Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast

Identifying Red Flags in the Tiny Home Industry

In this episode, I'm joined by Mic of Mic Talks Tiny, an expert in vetting companies, especially within the tiny house industry, to help us make more informed decisions. Mic shares invaluable insights on recognizing red flags, avoiding scams, and the importance of due diligence when choosing a builder. We dive into the transition of the tiny home market from DIY to professionally built spaces and the challenges around affordability and luxury. Mic also discusses their plans for a community focused tiny home development and the necessity of honest consumer education in this ever evolving industry. Stay tuned for an eye opening conversation that will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the tiny home world more confidently going forward. In This Episode: * 🏠 Tiny House Market Scams: Mic explains how some builders use fake images and testimonials. * 📋 Due Diligence Importance: Mic emphasizes the need for thorough vetting when choosing builders. * 💸 Unrealistic Price Expectations: Discussion on how unrealistic tiny home prices fuel scam risks. * 🌍 Tiny House Communities: Exploration of current trends and variations in tiny home communities. * 💼 Transition to Professional Builds: Shift from DIY tiny houses to professional builds discussed. * 🚛 Wheels vs. Fixed Structures: Debate on the viability of tiny homes on wheels versus fixed prefab homes. * 🛁 Luxury vs. Affordability: The impact of luxury features on the affordability of tiny homes examined. * 🌐 Future of Tiny Homes: Speculations on the industry's direction and consumer expectations discussed. A Special Announcement: This will be the last regular episode of the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast. After more than 300 episodes, I'm evolving my focus to help businesses grow through email marketing and podcasting, taking the skills and expertise I've developed here to serve others in new ways. While I may return with occasional episodes, the costs and time required for regular production no longer align with my current direction. I want to thank all of you who've been a part of this journey. Your support and encouragement have meant the world to me. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

Surviving Hurricanes and Building Sustainable Tiny House Communities

I'm thrilled to welcome Betsy Barbour back to the show. Betsy has been living in a 200 square foot tiny house since early 2019, navigating the challenges and joys that living tiny presents. Over the past few years, she's moved her home between various locations in Florida and Pennsylvania, even enduring back to back hurricanes. Betsy has also worked in the tiny house industry as a community facilitator and lifestyle consultant, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to our conversation. We'll be diving into her unique lifestyle insights on building resilient tiny homes and the potential for tiny house communities. Stick around. This episode is packed with valuable information and inspiration for anyone curious about tiny Living. In This Episode: * Betsy shares her personal experience of what it’s like living in a tiny home during a hurricane including what steps she took to prepare and just how well her tiny house held up. * The importance of creating and ensuring tiny home communities remain affordable housing options despite the rise in luxury communities. * Betsy shares her vision of sustainable tiny home communities, including hybrid options that provide options for 55+, families and luxury resort areas that provide multigenerational living. * Facing challenges of developing properties and rising infrastructure costs, Betsy sees this a good opportunity to repurpose land that has already been developed, creating more sustainable and affordable options. * How Betsy’s personal experiences as a tiny home dweller has shaped how much she values creating and being part of a true community. * Current roadblocks in the tiny house industry, including infrastructure and development, along with concerns about housing affordability. * Designing and planning your tiny home to be supportive through, injury, illness, and retirement, leaving room for future adaptability and accessibility * The future of tiny homes and tiny communities, including more widely accepted and normalized, zoning restrictions and code ordinances. Find the full show notes, transcript and additional photos on the website at https://www.thetinyhouse.net/betsy-barbour-2 [https://www.thetinyhouse.net/betsy-barbour-2] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

From Bankrupt to 160 Acres: How Two Brothers Are Using Creative Financing to Build a Tiny Empire

Today, I'll be talking to Jaymie, a visionary who transformed his life and business during the pandemic. From bankruptcy to building a thriving tiny home community on 160 acres, Jaymie's journey is nothing short of inspirational. He co-founded Living the Off Grid Dream, a program with 9,000 students worldwide and shares practical strategies for creative real estate and business acquisition. Jaymie will share several methods and frameworks for innovative financing and his plans for a sustainable future at his homestead. Whether you're looking to live off grid, start a tiny home community or simply get inspired by an incredible story of resilience, you won't want to miss this conversation. 🔗Learn more LTOD and Jaymie's Course Offerings [https://www.thetinyhouse.net/LTOD] In This Episode: * 💡 Creative Financing Strategies: Using the BRRRR method (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) this traditionally urban real estate strategy was creatively applied to rural land acquisition, enabling them to overcome credit and funding challenges despite a past bankruptcy. * 🚀 Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS): Streamlining team meetings to reduce workload, the EOS methodology has helped Jaymie cut his management time to about two hours a week, enhancing efficiency and team alignment. * 🌍 Intentional Tiny Home Communities: Jaymie envisions communities that go beyond traditional RV parks, providing co-working spaces, event areas, and commercial spaces for tiny home owners. * 💵 Property Investment & Financial Self-Sufficiency:  This strategy not only offers financial resilience but also supports the goal of achieving early retirement and self-sufficient living. * 🐔 Alternative Farming Activities: Diversifying activities around the farm helps meet various needs and supports the overall sustainable lifestyle. * 👩‍🏫 Teaching & Workshops: Educating over 9,000 students on off-grid living, Jaymie and his brother's knowledge-sharing initiative has grown into a comprehensive educational platform. * 🛠 Business Acquisition Strategy: Their approach allowed them to expand quickly and effectively without initial capital outlay, leveraging investor partnerships for shared ownership. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

A Professional Organizer's 4-Step Process for Decluttering Any Space with Shira Gill

Today's episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring insights on decluttering and organizing your home. Joining me is renowned home organizing expert and bestselling author, Shira Gill. With 15 years of experience, Shira has developed a straightforward 4-step organizing process that can transform any space, no matter its size. In our conversation, we delve into the importance of reducing volume before organizing and how to tackle even the tiniest of spaces without feeling overwhelmed. Plus, Shira shares her wisdom on leading a minimalist lifestyle and how intentional living can create freedom and simplicity in all areas of your life. Stick around to learn Shira's proven 4-step process that you can start using today to declutter and organize your space like a professional. In This Episode: * 🛒 Ease of Shopping & Psychology: The simplicity of online shopping as temporary relief for anxiety. * 📚 New Book Preview: Shira’s book "Lifestyle" expands minimalism across life areas. * ✨ Personal Experience & Approach: Simplifying life; focus on quality projects and relationships. * 🔍 Life Audit Process: Evaluating life satisfaction, setting priorities, minimum standards. * ❌ Saying No & Minimalist Mindset: Declining opportunities to maintain key goals and focus. * 📋 Organizational Tools: Batching tasks to increase efficiency and free time. * ❤️ Dealing with People-Pleasing: Scripts for saying no, maintaining relationships. * 🏡 Clutter & Organization: Shira's four-step process for decluttering and organizing spaces. * 🌍 Cultural Differences: Less clutter and consumption observed outside Western cultures. Visit the website for the full show notes, photos, and transcript. [https://www.thetinyhouse.net/shira-gill] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

From Corporate Law to Tiny House Communities: Dedria Kolb's Journey to Poplar Creek

Dedria Kolb is a developer who's making waves in the housing industry with her innovative, community-focused projects. Dedria is the owner and cofounder of Ideal Ridge Ventures, and her latest endeavor, Poplar Creek, is the first tiny home development in Rutherford County, North Carolina. We'll be diving into how she's tackling affordable housing through sustainability, community interaction, and tiny homes. If you're considering a midlife career change or interested in real estate development for tiny homes, you won't want to miss Dedria's valuable insights and advice. Tune in to hear how Deidra left her 14-year corporate law career without a plan and transformed herself into a successful tiny house community developer. In This Episode: * 🌳 Intentional Community Living: Dedria supports communal engagement through sustainable activities like gardening. * 💬 Community Communication: Residents have access to a private Facebook group to keep in touch with each other. * 🤝 Community Facilitation: Dedria assists residents' ideas for the community without imposing rules. * 🏡 Ideal Ridge Ventures' Mission: Focus on community, sustainability, affordability. * 🌿 Sustainability Principles: Emphasize eco-friendly, cost-effective tiny home living. * 🏗 Phase 2 Development: The next phase is planned for 2025; adding 20 home sites and a dog park. * 📜 Important Certifications: NOAH and RVIA for tiny home zoning and insurance. * ⚖ Midlife Career Change: Dedria advocates embracing new career opportunities. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]