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BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 50 - How the Big Truths transitioned us for a 7 Figure Sale of our Property Management BusinessThis podcast has walked Travis and Joe down a journey they never new was coming. By revealing what's really important about life and how it intersects with business, The YesiRent Boys are no longer that--they sold YesiRent Property Management to a national company at the end of 2021. This sale came about because of the learnings on this show. New beginnings are coming. They will discuss how they arrived at a decision to sell, and what's next.Visit us at BigTruthsofSmallBusiness.comContact us at info@bigtruthsofsmallbusiness.com2022-02-281h 00
The Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 23 - The Top Reasons You Should Hire a Property Manager to Manage Your Rental PropertiesMany Investors, especially first time investors, do not realize why they should hire a property manager for managing their rental properties. Travis Cassell and Joe Watkins give you a quick run down on many of the best reasons. Remember, you bought rental properties to serve you, not for you to serve them. This episode is sponsored by YesiRent Property Management in Atlanta, GA2021-10-3113 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 22 - Google Doesn't Have Your Next Real Estate Deal - How to Find a Deal in 2021's High MarketThe Rental Property Hangover Podcast ventures into a real investing topic on this episode. Investors are the heart and blood of the our target audience. Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell of YesiRent Property Management discuss their deep experience in how to source deals when Google delivers no result, because of this 2021 high real estate market.2021-06-0414 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 20 - How to Determine Market Rent or Value?Determining how to set your rental rate for your investment property could be the most important decision you make as a landlord. Learn from the pros at YesiRent Property Management, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, what the primary indicators of rent value are and how get your next rental property rented quickly to great tenants.2021-04-3010 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 19 - Should You Rent to Tenants with Pets?One of our most common questions from landlords is "should I rent my home to a pet owner?" You may hear many differing opinions on the topic. Owners of YesiRent Property Management, Joe and Travis, share their very experienced take on this popular question around pets in the rental business.2021-04-2310 min
BIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 39 - Breaking into the Music Industry & Writing Songs with Barry MichaelBig Truths loves when we do interviews, and the music industry is one of our favorite topics. Country music singer, Barry Michael, out of McDonough, GA at http://barrymichaelmusic.com joins the show to give us the inside scoop on his journey to break into the country music scene. Then he gives us some real juice on how he writes songs, which he has so many good ones. If you love music, you will enjoy this episode on the Big Truths of Small Business sponsored by https://yesirent.com.2021-04-0157 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessEp 38 - You vs. Your Business Plan - Time to Get RealOften times when we talk about business plans, we really don't qualify what the purpose of the plan is. For example, getting a loan from a bank may require a financially heavy business plan to make sure you get the loan. As always on the Big Truths, we will discuss the real important aspects of a "Real" business plan that incorporates You and your team in that plan. Join Travis and Joe for another exciting episode, and as always, we are sponsored by YesiRent Property Management in Metro Atlanta.2021-03-1457 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 17 - Using the "Mirror Method" in Your Real Estate InvestingThe YesiRent Boys have coined a new term called the "Mirror Method" of real estate investing. Learn how Joe and Travis of YesiRent Property Management describe how some important attributes about yourself may should be mirrored in your real estate investing strategy of long-term rental property ownership. They always like to bring in the philosophical thoughts to your investing.2021-03-1429 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 16 - How Does the Eviction Moratorium Affect Your Delinquent Tenant?You own rental property so you should know how the Biden extension of the CDC eviction moratorium works and how to position yourself as a landlord during this uncertain time from the seasoned pros at YesiRent Property Management.2021-02-1117 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowEp 15 - The YesiRent Boys forecast 2021 Atlanta Real EstateJoe Watkins and Travis Cassell, our hosts, and founders of YesiRent Property Management out of McDonough, GA (Atlanta Metro), use there experience and finger on the pulse of the Atlanta real estate market and give you a peek into what 2021 might bring for your investment properties.2021-01-0113 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessWhat are the Blind Spots in Your Small Business?Often times as small business owners we assume we have all of the answers, which contributes to managing our business in tunnel vision. Founders of YesiRent Property Management out of Atlanta, Georgia, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell share their thoughts on the dangers of Blind Spots and what to do about them.2020-11-121h 01The Rental Property Hangover ShowShould I Sell My Rental Property? What are the Consequences?As property managers at YesiRent Property Management, we get asked all of the time- "Should I sell my rental property now?" The answer to this question is more loaded than just what the market is doing right now. Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell explore some of those additional things to think about when selling your rental property. If you have topics you would like us to discuss, email rentalpropertyhangover@yesirent.com2020-11-0513 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessTargeting Your Customer - More Critical to Success than We RealizeThe YesiRent Boys keep delivering the goods! Week after week, Joe and Travis spend hours breaking down the problems, ideas, and solutions in their business, YesiRent Property Management, and they give you all that experience in an hour show. Targeting your customer is the topic this week, and they have delivered once again. Please rate our show on your podcast platform. Share and like our show. We appreciate our audience each week. Also, send us feedback directly at info@bigtruthsofsmallbusiness.com.2020-10-291h 07BIG Truths of Small BusinessThe Basics of the House Flipping Business - by Joe WatkinsJoe Watkins, co-host of Big Truths of Small Business, has personally flipped over 400 properties in his real estate career. In this episode, he outlines the basics, the opportunities, the pitfalls, and much more for the new real estate investor looking to flip a house for profit. Check out our other shows and episodes at https://yesirent.com/podcast.2020-10-2257 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowTop Rental Property HVAC Maintenance and Replacement Advice from a Professional - William GilmerWilliam Gilmer, owner of Gilmer's Home Choice, a Georgia-based HVAC service company specializing in rental property owners and management companies, discusses key things to consider when maintaining and/or replacing your HVAC system. The HVAC system is one of the most important items to consider during the ownership of your rental properties. The Rental Property Hangover is brought to you by YesiRent Property Management.2020-10-1619 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowHow a Rental Property Owner Learned from his FIRST Rental Property Investment - with Jake AdamsJake Adams, an owner of many rental properties in several states, discusses his experiences during his first rental property purchase and other learnings as a real estate investor. Joe and Travis, with YesiRent Property Management, always like to interview actual real estate investors and glean real-life learnings on The Rental Property Hangover podcast. (Read More Here)2020-10-1015 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessSelf-imposed Stress by the Business Owner - Why and How to Identify & ResolveIt has been proven by many doctors and scientists that stress is a leading cause of all of kinds of health problems and risks. But how does stress impact you in business; and moreover, who is creating the most stress in your business? The Big Truths of Small Business podcast, hosted by Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell and sponsored by YesiRent Property Management, explores how the business owner's self-imposed stress may be the biggest issue and can be resolved if identified, and strategies are used to manage it.2020-10-101h 01BIG Truths of Small BusinessMotorcycle Racer Runs a Passion Play Business - Interview with Tim Morris of ValuCycleTim Morris, owner of ValuCycle in Conyers, GA, unveils his story from Emory University, to Physician's Assistant (P.A.) to Motorcycle Racer to Motorcycle Shop Ownership. Learn how one man positioned himself and his business for lifestyle as Joe and Travis uncover the strategies we all need to strive for in our small business. Check out all of our podcasts at https://yesirent.com/podcast.2020-10-021h 15The Rental Property Hangover ShowBuilding Your Rental Property Investment Team - Who are the Players?If you are a serious investor, one of the most important things you need to do is build a team of professionals that can help you build your rental portfolio, manage it, insure it, give legal advice, etc. Joe and Travis of YesiRent Property Management are serious investors with 500 flips and dozens of rental properties themselves. They share the primary relationships that are needed to make up your basic real estate investment team, and why they are important. (Read More Here)2020-10-0117 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowWhen do you Hire a Property Manager? and Why?Your hosts Travis Cassell and Joe Watkins, of YesiRent Property Management, give you the bottom line on when to hire a property management company or property manager for your rental property. They scratch the surface as to why as well. You may be surprised at their answers....2020-09-2412 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessUnSelling - How to Really Serve and Sell Your Clients - Back with Clay Cutts, Square Peg Counseling & CoachingBack with Clay Cutts with Square Peg Consulting & Coaching, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell of YesiRent Property Management take a deep dive into a mystery that all businesses can identify with--how do we sell to more clients and raise our conversion ratios. We unpack the idea of UNSELLING in this episode of BIG Truths of Small Business where building trust and serving the real needs of your customers is the magic.2020-09-1156 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowWhat are the Primary Tax Advantages when Owning Rental Properties?Founders of YesiRent Property Management in Atlanta discuss how to save on your taxes by owning rental properties. These tax advantages are often undervalued by rookie investors. (Read More Here)2020-09-0410 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowLeverage - How to Use Debt Appropriately in Real EstateJoe and Travis with YesiRent Property Management discuss how to use debt or leverage to your advantage in your real estate transactions. They discuss the key benefits and things to look out for when borrowing money for your rental properties.2020-08-2817 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowThe "Purchase" of your Rental Property may be the Most Important Decision you makeThe Founders of YesiRent Property Management discuss perhaps the most important decision you will ever make when starting your rental portfolio--the purchase. The when? why? how? where? This cannot be underestimated when evaluating the long-term success of your rental property investments. (Read More Here)2020-08-2116 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowWhat Legal Entities or Structure should be considered for Ownership in Your Rental Properties?The Founders of YesiRent Property Management discuss briefly the advantages of deeding your rental properties to a legal entity for protection and anonymity. We are not attorneys, so please consult your legal counsel before making any decisions. (Read More Here)2020-08-1711 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowHow to Attract the Best Tenants for Your Rental PropertyWe explore some of the fundamentals any landlord should consider when procuring a new tenant for their rental property. After having placed thousand of tenants with YesiRent Property Management, Joe and Travis give you their inside experience to bring in the best tenants! (Read More Here)2020-08-1712 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessBecoming a Small Business Owner by Buying the Business You Work For - Interview with Jef Bass, an Emmy Winning Audio Video ProducerThe YesiRent Boys, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, have an exclusive interview with Emmy winning and Grammy nominated owner of Sound Around Audio Video, Jef Bass. We discuss his story of working hard, which led to the opportunity to purchase his boss's business; how life's circumstances can change your outlook on business; and the importance of quality audio and video in your small business productions.2020-08-1753 minThe Rental Property Hangover ShowTenant Screening Fundamentals for your Rental PropertiesThis inaugural episode of The Rental Property Hangover discusses the basics and importance of proper tenant screening. This is one of the foundational steps towards long-term success in the rental business. Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell (The YesiRent Boys), founders of YesiRent Property Management give their decades of experience in this very important property management principle - tenant screening.2020-08-0633 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessThe Effects of COVID-19 on your Business - Clearing your Headspace in ChaosThe YesiRent Boys dive into how Covid-19 has affected small business owners and their staff and discuss techniques to clear your head space to get focused on what's important in the midst of chaos.2020-07-3157 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessThe Power of Empathy in the Art of NegotiationsWe often reveal that the soft skills are the most powerful skills needed to help other skills. This show discusses how empathy and compassion are critical in winning negotiations and making all sides feel like they got a win as well. The show hosts, Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, also the the owners of YesiRent Property Management, navigate their way through leanings in negotiations.2020-07-241h 04BIG Truths of Small BusinessWhat does it take to Get in the "ZONE" while working?Joe Watkins and Travis Cassell, with YesiRent Property Management, explore how small business owners can get into the "ZONE" to accomplish things at an incredibly high level. They compare athletes to business people and give you a step-by-step analysis as to how to get yourself in the Zone more often in your small business.2020-07-021h 03BIG Truths of Small BusinessAct 2, Part 2 - Where we discuss the "Journey" in a Conversation with Randy Dodd, a Missionary, and Best-selling Author.The YesiRent Boys are back to further their discussion on Act 2 in our business and lives. They believe the "Journey" in Act 2 represents some of the most important learnings you will ever learn. People and relationships continue to be more important as you move through the ACTS of life and business. Journey with them as they include a special guest, Randy Dodd, AKA Randall Arthur, a lifelong Missionary and Best-selling Author of Christian novels, in on the conversation. Find his books at https://www.randallarthur.com2020-06-251h 11BIG Truths of Small BusinessThe 1st Aftershow - It Ain't Easy, But It's Worth ItSuper Excited to share our VERY 1st AFTERSHOW! Often times, Big Truths are revealed after we hit the stop button on the recording. Some of our best thoughts are shared when the camera isn't rolling. Now hear these thoughts--unfiltered, unplanned, disorganized, but often fruitful nugget revealing.ALSO, listen to the just released new SONG by the YesiRent Boys called "It Ain't Easy, But It's Worth It!"2020-06-1224 minBIG Truths of Small Business"Humility" is the Most Powerful Soft Skill or Approach in Small BusinessTravis and Joe are constantly searching for how to better grow their small business, YesiRent Property Management, into a profitable, serving, and significant company in Atlanta. We recognize soft skills as valuable and important keys to this goal. We reveal the most powerful soft skill of all in this episode and explore its power in business and relationships.2020-05-2155 minBIG Truths of Small BusinessHow running a church is similar to a small business? - an Interview with Pastor Jonathan Andersen of Harvest Point UMCJonathan Andersen, Pastor of Harvest Point United Methodist Church in Locust Grove, Georgia for 3 years, explores with the YesiRent Boys how running a local church is similar to running a small business. We discuss immediate similarities around the Covid-19 pandemic in our midst currently, as a well as other operational similarities and differences. More than ever, local pastors are keeping a pulse on their community, the culture, the needs of the congregation, and the finances of church all while trying to share the Christian gospel.2020-03-2648 min