Best David Lecko Podcasts (2025)

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How David Built a $12M SaaS for Real Estate Investors featuring David Lecko 1:08:46

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with David Lecko, founder of DealMachine, for a deep dive into how he transformed a simple personal solution into a powerful real estate tech platform. We explore how DealMachine started as an app to automate mailing letters to property owners and grew into a comprehensive lead generation…

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389: How Ryan Hall Flipped 400+ Homes—Then Went Off-Market 25:20

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After flipping more than 400 homes across 18 years, Ryan Hall found himself stuck when foreclosure moratoriums dried up his courthouse deal flow. In this episode, he shares how he pivoted—first into spec builds, then into off-market marketing with DealMachine. You’ll hear how he targets infill lots, filters for flip-ready homes, and uses his builde…

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388: The Playbook Behind 100+ Deals A Year 23:29

3d ago23:29

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Logan Veer joins David and Ryan to break down how he’s averaging over 100 deals a year in the Kansas City market—without burning out or overcomplicating his business. He shares why he still handles every acquisition himself, how a local cold calling team gives him an edge, and why staying consistent with direct mail still pays off years later. Plus…

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CJ Moss: The Blueprint to $100M in Wholesaling Revenue 32:28

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In this compelling live episode from Clearwater Beach, Florida, I sit down with CJ Moss, a dynamic real estate wholesaler with a bold vision: to build the largest wholesaling operation in the country. We explore his journey from athlete to entrepreneur, his no-fluff approach to leadership, and why he believes wholesaling is not just a stepping ston…

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387: He Thought Wholesaling Was A Scam—Now He Does 20+ Deals A Month 29:15

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Dillon Cass nearly gave up on real estate after a brutal first month—no contracts, no momentum, and zero results. But just weeks later, he locked up over $250k in deals and never looked back. In this episode, he breaks down how he scaled from a frustrated engineer to consistently closing 20+ deals a month, the exact lists and marketing strategies h…

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386: 3 Simple Steps to Make More $$$ (Without Doing More Deals) 15:12

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Feeling like you're working hard but still not seeing the profit? In this 15-minute highlight from our masterclass with David Richter, you'll learn the 3 simple steps to finally start keeping the money you're making — without doing more deals. David breaks down how to shift from chaos to clarity, build a system around your money, and pay yourself f…

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385: How Dead End Deals Can Lead To Massive Paydays 43:43

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Most investors walk away from messy title deals. Ryan McCreay runs toward them—and cashes in. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he uses DealMachine to uncover vacant, tax-delinquent properties, then leverages his skills as a licensed private investigator to track down long-lost heirs, resolve ownership issues, and claim six-figure equity. You’l…

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384: Why Every Real Estate Investor Should Write A Book 35:50

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What if your next deal didn’t come from a cold call… but from your book? Chandler Bolt joins David to break down how real estate investors are using books to attract private money, establish authority, and scale their business. Whether you’ve done 10 deals or 1,000, Chandler explains how writing a book—yes, even if you’re not a writer—can be your s…

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Jeremiah Dalton: The Power of Personal Change to Transform Life & Business 24:42

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In this special episode of the Collective Genius Live Podcast, I sit down with Jeremiah Dalton just before he steps on stage at our CG Select event in Sarasota. Jeremiah, a high-end fix-and-flip investor from Long Island, opens up about his powerful journey of personal and professional growth—from navigating a crisis in 2022 to transforming himself…

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383: How Ryan 5X’d Profit By Shrinking His Team 35:52

13d ago35:52

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After closing over 400 deals, Ryan Haywood made a move most investors fear—he downsized his team. In this episode, David interviews Ryan about why he cut staff, how it led to 5X more profit, and what it taught him about stress, leadership, and running a lean operation that actually works. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Ryan’s Investing Car…

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382: The 4 LLC Structures Every Investor Should Know 14:57

14d ago14:57

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Attorney Jon Feniak walks through the four main LLC structures real estate investors need to know—what they are, when to use them, and how each one impacts your business. From asset protection to tax strategy, this episode brings clarity to a topic that trips up a lot of investors. If you’re unsure whether your current setup is working for you, sta…

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$200M+ in Deals, 5 Business Arms, and 1 Game-Changing MLS Tool featuring Caleb Pearson 1:05:35

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I had the pleasure of catching up with Caleb Pearson—real estate investor, software creator, and master delegator from Charleston, South Carolina. From closing short sales at the bottom of the market to building a diversified real estate empire, Caleb walks us through his entrepreneurial evolution. …

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381: How To Sell Your House Flipping Business For Millions 37:24

15d ago37:24

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Most house flippers shut down their business when they burn out or move on — but what if you could sell it instead? In this episode, David talks with Andrey Sokurec, CEO of Homestead Road, who’s on a mission to buy top flipping businesses and turn operators into millionaires. They dive into what makes a business sellable, how to structure your exit…

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Jesus Toledo: How Data Can Predict 6-Figure Real Estate Deals 25:12

18d ago25:12

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In this live episode of the Collective Genius podcast, recorded at the CG Select and Elevate event in Sarasota, I sit down with one of my favorite humans, Jesús Toledo. Jesús, co-founder of 8020 REI, shares his incredible journey from real estate investor to data and marketing powerhouse. We dive into how he and his partner Felipe built a business …

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380: Why Most Investors Make Less When They Scale (And How To Fix It) 38:57

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Why do so many investors lose money when they scale? Leon Barnes from Collective Genius breaks it down with David — from leadership gaps to broken systems to chasing $10M without a real plan. Learn the exact mindset shifts and operational fixes that top-tier investors use to scale without burning out or going broke. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro…

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379: 70 Wholesale Deals A Month With NO Marketing Costs 32:20

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Chris Eymann is doing 50–70 wholesale deals every month—without spending a dime on marketing. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he does it, why he shifted to focusing purely on dispositions, and how he bounced back after losing $6.3 million in 2008. You’ll also hear how he’s launching a hard money fund designed to scale with investors and…

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378: 5 Steps To Wholesaling Houses From Your Couch 15:45

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In this 15-minute highlight, you'll get the exact five steps to start wholesaling houses virtually—without a license, a big budget, or even leaving your couch. Learn how to choose the right market, build a local team from anywhere, connect with motivated sellers, grow your buyers list fast, and close your first deal in 2025. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:0…

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How Infinite Banking Creates Liquidity & Cash Flow for Real Estate Investors featuring Chris Miles 59:40

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Welcome back to the Collective Genius Podcast. I’m your host, Leon Barnes, and in this episode, I’m joined by CG member Chris Miles from Money Ripples. Chris shares how he broke free from traditional financial advising to become a financially independent real estate investor—not once, but twice. We unpack why many investors stay stuck in transactio…

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377: 160 Wholesale Deals A Year—With Just 7 People 42:33

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Daniel Hoey scaled his wholesale company to 160 deals a year with just seven people on payroll—without being a real estate expert himself. In this episode, he reveals how a relentless focus on culture, data, and purpose-driven leadership became his unfair advantage. You’ll hear his plan to double production to 240 deals, his secret to keeping marke…

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376: 30+ Flips A Year And 54 Rentals—Without A Big Team 36:44

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Cassidy Melhorn flips 30+ houses a year, owns a $1.8 million rental portfolio, and does it all without a big team or bloated overhead. In this episode, he shares how he scaled his business while staying lean, why he left engineering, and how real estate gave him the freedom to live on a lake, travel with his family, and play pickleball four days a …

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375: $300k A Month From Wholesaling? Here's How They Do It 37:08

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Brothers Nate and Nick Squires are bringing in $300,000+ a month through wholesaling—and in this episode, they break down exactly how. From building a lean, efficient operation to staying laser-focused on high-margin deals, you’ll hear the systems that power their seven-figure real estate business. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - An Overvie…

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374: Why You’re Not Closing Deals (And What to Fix) 14:54

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Jon Barbera breaks down the mindset and systems behind his “production over performance” strategy—how he makes $200k/month by cutting the fluff, targeting niche lists, and only making offers he knows will close. If you’re tired of walking properties and getting nowhere, this 15-minute training will flip your approach to lead gen and deal flow. KEY …

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Using a 9-5 Income to Build & Scale A Real Estate Business featuring Casey Gregersen 1:08:29

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with real estate investor Casey Gregersen, who shares his incredible journey from a Wyoming kid dreaming of being a sports announcer to scaling a successful real estate investment business across multiple states. We unpack how Casey transitioned from oil and gas engineering into full-time…

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373: How Robert Closes 22 Land Deals A Month 30:50

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Robert Vaughan has been flipping land since 2004—long before it was cool. In this episode, he shares how he and his partner went from newspaper ads to running one of the largest land flipping operations around. You'll hear how they average 22 land deals a month, why they’ve stopped sending mail, and the systems they use to work 100K+ leads every mo…

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372: High Interest Rates? Here's How Thomas Pivoted And CRUSHED It 35:17

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When interest rates started climbing, Thomas Lehmann didn’t just survive—he adapted. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling house flipper to dominating Florida’s mobile home market. You’ll hear how a disastrous flip with squatters led to a total reinvention of his business, what it takes to thrive in the affordable housing space, an…

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Fuquan Bilal: One Conversation That Led to $10M 19:33

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In this live edition of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sat down with Fuquan Bilal, founder of NNG Capital Fund, to dive deep into the world of raising private capital and scaling smartly in real estate. Broadcasting straight from our Sarasota event, this episode brings an insider look at what it takes to structure and grow a capital-raising busin…

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371: Managing 400 Cold Callers From Egypt (Here’s How He Does It) 21:11

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Marawan Mahmoud runs a massive cold calling operation in Egypt — with 400 reps dialing every day for real estate investors. In this episode, David and Ryan dig into how he hires top talent, manages quality across hundreds of reps, and uses DealMachine data to cut $9,000 in monthly costs. If you’re thinking about outsourcing cold calls or building a…

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370: The Cheat Code For Talking To Any Seller (And Winning More Deals) 15:34

1M ago15:34

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Struggling to connect with sellers? Jake Leicht breaks down the four investor personality types—sharks, whales, dolphins, and sea urchins—and how to speak each seller’s language to build trust, gain control, and close more deals. Whether you're pitching or partnering, this masterclass highlight gives you the tools to win more with words. KEY TALKIN…

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10X Growth in 6 Years: Scaling a Real Estate Business with Data and Discipline featuring Lon Welsh 1:05:04

1M ago1:05:04

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Lon Welsh, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur from Denver, Colorado. Lon takes us on his remarkable journey from aspiring radiologist to founder of Colorado's largest independent real estate brokerage, Your Castle Real Estate. We dive deep into how he strategically scal…

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369: How Joe Wilson Scored $10K On His First Deal 27:16

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Joe 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? 46:16

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Is 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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Tommy Harr: What Losing $350K in Crypto Taught Him 19:36

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In this live episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, recorded straight from our CG Select and CG Elevate event in Sarasota, I sit down with mainstage presenter Tommy Harr. Tommy shares his evolution from inspecting homes in Columbus, Ohio, to flipping them—and eventually scaling a multimillion-dollar real estate business. His story is filled with…

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367: From $20K Loss to 100+ Deals—Here’s How 36:55

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Megan 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) 15:41

1M ago15:41

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Jay 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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Data-Driven RE Investor That's Generate Over 5,000 Motivated Seller Leads featuring Bryan Driscoll 1:10:28

1M ago1:10:28

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with longtime CG member Bryan Driscoll, a real estate investor, digital marketing expert, and author of The Goodness Game. Bryan shares how he went from hustling SEO gigs before sunrise to building a lead generation company that serves real estate investors nationwide. More than business,…

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365: How One Flip Turned Into $150M In Real Estate Deals 50:15

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J 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 46:36

2M ago46:36

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Henry 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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Benmont Locker: Doubling Deal Flow & Avoiding the Shiny Object Trap 25:15

2M ago25:15

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Live podcast, I sit down with the ever-insightful Benmont Locker—COO-turned-educator and leadership force behind Ramp Academy and CG Elevate. Recorded live at our Select and Elevate event in Sarasota, this conversation dives deep into the core disciplines that truly move the needle in real estate investing. …

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363: $100M Investor Thach Nguyen Says THIS Is the Next Big Strategy 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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$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 15:34

2M ago15:34

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Sam 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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500+ Deals Yearly for Local New Jersey Real Estate Powerhouse featuring Santini Lanicioni 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Santini Lanicioni—a Hall of Fame college basketball player turned top-tier real estate investor. Santini shares how the values he learned on the court—discipline, competitiveness, and focus—translated into building one of the most dominant investing operations in Southern New Jersey.…

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361: He Had $100—Now He Owns $18M In Rentals 45:19

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Camron 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) 33:22

2M ago33:22

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Scott 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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Ian Ross: Lead Managers, Resistance in Sales & Trust vs. Likability | CG LIVE 24:17

2M ago24:17

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In this episode of the Collective Genius LIVE podcast, I sit down with Ian Ross from Vivid Selling (formerly known as Objection Proof Sales), a dynamic sales trainer deeply rooted in the real estate investing space. Live from our CG Select & Elevate event in Sarasota, Ian brings the energy and wisdom, diving into the nuances of sales psychology, ef…

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359: How Matt Pulls In $250k+ A Month Wholesaling Houses 24:22

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Matt 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 15:34

2M ago15:34

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Eric 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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Scaling From a $5K Wholesale Deal to 137 Doors featuring Corey Reyment 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Corey Reyment from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Corey isn't just a successful real estate investor; he's a true entrepreneur with a compelling journey of grit, growth, and grit. From cold-calling the Packers' head strength coach to accidentall…

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357: 50 Wholesale Deals A Year At $37k Each 41:33

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Connor 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) 34:08

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Donovan 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 32:02

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Colin 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…