Built to SKALE

Here's how to build a real estate team that runs without you. We're breaking down the PROVEN hiring path for real estate teams.

In this episode of Built to SKALE, Andy Fenstermaker and Pres McKissack …

The next person you hire can make or break your team’s momentum. In this episode of Built to SKALE, Andy Fenstermaker and Pres McKissack unpack the real cost of bad hires—and how to avoid them. They …

In this episode of Built to SKALE, hosts Andy Fenstermaker and Pres McKissack unpack the hidden trap that keeps many real estate teams spinning their wheels: “glob mode.” It’s that chaotic, reactive …

Hosts Pres and Andy discuss the three levels of real estate teams: the Glob, the Group, and the Team. We explore the characteristics, challenges, and growth opportunities at each level, emphasizing t…

What if we told you that most real estate teams aren’t actually profitable — even when their sales numbers look strong? Pres and Andy unpack the brutal truth behind why teams lose money, the four pro…

This is what real estate teams get wrong as they start to scale. We call it the Growth Trap, and it's why so many teams fail before they ever get off the ground. In this episode of Built to SKALE, Pr…

In this episode of "Everything Life and Financial Freedom," hosts Linda and Jim McKissack discuss the pros and cons of being your own property manager. They share personal anecdotes, practical tips, …

In this episode of Everything Life and Financial Freedom, hosts Linda and Jim McKissack delve into the secrets of achieving five-star reviews for vacation rentals. They are joined by property manager…

In this episode, hosts Jim and Linda McKissack interview real estate developer Zach Williams. Zach shares his story of growing up in Kentucky and getting into real estate investing at a young age thr…

In this episode, hosts Linda and Jim McKissack share their insights on teaching kids about money and investing. Drawing from their own experiences, they highlight the importance of open conversations…

In this episode of the Everything Life and Financial Freedom podcast, host Linda McKissack interviews Frank Klesitz, CEO of Vyral Marketing. Frank shares his various income and wealth strategies that…

Jim highlights the benefits of registering as a professional at Home Depot and Lowe's, such as discounts on gas mileage, bid discounts on bulk purchases, and exclusive in-house deals for Pro Rewards …

Jim and Linda have been investing in real estate for over three decades. They give advice for those wanting to start investing in real estate, including answering the common question, “How much money…

In this episode of Everything Life and Financial Freedom, hosts Jim and Linda McKissack discuss the current VRBO market. They talk about their journey and how they got started with VRBOs. They share …

Jim talks about the systemic real estate issue going on in the country right now. He shares how, unlike in the 90s when real estate prices dropped 30-40%, current real estate prices are staying prett…

Pres McKissack (Jim and Linda’s son) and Nick met in Montessori school when they were three and have been friends ever since. Nick talks about the influence that both Jim and Linda have had on shapin…

In this episode of Everything Life and Financial Freedom, Jim and Linda McKissack speak with one of their dearest friends, real estate investor Tony DiCello. Throughout the episode, Tony shares a gre…

Jim and Linda McKissack welcome long-time friend and banker Tony Clark to Everything Life and Financial Freedom. 

In this episode, Tony talks about what banks look for in real estate investing. He sha…

On this episode of Everything Life and Financial Freedom, podcast hosts Jim and Linda McKissack get to speak with Mary Boccardo. Mary discusses her career as a dietician in short-term care and long-t…

Klarissa talks about her experience with apartment syndication investing. She also goes into depth about investing in debt validation. Klarissa gives many great tips on how we can get started with th…