Our First Investment Property Reality Check: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Finding Harmony in Business and Parenthood

Hello everyone, Lena and Shadi here!  In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us - the light of our lives, our 7 year old daughter, Arya! Growing your family can be a life changing decision. It certainly impacted the way we approached expanding our family whilst growing our businesses. We’ll share our candid experiences of what it was like when we made that pivotal choice and how we reshaped our business strategies to work for our family. Our journey has always been about chasing a vision while staying true to our fundamental goals. But with a child in the mix, we had to learn to adapt and shift our business around our new lifestyle as parents. We’ll share how we managed to strike a balance between family and business, how we found a way to scale our business efficiently and why we believe it’s essential to build a system that works for YOU. Join us as we discuss the importance of aligning your business goals with your life goals and how to discover what you truly want in life first… then build your business around it. Whether you are currently navigating parenthood as an entrepreneur or thinking about growing your family around your business, we hope our stories and insights will help inspire and guide you on your own journey in finding balance between the two worlds. TIMESTAMP: 00:00 Preview 01:10 Our story so far...  02:45 Meet Arya, our curious and dynamic 7 year old 03:52 The first monumental change in our lives 05:26 How to shift without stressing out when major changes happen in your life 07:25 Changing our perspective on business when we became parents 12:36 How we adapted our businesses around our new lives 17:34 Re-evaluating how we do business alongside parenting 22:38 How we scaled our business to become more efficient 30:00 Shaping our financial goals and creating the lifestyle we wanted 35:45 Chasing our vision and while keeping in line with our fundamental goals  41:22 Finding a system that worked for us and stabilizing our business  44:15 My spidey senses are tingling...  49:32 Be mindful about which systems and processes you want to delegate 53:52 Figure out what you want in life and build your business around it No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance. Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements.  Let's thrive together! === To learn more about Shadi & Lena Guirguis, please visit https://shadiandlena.com.

Our First Investment Property Reality Check: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Hey Lena and Shadi here! In today’s episode, we’re inviting you into our world of real estate and entrepreneurship. Picture this: our very first property, a charming triplex! This property, although structurally sound, was a fixer-upper, and it turned out to be a much bigger challenge than we anticipated. Yes, there were hurdles. We also encountered plenty of roadblocks along the way, but isn't that what makes the journey thrilling? We share our personal struggles and the decisions that brought us to where we are now. We're here to guide you through the maze. Our stories will provide you with valuable insights into how we effectively learned to budget and the strategies we employed to accelerate the stabilization process. It's all about getting the most out of your investments. Our journey wasn't all smooth sailing and being an entrepreneur isn't for the faint of heart. Our hope is that by sharing our own experiences and lessons learned, we can help you avoid similar tough situations on your path to success. TIMESTAMP: 00:00 Preview 01:08 Intro 01:30 Trials and tribulations of starting a new business 03:50 The purchase of our first property 06:40 The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) Strategy 08:35 Our first triplex property nightmare 15:43 The Black Ooze: Fixer upper beyond what we imagined 21:01 The struggles of entrepreneurship 22:57 Mrs. Shadi has arrived at Home Depot 25:44 Common distressed property renovation budgeting and roadblocks 27:30 How to get to stabilization faster 30:48 Budget properly and prepare for the unexpected 31:59 The importance of surrounding yourself with a solid support system 38:13 Switching from reactive to proactive thinking 41:58 Join us next time to learn about how we scaled No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance. Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements. Let's thrive together! === To learn more about Shadi & Lena Guirguis, please visit https://shadiandlena.com. [https://shadiandlena.com.]

The Story of Shadi and Lena Guirguis

Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Shadi & Lena Uncensored Podcast! We're thrilled to have you here as we embark on a journey to empower entrepreneurs like you. With over 15 years of experience in business together, we've accumulated a treasure trove of personal stories, tools and resources that we can't wait to share with you. In this episode, we're going to get real and personal. Join us as we open up about our childhoods and upbringings, including those formative moments that shaped our entrepreneurial drive and spirits. Prepare to hear our never-before-told story of how our paths crossed, leading us to establishing a thriving property management business together. We'll dive into the challenges we faced along the way and how we turned our mistakes into valuable learning experiences. Our hope is that by sharing our own struggles, we can help you avoid similar tough situations on your path to success. TIMESTAMP: 00:00 Preview 00:59 Introduction  01:37 Why did we start a podcast? 03:30 Lena's childhood and upbringing 05:39 Shadi's childhood and upbringing 08:54 Shadi's first jobs and balancing school 14:27 Did we always know we wanted to be business owners and entrepreneurs? 19:24 How did we meet? 36:51 When and why did we decide to start a business together? 38:58 Let your vision drive your business 45:04 To franchise, or not franchise, that is the question 51:20 The layoff that shaped Shadi's future and business objective 53:45 Break 54:03 Entering the world of property management together 56:34 We almost lost our first property deal 01:05:10 The horror story of our first property purchase 01:06:47 Learning from our mistakes 01:14:11 Join us for part two of our story No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance. Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements.  Let's thrive together! === To learn more about Shadi & Lena Guirguis, please visit https://shadiandlena.com [https://shadiandlena.com]

Welcome to The Shadi & Lena Uncensored Podcast

This podcast is not just another generic business resource. It's a transformative experience designed to ignite the fire within you, propel your entrepreneurial dreams forward, and challenge the limits of what you believe is possible. We understand the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being an entrepreneur—the fear, the doubt, the exhilaration, and the determination—and we're here to navigate those uncharted waters with you. In our podcast, "Shadi and Lena Uncensored," we bare it all, sharing our personal journeys with raw honesty.  We've been in your shoes. From the sleepless nights questioning whether our ideas would ever take flight, to the exhilarating moments of seeing our businesses flourish. Our ups, downs, and everything in between have shaped us into resilient entrepreneurs, and now we're passing on our hard-earned wisdom to you. But it's not just about our stories. We're here to be your trusted companions, mentors, and cheerleaders as you embark on your own entrepreneurial path. We believe in your potential, even when you doubt yourself. We know that success isn't just about cold hard facts—it's about nurturing the right mindset, harnessing your passions, and finding your own unique formula for achievement. And guess what? We're not stopping at entrepreneurship alone. We're opening the doors to the world of real estate investing, an avenue that has given us incredible opportunities and financial freedom. We'll be sharing our proven strategies, insider tips, and expert advice so you can confidently explore the realm of real estate and make informed investment decisions. "Shadi and Lena Uncensored" is more than just a podcast. It's a community—a tribe of ambitious, like-minded individuals who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Together, we'll uncover the hard truths that others shy away from, challenge conventional wisdom, and pave the way for innovative solutions. With each episode, we'll dive deep into the intricate details of entrepreneurship and real estate, providing you with the practical tools and actionable insights you need to propel your business forward and unlock financial abundance. So, if you're ready to break free from the limitations that hold you back, join us on this exhilarating journey. We believe in your dreams, and we're here to arm you with the knowledge, inspiration, and unwavering support you need to make them a reality. Get ready to embrace the uncensored truth and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit like never before. This is "Shadi and Lena Uncensored." Welcome to a whole new world of possibilities. Learn more by visiting our website at: https://shadiandlena.com [https://shadiandlena.com]