In episode 53 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Jaben Makings, the founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his incredible journey from aspiring pool business owner to disrupting the real estate investing world by redefining how agents and investors collaborate.Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their life and business.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:41] Shiny object syndrome in business.[00:05:04] Wholesaling and investment properties.[00:09:27] Company structure and growth.[00:10:50] Hiring and training challenges.[00:15:48] Agent-first wholesaling model benefits.[00:19:55] Seller vs. Buyer Market Dynamics.[00:21:38] Cash offer wholesaling sustainability.[00:27:24] Calendar management for productivity.[00:32:01] Helping others succeed.[00:34:06] Collaboration over competition in business.[00:36:12] Free purchase contract value.QUOTES"You lock in, just stay focused for three to five years and watch what happens." -Jaben Makings"So many people try to find opportunity, others build it, and you clearly decide to build yours." -Blake Elsner"You have to make those sacrifices right now to get where you want to be." -Jaben MakingsSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBlake ElsnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/Jaben MakingsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makingsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/WEBSITESElevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/
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In episode 53 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Jaben Makings, the founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his incredible journey from aspiring pool business owner to disrupting the real estate investing world by redefining how agents and investors collaborate.Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their life and business.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:41] Shiny object syndrome in business.[00:05:04] Wholesaling and investment properties.[00:09:27] Company structure and growth.[00:10:50] Hiring and training challenges.[00:15:48] Agent-first wholesaling model benefits.[00:19:55] Seller vs. Buyer Market Dynamics.[00:21:38] Cash offer wholesaling sustainability.[00:27:24] Calendar management for productivity.[00:32:01] Helping others succeed.[00:34:06] Collaboration over competition in business.[00:36:12] Free purchase contract value.QUOTES"You lock in, just stay focused for three to five years and watch what happens." -Jaben Makings"So many people try to find opportunity, others build it, and you clearly decide to build yours." -Blake Elsner"You have to make those sacrifices right now to get where you want to be." -Jaben MakingsSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBlake ElsnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/Jaben MakingsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makingsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/WEBSITESElevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/
From Fresh-Baked Wins to Family Getaways: Zach Medlin’s Blueprint
Elevate With Elsner
45 minutes
5 months ago
From Fresh-Baked Wins to Family Getaways: Zach Medlin’s Blueprint
In episode 39 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Zach Medlin, the Founder of The Madison Liv Collection and the Head of Sales at Tiff’s Treats, as he discusses the importance of creating memorable experiences for customers and the intentionality behind his business ventures. Tune in for insights on grit, growth, and the power of purpose-driven work.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:20] Starting from the bottom.[00:04:16] Warm cookie delivery innovation.[00:09:12] Warm moment with cookies.[00:12:20] Entrepreneurial journey in real estate.[00:18:19] Gulf Shores community experience.[00:20:20] Alabama vs. Florida vacation experience.[00:24:31] Open communication with guests.[00:28:34] Beach vacation advantages over condos.[00:32:30] Poolside parenting solutions.[00:35:23] Airbnb algorithm challenges.[00:41:19] Team collaboration and support.[00:43:17] Community support in Gulf Shores.QUOTES“I think taxes are a big motivator. Working for somebody else has amazing stability and opportunity, and there are certainly perks. But when you work for yourself, the sky's the limit.” - Zach Medlin“I don't know where the limit is or where we want to end up, but I do know that I have goals to see all my kids' soccer games and be there for my family, like that's Faith and Family are number one for us. And that's where we want to be first. And I think this gives us a great opportunity to keep that in the forefront of our lives.” - Zach MedlinSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBlake ElsnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/Zach MedlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/txzach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachmedlin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-medlin/WEBSITESElevate with Elsner Podcast:https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/The Madison Live Collection: https://themadisonlivcollection.com/Promo code “Elevate” 15% off stays of 3+ nights- expires 12/31Tiff’s Treats: https://www.cookiedelivery.com/
Elevate With Elsner
In episode 53 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Jaben Makings, the founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his incredible journey from aspiring pool business owner to disrupting the real estate investing world by redefining how agents and investors collaborate.Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with valuable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their life and business.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:41] Shiny object syndrome in business.[00:05:04] Wholesaling and investment properties.[00:09:27] Company structure and growth.[00:10:50] Hiring and training challenges.[00:15:48] Agent-first wholesaling model benefits.[00:19:55] Seller vs. Buyer Market Dynamics.[00:21:38] Cash offer wholesaling sustainability.[00:27:24] Calendar management for productivity.[00:32:01] Helping others succeed.[00:34:06] Collaboration over competition in business.[00:36:12] Free purchase contract value.QUOTES"You lock in, just stay focused for three to five years and watch what happens." -Jaben Makings"So many people try to find opportunity, others build it, and you clearly decide to build yours." -Blake Elsner"You have to make those sacrifices right now to get where you want to be." -Jaben MakingsSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBlake ElsnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/Jaben MakingsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makingsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/WEBSITESElevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/
