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Podcast | Episode 486
The Creative, Automated Real Estate Investment That Nets 30%+ Annually
As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves looking outside the box for unconventional ideas and unexplored territories, and one of the missions of eCommerceFuel is not only to help entrepreneurs build great businesses, but also to help them build incredible lives. That’s why today on the show we’re diving into the topic of atypical real estate with Isaac French, owner of LiveOakLake.com, a beautiful modern resort nestled in the heart of Texas. Isaac joins us to share his insights from his unique journey, revealing how an unconventional real estate portfolio can pave the way to an incredible life.
In this episode, we kick things off by discussing everything about LiveOakLake.com, understanding Isaac’s motivations for choosing this unorthodox path with his real estate portfolio, and how he managed to finance the business. We also discuss the strategies he employed to market the business online, the advantages to choosing direct booking over other booking platforms, and what the technology stack operating behind the scenes look like.
You’ll learn:
- All about LiveOakLake.com and why Isaac went this route with his real estate portfolio. (4:15)
- How he financed the business. (10:30)
- How he has marketed the business online. (14:55)
- The biggest reasons to go direct with your booking. (18:55)
- Isaac’s level of involvement in the business and the tech stack behind the scenes. (30:50)
- What is up next for LiveOakLake.com. (40:00)
- Lightning round with Isaac. (47:55)
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(With your host Andrew Youderian of eCommerceFuel.com and Isaac French of LiveOakLake.com)
What Was Mentioned
- Isaac French: Instagram
- LiveOakLake: Website | Instagram
- Fulfil.io
- One Click Upsell – Increase Sales 15%+ with Pre-and Post-purchase Upsells. (On average, Shopify users increase sales 15% immediately after installing the app!)
Image by John Conde from Pixabay.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“We have crafted the whole experience to be a place where you can unplug and reconnect with nature and your family.” - Isaac French Tweet this “I wanted to be able to create a property that could highlight what we do have, in terms of beauty, and deliver it in a unique minimalist way.” - Isaac French Tweet this “Being a dad has turned my entire world upside down in a really great way.” - Isaac French Tweet this
Post by Andrew Youderian
Founder and Chief Instigator, eComFuel
Andrew quit an early finance job to sell CB radios online — an admittedly unorthodox career path. It set him on a course to found and sell multiple businesses, host a decade-running podcast, lecture at Harvard Business School and create eComFuel, the leading community for 7- and 8-figure online business owners. Andrew is fascinated with branding, AI, building community, investing and growing meaningful businesses that don't require sacrificing what truly matters.
