The Housing Dept. Podcast

Most business owners wait until tax season to think about their taxes… And by then, it’s already too late. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Julia breaks down the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with taxes, how wealthy people use tax planning to build wealth, and why business owners should stop treating taxes like a once-a-year conversation. We also dive into tax strategies specif...

She opened 3 group homes in just a few months… But her journey started long before that. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Kendra shares how her past experience with homelessness inspired her to create safe and stable housing for others through independent living homes. We break down how she went from running a home care agency to launching multiple group homes, what she learned about...

She used to pray people wouldn’t answer the phone… Now she’s confidently speaking on stages and pitching organizations. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Rocky shares her powerful journey from foster care and homelessness to launching Fernandez’s Place—a supportive housing program rooted in purpose, compassion, and faith. We talk about overcoming fear, learning how to market as an int...

What if this business isn’t just about money… But about purpose? In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , George shares how he started his independent living home from his own house—without having extra resources, and while going through major personal challenges. We dive into how he discovered his purpose through serving others, why faith plays a role in this business, and what it really lo...

She runs 3 group homes… In a state she doesn’t even live in. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Katrina Robinson breaks down how she built and operates multiple independent living homes in Texas—while living in California. We dive into how she got started, the systems she uses to run her homes remotely, and how she scaled from making $200/month on a rental to generating thousands in ca...

Her first group home failed… Now she operates 20+ homes across multiple states. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Evie shares how she went from starting with nothing to building a multi-state group home and shared housing business—while staying rooted in purpose and service. We break down how she pivoted after failure, built her first profitable setup from home, and scaled into licens...

Trying to figure this business out on your own… Is exactly what keeps most people stuck. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Sandra shares how she spent years researching before finally opening her first group home—and why she wishes she had started sooner with the right support around her. We break down the challenges of getting started alone, how she found her first property, and what...

She filled her entire group home… Without making a single cold call. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Janelle shares how she used her existing skills, platforms like Roomies and Zillow, and a simple setup strategy to get her first independent living home fully occupied. We also break down how she found her property, why she chose to buy instead of rent, and how she’s already preparin...

It wasn’t a new idea… It was a vision she carried for 10 years—until she finally took action. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Janielle shares how she launched her group home in less than 2 weeks, even without having everything figured out. She breaks down how she overcame fear, used the resources around her, and stepped into the vision she knew she was called to build. We also talk...

They filled their first group home in just 15 days… Then someone tried to report them and shut it down. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Vanessa and Alfonso share how they launched their first independent living home, filled it fast through outreach and referrals, and turned a setback into an opportunity that led to even more connections and referrals. We break down how they found re...

Staying visible is what keeps your group home business alive. Because the moment you stop marketing… your beds eventually go empty. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , we sit down with Kiara (CNA to CEO) to break down how she built multiple independent living and senior residential homes—and the systems she uses to keep them full and running. We talk about what it really takes to stay p...

Most people think they have to start from scratch… But what if you could buy a group home business AND the property at the same time—already cash flowing? In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast , Tina breaks down how she acquired her first independent living home, how she structured the deal using creative financing, and what she learned running shared housing. We also talk about the realiti...

Most people think they need money to start a group home… But the truth? They don’t even have the foundation to handle it. In this episode of The Housing Department Podcast , I’m joined by business funding expert Gladston to break down how to actually get $50K–$100K+ in funding—and what most people get wrong when it comes to credit, taxes, and setting up their business. We also talk about what happ...