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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 21 MIN

Episode 188 | Do I NEED a License to Get Started in Assisted Living?

from The Assisted Living Investing Podcast · host Brandon Gustafson

Brandon discusses the differences between licensed and unlicensed assisted living facilities, helping entrepreneurs decide the best path for their business. He covers pros, cons, regulatory requirements, and strategic considerations to guide your decision-making process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Assisted Living Options 01:43 Understanding Licensed Facilities 04:23 Exploring Unlicensed Facilities 07:30 Pros and Cons of Licensed Facilities 10:26 Pros and Cons of Unlicensed Facilities 15:15 Choosing the Right Path for You 18:48 Conclusion and Next Steps Want my help building your own profitable assisted living business?Take the quiz to see which program is right for you   aliquiz.com    Struggling to launch your assisted living business?Get clarity in the   roadmapchallenge.com The Assisted Living Roadmap Challenge is a live experience designed to help you:✅ Get clarity on your assisted living business model✅ Understand the numbers, licensing, and funding process✅ Build your personalized roadmap to launch. Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to scale, this challenge gives you the tools and support to move forward confidently. If you can’t make it to the next challenge, grab my book “The Profitable Assisted Living Facility”   thealibook.com       Need help with your payroll? Get Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/brandon9590     Follow me to learn more and get the help you need to launch your assisted living business:Website: https://urlgeni.us/alihomeFacebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/alifbgroupLinkedIn: https://urlgeni.us/linkedin/aliliTwitter: https://urlgeni.us/twitter/alixInstagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/aliig    I’ve also got several FREE resources to help you get started : Business Plan Checklist: https://urlgeni.us/alibpc Calculator: https://urlgeni.us/alicalc Lease Agreement Template: https://urlgeni.us/alila ProfitPath Analysis Tool: https://urlgeni.us/aliprofitpath Grant Writing Template: https://urlgeni.us/aligrant Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe to Assisted Living Investing! Your comments and reviews help others find this content so they can get help launching their assisted living business.   

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