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Podcast Interview Series "Saturday Specials"

We started a series of interview episodes that get released on Saturdays twice a month.

This series is different than the main show – episodes are longer, at around forty-five minutes to an hour or more each, and the guests will be experienced, industry veterans bringing very specific knowledge to the table – focused on increasing NOI, maximizing ROI and keeping as much of your money as you can. 

Have knowledge to share and want to be a guest on the show?

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Saturday Special #1 - Yonah Weiss

From Education to Cost Segregation

Our very first guest on the show was the Cost Segregation King himself, Yonah Weiss.

Yonah is a powerhouse with property owners’ tax savings.  As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving hundreds of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation.

He has a background in teaching and a passion for real estate and helping others.

He’s also an active real estate investor and hosts the top real estate podcast Weiss Advice.

Learn more and connect with Yonah:
His website – https://yonahweiss.com
His podcast – Apple | Spotify | Google | Podchaser
His day job – Madison Specs
Stalk his social media – LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

His episode was released everywhere on August 5th, 2023.

Saturday Special #2 - Dan Lewkowicz

Making Money in Net Lease Commercial Real Estate

Powerhouse CRE Broker Dan Lewkowicz stopped by as our second guest on the program.

Dan is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 15 years of experience across multiple facets of the real estate industry.  

Starting his career by “House Hacking”, he quickly moved on to flipping houses in and around metro Detroit and eventually created Renaissance Real Estate Ventures which specializes in the acquisition, financing, renovation and resale of single family residential properties in Detroit, Michigan.

A former business development executive at Amazon and Senior Advisor at Fortis Net Lease specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, he is currently a Senior Director at Encore Real Estate Investment Services and specializes in shopping centers, medical office, pharmacy, quick service restaurants, auto repair and parts stores and resorts.

Dan currently resides in Birmingham Michigan with his wife, Brady and their has five lovely children.  He enjoys running, boxing, lifting weights, yoga, and playing acoustic guitar.

Learn more and connect with Dan:
Connect with him on LinkedIn
His day job – Encore Real Estate Investment Services

His episode releases everywhere on Saturday, August 26th, 2023.

Saturday Special #3 - Jeremy Goodrich

Risk, Insurance, and Costs

Jeremy is the Chief Protection Officer at Shine Insurance Agency, host of the Managing Commercial Real Estate Risk Podcast and the #creriskking.

An expert in CRE Risk Management and Asset Protection, Jeremy is a teacher at heart and helps his clients understand the challenging world of real estate insurance and assists them in building a strategy that mitigates and minimizes risk and exposure while making sure they have the right coverage to protect their assets.

Learn more and connect with Jeremy:
His day job – Shine Insurance Agency
Connect with him on LinkedIn
His Podcast – Apple | Spotify | Podchaser
Shine Insurance YouTube

His episode releases everywhere on Saturday, September 9th, 2023.

The Latest Episodes...

Andy McQuade brings over two decades of experience on the supply side to today's episode where he discusses a couple of the most blatant lies about product that keep getting repeated across the industry.Video, Summary, Show Notes & Transcript - https://tcomethod.com/youve-been-lied-to/Highlights: - 00:01:45 - Discussion on product quality not differing significantly between big-box retailers and smaller stores using power tools as an example. - 00:04:30 - Explanation on why brands don't risk their reputation by selling lower quality items in different stores. - 00:06:50 - Exploration of how economies of scale, especially in mass production, can significantly reduce costs across various business sectors. - 00:10:15 - Analysis of the competitive advantage large retailers have due to their purchasing power and negotiation leverage. - 00:14:40 - Suggestions on how smaller businesses can remain competitive by adopting smart scaling strategies. - 00:18:20 - Emphasis on the importance for businesses to focus on systems and processes that facilitate scaling. - 00:20:50 - Urging listeners to be skeptical of misinformation and verify the credibility of sources before accepting advice. - 00:23:45 - Conclusion of the episode as both a myth-buster and guide for understanding the dynamics of retail quality and strategic use of economies of scale in business.Please take the time to support the show - we’d appreciate you subscribing and leaving us a review! Apple Podcasts - https://links.tcomethod.com/Apple Spotify - https://links.tcomethod.com/SpotifyWant to know more about Andy? Learn more about Andy McQuade - https://linktr.ee/andymcquade Visit his website - https://andymcquade.com Check out Andy’s Consulting Firm - https://armcompanies.comFollow Andy on social media: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/andymcquade Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/andy_mcquade Instagram - https://instagram.com/mcquade_andy Facebook - https://facebook.com/mcquadeandy Reddit - https://reddit.com/u/andymcquadeAndy's Podcast Recording Tech Stack: if you use these links, we earn a small commission on your purchase which helps support the show. Shure SM7-B Microphone - https://amzn.to/42zNBb0 Cloudlifter CL-1 Inline Preamp - https://amzn.to/3OCFvc1 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen4 Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3OGuDJZ Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4k/30 Webcam - https://www.razer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-pro-ultra/RZ19-04420100-R3U1 Heil Sound HB-1 Mic Boom - https://amzn.to/3STDzhP Cable Matters USB4 Cable - https://amzn.to/3UyWf7v Logitech Litra Glow - https://amzn.to/4brQQVT Logitech Litra Beam - https://amzn.to/4bsOAhf Sennheiser HD 300 Pro Headphones - https://amzn.to/3Oydn9RWant to know more about The TCO Method ®? Check out our website - https://tcomethod.com Sign up for our newsletter - https://tcomethod.substack.comFind us on social media LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/tcomethodpodcast/ Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/tcomethod Instagram - https://instagram.com/tcomethod/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/tcomethodpodcast Facebook Group - https://facebook.com/groups/tcomethod Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/TCOMethodQuestion? Feedback? Comment? e-mail us - podcast@tcomethod.comThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. You should always consult with licensed and qualified professionals about your specific, individual situation. Read the full disclaimer - https://tcomethod.com/podcast-disclaimerBumper Music by @AlexGrohlMusic from Pixabay#realestateinvesting #realestatetips #propertymanagement #biggerpockets #propertyinvestment #investmentproperty #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateinvestment #rentalproperty #commercialrealestate #realestateexpert #commercialproperty #realestatepodcast #multifamily
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You've Been LIED To | Ep.32

Gino Barbaro joins Andy McQuade on The TCO Method ® podcast to discuss how Jake & Gino successfully own and operate over 2,000 units across their multifamily portfolio - without the issues currently plaguing the industry.He shares his journey and strategies for success in multifamily investing and emphasizes the importance of customer service and treating real estate as a business focused on residents and community-building. He also discusses the 'buy right, manage right, finance right' approach and the role of emotional intelligence in property management.Key takeaways from the episode include the significance of proactive property management for tenant retention, the synergy between asset and property management, weekly monitoring of key performance indicators, and the importance of financial stewardship. Gino and Andy also highlight strategies such as using durable materials, systematizing property management, and establishing solid vendor relationships.Additionally, Gino shares their secrets about cultivating a company culture, incentivizing employees through investment opportunities, and adopting a multi-tiered approach to adding value to property management.Read the transcript, show notes & summary HERE - https://tcomethod.com/people-first-advanced-multifamily-operations-w-gino-barbaro/Highlights: 0:04:59 - Maximizing Tenant Retention and Financial Efficiency 0:14:02 - Investment Strategy and Asset Management 0:24:43 - Considerations for Buying Real Estate Assets 0:33:45 - Managing Property Managers and Workforce Efficiency 0:40:07 - Property Managers and Hiring Culture Issues 0:46:59 - Leveraging Employee Incentives and Restrictions 0:56:32 - Contrasting Section 8 and the MarketAbout Gino Barbaro Gino is an investor, business owner, author and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has grown his real estate portfolio to over 2,000 multifamily units & $250,000,000 in assets under management.Gino owned an Italian restaurant for over twenty years, and was affectionately known as the pizza guy. He met Jake in 2009, and the duo purchased their first deal in 2013. Gino left the restaurant back in 2016 to become a full-time multifamily investor.Gino and his partner, Jake, launched the Jake & Gino community back in 2016, the premier multifamily real estate educational community, to teach others how to invest in multifamily real estate. @JakeandGinoHe is the best-selling author of three books, Wheelbarrow Profits, The Honey Bee and Family, Food and the Friars. He currently resides in St. Augustine, Florida with his beautiful wife Julia and their six children.Order Gino's bestselling books below - if you use these links, we earn a small commission on your purchase which helps support the show. Wheelbarrow Profits - https://amzn.to/3UkLNR1 The Honey Bee - https://amzn.to/42d9BID Family, Food, And Friars - https://amzn.to/48UbY5xWant to know more about Gino? Check out the Jake and Gino Website - https://jakeandgino.com Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-barbaro-03973b4b/ Follow their Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/Please take the time to support the show - we’d appreciate you subscribing and leaving us a review! Apple Podcasts - https://links.tcomethod.com/Apple Spotify - https://links.tcomethod.com/SpotifyWant to know more about Andy? Learn more about Andy McQuade - https://linktr.ee/andymcquade Visit his website - https://andymcquade.com Check out Andy’s Consulting Firm - https://armcompanies.comFollow Andy on social media: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/andymcquade Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/andy_mcquade Instagram - https://instagram.com/mcquade_andy Facebook - https://facebook.com/mcquadeandy Reddit - https://reddit.com/u/andymcquadeWant to know more about The TCO Method ®? Check out our website - https://tcomethod.com Sign up for our newsletter - https://tcomethod.substack.comFind us on social media LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/tcomethodpodcast/ Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/tcomethod Instagram - https://instagram.com/tcomethod/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/tcomethodpodcast Facebook Group - https://facebook.com/groups/tcomethod Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/TCOMethodQuestion? Feedback? Comment? e-mail us - podcast@tcomethod.comThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. You should always consult with licensed and qualified professionals about your specific, individual situation. Read the full disclaimer - https://tcomethod.com/podcast-disclaimerBumper Music by @AlexGrohlMusic from Pixabay#realestateinvesting #realestatetips #propertymanagement #biggerpockets #propertyinvestment #investmentproperty #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateinvestment #rentalproperty #commercialrealestate #realestateexpert #commercialproperty #realestatepodcast #multifamily
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People First! Advanced Multifamily Operations w/ Gino Barbaro | Sp.05

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