need to know to get a deal done because I rely on other people to do it.”- Chris Grenzig [1:08:48] What You Will Discover: [0:41] The importance of taking real estate education. [10:28] How to choose what fits with what you want. [24:46] The impact of losing money in real estate. [27:55] The challenges in the real estate industry. [39:15] How to learn and help other people. [45:58] Learning how the debt and the financial world works. Relevant Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.grenzig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grenzig/ Podcast: Real Estate Investing Experience. Email: chris@tororep.com 

Blake and Barbara Massa: How to Live Your Simple Best Life Meet Blake and Barbara Massa, a couple from Kansas state who lives and own an Airbnb business in the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Blake and Barbara share how their mutual love for travel and freedom led them to each other and how they continue to explore the world together. They talk about taking risks of moving to foreign countries and continents searching for a simple life before finally settling in Costa Rica and starting an accommodation business there. Listen in to hear the importance of going after what you want in life while maintaining simplicity. You will also hear what you need to consider before starting an accommodation business in another country. “Whenever you’re changing, it’s hard, change is not easy.”- Barbara [25:53] What You Will Discover: [0:56] The power of travel and how it changes you. [16:21] How to break the routine and live a happy life. [34:25] The factors to consider before starting an accommodation business in another country. [38:43] How to work remotely and supplement your life while traveling. [43:03] The effects of the Coronavirus on the Airbnb business. [46:29] How to live your best life the right way with the right people. Relevant Links: Website: https://www.escalerasescape.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escalanteescapes/ #podcast

Wednesday Rant: How To Get Mindset Right For Real Estate Investing No guests. No script. #WednesdayRant on Construct Your Life Podcast. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player today!!

Diego Corzo: How to Overcome Major Challenges and Become a Successful Entrepreneur. Meet Diego Corzo, a 29 years old full-time realtor, and an overall entrepreneur. He has been in the real estate industry for 6 years and has made a mark for himself. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Diego shares the major challenges he went through growing up as an unauthorized immigrant in the US. These challenges, however, only made him resilient and thirstier for success. Listen in to learn how Diego has surrounded himself with likeminded people that helped him and how he is returning the favor by helping others. “If the door of my opportunity is closed, I go through the window.”- Diego Corzo What you will learn: [0:54] How to overcome major challenges to become a successful entrepreneur. [06:43] How to keep a resilient mentality. [8:38 How to adopt a resilient spirit from your role models. [12:20] How to make your money work for you. [16:09] The process of getting your foot into the real estate industry. [18:23] How to get into a property with little money using construction development companies. [20:13] Why you need to maximize your time as a realtor. [22:13] How to surround yourself with mentors and likeminded people. [29:05] The importance of adding value to people you surround yourself with as they show you the way. [31:12] The power of helping others. [36:44] How to make yourself look like an expert who wants to help other people. [39:13] The day to day routine of a realtor. [42:47] Six tips to financial freedom for millennials. [50:58] When do you need to quit your corporate job. Relevant Links: Website: https://diegocorzo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diegocorzorealtor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdiegocorzo/?hl=en Email: info@diegocorzo.com #podcast

Rick Martinez: How to Succeed as a Cannabis Entrepreneur Meet Rick Martinez, the founder, and CEO of The Green Seed Cannabis Accelerator. He was in the military, is a registered nurse, and made $52 million in his first business before exiting it. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Rick shares his journey as an entrepreneur through the years and what led him to start a cannabis business. Listen in to learn the business strategies that Rick has been using to succeed in a business that is still considered ‘controversial’. “Entrepreneurship is no joke and there’s got to be something that drives us and I believe that’s got to have an anchor in how much we want to make.”- Rick Martinez What you will learn: [1:21] What it takes to succeed as a cannabis entrepreneur. [8:40] Why entrepreneurs are born not made. [13:37] How to get rid of limiting beliefs. [17:20] Three things to consider before making a big move. [21:57] The right time to learn your biggest lessons. [23:27] Why passion isn’t enough in business. [30:06] Qualities of a leading entrepreneur. [33:45] How to get out of the cannabis business “closet”. [40:04] How not to care about negative opinions when starting a ‘controversial” business. [41:59] Why there’s no work-life balance for entrepreneurs. [44:19] How to succeed when sharing what you love. [47:41] How to put double down on something that you’re good at. [50:12] How to conduct business at a convention. Relevant Links: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetboy/ Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weedtoknowbasis/ #podcast

Wednesday Rant: Don’t Negotiate Your Goals! No guests. No script. #WednesdayRant on Construct Your Life Podcast. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player today!!

Dani Fattizzi: Transitioning from the Hospitality Industry to Real Estate Investing. Meet Dani Fattizzi, an operator of a management company and a real estate investor in the Airbnb space in St. Augustin, Florida. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Dani describes how she found a love for real estate investing after being in the hospitality industry for many years. She shares the challenges she went through before she knew the power of delegating tasks in her business. Listen to learn how manifesting business goals has worked for Dani this year. “You have to live what your life is going to look like several years from now if you’re going to continue living like you’re living today. What are you going to lose, who’s going to leave you, what are you sacrificing?”- Dani Fattizzi What you will learn: [0:52] How to aim higher and stop living an ordinary life. [7:29] How to start in real estate investing without experience. [12:38] How not to drive yourself crazy with work when you’re just starting a business. [18:00] How to overcome unhealthy habits. [20:47] The importance of delegating tasks as an entrepreneur. [23:53] How to deal with the fear of delegating tasks to employees. [26:37] How to manifest your business goals. [30:30] Learning to be a leader of your business. [32:54] How to keep things working for the homeowners during the COVID-19 crisis. [36:51] What does it look like to attend the first Tony Robbins event? [45:36] How to bring your shadows into the light so they no longer control you. [48:10] How to keep a positive mind for your business during COVID-19. Relevant Links: Website: https://www.euphoriavacationhomes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euphoriavacationhomes/ Email: danifattizzi@gmail.com #podcast