Ep 192 - How to Create a Thriving Business with your Best Friend with Sarah Glidewell and Emily Karnaz
Real estate investors and social media influencers Sarah Glidewell and Emily Carnes, also known as The Karwells, join us on this weeks episode. Sarah and Emily share their journey from struggling to start short-term rental businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic to scaling and diversifying their real estate endeavors into potentially exploring commercial properties and focusing on their brand. They discuss the importance of prioritizing guest experiences, the role of social media in building trust and connection, the dynamics of working with a close friend, and the shift towards seeking balance between work and personal life. Additionally, they offer insights into learning from failures and the significance of designing a fulfilling day-to-day life that aligns with personal values and professional goals.\n\n00:00 Unlocking Productivity: It's About Prioritization, Not Time\n00:14 Meet the Hosts: Pioneers of Short Term Rental Investing\n00:37 The Power of Short Term Rentals: A New Path to Financial Freedom\n01:18 Introducing the Episode's Special Guests: The Journey of Sarah and Emily\n04:44 From Humble Beginnings to Short Term Rental Success\n06:14 Navigating Challenges: The Resilience of Short Term Rental Entrepreneurs\n10:10 Transitioning to Property Ownership and Building a Brand\n13:18 The Dynamics of Working with Your Best Friend in Business\n17:27 Exploring Future Visions and Business Goals\n18:16 Launching Mentorship and Embracing Community\n19:11 Venturing into Commercial Real Estate and Hospitality\n21:41 Finding Balance and Prioritizing Wellness\n25:04 The Importance of Discipline and Happiness in Entrepreneurship\n29:53 Prioritizing Friendship in Business Partnerships\n31:30 Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth\n34:22 Key Advice for Success in Short Term Rentals\n\nSarah Glidewell and Emily Karnaz's Bio\nSarah Glidewell and Emily Karnaz are best friends and business partners who grew up in the middle of nowhere Michigan and began investing in STRs in 2019. Since then they have done everything under the sun when it comes to vacation rental investing. They\u2019ve designed, arbitraged, purchased, managed, raised capital for, and educated on vacation rentals because it\u2019s what they\u2019re most passionate about.\n\nConnect with Sarah and Emily\nwww.thekarwells.space\nwww.instagram.com/thekarwells\nwww.tiktok.com/@thekarwells\n\nConnect with the Hosts\nMichael Sjogren: Short Term Rental Secrets Facebook Group | Clubhouse | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Page | Linkedin\nhttps://linktr.ee/mikesjogren\nEmanuele Pani: Clubhouse | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices