What happens when a 3D printing visionary dives into the world of boutique short-term rentals?
In this episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Brayden Moreno — founder of Robo 3D and co-founder of TUMO Stays, a boutique short-term rental (STR) management company. Brayden opens up about how his passion for business led him from educational 3D printing to a new chapter in property management.
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Highlights
00:00 – 05:00 Introduction & Fulfillment in Business
- Brayden jumps in last-minute after a cancellation
- His entrepreneurial background across industries
05:00 – 11:22 Purpose, Pain & Perspective
- Power of fulfillment over material gain
- Networking tips and overcoming social fear
11:22 – 18:09 Crashing During COVID & Pivoting Forward
- How COVID devastated his education-based business
- Reframing “failure” through perspective
18:09 – 24:33 China, Grit & Global Manufacturing
- Raising $700K on Kickstarter unexpectedly
- Traveling to China to set up a factory
24:33 – 35:10 TUMO Stays: The Boutique STR Model
- How Tumo Stays launched in 24 hours
- From arbitrage to co-hosting for less risk
35:10 – 41:44 Real Estate Strategy & Skip the Line Hacks
- Brayden’s one-deal-per-year investment approach
- STR performance in inland vs. coastal San Diego
- Conclusion
Quotes:
“Naivety is your greatest strength as an entrepreneur.” – Brayden
“Perspective is everything. Pain can be fuel or a victim’s story.” – Brayden
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