Jeffrey Tesch, CEO of RCN Capital, joins Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen to discuss his path into real estate investing and the principles that shaped RCN Capital’s growth. Jeffrey explains why the company focused on profitability from the beginning, how empowering employees has helped create a strong company culture, and why hiring people smarter than yourself can strengthen an organization.
He also reflects on launching RCN during the aftermath of the financial crisis, adapting through COVID, the expansion of private lending, developing employee-led core values, and the importance of industry collaboration. Jeffrey also shares how family and time away from work help him recharge.
Quotables
“Culture has always been about empowering the employee to be the best version of themselves.” — Jeffrey Tesch [00:05:11]
“The mantra amongst the managers is always hire somebody smarter than yourself.” — Jeffrey Tesch [00:16:02]
“By giving freely of yourself to others, that rising tide really does lift all ships.” — Jeffrey Tesch [00:18:26]
Links
RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast
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