137: How to Use Systems to Scale Your Real Estate Business with Sam Craven | Bigger Pockets Podcast
On this episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we want to introduce you to a real estate investor who has figured out the secret to scaling his business: systems. Sam Craven, who was last on the BiggerPockets Podcast back on show 33, shares with us the processes he has implemented that have enabled him to build a team, putting him on track to buy nearly 100 homes this year. You’ll love the humor, the advice, and the examples Sam brings to the show and will walk away with new ideas to scale your own business.
In This Episode We Cover:
Sam’s progress since the last time he was on the show
What his business model looks like
Why he identifies as a “customer service business“
The importance of building processes
What the people in his company do
The vital importance of systemizing your business
How to create a “franchise-able” business
Why you should start with the end in mind
How to use diversified methods in marketing
What exactly high equity mailers are
How they finance their deals
The worst deal Sam’s ever done
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
BiggerPockets Webinar Pro Replay
BiggerPockets Pro
How to Close 27 Deals in Your First Year While Working Full Time with Sam Craven (Podcast)
BiggerPockets Forums
Becoming a Millionaire Real Estate Investor Using The One Thing with Jay Papasan (Podcast)
BiggerPockets Facebook
BiggerPockets Webinar
Books Mentioned in this Show
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Tweetable Topics:
“People call us because they have a problem that they need to be solved.” (Tweet This!)
“Anyone who joins our company always have to fill out a goal sheet as well.” (Tweet This!)
“One of the joys of growing a business is trying stuff and seeing if it works.” (Tweet This!)
Connect with Sam
Sam’s BiggerPockets Profile
Sam’s Company Website
Sam’s Instagram Profile
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