How do you grow your business? What are the steps you should take? Learn these and more from Sharran’s guest Jerry Fink, managing partner at The Bascom Group, a private equity firm. In today’s episode, Jerry shares his journey from starting with just one small deal to becoming the successful entrepreneur that he is now. He takes us through the lessons he learned along the way and gives tips on how we can do the same. “Learn the market first, start small, get that deal, and put together a business plan.”  - Jerry Fink Timestamps:0:00 Sharran introduces today’s guest1:19 How Jerry started with real estate 8:15 Unconventional means to get funding 12:29 Finding something in your backyard14:29 What metric should you look for in a business plan16:51 Looking at macro trends in housing22:49 Always go back to your business plan 27:48 Jerry’s outlook for the future31:45 Bascom’s playbook41:49 Jerry’s tips to stay sharp and in shape45:59 Lessons learned from Jerry’s experience Resources:- Grab Sharran’s 4-Week MBA for FreeConnect with Jerry Fink:- WebsiteConnect with Sharran:- Website- LinkedIn- Facebook- Instagram