Casual Fridays REI

As business owners there’s a million different things we need to do and generally we’re the only ones around to do them. With so many things to do, getting hung up on one or two things can really slow down our end goal. We’ve seen many people derail their businesses by weeks or months just … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-423-getting-hung-up-on-the-small-things/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

For many, the New Year comes with lots of excitement around new businesses, goals and hopes for a better year than the last one. This feeling is generally surrounded by a ton of motivation to get things done which is great for the first few weeks / months. What do you do though when that … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-422-new-year-new-me-wears-off/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Every now and then a new tool comes on the market and it completely changes the way we do things in the land industry. Today is one of those days and we’re happy to have JT Olmstead on the show to talk about his new product YourLandLoans.com. JT is a long time friend of the … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-421-your-land-loans-with-jt-olmstead/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It’s the end of the year and oh what a year it’s been! We’ve learned a ton and grown even more and we hope you’ve experienced the same. As we finish up this last week of the year for us we’re taking some time to look back and talk about everything we’ve done. So join … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-417-year-end-review/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

When you first start a business everything is new and hard. Let’s take Land Investing for instance.. The first time you pick a county and price blind offers it’s a little daunting. The more you do it though the easier it gets. As you grow though you run into other obstacles that keep you have … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-416-does-it-ever-get-easier/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It’s that time of the year where people are thinking of their goals for the following year and one thing that many people want is to either start a business or make more money. That’s where the Gurus jump in and promise you the life of your dreams with out spending any of your own … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-415-the-no-money-down-guru/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

You’ve seen this before or maybe even been the one dealing with it. It’s that person who has all the potential in the world but is stuck in the daily grind of a job they don’t want to be doing and letting all their dreams pass them by as they go about there life. This … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-414-death-by-khakis/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Recently we were tossing around the idea of what we would do if we had to start all over again today. Could we do it? What would we do differently? Would we even want to? As we talked it out several thoughts came to mind and today we’re gonna share all those with you. So … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-413-could-you-start-all-over/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

In this ever changing market it’s become more important than ever to know who you’re clients are. Do your clients want a camp site, hunting ground, farm land, etc.. Are you tailoring your property to that person? There was a time in the not to distant past that we could buy and sell anything with … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-412-identifying-your-client-avatar/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Today we’re gonna look at a scenario that for some reason keeps coming up. To us, the situation is an obvious one but to our surprise we’ve had to have more than one tough conversation with our students. The scenario looks something like this.. You have a solid land deal, someone offers to purchase that … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-411-take-the-deal/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

You ever look around and realize just how much stuff you have that doesn’t get used or touched? Seriously, we purchase items that maybe we needed at one point but definitely don’t need now and so it sits and collects dust. Then comes an opportunity that we know would benefit us but we stumble because … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-410-your-moneys-all-around-you/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Six months ago we launched our first Subdivide Master Class with one goal in mind.. To build the most elite tribe of Land Investors across the country that all work together to find, underwrite, fund and exit subdivided properties. We’ve seen great success from this group and now we’re ready to open the doors to … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-409-master-class-round-two/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

The market is slowing and what’s been working for you lately may not work for you going forward. So what do you do? Some business owners will freeze, some will keep doing what they’re doing and others will pivot. It’s our opinion that opening your self up to a pivot can ultimately help you get … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-408-whats-your-pivot-look-like/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Being an Entrepreneur means having a wide open, blank space to do whatever you’d like to do. Sometimes that can be overwhelming and leave you wondering where to get started and sometimes that can mean you left to much on the to do list because you didn’t feel like being there. Those that are successful … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-407-discipline-and-routine/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

When you’re an entrepreneur and things get tough you have two choices. You can either fold to the pressure or you can make things happen. This is an important idea to remember these days because everywhere we turn we’re hearing about things a recession, sales slowing, prices dropping, etc.. What you do right now and … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-406-marching-forward/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Last week we talked about Greed so today we’re going the complete opposite direction and talking about Gratitude. It’s so easy in everyday life to over look just how good we have it and it’s one of those things that we should be paying more attention too. So today we’re gonna talk about some of … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-405-gratitude/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It’s not often that both host show up with the same topic in mind for the week but it definitely happened this week. We’re talking about Greed and if it’s good, if it’s time to be greedy and what exactly do we mean when we talk about greed. So join us today as we dive … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-404-greed/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’re officially one year in our office! It’s been a great year for us but has an office been worth it? What are the positives and negatives? Is it worth if for you and what should you look for. Join us today as we dive into this and see how it’s been for us and … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-403-one-year-in-the-office/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

The life of an entrepreneur is one filled with good and bad moments. One day you’re on top of the world and can do no wrong and the next day everything is falling apart. What’s important to remember about all of this is that you’re not alone and we’ve all been through it. Those moments … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-402-the-good-and-the-bad/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Do your ads paint a picture of the property so well that buyers make their decision before they ever actually go see the property or are you filling the ads with jargon and bad data that only confuses the person? This is a solid point to focus on because the strong majority of Real Estate … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-401-are-your-ads-too-confusing/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Every part of starting a new business and even growing it can be stressful and nervous. You think you’re the only one to experience this? You’re wrong. We’ve all been there and it’s possible that you’ll feel the nerves every time you step your game up. What happens over time though is the things that … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-400-nerves-are-normal/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Part of running a business means that you have to deal with all the ups and downs. This means when you’re succeeding you get to enjoy the highs and everything that comes with it. When it’s down though, you have to deal with that too. How you deal with that and how many failures you’re … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-399-it-doesnt-always-workout/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

What an event this was! Great speakers, great guest, an awesome venue and even better party in the suite after made this past weekend such an amazing weekend. We really appreciate each and everyone of our guest for coming and can’t wait to do it again next year. As always, we put on a live … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-398-live-event-2022/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As every good parent would attest, setting your kids up for a better future is one of the most important things you can do for them. There’s lots of different ways you can do that too and today were gonna talk about some of them that we’ve done and why this is so important. So … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-397-setting-your-kids-up-for-the-future/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It doesn’t always happen but sometimes the people we trust to complete our real estate transactions miss a thing or two. It can be a simple mistake that got overlooked and is easy to fix or it can be a major issue that needs to be corrected before you sign the paperwork. The problem with … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-396-title-company-issues/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

When Adam is away Jake comes to play! On todays show we dive into creating your own luck by putting opportunities in front of you. Pulling from Jakes recent transition into full time land investing he found that doing the reps is crucial and gets the ball rolling to keep your inbound pipeline full.

The new Mayor in our home town has got some big ideas about how they want to get involved with Real Estate and it really got us fired up. The idea is to heavily regulate Airbnb’s which we believe is done with good intent but should they get involved at all? This is an important … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-394-government-oversight-on-your-business/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

So what does this quote even mean!?! We’ve all heard it and I’m sure when we did, we immediately knew what we thought it meant but have you ever dove into some thought on it? Well.. As one of our host watched the famous Forest Gump movie the other day he put some thought into … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-393-stupid-is-as-stupid-does/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Inflation is on the rise, gas prices are at an all time high and everywhere you turn you hear people talking about a recession coming our way. When it will come and how bad it will be is out of our control but things that aren’t out of our control are how we prepare for … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-392-are-you-prepared-for-a-recession/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

First things first… Live Events Tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW!!! They will go fast so make sure you get yours now. We’ve got another awesome event planned at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tx that’ll end with a party in a suite while we watch the Rangers take on the White Sox. Get those … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-391-buying-down-your-business-live-event-info/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

There’s certain things that happen in our lives that we never forget and those memories can become some of the things that drive us the most. We’ve spoke about it many times here before but with everything that’s happening in the world today we thought it might be a good time to really dive into … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-390-strongest-driving-forces/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As the process goes… You either find a property you want to buy or you have one that you want to sell and you go under contract on it. Great! That’s awesome. As part of this, it’s super common to negotiate a period of time that the buyer can perform further due diligence without the … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-389-option-periods-good-or-bad/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

In a world where social media has a dominate presence in our lives it’s so easy to get caught up comparing yourself to others. You see people driving super nice cars, you see them taking crazy trips, living in massive houses, etc.. Whether you want to or not, you can see that stuff and start … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-388-what-does-a-millionaire-look-like/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

The goals you set for yourself and how you’re going to get to those goals are super important to any business. For example, you can say you want your business to generate $10,000 / month but how do you actually get there? How much mail does that take? How many properties do you have to … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-387-leading-vs-lagging-indicators/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’re back at it this week talking about other ventures we’re apart of plus we’ve got an update on the ATM drama from last week. Things are looking up on that front so we’re feeling good right now. If you’ve ever had an interest in eCommerce, Syndications, Hard Money or Partnerships this is the show … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-386-other-ventures-were-in-part-two/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As entrepreneurs we’re constantly drawn to money making activities. That’s just who we are. When you have the drive to be your own boss you almost look at any business and wonder how you can be apart of it, make it better or scale it. That’s how our land business transformed into what it is … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-385-other-ventures-were-in/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Every few years something comes along in our niche and it seems like people really focus in on it for awhile. Whether it’s cashflow, CRMs, subdivides, etc.. they all seem to have their place in the land investing niche and some of these items have even become tools we wouldn’t want to run our business … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-384-whats-the-next-big-thing/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Having patience in your business is one of the hardest traits to develop as a business owner. Nobody goes to work for themselves with the hopes of making their first bit of profit months or even years down the road. Sometimes though, that’s how it works out. When you have a new business without a … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-383-patience-in-your-business/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

We’re so excited to have Jake Huddelston on the show today! He recently went full time as a land investor and we’re not only lucky enough to have him join our office but we convinced him to come on our show and share his journey with y’all. He’s been through it all on his way … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-382-jake-huddelston-and-the-journey-to-full-time-land-investor/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It happens to all us.. We start something new and we’re excited and we’re working hard, soaking up all sorts of information and joining groups and watching things grow. Then at some point we slowly stop doing those things as much and just settle in to whatever it is we’re doing. In business, this can … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-381-are-you-getting-to-comfortable/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

Here at Casual Fridays we pride ourselves on the trust we’ve built in the land community. That trust isn’t built over night and it’s not easy to do but we’ve accomplished it by going above and beyond on things like Project One and Two, throwing over the top live events (pay attention today because the … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-380-the-casual-fridays-way/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As business owners it can be really easy to fall into a rhythm where you are so focused on managing and growing your business that you forget to look how far you’ve come and really take in what you’ve accomplished. This actually hit really hard this week for us as we had one of our … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-379-celebrating-the-wins/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

As our businesses expand and the number of people that we help get into this niche continues to grow, so does the number of ways that we see people take this idea. For us, we started with small desert properties that we focused on cashflow and small cash wins. Now, we’re subdividing several thousand acre … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-378-is-there-a-best-way-to-run-your-business/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

You ever see one of those CIA movies where they show a report on someone they’re tracking and the entire thing is either edited or redacted? That’s basically how this episode went!! I’m not sure you’ll ever hear it because our editing skills are amazing if I do say so myself but feel free to … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-377-the-importance-of-a-tribe/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

One of the most important aspects of any business is the experience the customer has. This couldn’t be anymore true today as it’s really easy for someone to go online and shout from the rooftops how good or bad their experience with you was. Traditionally, we think of this on the sell side meaning we … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-376-the-customer-experience/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It’s here y’all!! The episode you’ve all been waiting for!! We are officially launching our Subdivide Master Class and all the details about it on today’s show. You do not want to miss this or the opportunity that comes with it. We have put together the most intense one one one training program out there … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-375-subdivide-master-class/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>

It’s all over the news right now that big things are happening and the fear of World War 3 is seemingly on everyone’s minds. As it sits right now everything is moving along normally here in the states. We’re still selling land, we’re still buying land and the banks are still lending. What happens if … <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://casualfridaysreipodcast.blubrry.net/episode-374-ww3-and-the-land-business/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p>