BiggerPockets Business Podcast 100: You Can't Fear Failure: Scott Trench on the Evolution of BiggerPockets

BiggerPockets Business Podcast 100: You Can't Fear Failure: Scott Trench on the Evolution of BiggerPockets

Author: BiggerPockets.com : Joshua Dorkin and Brandon Turner March 23, 2021 Duration: 0:00
How does a 27 year old become the CEO of a major online brand? Not only that, how does a 27 year old take an online brand, build upon it, and create something better? Well, if your name is Scott Trench, the answer is: a lot of hard work, some tough decisions, and looking out for the customer whenever possible. Before he was head honcho at BiggerPockets, Scott was a financial analyst in the corporate world. He wasn’t too happy, and spent all his free time finding the best (and quickest) ways to reach financial freedom so he didn’t have to go to a 9-5 for the next 40 years of his life. Without many investments or rental properties, Scott was introduced to the founder of BiggerPockets, Josh Dorkin. Josh saw something in Scott, and hired him as the third employee of BiggerPockets. Scott was given the title “Director of Operations” which really meant taking care of the finances for the business and making sure everyone had their coffee. Scott started acquiring more properties as he worked with Josh and later became such a crucial part of the BiggerPockets family, he was promoted to president. When Josh decided to step away to be with his family, Scott became CEO. In the 2 years he’s been CEO, he’s had to make some tough decisions such as changing the overall management structure of the company. This has helped BiggerPockets grow into a website and business that over 2,000,000 people use and love. When Scott isn’t running BiggerPockets, he’s playing rugby, gaming on his PC, or having a beer with a fellow investor!

Hosted by Joshua Dorkin and Brandon Turner, the BiggerPockets Podcast has become a cornerstone for anyone serious about building wealth through property. This isn't a platform for empty promises or theoretical lectures. Instead, each episode connects you directly with active investors and seasoned professionals who share their real-world experiences, including the setbacks and the hard-won victories. You'll hear detailed conversations about finding deals, creative financing, managing rentals, and navigating market shifts-all with an emphasis on practical strategies you can apply yourself. The focus is squarely on sustainable wealth building, rejecting the "get rich quick" mentality in favor of long-term financial independence. By tuning into this podcast, you gain access to a community-driven knowledge base that demystifies the complexities of real estate. It's about learning the nuts and bolts from people who are actually doing the work, providing a genuine education that can help you make more informed and confident investment decisions. For straightforward, actionable advice that cuts through the industry noise, this is the essential listen.
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