What if the deal you missed is the one that teaches you the strategy to scale 10X?

In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Arizona-based real estate investor and business credit expert Jimmy Rios for a powerful conversation on leveraging funding, follow-up, and strategic delegation to win in real estate.

Jimmy opens up about his journey from the world of consumer finance to building multiple companies, including Rios Business Advisors and Rios Business Funding. He breaks down how to build business credit the right way, the biggest mistakes investors make when following up with sellers, and his unique technique called “Micro-Follow-Up with Macro-Intent.”

He also shares a hard-earned lesson from a lost fix-and-flip deal in Mesa, Arizona — and how that failure led to the creation of a 3-phase follow-up system that helped him close a profitable fourplex just two months later.

This episode is full of actionable insights for real estate investors looking to:

• Build business credit to scale operations
• Improve lead follow-up and acquisition strategies
• Leverage systems and team-building to buy back time
• Use creative approaches to secure off-market deals
• Turn missed opportunities into long-term wins

Jimmy also introduces his book, Decoding the Mystery of Business Credit, which outlines the foundational steps entrepreneurs need to take to access funding and scale with confidence.

Whether you're brand new to real estate or scaling to your next level, Jimmy's journey and strategies offer tools you can apply today.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
01:00 – Guest Introduction: Jimmy Rios
02:05 – Jimmy Rios' Journey in Real Estate
04:35 – Lessons Learned in Real Estate Investing
07:24 – The Importance of Follow-Up and Communication
11:40 – Delegation and Scaling Your Business
20:06 – Leveraging Business Credit
24:12 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Jimmy’s Book

Decoding the Mystery of Business Credit
Available through Rios Business Advisors — visit riosbusinessfunding.com or connect with Jimmy for more information.

📲 Connect with Jimmy Rios

• Instagram: @riosbusinessfunding
• Website: www.riosbusinessfunding.com
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@riosbusinessfunding

Connect with Jeremy and Shelly Beland

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