{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S2E5: How to Keep Making Offers on Deals When Your Schedule Falls Apart","description":"In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo conducts a performance debrief with Dan Wentzel, unpacking what happens when momentum slows\u2014not because of laziness, but because of real-life responsibilities, distractions, and competing priorities. Together, they examine missed KPIs, evaluate what actually caused the slowdown, and build a game plan for staying consistent even during chaotic weeks.   This episode also introduces one of the most practical tools so far: a simple back-of-the-napkin valuation method that allows Dan (and listeners) to make offers even when sellers won\u2019t share revenue numbers. The goal is simple\u2014make sure meaningful conversations always lead to offers.     You\u2019ll Learn How To: Stay consistent when life disrupts your ideal schedule Diagnose whether setbacks are one-off events or recurring patterns Keep momentum without guilt, judgment, or burnout Make offers even when sellers won\u2019t share financials Use simple math to move deals forward without overanalyzing     What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode: [0:00] Why this season is built around real-time accountability [3:28] Why you can\u2019t control outcomes\u2014but you can control inputs [6:15] Evaluating missed KPIs without self-sabotage [8:22] Expecting resistance once you commit to a goal [11:26] How distractions compound when there\u2019s no game plan [14:11] Are you constantly \u201cputting out fires\u201d\u2014or starting them? [19:16] What actually qualifies as a meaningful conversation [21:07] Progress check: offers are increasing\u2014and why that matters [22:00] Why every meaningful conversation should lead to an offer [24:40] Back-of-the-napkin valuation using square footage and market rates [29:10] Why underwriting conservatively builds confidence [35:44] How to estimate NOI without seller-provided revenue [38:53] Giving sellers a reason to share information [41:34] Why \u201clazy\u201d can be smart when it comes to deal analysis [58:26] Weekly commitments and how to simplify execution     Who This Episode Is For: Investors struggling to stay consistent during busy seasons of life Listeners who feel discouraged when they miss weekly goals Anyone unsure how to make offers without perfect information People who want practical tools\u2014not theory\u2014to move deals forward     Why You Should Listen: Momentum isn\u2019t built by perfect weeks\u2014it\u2019s built by recovering quickly from imperfect ones. This episode teaches you how to stay in the game when life throws curveballs, how to evaluate progress honestly, and how to keep offers moving even when information is incomplete. If you\u2019ve ever felt stuck because conditions weren\u2019t \u201cideal,\u201d this episode shows you how to keep going anyway.     Follow Alex Pardo here: Alex Pardo Website: https:\/\/alexpardo.com\/ Alex Pardo Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexpardo15 Alex Pardo Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alexpardo25 Alex Pardo YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website: https:\/\/storagewins.com\/     Have conversations with at least three storage owners, brokers, private lenders, or equity partners inside the Storage Wins Facebook Group. Join for free here: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/322064908446514\/ ","author_name":"Storage Wins","author_url":"https:\/\/storagewins.com\/","html":"