EP 204: Randy Smith and Sabrina Guler - Getting to know the Co-Founder of our partner, Techvestor

The Gentle Art of Crushing It!

Sabrina Guler is a dynamic female entrepreneur in the real estate sector and the co-founder of Techvestor, a short-term rental fund that has successfully raised $80 million in the past three years. Before founding Techvestor, Sabrina worked at Apple as a project manager for the AirPods product line, simultaneously helping thousands of tech professionals learn about real estate investing. Since 2021, she has flipped, designed, and furnished over 150 houses and built Techvestor’s operational infrastructure. Her achievements have earned her a nomination for Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2023 and recognition as one of Business Insider's 35 Under 35. Sabrina also co-hosts the "STR Investing" podcast, where she shares her expertise and insights, guiding others toward financial freedom through smart Airbnb investments.

Summary

Sabrina Guler, co-founder and CEO of TechFester, shares her journey from working at Apple to becoming a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of questioning the traditional path to wealth and taking control of your financial future. Sabrina discusses the challenges and rewards of starting and scaling a business, highlighting the role of a strong team and a clear vision. She also emphasizes the value of investing in personal growth and getting to know the character and values of operators before making passive investments.

Keywords

real estate investing, entrepreneurship, financial education, personal growth, due diligence

Takeaways

1. Question the traditional path to wealth and take control of your financial future.

2. Building a successful business requires a strong team and a clear vision.

3. Invest in personal growth and education to expand your opportunities.

4. Get to know the character and values of operators before making passive investments.

Titles

1. Questioning the Traditional Path to Wealth

2. Investing in Personal Growth and Education

Sound Bites

1. "We all know whether or not we're capable of doing more."

2. "The secret sauce is the people."

3. "Having a very clear vision and protecting that vision at all costs."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:53 Questioning the Traditional Path to Wealth

06:04 Building a Successful Business: Team and Vision

08:58 Investing in Personal Growth and Education

13:01 Knowing the Character of Operators: Due Diligence

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor