In today’s episode, we’re joined by Vern Harris, a seasoned investor, broker, and entrepreneur who has completed over $100 million in assisted living deals, with more than 80 of them in the RAL space. 💼🏡

Vern’s journey began in 2015 after attending a 3-day RAL Academy course—and he hasn’t looked back since. From residential homes to big-box facilities, Vern has seen it all and built a powerful niche by blending real estate, business, and purpose.

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✅ Why the combo of real estate + business makes RAL such a strong niche
✅ The surprising early challenges Vern faced getting deals funded
✅ How he built a thriving network of operators through education and community
✅ What’s driving today’s massive demand for more assisted living homes

This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to scale or specialize in assisted living real estate. 🎧🔥

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Latonya Boykins, a true force of nature whose inspiring story shows the transformational power of residential assisted living. 🙌🏡

From growing up facing countless challenges—including losing her mother at 16, becoming a mom at 19, and dropping out of college—Latonya built a thriving business that now owns and operates five RAL homes with 30 residents and over 30 staff members.

Tune in to hear:
✅ How Latonya turned her spirit of caregiving into a booming business
✅ The hard truths about caregiver hiring and burnout in assisted living
✅ How she went from 1 home to 5 homes through creative real estate acquisitions
✅ Why RAL is not just a care business—it’s a powerful real estate play too 📈

Latonya’s passion, energy, and real talk are contagious—and her story will leave you fired up to make a difference. This is a MUST-listen episode! 🎧🔥

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ben Dickey, a former Fortune 500 healthcare IT executive who made the leap into residential assisted living after a deeply personal family experience. 🏥➡️🏡

When Ben’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, he and his wife struggled to find quality care—and it opened their eyes to the need for more compassionate, home-like senior living options. Now, Ben and his wife operate two thriving RAL homes in Oklahoma City, with a third in development!

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✅ How a family journey inspired a major career shift
✅ The biggest surprises and challenges they faced opening RAL homes
✅ How hiring based on core values and behaviors transformed their staffing success
✅ Their vision for growing and improving senior living in their community

Ben’s story is all about doing good and doing well—this is a powerful episode you won’t want to miss! 🎧🔥

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