What if the only thing standing between you and a multi-million-dollar real estate empire is one imperfect action? In this episode, Jeremy Beland sits down with powerhouse investor, educator, and social media leader Sam Primm, who went from a single rental in 2014 to building a $50 million real estate portfolio and a network of businesses while teaching millions of people online how to do the same. Sam breaks down the real story behind scaling fast, managing multiple companies, leveraging other people’s money, and why authenticity is his greatest advantage.

About the Guest:

Sam Primm is a Missouri-based real estate entrepreneur who has amassed millions of followers across social media. Along with his business partner Lucas, Sam built a rental portfolio worth over $50 million, launched a house-buying operation, a property management company, a construction firm, and a nationwide coaching program with more than 2,200 students. Known for his no-nonsense style, Sam is committed to teaching real estate in a transparent, practical, and relatable way.

Key Topics and Highlights

• How Sam’s frugal Midwestern upbringing shaped his drive and mindset.
• Discovering real estate after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and buying his first rental.
• How Sam and Lucas went from side hustlers to full-time investors.
• Why they built multiple aligned businesses: property management, construction, and education.
• The power of team building, delegation, and trusting COOs to run each company.
• Sam’s philosophy on work-life integration over work-life balance.
• The realities of rapid scaling: overhead, cash burn, systems, and data-driven decisions.
• The role of masterminds, mentors, and coaching in accelerating success.
• Why leveraging OPM (Other People’s Money) is the key to exponential growth.
• Market challenges: affordability, rising costs, and adapting to shifting conditions.
• Sam’s biggest mistake: a hotel investment, and the importance of sticking to your strengths.
• Sam’s long-term goals, including surpassing $100 million in real estate.

Actionable Takeaways

• Take massive, imperfect action; education matters, but implementation wins.
• Build wealth through assets, leverage, and aligned income streams.
• Surround yourself with strong operators, partners, and mentors.
• Focus on related businesses that support each other.
• Use OPM, skills, and knowledge not just cash to scale.
• Adapt quickly and stay realistic about market conditions.
• Enjoy the journey instead of waiting for the end goal.

Connect with Sam Primm

• Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Threads: @SamFasterFreedom
• Coaching and resources: Search Sam Faster Freedom on your preferred platform

Host’s Note

Sam is one of the most transparent and accessible educators in the real estate space today. If you’re not following him yet, you’re missing out on practical, real-world advice from someone who has built a massive portfolio without hiding the messy parts of the journey.

Thanks for Listening

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