In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron is joined by Lindsay Daudistel, a nurse-turned-entrepreneur and the founder of Optimize Senior Living. Lindsay has built an impressive portfolio of nine residential assisted living homes in Ohio, with three more under development. Starting her journey in healthcare, Lindsay transitioned into real estate and eventually discovered her passion for residential assisted living, combining her medical expertise with a desire to make a meaningful impact.

Tune in as Lindsay shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she overcame, and the innovative strategies she uses to deliver exceptional care and scale her business.

Key Points:

From Nurse to Entrepreneur: Lindsay explains her journey from surgical nursing to real estate investing, and how discovering residential assisted living checked all the boxes for her career aspirations.

Building a Thriving RAL Business: She shares how she started with one property, pivoted from building multifamily units, and grew her portfolio to nine homes with three more on the way.

Financial Strategies: Lindsay details her approach to financing her first homes, leveraging local banks, SBA loans, and creative financing for ongoing growth.

Overcoming Challenges: From navigating the early struggles of occupancy to building a trusted team, Lindsay discusses the hurdles she faced and how she overcame them with resilience and a positive mindset.

The Power of Networking: Lindsay emphasizes the importance of effective networking and shares tips on building strong referral systems and relationships within the community.

Scaling Operations: She talks about eliminating single points of failure, establishing robust systems, and building a strong company culture to support her growing team of over 100 employees.

Advice for New Operators: Lindsay encourages aspiring RAL operators to take action, focus on marketing, and build a business centered on compassionate care and operational excellence.

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