Season 1 Episode 42
What does it really take to build a thriving real estate business while homeschooling kids and maintaining your sanity? Aisha Govani doesn't sugarcoat her answer: "100 hours a week for two years, seven days a week, no days off." But the freedom and future she's building make every grueling moment worthwhile.
Growing up watching her contractor father covered in sawdust and paint, Aisha witnessed firsthand how real estate created generational wealth. After a decade in the nonprofit sector followed by corporate events, she realized building someone else's dream wasn't her destiny. When she met her husband—already a seasoned investor—they plunged headfirst into property management, starting with student rentals and townhomes.
In this riveting conversation, Aisha reveals how she and her business partner Sarah Larby created something unprecedented: a dual marketplace connecting property owners with corporate clients seeking midterm rentals (30+ days). Their business serves everyone from relocating executives to insurance claimants needing temporary housing, centralizing bookings and customer care so owners can remain hands-off while maximizing returns.
The entrepreneurial journey hasn't been easy. Aisha candidly shares her struggle balancing team growth with limited resources, the mindset shifts required when creating something that doesn't exist elsewhere, and why meditation and exercise became non-negotiable daily practices. Her perspective on energy allocation is particularly illuminating: "Every piece of energy I give to something that will not serve me takes away from energy towards something that can."
As she expands into the US market, Aisha remains grounded in what matters most—family, gratitude, and creating solutions rather than forcing customers to adapt to her system. Her parting advice resonates deeply: "You don't know when your last day is going to be, so what are you waiting for? Don't just react to life." Ready to transform your approach to business and life? This episode is your blueprint.
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