In this episode of Hustle Harder, James Gaskin interviews Scott Randall, a real estate investor and builder based in Tampa, Florida. Scott shares his journey from a corporate finance career in Dallas to becoming a successful builder in the Tampa Bay area. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his first real estate deal, his analytical approach to selecting Tampa, and his experiences in construction and property development. Scott emphasizes the importance of building safe and high-quality homes, understanding local markets, and adapting to changing environments.

Key Points from This Episode

[00:00:18] Scott Randall's background and introduction

[00:05:18] Transitioning into real estate investing

[00:08:44] Scott's first real estate deal

[00:13:17] The importance of having the right contractors

[00:21:02] Early challenges and lessons in construction

[00:25:21] Scott's philosophy on building safe and quality homes

[00:30:47] Getting a contractor's license and expanding services

[00:38:33] Scott's perspective on the Tampa real estate market

[00:41:06] Affordability and housing supply issues

[00:48:22] The impact of density and smaller dwelling units

[00:53:28] Dealing with municipal challenges and infrastructure

[01:02:06] Home affordability and the future of real estate

[01:06:15] Opportunities in the luxury market

[01:15:45] Impact of regulation on real estate development

[01:19:38] Balancing growth and sustainability in business

Links

7 Pines

Scott Randall on LinkedIn

James Gaskin on LinkedIn

In this debut episode of Hustle Harder, host James Gaskin sits down with Kevin Werner, CEO of Renovo Financial, to introduce the podcast's vision and explore Kevin's entrepreneurial journey. They discuss Renovo's customer-centric approach to lending, emphasizing the importance of storytelling from successes and setbacks. Kevin shares his early experiences in the lending business, from selling ice as a child to establishing Renovo as a leader in real estate finance. This episode provides insights into how Renovo builds meaningful client relationships and focuses on delivering exceptional customer service across various local markets.

Key Points from This Episode

[00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast and its purpose

[00:01:43] The podcast's format and goals

[00:02:49] Kevin's enthusiasm for sharing business stories and learning from them

[00:04:35] Kevin's journey from selling ice to becoming a top loan officer

[00:09:11] Kevin discusses starting in his father's lending business in high school

[00:13:41] The evolution of Kevin's role and growth in the lending industry

[00:21:04] Rebuilding after the financial crisis and the birth of Renovo

[00:24:29] The importance of local expertise and customer service at Renovo

[00:30:25] Kevin's insights on building long-term relationships with clients

[00:32:23] James reflects on his journey with Renovo and his excitement for the future

Links

Renovo Financial

Kevin Werner on LinkedIn

James Gaskin on LinkedIn

If you’re a veteran real estate investor, just starting your journey as a real estate pro, or simply fascinated by the entrepreneurial spirit then this podcast is for you.

This is the Hustle Harder Real Estate Podcast hosted by James Gaskin and powered by Renovo Financial.

As a lender to real estate investors since 2011, we’ve had the honor of helping thousands of talented real estate entrepreneurs build their dream life one 2x4 at a time – this podcast is about them.

We believe that real estate investing is a hyper-local business, so we’ll leverage our network of local branch offices across the country to interview local investors and other rockstar real estate professionals. We’ll go behind the curtain to uncover the “why” that fuels them to hustle harder than the rest and learn what drives them to succeed and win against the odds in the market they call home.

James Gaskin is an executive with Renovo Financial and has spent the last 10+ years helping build real estate lending companies to support local investors. At Renovo, James focuses on growth strategy, sales talent acquisition, business development, and culture building.

Renovo Financial is a leading lender for professional real estate investors. Our local branch offices across the US are led by experienced lending experts who provide our clients with tailored lending solutions using deep local knowledge and an elite network that professional investors count on to help push their businesses forward in all market conditions.

Join us as we look beyond the sticks and bricks to get to know guests on a deeper level, and hopefully pull out some lessons and concepts that can help you on your journey to building a life of financial freedom using the incredible vehicle of real estate.