Living Legendary: Meet Sandi
Founder. Storyteller. Builder of Brands, Businesses & Backyard Magic.
At the intersection of entrepreneurship, storytelling, and hands-on living is Sandi Maki—a Michigan-based business owner, content creator, grandma to Hunter, mother to Kaylee and Kyle, and favorite mother-in-law to Zach, and the driving force behind multiple lifestyle and service brands rooted in authenticity and real-life experience.
From building luxury backyard environments to raising animals on a working hobby farm, Sandi has created a life—and a portfolio of businesses—that reflect one core belief:
Every home, every business, and every animal has a story… and she tells them well.
🌿 Legendary Acres Hobby Farm
Content. Community. Connection.
Legendary Acres Hobby Farm is both a real working farm and a growing digital brand. Located in Michigan, it serves as a hub for:
- Animal rescue and rehabilitation
- Raising farm animals including goats, rabbits, birds, and more
- Family-centered experiences, including time spent with Sandi’s grandson, Hunter
The farm is home to a unique blend of:
- Rescued animals (rabbits, birds, pigs, cats, koi, and more)
- Animals born on-site (baby goats, bunnies, poultry, and seasonal livestock)
Signature personalities like Houdini the house bunny, Goldie the macaw, and a full cast of goats, dogs, and barnyard animals bring the brand to life.
Beyond the land, Legendary Acres is a monetized content platform, generating revenue through social media while building a loyal, engaged audience around farm life, animal stories, and everyday moments.
🏊 Legendary Escapes
Custom Pools. Outdoor Living. Built Experiences.
Legendary Escapes is a high-end custom pool and outdoor living company specializing in:
- One-of-a-kind pool design and construction
- Resort-style backyard environments
- Themed and story-driven builds (including viral and cinematic projects)
Working alongside designer Al Curtis (Ask the Pool Guy), the company is known for its distinctive approach:
- Design-led process (clients trust the creative vision)
- Integration of features like grottos, slides, sun shelves, and custom concrete work
- Projects that feel like destinations, not just installations
Signature builds—like the pirate shipwreck pool and the “Once Upon a Time” enchanted backyard—have become storytelling platforms in their own right.
🎥 Ask the Pool Guy
Education. Authority. Industry Influence.
Ask the Pool Guy is a long-running content and education platform focused on swimming pool ownership, maintenance, and design.
Through YouTube, web resources, and social media, the brand provides:
- DIY pool care guidance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Real job-site insights
- Industry philosophy and business conversations
With years of content and a growing digital library, Ask the Pool Guy continues to position itself as a trusted voice in the pool industry, blending technical knowledge with real-world experience.
🏡 Legendary Real Estate
Boutique Brokerage. Story-Driven Marketing.
Founded by Sandi in 2015, Legendary Real Estate is a boutique brokerage built on the idea that:
“Every home has a story—and it deserves to be told well.”
Sandi’s background—from office coordination to licensed agent to Associate Broker—culminated in a business that emphasizes:
- Personalized client experiences
- Creative property marketing
- Strategic storytelling to elevate listings
🎬 Living Legendary | The Brand
A Lifestyle, Not Just a Tagline.
“Living Legendary” is the umbrella philosophy that ties everything together.
It represents:
- Building businesses with intention
- Creating a life worth documenting
- Finding opportunity in everyday moments
- Blending work, family, and creativity into one cohesive story
From farm content to pool builds to business insights, this brand captures the full spectrum of Sandi’s world.
💡 What Sets Sandi Apart
- Multi-industry expertise (real estate, construction, agriculture, content)
- Story-first marketing approach across all businesses
- Authentic, real-life content creation that resonates with audiences
- Proven ability to monetize attention through social platforms
- Vision for turning everyday life into scalable brand assets
📈 Growth & Vision
Sandi continues to expand across:
- Digital content and monetization
- Long-form video storytelling (Legendary Acres Daily)
- Educational resources and branded media
- Cross-promotion between businesses
- Scalable products (courses, downloads, partnerships)
💛 Connect & Support
Follow along, collaborate, or support the journey:
- Legendary Acres Hobby Farm (content & animals)
- Legendary Escapes (custom pools & outdoor living)
- Ask the Pool Guy (education & resources)
- Legendary Real Estate (boutique brokerage)
Support the farm directly:
Venmo 👉 @legendaryacreshobbyfarm
✨ Final Thought
This isn’t just a collection of businesses.
It’s a connected ecosystem built on creativity, resilience, and storytelling.
It’s not just living… it’s Living Legendary.
