Best David Lecko Podcasts (2025)

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465: 25 Deals From Door-Knocking Pre-Foreclosures At Age 23 20:38

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17h ago20:38

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In this episode, David and Ryan talk with 23-year-old investor Peter Lymberopoulos, who’s already closed 25 pre-foreclosure deals using door-knocking as his main marketing strategy. Peter breaks down how he finds these leads, how he builds trust with sellers who are days away from auction, and how consistent outreach turned into life-changing deals…

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464: 2+ High-Margin Deals Per Month Using AI—Here’s The System 13:54

4d ago13:54

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John Diamantakos breaks down how he’s using AI to qualify sellers, manage conversations, and consistently close 2+ high-margin deals each month. He explains the system he built, how it plugs into DealMachine’s data, and why slowing down acquisitions helped him create a sharper, more targeted pipeline. If you want a real look at how AI can power a l…

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463: 2 Million Cold Calls Per Year—Here's What They Learned 24:41

6d ago24:41

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In this episode, David sits down with Ali Amin and Omar Eltabei from Lead Stream Call Center to break down what running 2 million seller calls per year actually teaches you. They reveal how they hire top-performing cold callers, the data that really moves the needle, why 60% of deals come from “generic” lists, and how they diagnose weak results acr…

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462: Are You Keeping Enough Profit From Your Deals? 15:40

7d ago15:40

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Most investors have money coming in… but no real clarity on how much of it is true profit. In this episode, David Richter breaks down the exact benchmarks, percentages, and systems you should follow to finally understand what you’re actually keeping from each deal and how to manage your cash the right way. He’ll show you how to avoid being “deal ri…

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461: 5+ Deals Per Month At Age 21 (Here’s How) 30:36

8d ago30:36

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At just 21, Dylan Garcia is closing 5–8 wholesale deals every month — all built from cold calling, stacked marketing channels, and elite discipline he developed as a top wrestler in Florida. In this episode, Dylan breaks down how he got his first $60k deal, how he transitioned from JV partners to running his own operation, how he builds reliable bu…

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460: You Only Need A Few Deals Per Year To Live Off Real Estate 43:47

11d ago43:47

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Most investors think they need dozens of deals to change their life — Greg Gaudet proves otherwise. In this episode, he breaks down how he built a Maui lifestyle off just a handful of deals per year, including the $5,500/month rental that became his foundation. You’ll hear how he went from struggling with addiction to owning 20 doors, what he learn…

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459: 19 Rentals In One Year—John's WILD Pivot Story 45:14

13d ago45:14

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When you hear how John Figueiredo went from running a $100M cannabis company, IPO’ing alongside Jay-Z, and literally burying cash underground… to buying 19 rentals in his first year, you’ll understand why his pivot into real estate is one of the wildest stories we’ve ever covered. In this episode, John breaks down the markets he chose, the partners…

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458: The Key To Choosing The Right Exit Strategy 14:35

14d ago14:35

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In today’s episode, Nathan Brooks breaks down the real reason so many investors leave money on the table: they’re choosing the wrong exit strategy. He walks through the simple, practical way to think about wholesaling, wholetailing, and flipping — and what actually matters when comparing deals, judging neighborhoods, reviewing finishes, and setting…

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457: Turning A Single Lead Into $2.6M In Deals 15:37

15d ago15:37

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Real estate agent John Apple breaks down how one segmented neighborhood list and a simple email drip turned into two transactions totaling $2.6M in volume. In this episode, he shares exactly how he circle-prospects every listing, the nurture sequence that finally triggered a response, and why treating your listings as lead-generation assets can unl…

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456: 6 Ways To Improve Your Cold Calling Today 18:17

18d ago18:17

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Cold calling expert John Wahib returns to break down the six improvements that instantly upgrade your calling results — from choosing the right lists to avoiding spam ratings, dialing smarter, using better filters, fixing name-pronunciation issues, and leveraging DealMachine’s new Radius tool to find untouched leads. David and Ryan unpack each tact…

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455: $500K Wholesaling At 19 & 22 (Insane) 23:20

20d ago23:20

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Tyler Williams and Joshua Dochee share how they generated over half a million dollars in their first year by leaning into novations instead of traditional wholesaling. They break down the exact pitch they use, how they move deals in the middle of nowhere, why Tyler’s first contract happened in a high-school bathroom, and how this strategy lets them…

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454: $17K Per Deal, Two Deals a Month (The Playbook) 14:38

21d ago14:38

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Robert has spent 20 years using a completely unconventional system: marketing to everyone, dropping 20,000 voicemails a day, and consistently landing $17k average deals. He breaks down how volume, fast screening, and four simple offers reliably turn 15 conversations a day into two deals a month. He also shares why this strategy stays effective even…

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453: How Many Cold Calls You Actually Need For A Deal 23:36

22d ago23:36

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If you’ve ever wondered how many cold calls it actually take to land a deal, David and Ryan break down the real numbers with DealMachine member Karim Mahmoud—a cold-calling veteran who now leads a team of 50 callers. Karim lays out the exact call counts, lead ratios, best call times, dialer setups, and the DealMachine filters his team uses to consi…

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452: The Right Way To Raise Money For Your Deals 35:19

25d ago35:19

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Raising money for real estate isn’t as simple as asking your friends to invest—there’s a right way to do it. In this conversation, David and Ryan sit down with Devin Robinson to break down how investors can legally and safely raise capital using micro-funds. Devin explains why most people approach private money the wrong way, how fund structures re…

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451: He Flips 60 Homes Per Year—Here's How 29:09

27d ago29:09

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Jason Velie from Cape Fear Cash Offer is flipping 60 homes a year—and he doesn’t even step foot inside them anymore. In this episode, he breaks down how he scaled from a few small deals to a fully systemized operation that runs like clockwork. You’ll learn how he built his team, funds his flips, and keeps 60 projects moving without losing control. …

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450: How To Build A List That Actually Gets Deals 15:10

28d ago15:10

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Matt Kamp breaks down the exact framework behind a top-performing list — one that helps you find real motivated sellers for both land and single-family deals. After running over a thousand off-market trainings, he’s sharing the filters, data points, and strategy that actually lead to closed deals. Watch as he builds a list live inside DealMachine a…

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449: Investing In Parking Lots?! Here's Why 36:55

29d ago36:55

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Most investors chase houses, but Kevin Bupp shares why he’s buying parking lots and mobile home parks instead. These low-maintenance assets can quietly build serious cash flow without the headaches of traditional real estate—and Kevin breaks down exactly how he finds them, funds them, and profits from them. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - K…

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448: How To Actually Start In Real Estate (For Beginners) 17:10

1M ago17:10

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Everyone talks about wanting to invest in real estate — but this conversation is about the moment you finally do. Moose Math sits down with David and Chris to unpack the real fears, excuses, and mindset shifts that stop most beginners before they ever buy their first property. You’ll hear how David built his rental portfolio from the ground up, wha…

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447: Investors Asked Our CEO Everything—Here’s What Happened 16:35

1M ago16:35

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At a recent event, David sat behind a table that read “I’m the CEO of DealMachine — ask me anything.” Investors took him up on it, pressing him with tough questions about off-market data, filters, and more. In this episode, you’ll hear his unfiltered answers and what truly sets DealMachine apart. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - How David Fi…

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446: How To Do Short Sale Deals (Overlooked Strategy) 14:52

1M ago14:52

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Most investors walk away when a seller owes more than the house is worth. In this episode, Jiries Dawaher reveals how to turn those “dead” deals into real profits with short sales — an overlooked strategy that can help you close more off-market deals right now. He breaks down what short sales are, how to find these opportunities, and towards the en…

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445: Make $1M From One Real Estate Deal By Splitting The Lot 10:34

1M ago10:34

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New 2025 zoning rules are quietly changing the game for real estate investors. In this episode, David breaks down how ADUs and lot-splitting can unlock million-dollar deals—often in cities you’d never expect. He walks through exactly how to find these properties inside DealMachine, the filters to use, and the hidden data most investors miss. KEY TA…

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444: Top 10 Leadership Mistakes That Hold Real Estate Investors Back 20:20

1M ago20:20

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Every investor wants more deals, but most don’t realize that leadership—not lead generation—can be the main problem that’s holding them back. In this episode, David shares the 10 biggest leadership mistakes that quietly sabotage real estate investors as they build teams. From poor hiring to weak accountability, you’ll learn how to avoid the traps t…

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443: How He Leveraged ADUs to Build $700K Equity in ONE DEAL 25:53

1M ago25:53

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In this episode, David Lecko sits down with Edmond Bondoc to uncover how he built nearly $700,000 in equity on a single property by leveraging Seattle’s ADU laws. Edmond reveals the exact financing, design, and condo-ization strategy he used to add both an attached and detached ADU to one lot—turning a half-finished fixer into a wealth-building mac…

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442: The Case AGAINST Building a Huge Rental Portfolio 15:48

1M ago15:48

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Think you need a massive portfolio to reach financial freedom? Think again. In this episode, Chad Carson breaks down why “going big” isn’t always the smartest move — and how a few great rentals can build serious wealth and give you your time back. You’ll learn his “small and mighty” approach to real estate, how just three rentals could snowball int…

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441: How To Find Motivated Sellers (From A $100M Investor) 36:16

1M ago36:16

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What if a $100M investor showed you exactly how he finds motivated sellers? In this exclusive DealMachine training, Thach Nguyen joins Matt Kamp to reveal the filters, data points, and exact formula he uses to build high-converting seller lists in any market. You’ll learn how to identify profitable neighborhoods, pick the right property types, and …

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440: I Made $576k From One Cold Call—Here’s How 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Ryan Haywood and his COO, Clint Keith, join David to share how one cold call led to a $576,000 wholesale deal from a single seller. They break down how they handled a 21-property portfolio, structured the contracts, verified a power of attorney, and found the right buyer to close it all in one shot. You’ll learn how to approach portfolio sellers, e…

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439: $180K Equity From a $1,000 Deal?! 16:35

2M ago16:35

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Most agents chase commissions. Moose Math still sells real estate—but he’s no longer chasing the next check. Instead, he built $180K in equity from a single $1,000 deal. In this interview with David, Moose reveals how he turned one property into four doors, what he learned from working with Thach Nguyen, and how he balances being a top agent with b…

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438: How To Scale A Flipping Business (The Right Way) 15:26

2M ago15:26

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In this 15-minute highlight of the DealMachine Masterclass, Bobby Triplett from Offerpad reveals how to scale a flipping business the right way. He breaks down the three approaches to managing renovations, how to balance speed, quality, and cost, and the mindset shift that separates real growth from chaos. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - The Three Ways …

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437: Agent Decided To Build A Rental Portfolio—Here's Why 39:27

2M ago39:27

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Ever feel like you’re on the real estate hamster wheel — earning big commissions that disappear just as fast? In this episode, David sits down with Phil Greely, a Seattle agent who finally broke that cycle by building his own rental portfolio. Phil explains how Seattle’s unique housing laws opened the door for him to turn one property into multiple…

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436: $1M From One Deal Using This Hidden Strategy 23:55

2M ago23:55

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Eric Escobar breaks down how he built $1 million in equity from a single deal in Los Angeles using a hidden strategy that lets homeowners split lots and build new units on their land. He explains how he bought a $585K home, added three new units, and created a $2.5M property — all while running his own construction company and navigating city zonin…

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435: 47 Deals In 9 Months—From Just 1,000 Properties 32:59

2M ago32:59

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How does someone pull off 47 real estate deals in just 9 months—without a massive list or team? In this episode, Jeff Colón breaks down the exact system he used to dominate his market with only 1,000 properties on his list. He shares how he targeted, followed up, and scaled fast using a simple, repeatable process that anyone can apply. Whether you’…

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434: $3,000,000 Per Year Wholesaling Land (Here's How) 15:29

2M ago15:29

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Clayton Hepler has built a land-wholesaling business pulling in $3 million a year—without touching a single house. In this episode, he breaks down how he finds undervalued parcels, structures deals, and scales his operation to handle massive volume. If you’ve ever thought land investing was slow or complicated, this conversation will change your mi…

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433: $200K In Equity After Renovating Their Own House 15:11

2M ago15:11

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Kenneth Chu and his wife didn’t plan on becoming real estate investors—they just wanted to renovate their home. But after adding an extension and converting their garage into an ADU, they fell in love with the process and realized they could turn it into a business. In this episode, David sits down with Kenneth to talk about how that one home proje…

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432: He Built $700K Equity In ONE Real Estate Deal With ADUs 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Edmond Bondoc breaks down how he created over $700K in equity from a single property in Seattle—by adding both an attached and detached ADU. David and Edmond unpack every step, from finding the off-market deal to structuring the financing and turning one house into three income-producing units. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - An Overview of…

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431: She Quit Microsoft & Made $200K Wholesaling Real Estate 41:55

2M ago41:55

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Snehal Singh left a $280K tech job at Microsoft to chase something bigger—freedom, flexibility, and family time. Just months later, she made over $200K wholesaling real estate while raising two young kids in Seattle. In this interview, Snehal shares how she built her team, found seven off-market deals, and completely transformed her life. KEY TALKI…

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430: How To Analyze A Real Estate Deal (The Right Way) 15:27

2M ago15:27

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429: He Got Fired… Then Closed 3 Deals 31:25

2M ago31:25

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When Jesop Gale was fired for refusing to cut corners at his aircraft job, it pushed him headfirst into real estate. In this interview with David, Jesop opens up about losing his job, how he turned that setback into his first three deals, and why integrity and genuine care set him apart in a cutthroat industry. From painting houses himself to make …

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428: How To Cash In On Fire-Damaged Houses 40:39

2M ago40:39

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Doug Perez went from being the contractor called to fix fire-damaged houses to the investor who owns them. In this in-person interview with David, Doug breaks down how he spots fire-damaged properties, approaches owners ready to move on, and structures deals that turn disasters into rentals generating steady cash flow. He also shares the lessons he…

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427: The Hidden Path to 100+ Deals a Year 22:47

2M ago22:47

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Johnny Coburn has quietly closed over 100 deals a year—and he didn’t get there the traditional way. Starting out with Craigslist buyer hacks and JV agreements, Johnny carved a hidden path in real estate that most investors overlook. In this episode, he shares how he built a massive buyers list, transitioned into running nearly all his own deals, an…

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426: Cold Calling 101—Here's What Separates The Pros 15:20

2M ago15:20

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Cold calling doesn’t have to feel like a grind. In this episode, we break down the real basics that separate pros from beginners — from managing your energy, to asking the right questions, to building genuine connections that lead to deals. If you’ve struggled with cold calls or just want to sharpen your skills, this is the foundation you need. KEY…

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425: The Hidden Role That Doubles Your Real Estate Deals 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Most investors waste hours chasing cold leads and miss out on contracts they could be closing. In this episode, Adam Blue breaks down why the lead manager role is the secret engine behind consistent deal flow. He shares the system that took him from 4 contracts a month to 8–9, the right way to handle follow-up without burning out, and the benchmark…

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424: 5 Deadly Sins of Cold Calling—and How to Avoid Them 26:38

2M ago26:38

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Cold calling can open doors — but only if you avoid the 5 deadly sins that ruin your chances before the conversation even starts. In this episode, David and Nicholas Nick break down these critical mistakes and share what to do instead so your calls actually lead to deals. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Introducing Nicholas Nick & His Cold Calling Busin…

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423: Does This New Law Ruin Cold Calling? 14:40

3M ago14:40

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Texas just rolled out SB140, a new law that has real estate investors asking if cold calling is over. David breaks down exactly what the law says, what it doesn’t change, and why many investors are more worried than they should be. Learn how this rule actually affects your outreach — and what you need to avoid so you don’t cross the line. Read The …

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422: The Deal-Killing Mistakes Nobody Warns You About 15:27

3M ago15:27

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Most investors think the hard work ends once a contract is signed — but that’s where the real landmines begin. In this presentation, David Olds reveals the brutal truth about why so many deals fall apart, from missing documents and liens to ghosting sellers and cold-feet buyers. You’ll see why handling it all yourself keeps you stuck and how puttin…

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421: 5,000 Calls To Get A Deal? The Cold Calling Reality 26:58

3M ago26:58

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Cold calling can feel like a grind—5,000 calls for one deal sounds brutal, but it’s the reality behind closing 45 deals in just six months. In this episode, investors break down how list stacking sharpens your targeting, why decision-maker data matters, and how the right dialer strategy keeps your pipeline full. You’ll hear the unfiltered truth abo…

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420: What Happens When You Call 15,000 Homeowners? 7:57

3M ago7:57

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96 hours. 15,000 calls. 62 hot leads. 8 deals under contract. In this episode, we break down the real numbers behind a massive cold calling push—what worked, what flopped, and the hidden lessons buried in the data. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:11 - The Numbers From Jayce Henry’s Client 2:14 - Other Campaigns 4:17 - How These Calling Metrics C…

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419: $20K On His First Deal—Then Made $80K On His Second 34:33

3M ago34:33

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Hans Andersen pulled in $20,000 on his very first wholesale deal — and just one deal later, he closed an $80,000 payday. In this episode, Hans breaks down how he built his business from scratch, why he chose to go virtual, and the exact strategies that helped him scale toward $2M a year. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:11 - An Overview Of Hans A…

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418: EXPOSING The Big Sales Myth About Objections 15:27

3M ago15:27

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Eric Brewer reveals the hidden reason so many salespeople struggle to close: they treat every complaint like an objection. In this episode, Eric breaks down the key differences between complaints, objections, and conditions—and why knowing the difference instantly changes your results. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, avoid sabotaging y…

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417: This Real Estate Investor Found A Lead In 15 Minutes (INSANE) 19:54

3M ago19:54

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At a live land investing event in Houston, David challenged 70 investors to pull a list, make real calls, and see who could land a motivated seller fastest. The stakes? A $3,000 DealMachine Pro Plus prize. Watch what happened when one investor got a qualified lead in just 15 minutes—and how you can use the same filters and strategies to uncover lan…

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416: The Wholesaling Method That Pays $100K Per Deal 15:28

3M ago15:28

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Discover the wholesaling method that can turn probate and foreclosure leads into six-figure paydays. In this episode, you’ll hear how investors are using DealMachine’s updated data, smart lists, and automation tools to target fewer properties while making over $100,000 on a single deal. From navigating heirs to structuring fractional ownership, thi…