It’s pretty simple: Never give up. Things can and will go wrong again and again and again. The best way to respond to setbacks is just getting back up and running harder. David Adams is the co-founder and CEO of HomeSuite, a monthly technology-enabled furnished rental broker. With this company,…
At some point, you need to make money. Build something people will buy. Willy Schlacks is the president of EquipmentShare, a peer-to-peer platform for contractors to lend equipment to one another. With more than 16 years in the construction business, Schlacks and his brother, Jabbok, created the company at Startup…
I would get a mentor to avoid making costly mistakes. I would have also taken the time out to find myself through self-realization. This alone will help you take your business venture to the next level sooner than later. Kyle is a real estate investor and owner of Socialbiz.org born…
Set timelines that are very strict, because you’ll likely keep pushing for months beyond those deadlines. Ian McHenry is the co-founder and President of Beyond Pricing, a first-of-its-kind revenue management and dynamic pricing software for short-term and vacation rental owners who list on sites like Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO. Ian…
Meet Ian McHenry – Co-Founder and President of Beyond Pricing
I get up early and go to bed early. You can’t think or be productive when you spent the night unwinding in front of the TV. John Stevenson works tirelessly as a real estate partner with successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and venture capitalists in the region. He founded his own real…
I make sure that all our staff is involved. Every morning, when the brain is fresh, I sit them all together for a quick meet and greet and talk about random creative ideas and get in some early morning jokes. I believe that good results come from early starts that…
Meet Erin Belmore – Founder of Washington State Kitchen and Bath
Ask, “Why?” I think it annoys everyone to no end, but if something doesn’t make sense to me in a meeting, I can’t stop myself from asking why until we uncover a solution that makes sense. Mike Kalis is the CEO of Marketplace Homes. He and Marketplace Homes have been…
The only failure I can think of is one of inaction. I had the opportunity to start this business much earlier, and I failed to seize the opportunity right away. As a veteran of the real estate industry, Tim DeCapua understands how a changing marketplace can influence the perception of…
People will judge your capabilities based on your position, but your position doesn’t limit your capabilities. Jay Olsen has been around construction his entire life — you could even say it’s in his blood. Jay grew up in Leon, Iowa, and his dad was a shop teacher and his grandfather…
This is going to sound overly simplistic but take the time to step away every so often even if it is a 30 minute walk and you will be pleasantly surprised as to what you can think through or of while being disconnected from work. Luigi Wewege is the founder…