Real Finds Podcast

Surfing The Silver Tsunami: Investing in Residential Assisted Living – Real Finds Podcast #13

Host: Gordon Lamphere, Sales & Leasing Director at Van Vlissingen and Co.

Guest: Isabel Guarino, Chief Operating Officer at Residential Assisted Living Academy

URL: https://youtu.be/T4yYFlWrEOg

Summary:

Episode #13 of The Real Finds Podcast delves into the intricacies of investing in residential assisted living with special guest, Isabel Guarino, COO at Residential Assisted Living Academy. Isabel, an expert in senior care home investment and business education, offers a comprehensive perspective on the subject matter.

Throughout this enlightening conversation, Gordon and Isabel explore industry trends and best practices, effective business systems for residential assisted living, and how to consistently attract and retain high-quality talent. They also discuss the concept of the ‘Silver Tsunami’ – a term often used to describe the anticipated increase in the senior population as baby boomers age – and the opportunities this demographic shift presents for the residential assisted living sector.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a commercial real estate agent, or someone intrigued by the potential of the senior care home investment landscape, this podcast provides invaluable insights into the ever-evolving industry.

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Book Recommendations:

Two notable books have been recommended in this episode:

  1. “The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life” by Robin Sharma – A self-help book that champions the idea of starting the day early to optimize productivity and success.
  2. “Living Legacy: Invest in Your Community While Creating Significant Cash Flow” by Isabelle Guarino – Isabel’s own book, which illustrates how investing in the community can lead to significant financial returns.
Gordon Lamphere J.D.

Gordon is a licensed Illinois & Wisconsin Real Estate Broker, who manages the commercial sales and leasing team. Gordon also leads Van Vlissingen and Co’s media marketing team. He is an honors graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School.

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