319: Avoid These Common Newbie Mistakes! Hard-Earned Lessons from Nathan Brooks
Publish Date: 2019/2/28
BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast
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Shownotes Transcript
<p>How does finding and closing 15 deals a month sound? Today’s guest shares exactly how his team does just that!</p><p>Returning guest Nathan Brooks goes into detail about how he built a <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/12/15/turnkey-real-estate/">turnkey business that consistently finds and closes deals</a> on a large scale. He also shares great info regarding how he uses the DISC profile to understand himself and his team members, his three-step process for rehabbing homes, and why he always has at least two sets of eyes on <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/06/30/introduction-to-real-estate-analysis-investing/">every deal</a>.</p><p>Plus, he reveals what he wishes he had done differently in the beginning and how to alternate between a “10,000-foot view” of your business and being on the front line. You also won’t want to miss his discussion about mistakes newbies should avoid.</p><p>Nathan is a long-time investor with a heart-felt <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/06/20/ultimate-guide-finding-incredible-mentors/">passion for helping others succeed</a>. If you want to grow your real estate business, be sure to check out the incredible advice and encouragement he shares in today’s episode!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul>
Links from the Show
- BiggerPockets Forums
- BiggerPockets Webinar
- Seth Godin
- BiggerPockets Podcast 313: How to Be Happy AND Grow a Massive Business with Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler (and Josh!)
- Tony Robbin’s DISC Test
- How to Use the DISC Profile To Communicate Effectively in Business
- BiggerPockets Podcast 087: How to Thrive After The Collapse of a Real Estate Empire with Nathan Brooks
- BiggerPockets Podcast 260: The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating (for the Negotiation-Averse) With Former FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss
- BiggerPockets Podcast 232: The Four Lead Sources Nathan Brooks is Using to Flip 120 Houses a Year
- BiggerPockets Podcast 159: How to Build a Real Estate Business That Buys 60 Deals a Year with Nathan Brooks
Books Mentioned in this Show
- Traction by Gino Wickman
- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
- On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
- Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
- Go Giver by Bob Burg
Fire Round Questions
- Any tips on negotiating with sellers in a competitive market?
- How can I tell if the wholesaler I’m dealing with is legit?
- Just curious if anyone else can share strategies for assessing property management companies?
Tweetable Topics:
- “As soon as you can afford it, hire your weaknesses.” (Tweet This!)
- “The direction of your business is your responsibility.” (Tweet This!)
- “If you’re not taking professional pictures of your rental property, stop and start doing that now.” (Tweet This!)
- “Your business is only as good as you are.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Nathan
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