From American Ninja Warrior to Real Estate Mogul, ep. 415

Is Site Selection the Key to Success in Commercial Real Estate? How does data-driven site selection revolutionize commercial real estate? On today’s episode of REady2Scale, Jeannette Friedrich sits down with Austin Hair, Managing Partner at Leaders Real Estate. Austin shares insights from his unique journey—from professional wakeboarding and American Ninja Warrior to building a thriving commercial real estate business. His firm specializes in helping healthcare businesses choose optimal sites, and his innovative approach is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals alike. Whether you’re looking to enhance your real estate strategy, understand unique asset classes, or improve decision-making with analytics, this episode delivers actionable advice and fresh perspectives.

Key Takeaways: -The Power of Data in Real Estate: Learn how demographic analysis and competition mapping can uncover lucrative opportunities often missed by gut instinct alone.

-Building Smarter Business Models: Discover how Leaders Real Estate’s unique approach—offering consulting and brokerage services at no cost to clients—aligns incentives for success.

-Expanding into Niche Markets: Find out why wedding venues with overnight components are an untapped real estate asset class and how they can be both profitable and scalable.

-Lessons from Professional Sports: Explore how Austin’s background as a wakeboarder and Ninja Warrior finalist shaped his discipline, resilience, and approach to delayed gratification in real estate.

-Balancing Business and Life: Gain insights on achieving personal and professional harmony through intentional decision-making and celebrating micro-wins.

-AI’s Role in Commercial Real Estate: Hear how AI is enhancing analytics, deal structuring, and problem-solving in today’s fast-changing market.

Connect with Austin HairLinkedIn: Austin Hair Podcast: Helping Healthcare Scale

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Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 02:12 The Business of Being a Pro Athlete 04:36 Transition to Real Estate and Site Selection 21:41 A Unique Wedding Experience 22:27 Navigating Real Estate Investments 25:41 The Role of AI and Personal Insights

Credits Producer: Blue Lake Capital Strategist: Syed Mahmood Editor: Emma Walker Opening music: Pomplamoose

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