Episode 186: CEO Scott Trench Pulls Back The Curtain at BiggerPockets

At the age of 32 years old, Scott Trench has already become CEO of BiggerPockets, and his contributions have helped countless investors build wealth. Scott discusses meeting Josh Dorkin and the early start-up days at BiggerPockets (BP). He speaks to BP's rapid growth, challenges along the way, and of course, BP's loyal customer base. Scott fills us in on BP's current vision and some potential upcoming enhancements to the platform. Inflation, interest rates, the housing market, and goal-setting/tracking systems are also among the many valuable topics discussed in this episode that you won't want to miss! 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: Scott Trench, BiggerPockets Link: Scott's Instagram Link: Set For Life (Scott's Book) Link: Huberman Lab Podcast Link: The Outsiders (Book Recommendation) Link: David Greene Episode Sponsors: Essex Realty Group and Cost Seg Kev ----------------- Guest Questions 01:50 Housing Provider Tip:  Don't forget to cultivate perseverance! 03:12 Intro to our guest, Scott Trench! 03:46 Scott talks about meeting Josh Dorkin from BiggerPockets! 06:30 What were the early days like at BiggerPockets? 09:23 How has BiggerPockets created such a loyal customer base? 16:09 How has BiggerPockets managed their rapid growth? 23:46 What is the EOS system? 25:10 How many BP users go inactive after creating an account? 28:08 How has Scott grown so rapidly in his role within BP? 32:06 What motivates Scott at this stage of his career? 34:51 What can we expect from BP in the near future? 43:18 Why did Scott write Set For Life? 47:26 Scott gives his out on inflation and employment! 58:27 Scott predicts housing values in relation to interest rates! Wrap Up Questions 62:00 What is Scott's competitive advantage?  62:30 One piece of advice for new investors. 62:54 What do you do for fun? 63:22 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  64:32 Local Network Recommendation? 65:12 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.