Episode 124: Scaling Your Real Estate Business in Chicago with Aaron Galvin

Wondering who is partnering with big developers to sell and lease their finished product? Our guest Aaron Galvin explains how his company is capturing a large market share in this space! Aaron provides insight on how his company's focus on people and relationships has led to tremendous growth. He talks about the mistakes he made while growing his business and how he had to learn to "elevate and delegate". Aaron elaborates on the importance of building a team that is aligned in its core values and vision. He closes out the episode with reasons for why he is bullish on our great city of Chicago! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: [email protected] Guest: Aaron Galvin from Luxury Living Chicago Realty Link: Aaron Galvin | CEO | Luxury Living Chicago Realty Link: The Messy Middle Sponsors: GC Reality and Kiser Group ----------------- Guest Questions 03:30 House Provider Tip: Prevent moisture and freezing on lockboxes by planning accordingly! 05:55 Intro to our guest, Aaron Galvin! 07:17 What was the original mission of Luxury Living Chicago? 09:20 What were some mistakes that Aaron made while scaling his business? 18:47 How did Luxury Living Chicago make a name for themselves to grow to the scale that they have? 25:05 What were some of the biggest challenges Aaron faced while growing his business? 33:55 How is Aaron connecting with big developers? 39:40 How is Aaron communicating opinions of value to his clients? 42:56 Why is Aaron bullish on Chicago despite the negative press it gets? Wrap Up Questions 46:41 What is Aaron's competitive advantage?  47:27 What is the one piece of advice for new investors looking to buy their first property in Chicago? 47:57 What do you do for fun? 49:02 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  50:00 Local Network Recommendation? 50:50 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? That's our show! Thanks for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2022.