Episode 75: Leveraging Real Estate Technology to Grow Your Business with  Scott Selverian

Episode 75: Leveraging Real Estate Technology to Grow Your Business with Scott Selverian

Author: Johnoson Crutchfield August 22, 2024 Duration: 20:09
Are you a real estate investor struggling to scale your business and build a reliable team? In this episode, we chat with Scott Selverian, the Head of Customer Success at Sierra Interactive, a leading real estate technology company. Scott has over 18 years of experience in the real estate industry, navigating the ups and downs of the market, from residential to commercial properties. Scott shares his journey, from being a real estate agent to a passive investor and now a technology leader, and how he's been able to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing industry. He'll dive into the challenges of building a team, raising capital, and finding the right investment opportunities, as well as his insights on the current market trends and where he sees the future of real estate technology. Tune in and learn how to scale your operations, streamline your processes, and create a sustainable, profitable real estate empire. [01:26] Scott is a seasoned real estate professional with over 18 years of experience in the industry. He has navigated the ups and downs of the market, from residential to commercial properties, and now works as the Head of Customer Success at Sierra Interactive, a leading real estate technology company. [01:37] In the past, Scott has been involved in a variety of investment deals, including syndications and debt deals. However, he has found that he prefers the equity side of the business, where he can have more control over the investments and the returns. [02:02] After years of working as a real estate agent, Scott transitioned into the technology side of the industry. He now works for Sierra Interactive, a software platform that provides real estate agents with tools to showcase MLS properties, create a personal brand, and automate their lead generation and follow-up processes. [06:55] While Scott is open to exploring various asset classes, he has a particular interest in self-storage, residential, and multifamily properties. His strategy often involves identifying distressed properties that he can acquire, renovate, and then either flip or hold as rental properties. Quotes: I think I've learned, definitely learned some lessons over the past couple years that has educated me to vet the partners even more than I thought I was. I'm a pretty trusting guy to begin with, and I think I vet people pretty well. I think I could probably do a better job of that. I think what I'd like to start doing is getting more into the equity game. And if I need to put money in on my own, I can do that to a certain extent, to be able to offer that capital, up to your point is the value add type deals where I can get all or brought in that capital back, but stay in the deal on a capsule basis, and things like that. I haven't looked at anything in a while. It's either reconnecting with people that I talked to in the past, or starting to connect with new people. Because I think that is the basis and the foundation of everything, Links Mentioned: Sierra Interactive website: https://www.sierrainteractive.com/ If you are interested investing in real estate and make connections, shoot an email grabthemap@gmail.com. Read on some of our blogpost http://grabthemap.com/.

There's a lot of noise out there about building wealth, but for many, the tangible path of real estate remains compelling yet shrouded in mystery. The Grab the Map Podcast: Real Estate Investing Info and Advice for All of Us cuts through that fog with a grounded, accessible approach. Hosted by active investor Johnoson Crutchfield, this isn't a theoretical lecture; it's a conversation from the trenches, designed to build both your practical knowledge and the mental framework necessary for success. Each episode feels like a direct dialogue, whether Johnoson is sharing hard-won advice from his own deals or sitting down with a variety of guests to explore different angles and strategies within the industry. What sets this podcast apart is its genuine responsiveness-listener feedback actively shapes the content, ensuring the topics covered are the ones you actually need. The tone is refreshingly straightforward and inclusive, speaking to both newcomers figuring out their first step and seasoned investors looking to refine their approach. You'll find a blend of actionable tactics, broader discussions on the cultural and societal aspects of property, and a consistent emphasis on building a sustainable investor's mindset. If you're tired of hype and looking for a real, unvarnished look at how real estate investing works for everyday people, this is a place to start. Johnoson extends an open invitation to share your own journey, reinforcing the community-focused spirit of the entire project.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

The Grab the Map Podcast: Real Estate Investing Info and Advice for All of Us
Podcast Episodes
Episode 35: Systems for Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:22
Shownotes: Why do so many aspiring real estate investors stay stuck for years without buying their first deal? Many people dream about owning dozens of rental properties or large apartment complexes—but they skip the fun…
Episode 34: How to Close Deals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:56
Shownotes: Why do so many real estate deals fall apart before closing? Is it a lack of money… lack of confidence… or simply not knowing how to structure the deal? Many investors get excited when they find a property but…
Episode 33: Take Control of Your Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:40
Shownotes: Do you ever feel like life is happening to you instead of for you? Are you stuck in routines that don't seem to lead anywhere meaningful—working hard, saving a little, but still unsure if the future you want i…
Episode 32: Time Freedom and the American Dream with Conrad Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:20
Shownotes: Are you stuck trading time for money? Wondering if real estate is really the path to financial freedom — or just hype? What if you could build predictable income, control your schedule, show up for your family…
Episode 31: The Cost of Growing a Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
Shownotes: Are you chasing financial freedom through real estate… but ignoring the real price tag attached to it? Everyone talks about the wins. The checks. The freedom. The rental portfolio. The flips. The “no boss” lif…
Episode 29: So You Want to Be a Real Estate Investor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:26
Shownotes: So… you want to be a real estate investor. But do you really? You've seen the flashy cars. The HGTV flips. The big checks. The Instagram posts. But is real estate investing truly for you — or are you chasing s…
Episode 28: People Who Think Small [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:42
Shownotes: Have you ever set a goal… and secretly believed it was your ceiling? Many investors aim for one rental property… then ten… maybe a hundred thousand dollars saved. But what if those goals aren't stepping stones…
Episode 27: My Success Formula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
Shownotes: Why do some people stay stuck learning forever… while others actually build wealth? Many aspiring investors consume podcasts, read books, and watch videos — yet never close a deal. Others jump in fast but burn…
Episode 26: A Big Mistake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:25
Shownotes: How far should you go to win a deal? In real estate, ambition is praised. Hustle is celebrated. Speed is rewarded.But what happens when chasing a deal damages trust? Have you ever: Pushed too hard to close? Pr…