About this Event
Buying Businesses: Vertically Integrate Your Way to Freedom
GRID Cleveland – March Networking
📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 COHatch – 26300 Cedar Rd, Unit 1105, Beachwood, OH 44122
🎟️ Free to attend | Bring a friend
Real estate builds wealth, but does it build total freedom? Many successful investors are finding that property alone isn't enough to weather every economic cycle. The secret to true stability and accelerated growth often lies in vertical integration, owning the businesses that service your assets.
At this March GRID Cleveland event, hosted by Erin Thomas (KW Commercial) and Wayne Brooks (CLE Home Pros), we are exploring how to turn expenses into income. We’ll discuss why acquiring operating businesses might be the missing piece of your portfolio and how doing so can give you more control over your time and money.
Talking Points
• Why real estate alone isn’t enough anymore: How owning businesses creates stability beyond property cycles.
• What businesses actually support real estate growth: Turning services you already use into income-producing assets.
• How vertical integration creates freedom: More control, more cashflow, and less dependency on any one market.
Who This Is For
Real estate investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to diversify their income streams and build a more resilient portfolio.
Free to attend | Networking encouraged
Come curious. Leave confident.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
26300 Cedar Rd unit 1105, 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood, United States
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