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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 17 MIN

Episode 211 | Assisted Living Numbers Make NO SENSE? Here's the Fix!

from The Assisted Living Investing Podcast · host Brandon Gustafson

     👉 Watch this free training to avoid the #1 mistake people like you are making: https://assistedlivinginvesting.net/topmistake If you’ve been thinking about starting but feel overwhelmed, this video will show you what’s actually holding you back. ❓ Not sure where to start? 👉 Take the 30-second quiz: https://aliquiz.com In this episode, I discuss the common pitfalls beginners face, map out the "WIFE" expenses that dictate 80-90% of your budget, and explain the exact levers you can pull to guarantee profitability. Stop guessing at the numbers and start building a sustainable, high-impact assisted living business today. Chapters 00:00 — Introduction: The Assisted Living Profitability Paradox 01:06 — The Danger of the 100% Occupancy Myth 02:32 — Mastering the "WIFE" Expenses  04:23 — The Hourly Staffing Math Formula 06:21 — Factoring in Administration & Total Wage Budgets 07:32 — The Two Revenue Levers: Residents and Rates 09:46 — Private Pay vs. Medicaid Strategies 11:58 — Building a Foundation for Lender Approval  💼 Ways to Work With Me: • Foundation Builder (Start Here): https://assistedlivinginvesting.net/foundation • Roadmap Challenge (Right Fit?): https://roadmapchallenge.com • Success System (Full System): https://assistedlivinginvesting.net/success-system • LEGACY Program (Fast Track): https://www.assistedlivinginvesting.net/legacy-experience 📚 Free Resources: • Business Plan Checklist: https://assistedlivinginvesting.net/bpchecklist • Underwriting Calculator: https://assistedlivinginvesting.net/calculator • Meeting Agenda Template: https://www.assistedlivinginvesting.net/meeting-agenda • Grant Writing Template: https://assistedlivinginvesting.net/grants • Sample Lease Agreement: https://assistedlivinginvesting.net/lease-agreement 📖 Get My Book: The Profitable Assisted Living Facility 👉 https://thealibook.com 🛠 Tools I Recommend: • Payroll (Gusto): https://gusto.com/i/brandon9590 • Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/brandongustafson (Some links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.) 🔗 Connect With Me: • Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/assistedlivinginvesting • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assistedlivinginvesting/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assisted-living-investing/ 🏡 Learn more about my assisted living facilities: https://www.beewellassistedliving.com/ #assistedlivingbusines #residentialassistedliving #healthcareentrepreneur  

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