Real Estate isn't Rocket Science with Chad Zdenek

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Chad Zdenek in Los Angeles, California. Chad started as a civil engineer working on a spaceship and took a risk on helping his brother in the lighting business.  After scaling the lighting business, Chad started Real Estate full-time and is on track to obtaining his freedom day. 

Chad and Jeff discuss:

1. Chad tells his story: went to college for civil engineering.
2. Out of college he got a full-time gig working on a space shuttle.
3. Seven years later he took a 50% pay cut and worked with his brother. 
4. Eighteen years later he sold some of his ownership in the company. 
5. Started commercial real estate full time as a syndicator. 
6. Works with 8-10 investors and is looking to do deals outside of California.
7. Education and Networking are keys to success in Real Estate. 
8. Real Estate is slow and steady and compounds over time. 
9. Investing in paid mentorships and masterminds are important for growth.

Fast Five Questions

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “Spend the money networking with other people and find some partners.”
2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Procrastinating in the lighting business putting together big proposals.”
3. What is a book that you would recommend? “Start with why by Simon Sinek.”
4. What is a tool that you use everyday that you would recommend? “Trello.” 
5. What is your definition of freedom? “(2) Freedom Camps, freedom financially and freedom with my time.”
6. What is the best way to contact you? “@CSQproperties on Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook. Website: csqproperties.com” 

Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation.

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