It is a tragedy that 95% of the country is brainwashed into believing that you have to work 50 hours per week for 50 years just to retire. By that point, you might not even enjoy your time off! This podcast helps you escape the traditional 9-5 and embark on a fulfilling, financially rewarding journey. We will show you how it is possible to make your annual salary, monthly through a proven business model called wholesaling real estate. Why wholesaling real estate? This perfect strategy doesn' ...
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369: How Joe Wilson Scored $10K On His First Deal
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27:16Joe Wilson made $10K on his first real estate deal—but it was anything but easy. In this episode, Ryan and David sit down with Joe to break down every painful hurdle he had to overcome: difficult sellers, shifting numbers, and the mental battle of not giving up. You’ll hear exactly how Ryan’s coaching helped Joe push through the chaos, lock up the …
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368: Should You Invest In Real Estate Or Small Businesses?
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46:16Is real estate still the best path to financial freedom—or is small business ownership a better investment? In this episode, Brian Luebben breaks down why he moved away from traditional rentals to focus on acquiring cash-flowing small businesses. You’ll hear how he structures deals, what he looks for in operators, and why this strategy is helping o…
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367: From $20K Loss to 100+ Deals—Here’s How
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36:55Megan Ahern lost $20,000 on her first real estate flip—and still went all-in. She and her husband moved into a travel trailer behind their properties, used VA loans to acquire rentals with zero down, and built deep relationships with local banks to scale. In this episode, she breaks down how she bounced back from early mistakes, where she finds pri…
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366: 5 Steps To Getting Private Money (Without Asking For It)
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15:41Jay Conner breaks down his 5-step process for attracting private money without chasing, begging, or even asking for it. You’ll learn how to build trust, present the opportunity the right way, and get verbal pledges from people already in your network—so money is never the reason you miss out on a deal. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The Critical Part T…
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365: How One Flip Turned Into $150M In Real Estate Deals
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50:15J Scott joins David Lecko to break down how one flip in 2008 turned into $150 million in real estate deals. He shares the story of his first bad deal, how a single forum post led to a long-term partnership, and why he still does single family flips today—despite leading a $73 million multifamily development. They also dive into market cycles, raisi…
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364: Denied On The Mortgage—Now He Owns 130+ Properties
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46:36Henry Washington couldn’t even be on the mortgage for his first home—his credit was so bad he had to be removed from the loan. But instead of giving up, he fixed his credit, got resourceful with funding (including borrowing from his wife’s 401k), and now owns 130+ rental properties and flips houses for $35k–$60k profit. In this episode, Henry and h…
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363: $100M Investor Thach Nguyen Says THIS Is the Next Big Strategy
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1:03:28$100M investor Thach Nguyen says we’re at the start of the next big run — and most people are missing it. In this episode, he shares the overlooked real estate strategy he’s all in on, how he builds without syndication, and why this moment feels like Bitcoin in 2010. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 – What Thach Nguyen’s Business Looks Like To…
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362: How He Used Social Media To Build $50M In Real Estate
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15:34Sam Primm didn’t just grow a massive following—he used social media to scale a real estate portfolio now worth over $50 million. In this episode, he breaks down the exact strategy behind his content, how it generates deals and private money, and what most real estate investors get completely wrong about building a brand online. Whether you’re on yo…
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361: He Had $100—Now He Owns $18M In Rentals
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45:19Camron Cathcart had just $100 in his bank account when a medical emergency pushed him to change everything. Fast forward five years, and he’s built an $18 million rental portfolio, flips dozens of houses annually, and runs it all remotely from Maui. In this episode, David uncovers how Camron made the leap—by mastering networking, staying laser-focu…
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360: The Secret To Making Cold Calls Feel Human (And Close Better)
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33:22Scott Morse runs a 150-person cold calling team making 4 million dials a month — and he’s figured out how to keep every call human. In this episode, he breaks down how to move beyond robotic scripts, train with AI, and coach reps using emotional intelligence instead of just metrics. If you’re managing a sales team or just want to get better on the …
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359: How Matt Pulls In $250k+ A Month Wholesaling Houses
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24:22Matt Bigach breaks down the exact system behind his 6-to-10 deals a month, each netting $25k–$35k in profit. He shares why he stopped flipping, how he built a machine that fuels both lifestyle and long-term wealth, and his strategy for scaling into apartments using the BRRRR method. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - An Overview Of Matt Bigach…
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358: The Cold Calling Routine That Made Eric Cline $2.6M In 12 Months
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15:34Eric Cline reveals the exact cold calling routine, KPIs, and script tweaks that helped him go from zero deals to $2.6M—all without ever stepping foot in a house. He breaks down his 5-step sales process, shares his daily call volume, and explains how to overcome seller objections before they even happen. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - How Eric Cline Did…
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357: 50 Wholesale Deals A Year At $37k Each
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41:33Connor Walsh is pulling in $37,000 per deal—fifty times a year. But it wasn’t always that way. After losing $70k on two flips, he pivoted hard into wholesaling, bought a laundromat, scaled multiple businesses, and came back swinging. Learn how he tripled his cold calling budget, doubled his business, and built a company that closes every week—witho…
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356: 22 Year Old Closes 10 Wholesale Deals Every Month (Here's How)
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34:08Donovan Camarotti flipped his first house at just 18—and he hasn’t looked back. Now 22, he’s consistently closing 10 wholesale deals per month and has pulled in as much as $150,000 on a single deal. In this episode, Donovan sits down with David and Ryan to break down his journey, how he finds most of his leads today, and the mindset shift that help…
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355: How Colin Flips U.S. Land While Living In Spain
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32:02Colin Murphy has been flipping land in the U.S. from Spain for over a decade. In this episode, he breaks down how he built a real estate business overseas, the tools and strategies he uses, and the surprising challenges that come with investing across continents. Whether you're abroad or just curious how it’s done, this one’s full of insights you c…
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354: How To Turn Dead End Leads Into HUGE Deals
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15:10Uncle Karl (Karl Spielvogel) breaks down real deals that turned into over $1 million in profit—all from leads most investors would throw away. In this 15-minute masterclass highlight, you’ll learn how to unlock hidden value in probate properties, tax delinquent homes, and even judgment-laden land deals. If you want to stop skipping the deals with p…
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353: The Wealth Strategy Most Wholesalers Miss
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35:00Terrell Killings isn’t just flipping houses—he’s building real wealth. In this episode, he shares how he uses wholesaling to generate cash, then reinvests it into rentals using a mix of private money, hard money, and creative financing. You’ll hear how he stabilized distressed homes, built strong agent relationships, and created a mission-driven bu…
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352: Not So Secret Buyers That Pay $20k More for Wholesale Deals
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31:51David sits down with longtime business partners Alex Capozzolo and Jon Sanborn, who’ve built a lean $1M+ wholesaling operation with just the two of them. They break down how finding a different kind of buyer—someone who doesn’t need a massive discount—lets them squeeze $20k+ more out of every deal. You’ll learn how they’re scaling without a team, w…
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351: Owning A Brokerage vs Investing In Real Estate
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38:51CJ Trivisonno owns a Keller Williams brokerage and a lean investing team—and he's seen firsthand which model is more scalable. In this episode, he and David break down the real numbers behind running a brokerage vs flipping houses, where most leads fall through the cracks, and how to turn dead leads into new revenue. CJ also shares what finally mov…
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350: The 5-Step Mindset Hack That Will Transform Your Real Estate Business
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15:42If you’ve felt stuck, frustrated, or like your deals just aren’t coming together — this 15-minute masterclass highlight is for you. Stephanie Owens, co-founder of Springboard to Wealth, breaks down 5 powerful mindset shifts every investor needs to stop sabotaging their own success. You’ll learn how to interrupt negative thought loops, refocus your …
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349: $1.3M Flipping Land in Houston With Tim Ebie
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24:42Tim Ebie left his 9-5 and built a growing land business in Houston—but doubling his revenue isn’t about bigger lists or better tools. It’s about leadership. In this episode, Tim shares the mindset shift that helped him build a team, coach them through challenges, and position his business for $1.3M in revenue. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:41 …
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348: Ask Your Boss For Money To Buy Real Estate
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30:52What if your boss could fund your next deal? That’s exactly what happened to John Heisler—his boss gave him over $100k for a down payment. In this episode, John shares how he built deep trust, raised capital from unlikely sources, and pivoted from rentals to commercial deals like warehouses, storage, and offices. You’ll learn how he decides what to…
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347: He Hit Financial Freedom By 25… And Got Depressed
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36:46Jake Arnold was on the fast track: rentals, wholesaling, and enough cash flow to quit his job by 25. But instead of feeling fulfilled, he hit a wall. In this episode, Jake sits down with David to share why he walked away from a high-volume wholesaling business — and how hitting financial freedom led him to something deeper. From living in a duplex …
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346: 4 Funding Options Every Investor Should Know
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15:21There’s more than one way to fund a real estate deal—but picking the wrong one could kill your profit. In this DealMachine Masterclass highlight, Andrew Worth breaks down the 4 most common funding strategies (cash, banks, private money, and hard money), plus the pros, cons, and when to use each. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Capitalizing Your Deals Fo…
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345: Before You Hire A Cold Caller, Listen To This
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26:42Peter Roth breaks down how to set up a cold calling center that actually works. From knowing when to hire your first caller to understanding what numbers to track, this episode clears up the confusion around outbound calling and gives you a framework to follow. Peter's Cell: 303-709-2090 KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Peter Roth’s Expertise In Building…
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344: They’re 19 & 20… And Made $96k Last Month (INSANE)
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39:24BJ Eshun and Ethan Mallory are flipping the script on what’s possible at a young age. At just 19 and 20, they’re closing 13 wholesale deals a month in Ohio, pulling in $96,000 in assignment fees, and expanding into new markets like Florida. David and Ryan dig into how they built momentum so quickly, how they split responsibilities, and what keeps t…
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343: The Art Of Negotiation In A $120k Wholesale Deal
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19:59Edward Windsor breaks down the negotiation tactics that helped him land a $120k wholesale deal—and how he kept it alive when the seller nearly walked away. From renegotiating numbers to reading the room, this episode is packed with lessons in communication, persistence, and making big deals happen. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Edward Win…
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342: No Time to Cold Call For Real Estate Leads? Do This Instead
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15:22David Frizzell breaks down how he’s using email marketing to generate daily seller leads without ever picking up the phone. If you’ve been sleeping on DealMachine’s email data, this episode will open your eyes. Learn how David pulls, cleans, and sends cold emails that actually get responses — even while working a full-time job. KEY TALKING POINTS: …
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341: How Michael Made $50k on His First Wholesale Deal
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16:17Michael Foley joins Ryan to share how he built a cold-calling system using virtual assistants—and landed $50,000 on his very first wholesale deal. He breaks down how to qualify leads, decide between wholesaling or retail, and even how he gets attorneys on board in a tough New York market. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:14 - Michael Foley's Real…
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340: The Cold Calling System That Actually Works
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19:46Jeni Burke breaks down the exact cold calling strategy behind her 19-door portfolio—including how she finds motivated sellers, filters her lists, and uses a VA to handle outreach. David and Ryan dig into her process, the surprising lead-to-deal ratios, and why her results are more attainable than you think. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - A…
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339: From Grocery Clerk to $12k on His First Wholesale Deal
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24:33Ethan Teleky spent seven months hustling for his first deal—and when he changed his mindset, everything shifted. In this episode, Ryan and David break down how Ethan went from working as a grocery clerk to making $12,000 on his very first wholesale deal. You'll hear the small changes he made, how he started thinking differently about sellers, and t…
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338: Solve These 3 Problems And Start Closing Real Estate Deals
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15:35If you're struggling to get traction in real estate, chances are it's one of these three problems: not taking enough action, getting stuck overanalyzing deals, or avoiding seller conversations. In this highlight from the DealMachine Masterclass, Michael Pouliot shares real-world strategies to move past these roadblocks and start building serious mo…
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337: How Rick Does 8 Flips At Once For $30k Profit Each
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38:24Rick Howell went from working as an electrician to flipping eight homes at a time — pulling in $30,000 profit per deal. In this episode, he breaks down how he scaled up without burning out, how he decides whether to flip or wholesale, and the simple systems that keep the money moving. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - An Overview Of Rick Howe…
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336: What To Say When A Seller Actually Calls You (Real Call)
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39:08What do you actually say when a seller calls you back? In this episode, David shares a real recorded call with a homeowner—and breaks it down with Ryan, step by step. You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and how to keep sellers talking long enough to uncover what really matters. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - What Led To This Call & Prope…
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Fayez Jangda didn’t find his first deal the traditional way—and that’s what makes this story so powerful. Instead of chasing distressed properties, he found a distressed wholesaler with a contract they couldn’t move. What happened next? A joint venture that netted Fayez $80,000 and launched his investing career. In this episode, he shares the uncon…
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334: 4 Steps To Build A 6-Figure Land Flipping Business
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14:42In this 15-minute highlight of the masterclass, Dherby Laraque reveals the 4 critical steps behind her builder-first land strategy that’s helped her and her students hit consistent 6-figure results. You’ll learn how she picks the right markets, connects with high-volume builders, makes smart offers, and sets up simple systems to scale. If you’re st…
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333: 150+ Deals A Year In One Of The Toughest Markets
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23:57Laz Perez runs a South Florida real estate business focused on wholesaling, completing 160 deals last year. He notes that the Florida market is currently "pretty cold" or softer. To navigate this, Laz emphasizes "dynamic pricing" based on market conditions and a strong "disposition" process with a focus on building a buyer pool. Despite the cooling…
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332: From Firefighter to $4M A Year Through Wholesale Real Estate
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1:15:49Are you frustrated by inconsistent deal flow in your wholesaling business after experiencing initial wins, perhaps remembering the excitement of your first $20,000 deal but struggling to scale? In this episode, we learn from Aaron Gaunt, who progressed from those early successes to running a Southern California wholesale operation that achieved und…
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331: 200+ Real Estate Deals A Year—Here’s How He Got There
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33:10Are you spending valuable time and resources on marketing that yields no results due to inaccurate or outdated data? In this episode, we learn from Chad Young, who openly shares his early struggles that involved sending out an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 yellow letters based on poor data, which significantly delayed his first successful transaction.…
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330: These 5 Numbers Decide Whether You Close Deals Or Fail
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15:44Most investors struggle because they’re flying blind — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, you’ll learn the 5 core metrics that top-performing real estate investors track every week to identify bottlenecks, boost conversions, and grow consistently. Plus, you’ll hear the personal story behind the 4P mindset that helped turn a financ…
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329: How He Got To 360 Rentals (And What He’d Do Differently)
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44:24Welcome to the show for real estate investors looking to go beyond the limitations of the Multiple Listing Service. Are you tired of competing for slim margins on MLS properties and wondering how to tap into more lucrative opportunities? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Higgins, who initially started his real estate journey by buying rentals…
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328: What It Really Takes to Flip 100 Houses a Year
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45:10Are you concerned about the increasing costs of marketing diminishing your returns in wholesaling? In this episode, we learn from Chris Burrow, who transitioned beyond initial wholesaling to navigate these challenges. Chris currently focuses on fix and flip projects and manages 60 rental properties as part of his business, aiming for approximately …
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Hard To Get Data That Real Estate Investors Want (That WE Have)
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23:05Real estate investors always want an edge—and in this video, we break down exactly what kind of data separates the pros from the pack. From AI-powered lists of likely sellers, to hidden double-lot flip opportunities, to the agents and property managers quietly controlling deal flow—we cover seven powerful data points that are hard to get... unless …
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327: How Casey Turned One Rental Into 250 Deals
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39:17Are you finding that solely focusing on wholesale assignments limits your ability to capture long-term wealth and leaves you reliant on constantly finding new buyers? In this episode, we speak with Casey Gregersen, who started with his first off-market deal in 2010 and has built a vertically integrated real estate business. Casey will share how he …
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326: 9 Common Seller Calls—And How to Win Them
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15:29Most real estate calls aren’t random—they follow patterns. In this episode, Erick Gydesen breaks down the 9 most common types of seller calls, from the angry "Remove me!" to the motivated "I liked your offer." You’ll learn exactly how to handle each one, keep the conversation alive, and turn more calls into closings. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The …
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325: How Bentley Makes $100k On Deals Other Investors Ignore
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28:22Are you frustrated by the limited opportunities in traditional real estate and the struggle to find unique, high-potential deals? In this episode, we speak with Bentley Pugh from Seattle, who transitioned from being a real estate agent to specializing in underutilized infill lots and development opportunities. He'll share his journey and insights i…
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324: How Corey Hit $3.2M From Wholesale Deals
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35:51Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of scaling your wholesaling operation and building a reliable team? In this episode, we dive into the journey of Corey Reyment, who started in 2016 and has since completed 800 to 1,000 wholesale deals. Corey will share his insights on overcoming hiring pitfalls and developing effective marketing strategies, rev…
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323: How CJ Is Closing SIX Wholesale Deals Every Single Week
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44:16Are you struggling to find profitable wholesale deals in an increasingly competitive market? In this episode, we speak with CJ Moss, who, operating in the tight Rhode Island and Massachusetts markets, is currently closing six deals per week. He'll reveal how his company carved out a niche, focusing on properties four units and under, allowing them …
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322: The Quiet Way to Build Millions in Real Estate
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15:21You don’t need to go fast, spend big, or build a massive team to succeed in real estate. In this 15-minute masterclass highlight, Coach Carson shares how he's built wealth through a focused, steady approach—using simple systems, smart networking, and consistent follow-up. Whether you’re aiming for your first deal or your fifth, this is the blueprin…
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321: The Easiest Way to Sell Off-Market Deals
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29:17Are you tired of the constant struggle to find reliable end buyers for your wholesale deals? In this episode, we speak with Kurt Byers from New Western, a company with 35 offices nationwide that acts as a marketplace connecting wholesalers with over 200,000 pre-qualified investors. Kurt will explain how New Western works with thousands of wholesale…
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