#179: Randy Cleveland - Escaping The Rat Race

<p><strong>#179: Randy Cleveland - Escaping The Rat Race</strong></p> <p>On this episode Gary and guest cohost Christopher Hummell chat with serial entrepreneur, 10 year Smart Home Choice member and great friend Randy Cleveland. He’s done the corporate 9-5, but started investing in real estate before leaving his full time job to venture out into franchising. He’s almost done it all, so if YOU are stuck in a 9-5 job and are looking at achieving a higher potential, THIS podcast is for you!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why he hasn’t received a paycheque from anyone else in over 20 YEARS!</li> <li>How he started down the entrepreneurial path</li> <li>The first franchise he bought into</li> <li>How to structure your JV deals</li> <li>Get past the fear of JVs</li> <li>How to overcome roadblocks</li> <li>How to cut through the noise of the market and economic news</li> <li>How he and his family took a year off to tour the world</li> <li>What’s his why</li> <li>And MORE!</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Bio</strong></p> <p>Randy is an Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, and Real Estate Investor.  Escaping the rat race is Randy’s biggest accomplishment and although he still works today, he also enjoys a flexible schedule and hobbies such as boating and travelling—30 countries so far and adding a new country this December!</p> <p>On the Real Estate front, Randy has built a modest portfolio of 15 rental units where 6 are personally owned and 9 are joint ventures.  This was instrumental in transitioning from corporate employment to self-employment.  Randy is still adding more joint venture partners for future investments.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>On the small business front, Randy started a chain of Buy & Sell stores in the GTA called Buy & Sell Kings.  There are currently stores in Oshawa, Ajax, Scarborough, and Toronto.  These stores sell new and used items including video games, jewellery, electronics, power tools, musical instruments, and more.  Over the years R