Bootstrappers For Entrepreneurs

What is emotional intelligence? How can it be used to help your business? Andie Hines-Lagemann is an emotional intelligence practitioner. She talks with Gwenn and Jeremy about the successful stories her clients have had using emotional intelligence techniques. She also shares helpful tips you can use to keep calm and collected throughout the day. Connect with Andie Hines-Lagemann online: https://w...

What are the habits of really successful people? On this show we interview Michael Krause, of Atrium Management in Orlando, FL about how he grew his business incredibly fast in a short period of time. We discuss his disciplined approach to strategic planning, networking deliberately, his tribe of mentors, reading while he works out and other things he has done to create a thriving business. Find M...

You've started your business and it's running, but it seems to have stalled. Growth isn't happening and it's become stagnant. Brian Hughes of BizDev Mastermind has tons of experience as a business development consultant and has helped numerous clients in those idled situations. He sits down with Gwenn and shares key indicators to look for and what you can do to continue the growth of your company....

Many business owners quietly struggle with managing stress. In this episode, Jeremy and I open up about our health issues brought on by the stress of owning and managing businesses. We talk about the lessons we have learned over our careers as entrepreneurs and how we have learned to reframe specific events in our business in a more productive way so we can stay alive, live and be happy.  We cover...

Feeling anxious or finding yourself emotionally overwhelmed in workplace situations? Gwenn and Jeremy open up to Alyssa Najera, a mental health professional and co-host of Therapists Uncut Podcast on their experiences with therapy and how beneficial it can be for entrepreneurs. Alyssa shares insights on what to look for and when you should reach out for help. Find Alyssa Najera on LinkedIn Small T...

When you are overwhelmed with your business, is hiring an EOS implementer ® the right next decision? On this episode we speak with EOS Worldwide Visionary/CEO, Mark O'Donnell about when an EOS implementer ® can be the answer you are looking for. Learn more about how Anequim can help your business at www.anequim.net .  Resources to connect with Mark and EOS Worldwide:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/m...

Selling your company can be one of the most important business decisions an entrepreneur makes in their lifetime. In this episode, Jeremy and Gwenn discuss the big questions you need to ask yourself before a sale, & what we learned with the recent sale of one of our PM companies. Learn more about Gwenn and Jeremy Aspen's story at www.anequim.net!  

Entrepreneurs are notorious for changing direction, moving the mark and derailing their success by not staying focused. On this episode we speak with Kyle Danner, EOS implementer, about how entrepreneurs can implement a focused plan so their business can flourish. Connect with Kyle Danner on LinkedIn Connect with Kyle Danner on EOS Worldwide Learn more about how Anequim can help you with remote pr...

Having a good framework for decision making is essential to success in business. In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur, Jordan Muela, & discuss HOW he makes his business bets.  Additionally he shares his thoughts on the future of the property management industry. Find Jordan on LinkedIn Learn more about LeadSimple See how Anequim can help grow YOUR business!

Failure is painful and we all try to elude it, but it is unavoidable if we get out of our comfort zones. How do we manage it in our lives? In this episode, Gwenn talks for the first time on the show about her failed state legislature campaign, losing $124,000 of her friend's and family's money and losing herself in the process. She discusses how she recovered emotionally from it and three tips she...

We learn more from our mistakes than our successes. Learning from our mistakes is growth.  Learning what  not  to do is just as important as learning what  to  do in business. Gwenn and Jeremy break down how we can learn from our mistakes and embrace our 'bonehead moves' as opportunities for growth! In this episode Gwenn and Jeremy go over the most important things they learned from quitting their...

Goal setting is easier said than done and when we do it wrong the culture of our team suffers and our businesses flounder. In this episode Jeremy and Gwenn review goal setting throughout their entrepreneurship journey and what worked and what didn't. They give practical advice from the trenches with real world examples that you do not have to spend $30,000 for a consultant, business coach or EOS i...

Leadership development is a vital part of your company's success and on this episode of the podcast Gwenn and Jeremy share how to develop and retain top talent at your organization.  From the benefits of promotional programs and opportunities for your employees, to the dangers of not developing your 'A-Players' and losing valuable team members, this podcast is all about building your business up f...

In this final podcast of 2021, Gwenn and Jeremy are asked personal and professional questions from their producer, Matt Tompkins. We go behind the scenes of the Bootstrappers podcast to REALLY get to know your favorite hosts!

Marketing your business can be complicated, confusing, and an easy way to lose a lot of money.  In this episode we will go over where you should be investing your hard earned dollars, the basic principles of marketing that (all too often) get ignored, and what types of effective marketing strategies will actually bring in clients and results.  Joe   Frost  of  Frost  Media is our guest as we break...

Company culture is extremely hard to define and difficult to implement. On this episode, we are going to discuss how to intentionally determine your company culture and how to infuse that vision into everything you do with the master, Lisa Wise of Flock DC.

Is your business stagnant, but you are really interested in scaling? In this show, we speak with scaling expert Mark Scrimenti on the top pitfalls leaders make when trying to grow their business and how to avoid them. We discuss common founder blindspots and what steps need to take place to either get a business owner out of their operations or for a business to grow exponentially depending on an...

Are you up to date on the latest legal issues in the industry? On this episode, we discuss the biggest legal pitfalls for the Property Management Industry and how to avoid lawsuits with Scott Abernathy, president of  NARPM. Resources: Guest: NARPM President, Scott Abernathy www. KingpinLandlord.com https://www.pmiprostn.com/about Scott Abernathy began his property management career by purchasing h...

Trent Ratliff explains how he balances his busy life as a family man, property management guru and competitive athlete on this episode. He explains how he ruthlessly prioritizes and efficiently manages his time. If you are looking for motivation to work out, looking for tips on how to accomplish more within your day or make the most of your diet or exercise routine you won't want to miss this cont...

David Flores, CEO of PM Solutions Pro, started out as a virtual assistant, or what we call a remote professional, and helped House Match in San Diego document and clarify all their processes and procedures. Now he helps other companies do the same. On this episode, we will talk to him about what he recommends companies do to get organized and how to best utilize virtual staff to get high quality p...

Short term rentals are all the rage, but can you scale a short term rental business? During this episode of Property Management Bootstrappers we discuss the ins and outs of managing short term rentals with founder of Better Stay in Washington state, Eva Wu. She explains how to maintain a positive culture with your team, the software and hardware needed to make management go smoothly and how to man...

In this episode of Bootstrappers, we discuss best practices with expert Andrea Kelly , for getting the best outcomes and high performance right out of the gate. We tackle how to set up team members for success. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim .  

People often feel overwhelmed at work and immediately think they need an executive assistant. However, our experience at Anequim has shown us that sometimes an extra hand in the operations can be better at helping busy CEOs reduce their workload rather than an Executive Assistant. In this episode we will discuss how to discern what the best role is for your next hire, and what conditions at a comp...

Some people are really good at committing to goals and achieving them. Brad Larsen, CEO and founder of RentWerx, the Property Management Mastermind Conference, and the Property Management Mastermind podcast is one of those people. In this episode, we explore his underlying beliefs around goal setting, his habits, rituals, and how he overcomes obstacles to make his dreams a reality. Bootstrappers i...

Viry and Alex discuss the pros and cons of working remotely, and what it's like working and living full time alongside your partner, and the challenges that come with it. Bootstrappers is powered by Anequim .