What does it take to lead at the highest level—in both the military and luxury real estate? Shaun Guardanapo is a Marine Corps veteran and Managing Broker of The Agency Reno. He shares with us how discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking helped him rise to the top 1% of real estate producers in one of the fastest-growing luxury markets in the country.

With more than $100 million in career sales and deep roots in the Reno–Tahoe region, Shaun brings a unique insider perspective on the explosive growth reshaping Northern Nevada—from luxury lakefront estates to emerging investment opportunities fueled by migration, business expansion, and lifestyle shifts.

Shaun shares powerful lessons from his time in the Marine Corps, how military leadership translates into entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to succeed in high-pressure environments where relationships, negotiation, and trust matter most. Whether you’re interested in luxury real estate, business leadership, investing,...

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Short-Term Rentals on AirBnb and VRBO have been all the rage in recent years. You might be wondering if the market is too saturated or if it's too late to get started investing in your own short-term rental. What are the first steps you can take to get your own short-term rental? We discuss how to pick a market that is a great fit for you, how to pick specific areas within your market, what types of properties to focus on and what types of amenities to have in your short-term rental. We also talk about why a short-term rentals might be a better fit for you than a long term rental and why you might love being in the hospitality industry providing a great experience for your guests vs. working with tenants. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics about short-term rentals and decide if it's a good fit for you in your investment portfolio.

In this episode, hosted by Mike Swenson, we discussed:

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