The Blueprint with Brad Rice
The Blueprint with Brad Rice is your shortcut to success, featuring insights from top leaders in business, real estate, fitness, and entrepreneurship. Each week, Brad uncovers their strategies for success, offering you a proven path to follow. No need to start from scratch, these innovators have built the blueprint, and now they’re sharing it with you. Whether you're scaling a business, entering real estate, pursuing fitness goals, or building your dream, this podcast simplifies success. Listen, take action, and follow the blueprint to build your future.
Brad Rice is a seasoned entrepreneur who built a nationwide mortgage company in his 30s, owns a large real estate portfolio, and is incredibly fit in his 50s. He also owns multiple companies and developed a disruptive technology transforming real estate. Brad’s personal success includes a thriving marriage of over 30 years and successful adult children, proving the power of a well-executed blueprint in both business and life.
The Blueprint with Brad Rice
Valet And Parking. Big Money! Who Knew? | Clay Velarde E019
In this episode of 'The Blueprint,' it's 2025, and Brad interviews 26-year-old Clay Velarde, who, along with his brother Jonathan, has revolutionized the valet industry. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Velarde's company, now operating on both coasts, is among the largest valet services within just four years. They discuss how he transitioned from healthcare aspirations to joining the valet business originally started by their father, ultimately starting his own business with his brother. Utilizing the profits from their valet service, they invest in real estate, including parking lots and residential properties. Velarde shares insights on the challenges of hiring trustworthy valet drivers, their company’s expansion strategy, and their interest in future commercial real estate investments. The discussion also covers the benefits of seller-financed deals, commercial property investment strategies, and the importance of health and exercise in their entrepreneurial journey.
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The Blueprint is your backstage pass to the minds of industry titans, hosted by Brad Rice: serial entrepreneur, visionary founder, and the mastermind behind multiple successful exits. As CEO of a nationwide mortgage empire Amerifund Home Loans https://www.amerifund.com, and the revolutionary real estate tech platform Homepie https://www.homepie.com, Brad is on a mission to unlock the secrets of success in business, real estate, and fitness. Each episode, Brad dives deep with thought leaders and game-changers, giving you the ultimate blueprint to fast-track your own journey to greatness. Skip the guesswork and get the insider strategies to build your dream life! Discover more at https://www.thebradrice.com and connect with Brad on social media for exclusive insights and inspiration:
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