Building a Culture of Success with Jake and Gino
06/17/20 • 56 min
What do you think of when you hear the word “culture” in your workplace, team, or business? Like many, you probably disregard it as corporate HR jargon. Can’t blame you. When it comes to being an entrepreneur, however, the type of team and business you attract derives from the culture you create-a culture that moves, inspires, and motivates not only yourself but others to want to succeed both with you and for you.
Our special guests on today’s show are Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, Founders of Jake and Gino and the Wheelbarrow Profits Academy. Since their partnership began in 2011, Jake and Gino have taken their vertically integrated company from “vision” to having acquired over $100 milion in assets under management. In addition, they have helped thousands of aspiring real estate entrepreneurs reach their dreams of becoming successful multifamily investors.
Gino Barbaro is the Co-Founder of Jake and Gino, father of six children, restaurant entrepreneur and chef, Certified Professional Coach, and is a successful multifamily investor with over 1500 multifamily units valued at $100 million under management.
Jake Stenziano is the Co-Founder of Jake and Gino, Rand Partners, Rand Capital, and Founder of Rand Property Management He is a best selling author and successful multifamily investor with over 1500 multifamily units valued at $100 million under management.
In this episode, we cover:
The start of Jake and Gino
The value of education
Creating the right business culture
Creating a sense of community for residents
The importance of tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Tune in to hear Jake and Gino address these informative topics and many more! Remember, success leaves clues...
The Final Four:
1. What do you like to do for your continued education to further you investing?
Gino: “I’m learning from Willie Coleman, Chris Jackson, Bill Ham. I’m staying focused on multi-housing news. I’m staying focused on all real estate specific websites that I can go and see what’s going on.”
2. Who has been the biggest inspiration for you success?
Gino: “For me, it’s my parents”
Jake: “I had some pretty strong male role models growing up. Between my Dad and Grandpa who were constantly working. Also, working with Gino made a huge impact in my life I appreciate him as well.”
3. What advice would you give the listeners to help them grow their businesses?
Gino: “For me, clarity. Why are you building? Why are you building? Why are you growing your business? Ask yourself, why you run the business? Figure out the plan, figure out why it isn't clear on your goals.”
Jake: “I think that if someone wants to be multifamily, it's education times action equals results. I think that's where you start, you go get yourself educated. Now's a great time to do it. It's putting your time and effort into your folks growing your people, making sure your systems are there. It's constant improvement and building that culture. That's what's worked for us.”
4. How can the listeners learn more about Jake and Gino and connect with you?
To learn more about Jake and Gino, you can go to their website at www.jakeandgino.com/
You can also learn about their honeybee resources at
What do you think of when you hear the word “culture” in your workplace, team, or business? Like many, you probably disregard it as corporate HR jargon. Can’t blame you. When it comes to being an entrepreneur, however, the type of team and business you attract derives from the culture you create-a culture that moves, inspires, and motivates not only yourself but others to want to succeed both with you and for you.
Our special guests on today’s show are Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, Founders of Jake and Gino and the Wheelbarrow Profits Academy. Since their partnership began in 2011, Jake and Gino have taken their vertically integrated company from “vision” to having acquired over $100 milion in assets under management. In addition, they have helped thousands of aspiring real estate entrepreneurs reach their dreams of becoming successful multifamily investors.
Gino Barbaro is the Co-Founder of Jake and Gino, father of six children, restaurant entrepreneur and chef, Certified Professional Coach, and is a successful multifamily investor with over 1500 multifamily units valued at $100 million under management.
Jake Stenziano is the Co-Founder of Jake and Gino, Rand Partners, Rand Capital, and Founder of Rand Property Management He is a best selling author and successful multifamily investor with over 1500 multifamily units valued at $100 million under management.
In this episode, we cover:
The start of Jake and Gino
The value of education
Creating the right business culture
Creating a sense of community for residents
The importance of tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Tune in to hear Jake and Gino address these informative topics and many more! Remember, success leaves clues...
The Final Four:
1. What do you like to do for your continued education to further you investing?
Gino: “I’m learning from Willie Coleman, Chris Jackson, Bill Ham. I’m staying focused on multi-housing news. I’m staying focused on all real estate specific websites that I can go and see what’s going on.”
2. Who has been the biggest inspiration for you success?
Gino: “For me, it’s my parents”
Jake: “I had some pretty strong male role models growing up. Between my Dad and Grandpa who were constantly working. Also, working with Gino made a huge impact in my life I appreciate him as well.”
3. What advice would you give the listeners to help them grow their businesses?
Gino: “For me, clarity. Why are you building? Why are you building? Why are you growing your business? Ask yourself, why you run the business? Figure out the plan, figure out why it isn't clear on your goals.”
Jake: “I think that if someone wants to be multifamily, it's education times action equals results. I think that's where you start, you go get yourself educated. Now's a great time to do it. It's putting your time and effort into your folks growing your people, making sure your systems are there. It's constant improvement and building that culture. That's what's worked for us.”
4. How can the listeners learn more about Jake and Gino and connect with you?
To learn more about Jake and Gino, you can go to their website at www.jakeandgino.com/
You can also learn about their honeybee resources at
Previous Episode
Diversifying Your Portfolio with Kay Kay Singh
Have you ever been told to identify your particular niche and become an expert at it before diversifying? You have probably heard this from various experienced real estate entrepreneurs at some point in your career. Many would agree with this thesis as it’s easy to fall into the trap of the “shiny object syndrome” when you are not committed to a particular niche. However, for those who disagree with this thesis, having multiple strategies and asset types in your portfolio make you a well versed, sophisticated investor with less downside risk.
Our special guest on today’s episode is Krishan “Kay Kay” Singh, Founder and CEO of Grow Rich Capital. With over 30 years of business experience, Kay Kay has a built a diversified portfolio comprised of agriculture, gas stations, laundromats, single family rentals, and multifamily assets both foreign and domestically. Kay Kay believes that a diversified portfolio can allow an investor to pivot when needed and protect his/herself against shifts in a particular asset class.
Krishan is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer turned successful entrepreneur and multi-business owner owning multiple gas stations and convenience stores, a laundromat, and single family rentals in Northeast Indian. He is both a GP and LP investor in 2764 units across various markets in the US as well as agricultural, commercial, and residential assests in India. Kay Kay is always seeking new investment opportunities, networking, and partnering with like-minded entrepreneurs.
In this episode, we cover:
The tax advantages for real estate investors.
Lessons Kay Kay has learned throughout his career.
Why Kay Kay believes in a diversified portfolio.
How to develop investor relationships.
Platforms and systems that he has used to compliment his business.
How is Kay Kay giving back.
Tune in today to hear Kay Kay cover these important topics and more!
The Final Four:
1. What do you like to do for your continued education to further your investing?
Kay Kay: “I listen to a podcast every day. Whenever I’m at the gym, I’m listening to a podcast. Sometimes even two a day. The second thing I do is 30 minutes of reading every day. And I write a journal every day.I try to be at least 1% better than yesterday. Before I go to bed, I ask myself ‘what did I do to improve myself today?’”
2. Who has been the biggest inspiration for your success?
Kay Kay: “To be honest, Rod Khleif has inspired me a lot. The very first boot camp he did, I went to.”
3. What advice would you give to the listeners to help them grow their businesses?
Kay Kay: “I would suggest, rather than advise, that anything you do, just invest in yourself before you invest in any real estate or any business. Just learn what you’re going to do before you just jump in.”
4. How can the listeners learn more about and get connected with you?
Kay Kay:
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 260-341-1964
Website: Grow Rich Capital
LinkedIn: Kay Kay Singh
Next Episode
$50M AUM Before the Age of 25 with David Toupin
“Age is just a number.” A phrase that is often heard but rarely referencing young successful entrepreneurs. It is a reasonable assumption that most successful real estate entrepreneurs have achieved their level of success in the mature stages of their lives. However, this is not always the case.
Our special guest on today’s episode is David Toupin, Co-founder and Partner at Obsidian Capital, top millennial real estate investor, speaker, and entrepreneur. At the age of 20, David bought his first 12-unit apartment complex while studying for his undergrad. Prior to graduating with a finance degree, David acquired $7 million in multifamily real estate holdings. By the age of 24, David acquired more than $50 million in assets and has raised north of $10 million in private equity.
Obsidian Capital is an Austin, Texas based real estate investment firm. In addition to his role as partner at Obsidian Capital, David is also the creator of the best-selling multifamily deal analyzer which is now which is now being converted into a web-based software platform called Real Estate Lab.
In this episode, we cover:
· Syndicating his very first deal.
· How did Obsidian Capital form.
· Building credibility with investors as a college student.
· Understanding the practice of underwriting.
· David’s underwriting principles.
· Mistakes underwriter’s make.
· What is the Real Estate Lab.
The Final Four:
1. What do you like to do for your continued education to further your investing?
David “I think I learned the most by doing so; I don’t read a ton of books but I learn a lot by meeting new people, networking, trying out new things, putting together different deals, and testing stuff.”
2. Who has been your biggest inspiration for your success so far?
David “My current business partner is an inspiration for me; he’s just an epitome of what it’s like to be super successful, super humble at the same time, and be really grounded and settled. Not only is he a good friend and business partner, but a great influence on me.”
3. What advice would you give to the listener to help them grow their business?
David “There’s no substitute for hard work, and there’s no secret sauce. Work hard and nothing is out of reach.”
4. How can the listeners learn more about Obsidian Capital and get connected with you?
David:
Website: https://www.obsidiancapitalco.com/dealanalyzer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatejedi/
Books Mentioned:
Maintenance Man to Millionaire by Glenn Gonzales
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