As we head down to middle Canada, I interviewed Dr. Suzan Snaggs-Wilson, President of Rebel Homes, a family Canadian side hustle business established in Waterloo, Ontario.
She wears multiple hats, in addition to being an entrepreneur, she recently took on a post as Country Head of Scotia Bank in Antigua and Barbuda. It was an absolute pleasure to have this interview with her virtually all the way in Antigua. I believe it is important to explore the lens of a female entrepreneur who shares with us some tactical advice about growing a family real estate side hustle business as well as embracing mentors to elevate your business.
Question: What advice do you have for people who are considering running a family owned business?
1. Understand the family team strengths and weaknesses from the onset;
2. Identify key tasks and align tasks according to the strength of each team member;
3. Bring in outside expertise as needed to draw on their experiences; and
4. Have an openness to mentorship opportunities and embrace the diversity of perspectives to build your business even bigger than you thought possible.
Question: What advice would you have for individuals who have a full time career and would like to start a side hustle business in real estate industry?
- Start with doing your market research since this is essential to get a clear understanding of the industry;
- Scan what properties are available and determine the desirability of each location;
- When deliberating on the buying price, think about the purpose for your property purchase:-
- Is it going to be a rental property for passive income?
- Will you sell it and make a profit on the asset?
- Is it an asset you would like to be part of your Estate to pass on to family members?
Without giving too much away, listen to this epic conversation Dr. Suzan Snaggs-Wilson. You can find the interview on several platforms, choose your audio of choice here or listen to the full episode below.
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