UNCONTESTED INVESTING

What separates successful real estate investors from those who struggle to get started? In this episode of Uncontested Investing, hosts Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen examine the psychology behind investment decisions and the mindset required for long-term success. Inspired by their recent conversation with real estate professional Ashley Reidy Quinn, they discuss how fear, confidence,…

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Ashley Reidy Quinn, co-founder of the Asset Advisory Team, joins Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen to discuss her path into real estate and the people-first approach that shapes her business. Ashley shares how an early interest sparked by her mother led to a career in New York City real…

Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen wrap up their series on scaling and company culture by discussing how real estate investors can build teams that support long-term growth. They cover hiring for character before skill, building structured interview and onboarding processes, continuously recruiting talent, and creating an employer brand that attracts strong candidates. Nate and Suzanne…

Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen discuss how company culture and scaling need to develop together as real estate investors grow into CEOs. They explain how rapid hiring can strain communication, onboarding, accountability, and alignment, especially as teams add managers and departments. The conversation covers warning signs of scaling too quickly, the importance of clear mission…

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen discuss how company culture can become a competitive advantage as investors grow and scale their businesses. They examine how shared values influence decision-making, accountability, communication, hiring, customer experience, and profitability. Nate and Suzanne also discuss the role leaders play in setting expectations, recognizing employees,…

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen build on their conversation with RCN Capital CEO Jeff Tesch to examine what real estate investors should have in place before scaling a business. They discuss consistent lead flow, profitability, repeatable systems, strategic hiring, and the importance of setting clear expectations for new team…