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Shadi & Lena Uncensored

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by Shadi Guirguis, Lena Guirguis

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<p>Welcome to &#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored - Hard Truths and Real Solutions for Today&#39;s Entrepreneur,&#34; the podcast that shatters prevailing myths and equips you with invaluable tools and resources to conquer your investment and entrepreneurial endeavors. Join us as we empower you to confidently navigate your journey, turning your dreams into tangible realities. It&#39;s time to seize the life you&#39;ve always envisioned and achieve the success you deserve.This podcast is not just another generic business resource. It&#39;s a transformative experience designed to ignite the fire within you, propel your entrepreneurial dreams forward, and challenge the limits of what you believe is possible. We understand the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being an entrepreneur—the fear, the doubt, the exhilaration, and the determination—and we&#39;re here to navigate those uncharted waters with you.In &#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored,&#34; we bare it all, sharing our personal journeys with raw honesty. We&#39;ve been in your shoes, from the sleepless nights questioning whether our ideas would ever take flight, to the exhilarating moments of seeing our businesses flourish. Our ups, downs, and everything in between have shaped us into resilient entrepreneurs, and now we&#39;re passing on our hard-earned wisdom to you.But it&#39;s not just about our stories. We&#39;re here to be your trusted companions, mentors, and cheerleaders as you embark on your own entrepreneurial path. We believe in your potential, even when you doubt yourself. We know that success isn&#39;t just about cold hard facts—it&#39;s about nurturing the right mindset, harnessing your passions, and finding your own unique formula for achievement.And guess what? We&#39;re not stopping at entrepreneurship alone. We&#39;re opening the doors to the world of real estate investing, an avenue that has given us incredible opportunities and financial freedom. We&#39;ll be sharing our proven strategies, insider tips, and expert advice so you can confidently explore the realm of real estate and make informed investment decisions.&#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored&#34; is more than just a podcast. It&#39;s a community—a tribe of ambitious, like-minded individuals who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Together, we&#39;ll uncover the hard truths that others shy away from, challenge conventional wisdom, and pave the way for innovative solutions. With each episode, we&#39;ll dive deep into the intricate details of entrepreneurship and real estate, providing you with the practical tools and actionable insights you need to propel your business forward and unlock financial abundance.So, if you&#39;re ready to break free from the limitations that hold you back, join us on this exhilarating journey. We believe in your dreams, and we&#39;re here to arm you with the knowledge, inspiration, and unwavering support you need to make them a reality. Get ready to embrace the uncensored truth and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit like never before. This is &#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored.&#34; Welcome to a whole new world of possibilities.</p>

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September 19, 2023

Finding Harmony in Business and Parenthood

<p>Hello everyone, Lena and Shadi here! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us - the light of our lives, our 7 year old daughter, Arya!</p><p><br></p><p>Growing your family can be a life changing decision. It certainly impacted the way we approached expanding our family whilst growing our businesses. We’ll share our candid experiences of what it was like when we made that pivotal choice and how we reshaped our business strategies to work for our family.</p><p><br></p><p>Our journey has always been about chasing a vision while staying true to our fundamental goals. But with a child in the mix, we had to learn to adapt and shift our business around our new lifestyle as parents. We’ll share how we managed to strike a balance between family and business, how we found a way to scale our business efficiently and why we believe it’s essential to build a system that works for YOU.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we discuss the importance of aligning your business goals with your life goals and how to discover what you truly want in life first… then build your business around it. Whether you are currently navigating parenthood as an entrepreneur or thinking about growing your family around your business, we hope our stories and insights will help inspire and guide you on your own journey in finding balance between the two worlds.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMP:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Preview</p><p>01:10 Our story so far... </p><p>02:45 Meet Arya, our curious and dynamic 7 year old</p><p>03:52 The first monumental change in our lives</p><p>05:26 How to shift without stressing out when major changes happen in your life</p><p>07:25 Changing our perspective on business when we became parents</p><p>12:36 How we adapted our businesses around our new lives</p><p>17:34 Re-evaluating how we do business alongside parenting</p><p>22:38 How we scaled our business to become more efficient</p><p>30:00 Shaping our financial goals and creating the lifestyle we wanted</p><p>35:45 Chasing our vision and while keeping in line with our fundamental goals </p><p>41:22 Finding a system that worked for us and stabilizing our business </p><p>44:15 My spidey senses are tingling... </p><p>49:32 Be mindful about which systems and processes you want to delegate</p><p>53:52 Figure out what you want in life and build your business around it</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements. </p><p><br></p><p>Let&#39;s thrive together!</p><p><br></p><p>===</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Shadi &amp; Lena Guirguis, please visit https://shadiandlena.com.</p><p><br></p>

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August 14, 2023

Our First Investment Property Reality Check: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

<p>Hey Lena and Shadi here!</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode, we’re inviting you into our world of real estate and entrepreneurship. Picture this: our very first property, a charming triplex! This property, although structurally sound, was a fixer-upper, and it turned out to be a much bigger challenge than we anticipated. Yes, there were hurdles. We also encountered plenty of roadblocks along the way, but isn&#39;t that what makes the journey thrilling?</p><p><br></p><p>We share our personal struggles and the decisions that brought us to where we are now. We&#39;re here to guide you through the maze. Our stories will provide you with valuable insights into how we effectively learned to budget and the strategies we employed to accelerate the stabilization process. It&#39;s all about getting the most out of your investments.</p><p><br></p><p>Our journey wasn&#39;t all smooth sailing and being an entrepreneur isn&#39;t for the faint of heart. Our hope is that by sharing our own experiences and lessons learned, we can help you avoid similar tough situations on your path to success.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMP:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Preview</p><p>01:08 Intro</p><p>01:30 Trials and tribulations of starting a new business</p><p>03:50 The purchase of our first property</p><p>06:40 The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) Strategy</p><p>08:35 Our first triplex property nightmare</p><p>15:43 The Black Ooze: Fixer upper beyond what we imagined</p><p>21:01 The struggles of entrepreneurship</p><p>22:57 Mrs. Shadi has arrived at Home Depot</p><p>25:44 Common distressed property renovation budgeting and roadblocks</p><p>27:30 How to get to stabilization faster</p><p>30:48 Budget properly and prepare for the unexpected</p><p>31:59 The importance of surrounding yourself with a solid support system</p><p>38:13 Switching from reactive to proactive thinking</p><p>41:58 Join us next time to learn about how we scaled</p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements.</p><p><br></p><p>Let&#39;s thrive together!</p><p><br></p><p>===</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Shadi &amp; Lena Guirguis, please visit</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://shadiandlena.com." rel="nofollow">https://shadiandlena.com.</a></p>

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July 18, 2023

The Story of Shadi and Lena Guirguis

<p>Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Shadi &amp; Lena Uncensored Podcast! We&#39;re thrilled to have you here as we embark on a journey to empower entrepreneurs like you. With over 15 years of experience in business together, we&#39;ve accumulated a treasure trove of personal stories, tools and resources that we can&#39;t wait to share with you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we&#39;re going to get real and personal. Join us as we open up about our childhoods and upbringings, including those formative moments that shaped our entrepreneurial drive and spirits. Prepare to hear our never-before-told story of how our paths crossed, leading us to establishing a thriving property management business together. We&#39;ll dive into the challenges we faced along the way and how we turned our mistakes into valuable learning experiences. Our hope is that by sharing our own struggles, we can help you avoid similar tough situations on your path to success.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMP:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Preview</p><p>00:59 Introduction </p><p>01:37 Why did we start a podcast?</p><p>03:30 Lena&#39;s childhood and upbringing</p><p>05:39 Shadi&#39;s childhood and upbringing</p><p>08:54 Shadi&#39;s first jobs and balancing school</p><p>14:27 Did we always know we wanted to be business owners and entrepreneurs?</p><p>19:24 How did we meet?</p><p>36:51 When and why did we decide to start a business together?</p><p>38:58 Let your vision drive your business</p><p>45:04 To franchise, or not franchise, that is the question</p><p>51:20 The layoff that shaped Shadi&#39;s future and business objective</p><p>53:45 Break</p><p>54:03 Entering the world of property management together</p><p>56:34 We almost lost our first property deal</p><p>01:05:10 The horror story of our first property purchase</p><p>01:06:47 Learning from our mistakes</p><p>01:14:11 Join us for part two of our story</p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we want to be your go-to resource for inspiration, motivation, and actionable guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to our monthly episodes, each one packed with insightful and personal conversations. We promise to leave no stone unturned in our quest to empower you. So hit that subscribe button now and get ready for an exciting adventure filled with empowerment, growth, and achievements. </p><p><br></p><p>Let&#39;s thrive together!</p><p><br></p><p>===</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Shadi &amp; Lena Guirguis, please visit <a href="https://shadiandlena.com" rel="nofollow">https://shadiandlena.com</a></p>

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<p>Welcome to &#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored - Hard Truths and Real Solutions for Today&#39;s Entrepreneur,&#34; the podcast that shatters prevailing myths and equips you with invaluable tools and resources to conquer your investment and entrepreneurial endeavors. Join us as we empower you to confidently navigate your journey, turning your dreams into tangible realities. It&#39;s time to seize the life you&#39;ve always envisioned and achieve the success you deserve.This podcast is not just another generic business resource. It&#39;s a transformative experience designed to ignite the fire within you, propel your entrepreneurial dreams forward, and challenge the limits of what you believe is possible. We understand the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being an entrepreneur—the fear, the doubt, the exhilaration, and the determination—and we&#39;re here to navigate those uncharted waters with you.In &#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored,&#34; we bare it all, sharing our personal journeys with raw honesty. We&#39;ve been in your shoes, from the sleepless nights questioning whether our ideas would ever take flight, to the exhilarating moments of seeing our businesses flourish. Our ups, downs, and everything in between have shaped us into resilient entrepreneurs, and now we&#39;re passing on our hard-earned wisdom to you.But it&#39;s not just about our stories. We&#39;re here to be your trusted companions, mentors, and cheerleaders as you embark on your own entrepreneurial path. We believe in your potential, even when you doubt yourself. We know that success isn&#39;t just about cold hard facts—it&#39;s about nurturing the right mindset, harnessing your passions, and finding your own unique formula for achievement.And guess what? We&#39;re not stopping at entrepreneurship alone. We&#39;re opening the doors to the world of real estate investing, an avenue that has given us incredible opportunities and financial freedom. We&#39;ll be sharing our proven strategies, insider tips, and expert advice so you can confidently explore the realm of real estate and make informed investment decisions.&#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored&#34; is more than just a podcast. It&#39;s a community—a tribe of ambitious, like-minded individuals who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Together, we&#39;ll uncover the hard truths that others shy away from, challenge conventional wisdom, and pave the way for innovative solutions. With each episode, we&#39;ll dive deep into the intricate details of entrepreneurship and real estate, providing you with the practical tools and actionable insights you need to propel your business forward and unlock financial abundance.So, if you&#39;re ready to break free from the limitations that hold you back, join us on this exhilarating journey. We believe in your dreams, and we&#39;re here to arm you with the knowledge, inspiration, and unwavering support you need to make them a reality. Get ready to embrace the uncensored truth and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit like never before. This is &#34;Shadi and Lena Uncensored.&#34; Welcome to a whole new world of possibilities.</p>
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