465: Do Good & Do Well with RAL w/Isabelle Guarino

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Do you have aging loved ones who need special care? Have you ever wondered how you could serve the growing population of seniors in your region?

Isabelle Guarino

Isabelle Guarino is a graduate from Arizona State University, a former flight attendant, Walt Disney World intern and now Residential Assisted Living Academy’s leading lady. She has been working as the COO of the company for the last 8 years and has been featured in many magazines and articles on the topic of Senior Housing.

Most recently, she was given the title as one of the “Top Influencers in Senior Housing”. She also won Aging Media’s “the Future Leaders of Assisted Living” award in 2020 being one of only two people under 30 to make the list.

Isabelle’s goal is to carry on her father’s legacy by training investors and entrepreneurs how to “Do Good and Do Well”. She trains and teaches entrepreneurs and investors through the Residential Assisted Living Academy, and is responsible for the creation and success of RAL National Convention, RAL National Association, Recovery Housing Academy, Pitch Masters Academy, and most of the Impact Housing Group’s companies.

Today, we discuss the residential assisted living industry, how you can get involved and do good and do well at the same time, and key nuggets from Isabelle’s insightful new book, “Living Legacy”.

Residential Assisted Living is not only a huge opportunity from a community impact standpoint, Isabelle believes it is the greatest real estate and business in the next 25 years. Listen to find out why.

What We Discuss in This Episode

How to do good and do well at the same time
The growing opportunity in residential assisted living and senior housing
The care ratio and quality differences in residential homes vs large facilities
Qualities required to be successful as the owner of a residential assisted living home
Investment opportunities, funding requirements, and cashflow timelines
How to handle roadblocks when converting a home to a residential assisted living facility
Navigating through family business dynamics
Protecting relationships when firing family members
Why everyone in your company needs a KPI (Key Performance Indicator)
The importance of staying humble and connected to the mission
The privilege of being a living legacy
The advantages of being a young woman in business
RAI training available to find, fund and fill your new residential assisted living home

Podcast Highlights

1:37 – The history of RAL

5:30 – The growing need opportunities

12:20 – Exploring your investment options

17:30 – Dealing with neighborhood roadblocks

20:15 – Family business dynamics

23:40 – Keeping the mission first

27:20 – Being a female business leader

31:00 – Learning more

Favorite Quote

“You can make money a million different ways. With Assisted Living you can make money and make an impact. Not only are you helping the seniors in your life and community you’re helping the care givers and the families that come along with the seniors.”

Episode Resources

Living Legacy Isabelle Guarino

RAL Online Training: RAL101.com
RAL Academy: RALacademy.com
Book – Living Legacy: Invest in Your Community While Creating Significant Cash Flow

Connect with Isabelle and the RAL Team

Website: RALacademy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ResidentialAssistedLivingAcademy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ralacademy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/residential-assisted-living-academy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ralacademy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ral.academy

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