From Sheet Metal to Data Centers: Troy Lindstrom's Journey of Entrepreneurship and Real Estate

Troy Lindstrom is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor who built and sold multiple manufacturing and metals-sourcing companies serving major data-center and telecommunications clients—including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.Known for his customer-first approach and steady leadership through industry cycles, Troy scaled his operations from a small sheet-metal shop into a multi-facility enterprise before successfully exiting in 2019.LinkedIn Notes: 00:00 Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!01:00 Starting A Sheet Metal Manufacturing Business04:30 Challenges And Growth In The Manufacturing Industry06:30 Venturing Into Metal Sourcing And Off-Road Business10:30 Customer Relationships And Business Philosophy10:57 “We built the whole business on never saying no.”13:00 Transition To Retirement And Real Estate Beginnings19:30 First Real Estate Investment And Lessons Learned25:00 Real Estate Journey: From 2007 To 200827:00 San Diego Real Estate Dilemma28:30 Commercial Real Estate Investments34:00 Lessons From Real Estate And Business41:00 Achieving Cash Flow Goals- Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.Blake Comfort- LinkedInJennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.Jennifer Purcell- LinkedInCashFlow Quest- LinkedInComfort CapitalComfort CommunitiesApple Podcast