383: How Ryan 5X’d Profit By Shrinking His Team
Ryan Haywood shares how downsizing his team helped him multiply profits and reduce stress—without slowing down his real estate business.
The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · Ryan Haywood, David Lecko
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Show Notes
After closing over 400 deals, Ryan Haywood made a move most investors fear—he downsized his team. In this episode, David interviews Ryan about why he cut staff, how it led to 5X more profit, and what it taught him about stress, leadership, and running a lean operation that actually works.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Ryan’s Investing Career So Far
2:39 - Making More Profit With A Smaller Team
9:44 - How He Restructured His Team
12:35 - Finding Motivated Employees
15:24 - The Trend Of Wholesalers Making Less As They Scale
19:31 - Tough Times In Business
28:32 - What His Students Think About Downsizing His Business
31:02 - Ryan’s Court Case
35:04 - Closing Thoughts
35:35 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: David Lecko
https://www.instagram.com/dlecko
Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/