What do you think of when you hear the word “culture” in your workplace, team, or business? Like many, you probably disregard it as corporate HR jargon. Can’t blame you. When it comes to being an entrepreneur, however, the type of team and business you attract derives from the culture you create-a culture that moves, inspires, and motivates not only yourself but others to want to succeed both with you and for you.
Our special guests on today’s show are Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, Founders of Jake and Gino and the Wheelbarrow Profits Academy. Since their partnership began in 2011, Jake and Gino have taken their vertically integrated company from “vision” to having acquired over $100 milion in assets under management. In addition, they have helped thousands of aspiring real estate entrepreneurs reach their dreams of becoming successful multifamily investors.
Gino Barbaro is the Co-Founder of Jake and Gino, father of six children, restaurant entrepreneur and chef, Certified Professional Coach, and is a successful multifamily investor with over 1500 multifamily units valued at $100 million under management.
Jake Stenziano is the Co-Founder of Jake and Gino, Rand Partners, Rand Capital, and Founder of Rand Property Management He is a best selling author and successful multifamily investor with over 1500 multifamily units valued at $100 million under management.
In this episode, we cover:
The start of Jake and Gino
The value of education
Creating the right business culture
Creating a sense of community for residents
The importance of tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Tune in to hear Jake and Gino address these informative topics and many more! Remember, success leaves clues…
The Final Four:
1. What do you like to do for your continued education to further you investing?
Gino: “I’m learning from Willie Coleman, Chris Jackson, Bill Ham. I’m staying focused on multi-housing news. I’m staying focused on all real estate specific websites that I can go and see what’s going on.”
2. Who has been the biggest inspiration for you success?
Gino: “For me, it’s my parents”
Jake: “I had some pretty strong male role models growing up. Between my Dad and Grandpa who were constantly working. Also, working with Gino made a huge impact in my life I appreciate him as well.”
3. What advice would you give the listeners to help them grow their businesses?
Gino: “For me, clarity. Why are you building? Why are you building? Why are you growing your business? Ask yourself, why you run the business? Figure out the plan, figure out why it isn't clear on your goals.”
Jake: “I think that if someone wants to be multifamily, it's education times action equals results. I think that's where you start, you go get yourself educated. Now's a great time to do it. It's putting your time and effort into your folks growing your people, making sure your systems are there. It's constant improvement and building that culture. That's what's worked for us.”
4. How can the listeners learn more about Jake and Gino and connect with you?
To learn more about Jake and Gino, you can go to their website at www.jakeandgino.com/
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