The Grind (2024)

28/01/2022

Announcement ‼️

Starting on January 31st, we will be moving all Grind content over to REI Nation's page! As you all know, The Grind is powered by REI Nation and their team, so now is the time to combine the socials into one and give our followers a one-stop-shop for insights. Moving forward, you will have REI Nation (@REINATIONLLC) to look at for all the content you're craving!

If you haven't already, head over to REI Nation's page to give it a follow and stay up to date on all things The Grind!

27/01/2022

Before heading into the weekend, we decided to share with you our Friday to-do list:
1. Grab a notebook 🗒️
2. Grab a pen 🖊️
3. Tune into The Grind Podcast 🎧

Tomorrow on the podcast, Chris is discussing the current landscape for investors, how sustainable investments are maintained with care, and so much more! If you're an investor or an aspiring one - you won't want to miss this! thegrind.com

26/01/2022

January is the month known for resolutions and creating new habits. Today's Grind Tip is all about what could be holding you back from making your habits and goals stick!

Let's be real here, although your success relies solely on you, there are external factors that could be stopping you from achieving what you want to achieve. This is where our Grind Tip, "focus on your environment", comes into play. You may not have control of other people or things, but you do have control of what environment you put yourself in so choose one that's going to get you where you want to be - otherwise this may be exactly what's holding you back from making those new habits and goals stick!

25/01/2022

In tonight's Weekly Insights, we are diving into the materials that will MAKE OR BREAK your construction costs! Since the pandemic, investors and future homeowners have become much more aware of how construction costs impact the housing market — whether it comes to building a home from scratch or doing a renovation!

This is why today we are sharing with you some amazing material alternatives, take a peek at the graphic and head over to the link to learn more and read about some other alternatives: https://featuredarticles.thegrind.com/materials-that-will-make-or-break-construction-costs

24/01/2022

If you missed Kent's letter last night, then you may not recognize the quote, "The greatest waste in business today is human potential.” said by John Maxwell.

This is the quote that Kent had on the screen in his recent “All Hands” meeting where he spoke to his team along with his sons, Chris and Brett, and REI Nation's CFO, Jessica Stooksbury.

By now, we all know that potential is one thing Kent is serious about. His goal is to pull it out of every single person so they are able to reach their goals and do more than they ever thought was possible! Take a peek at the video to have an inside look to that very meeting and see a little bit about what Kent had to say!

21/01/2022

We're back with Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Grind Podcast and this week Chris dives into REI Nation's recent company-wide meeting speech! Click the link to listen to this full episode titled, "Reach Beyond 'Realistic'". You won't want to miss it !🎧 https://explore.thegrind.com/podcast-library

20/01/2022

After all of these years, we can both agree that you've put in the work! From 401Ks and IRAs to passive income and pensions, you want all of that hard work to pay off which is why this past Tuesday on The Grind's Weekly Insights, we dove into the 6 ways you need to protect your retirement assets and income!

Click the link to really dive into this and learn more:https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/44341/Takeaway%20%20-%20Protecting%20Retirement%20Assets%20%26%20Income.pdf

19/01/2022

There's no doubt that every person, company, and team grinds differently which is why when we're able to witness it - it means so much more!

Last week, we were able to take a peek at how the REI Nation team committed to their grind through a lunch meeting. Now, we're not saying that you need to work through lunch every day but if there are things to get done then sometimes you need to do just that!

Take a minute to think about how you commit to your grind every single day and how you can do more to help you reach your goals faster!

18/01/2022

In the Daily Data section of tonight's weekly insights, we are touching on the discussion of small business loans which led us to think...how much is the average small business loan?

This then lead to asking a few of our team members that exact question! Take a peek at their answers!

P.S. - The correct answer was $107,000! 🤯

17/01/2022

It's 2022 and the team at REI Nation/PPMG has already had a busy couple of weeks! Take a peek at some sneak peeks from their company-wide meeting where they all joined together both in-person and via zoom to see what we really mean by grinding and starting the year off right!

14/01/2022

As we enter into the new year, one thing we've been hearing a lot is how many people are finally going to start their own business or they are ready to begin investing in real estate.

This is all great to hear, but what has held you back? This week on The Grind Podcast, we discuss the very thin line between patience versus procrastination. Click the link to learn how you will be able to decipher the difference when entering into the new year: thegrind.com!

13/01/2022

Is it too soon to reminisce on 2021? 🤭

If so, we apologize in advance because we HAVE to take a minute to talk about some of the holiday parties we had for our team this past holiday season. That being said, if we had to share one piece of advice when entering 2022, all we have to say is - APPRECIATE YOUR TEAM!

Now, we know many of you do but how are you showing them? Take the time to plan even little potlucks for your team to show them while also allowing them to take a mental break and interact with other coworkers!

12/01/2022

If 2022 is the year where you want to start your own business, well you need to ask yourself the tough questions. In a recent article on The Grind, we did just that and hit you with the top 10 questions you need to ask yourself before starting a business!

Take a peek as we go over the top 5 questions and stay tuned for part two coming soon! 👀

11/01/2022

It's no lie that failing sucks, because it's one of those things people don't want to do again, but at the same time - failure plays a key role in real and lasting success.

Once you fail, it becomes that little annoying reminder that's always in your ear - pushing you to do more and more that you may not even known was possible for you! Although you don't have to fail to make it big, it helps. & remember - there's a huge difference between fear and failure. Fear, unlike failure, is the enemy of success.

Click the link in our bio to commit to The Grind and read a little bit more into this article on tonight's Weekly Insights launching at 6 PM CT!

10/01/2022

In last night's Executive Letter, Kent shared some insight into how REI Nation is planning to achieve even more in the new year. If you're new here, Kent is the CEO and Founder of REI Nation, a real estate investment company. That all being said, he doesn't just discuss what he wants to achieve but he explains his two-fold plan on how to get there!
1. Laying the Groundwork
2. Follow Through

Click the link in bio to read more about each of these steps and how they will be all you need to achieve your goals doe 2022!

07/01/2022

Looking for investor insights? Small business strategies? Some New Year motivation? It’s all in season one of The Grind Podcast! Today we are sharing a list of our favorites from 2021, and stay tuned for Season 2, right around the corner!

View list: https://read.reination.com/before-we-kick-off-a-new-season

06/01/2022

According to the National Association of Realtors, 99% of tracked metro areas experienced year-over-year price gains in the first quarter of 2021. Of those markets, 89% experienced double-digit growth.

In today’s market, property appreciation is the name of the game.

But how much weight does property appreciation carry, and can real estate investors predict it?

Click the link to read the full article!

https://featuredarticles.thegrind.com/predicting-property-appreciation

05/01/2022

Although we aren't much into New Year's Resolutions - we are very much into reaching your goals sooner rather than later! If this new year feels like the time to do just that whether it be to start investing, get your business running, and so on - we want to be here for you to support you!

Make this year - YOUR YEAR! Start thinking about where you want to be this time next year and make it happen. If you're not sure where to start, commit to The Grind to help guide you on your way! thegrind.com

04/01/2022

All NEW Weekly Insights: Tonight at 6 PM CT 📨

Today we're sharing with you a sneak peek into our Daily Data section where we are sharing with you headlines from all over including Southport, San Antonio, Seattle, and even St. Paul! Trust us when we say that you won't want to miss this week's insights!

P.S. - Be sure to check out our stories for more sneak peeks... 🤭

03/01/2022

It's a new year and to kick things off in the right direction we are sharing Part 2️⃣ of our Clothier Segment where we interview Chris, Kent, and Brett to learn more about what's it really like working with family!

Take a peek at the video to hear about what it's like working with Kent from his son's perspective as well as what's it like working with both Chris and Brett from their dad's perspective!

30/12/2021

Here it is, the final episode of Season 1️⃣ of The Grind Podcast and we are ending it with a B A N G! Chris dives into what his REAL opinions are about New Year's resolutions as well as what he believes may just be a better option for you, click the link to listen to the full episode: https://explore.thegrind.com/podcast-library

29/12/2021

Make 2022 your year through mentors, creating a today list, and just overall getting started! Chris explains the TOP things you need to do to be successful in real estate, but don't be fooled because these tips can help you in any area of business you're looking to get started in!

28/12/2021

We're getting close to 2022 and since tonight we're launching our last weekly insights email for this year - it only feels right to share the best of 2021! 🏆

Click the link to subscribe to The Grind because TONIGHT we're sharing with you the top Executive Letters, Podcasts, Articles, and Takes of this year: thegrind.com

27/12/2021

In Kent's recent Executive Letter, he touches on his experience in the family business from working for his dad to now working closely every day with his sons!

This inspired us to start a series where we will be sharing the behind-the-scene thoughts of working for a family business where you can learn what each of them provides to the company as well as what it's like working together! Stay tuned for Part 2️⃣ coming soon...

23/12/2021

In this episode of The Grind podcast, Chris talks about getting s**t done which is especially true for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

When you're in charge and handing everything, you always need to be searching for what's next and what can be improved. Something always needs improving and as the boss, it's your job to seek it out and take care of it. Click the link to listen to this week's episode titled, "Law & Disorder": https://explore.thegrind.com/podcast-library?hsLang=en

22/12/2021

As we wrap up the different ways to invest in real estate, Chris dives into what REITs, (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are and talks about when this investment may be a good fit for you! If you haven't already been following along as we explain different ways to invest in real estate, take a peek back into a few of our past videos to learn which may be the perfect fit for your future investments!

21/12/2021

Let's be real, everyone wants to start the new year off on the right foot, but sometimes the question is, "Where do I start to even do that?" so today we're sharing with you how to do just that!

Tonight on Weekly Insights, we are sharing with you how to get your financial house in order and in the right way! Click the link to take a peek at these key tasks every entrepreneur must complete before the year is up, both for your business and personal finances! 💰💸 https://tinyurl.com/yhpy5m7c

20/12/2021

Last night, Kent put out another Executive Letter describing his personal experiences in all of his years of business, but this time he touches on what we've been waiting for...the family business!

This entire letter was inspired by Gary V. who compares corporate politics to working with your family! You won't want to miss this letter so be sure to click the link to read the full letter: https://executiveletter.thegrind.com/we-are-family

17/12/2021

If you can't keep commitments to you, your team or your company then how do you expect anyone to believe that you will keep those commitments to your clients??

One thing we can't stress enough is that every single person related to your company should be equally acknowledged whether it be your team, vendors, or clients. No matter who it is, each and every single one of them is who makes your company what it is today.

In episode 28 of The Grind podcast, Chris doesn't only talk about keeping commitments, but he also does JUST THAT in today's podcast! Click the link to listen: https://explore.thegrind.com/podcast-library?hsLang=en 🎧

16/12/2021

In honor of the holiday season, we're doing a recent throwback to a holiday potluck REI Nation had for their team!

Many times business owners don't realize how crucial these little moments are for their team mentally. When your team is able to connect with others in the office, it gives them an opportunity to create deeper and closer relationships.

So, what's the benefit for you and your company? Earlier this month, we discussed how you should be able to depend on your team, and how they can depend on you. Moments like these strengthen your team and allow them to depend on one another creating a more united front for the company.

15/12/2021

While some financial wisdom is timeless, the world we live in today has experienced vast changes in its economic and financial landscape. And with changing times comes a need for better, newer financial advice.

We've all received some sort of financial wisdom at one point in our life, whether it be from our parents, legal guardians, or even Dave Ramsey himself! This is great and we're all here for it, but at the same time, some of the advice you received when you were younger has changed.

The world we live in today has experienced so many changes, especially when it comes to money! 💰💸 So, what does that mean for you? It means you're in desperate need of some more up-to-date financial advice! Swipe through to take a peek at which tips you may have been given as a kid no longer make sense and let us know what you think!

Click the link to read the full article!
https://featuredarticles.thegrind.com/financial-wisdom

14/12/2021

As the new year approaches, one popular trend that we are starting to see is everyone discussing their new year's resolutions. Now, don't get us wrong - we're all about bettering ourselves but we don't like to wait.

Stop waiting, and start today to better yourself. Swipe through to take a peek at a few online courses you can take to grow yourself as an entrepreneur! There are no excuses to not look at at least one of them considering 4 of 6 of them are FREE!

Click here to read more: https://tinyurl.com/2p8svr73!

13/12/2021

There's a huge misconception behind being an entrepreneur where many people believe that you need to be extroverted, but that's simply just not true.

Although there are qualities that every entrepreneur should have, sometimes that's just not the case. These are the moments when you find a team member to join you and help pick up slack in what you may lack.

Click the link to watch Episode 20 of The Grind Podcast where he talks about all of this more in-depth: https://explore.thegrind.com/podcast-library?hsLang=en

10/12/2021

On today's episode of The Grind podcast, Chris discusses DIY projects when it comes to investing in Real Estate. Now listen, we aren't going to tell you that you can't DIY anything because that's simply not true and everyone has a different skill set.

However, if your skillset is not quite where it needs to be for a project, then you shouldn't allow anything to hold you back from hiring a professional. Growth is realizing that you can't do it all alone nor do you need to. Focus your time on building up a strong team around you to help get you where you want to be.

Click the link to listen to the full episode: https://explore.thegrind.com/podcast-library?hsLang=en

09/12/2021

Many times before, Chris has discussed how important it is to have a strong and reliable team behind both you and your company.

Not one person can be excellent at everything, it's just not realistic. It's okay to lean on others and when you build a team you can trust, the thought of depending on someone else to help you get to where you want to be doesn't seem so unrealistic anymore!

Take a moment to refocus and work on encouraging and strengthening your team to do more and be more because, in the end, this is what will help guide the path to success.

08/12/2021

Over the past few weeks, Chris has gone over different ways to invest in real estate, and today, he takes a moment to discuss Turnkey! Take a peek at the video to see what he has to say about investing in Turnkey Real Estate and why it may be better to work alongside a company rather than do it yourself!

Want to learn more about real estate and true turnkey? Head over to REI Nation's page!

07/12/2021

Tonight, an all-new Weekly Insights will be hitting your inbox at 6 PM CT and we are ready for you to see what we've got in store for you, but first...

Not sure if you're cut out to be an entrepreneur? Swipe through to see 10 traits of a successful entrepreneur and remember: when you're passionate about something, you're unstoppable!

P.S. - Don't forget to read the full article here: https://featuredarticles.thegrind.com/top-ten-traits-entrepreneurial-ceos-have-in-common

06/12/2021

There are born leaders and those who are taught - one is not better than the other because we believe that as long as you strive to be the best you can be then that's all that matters.

In Kent's Executive Letter, he discusses how when he was getting started in the grocery business - his supervisors gave it to him straight. They explained he was immature, a hard ass, and people didn’t like working for him. Although this was a lot to take in, they gave him the tools he needed to turn himself around. Although this story may be about Kent, it also shows how his leaders helped him grow, not just professionally but also personally. Learn from your leaders, take notes, and use that to help you grow.

Want to read about the advice Kent's leaders gave him that helped mold him into a leader? Click the link: https://executiveletter.thegrind.com/mistakes-make-the-business-man

P.S. - One of the pieces of advice is hinted in the image! 😉📚

03/12/2021

NEW PODCAST ALERT 🎙️🤯

This week we're having Chris react to yet another article, but this time we're talking mental health. Chris walks through 20 different ways to improve mental health in the workplace as well as mentions what he personally believes can provide good mental health. You're not going to want to miss this, click the link to listen: https://explore.thegrind.com/podcast-library?hsLang=en

02/12/2021

As we begin to wrap up our core values, we decided to finally showcase one that should be obvious to everyone: "Be Honest".

Just like any core value, honesty isn't a one-way street. This is something that needs to be shown through not only the team but also yourself as a leader. When you're honest with your team, they will trust you and want to do better for not only themselves but also for your company. This honesty then transfers over to building long-lasting and loyal customers who will help hold up your business at the end of the day - a successful business is built upon its team and its customers/clients!