Feb 12, 2021
Anthony and Anton Downing are Chicago residents, serving their community as firefighters. They began investing in real estate in their spare time and now share their insights on their own TV series. The Downing Brothers are known for their HGTV show, “Double Down” and have multiple new series in the works. But they didn’t start with plans to become celebrity contractors, they were just looking to fill their free time and make some money in the process.
The Downing Brothers started with a three-unit
building. Being identical twins they would alternate showing up to
the property daily to keep the contractors on task and on schedule.
While they didn’t make much on that first project, they went on to
revise their systems and processes to make bigger profits going
forward. Eventually, they got an opportunity to do a pilot for HGTV
and then they saw their status take off as celebrity
contractors.
They teach others key insights to get started and avoid some of their earlier mistakes. When managing contractors, Anthony and Anton stress the importance of having all communication in writing. In this episode, they share more about their journey, how to find and manage good contractors, and delve into the magic of television production.
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Keys to Manage Construction and TV Stardom
Lessons are the most important things, as the money will come if you’re learning from your past perceived failures.
It’s not whether it’s right, it’s whether it’s in writing.
What decision are you making today, that will provide you with choices for your future?
Bullseye Round:
Apparent Failure:
We
got greedy and wanted to get the job done speedy, and we learned
that taking shortcuts is not the way to go.
Digital Resource:
Use a mobile security system that you can reuse for different properties
Most Recommended Book:
Landlording on AutoPilot: A Simple, No-Brainer System for Higher Profits, Less Work and More Fun (Do It All from Your Smartphone or Tablet!)
Daily Habit:
Taking some quiet time in the morning before I start my day, as well as exercising and eating healthy
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago:
Harold’s Chicken
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