Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler is the #1 podcast for real estate entrepreneurs who make good money but struggle with cash flow, tax planning, and building real wealth. If you're tired of living deal to deal, wondering where your money goes, and paying too much in taxes, this show will transform how you manage your real estate business finances. Host Marcus Crigler, CEO of BEC CFO Services, helps real estate investors escape financial stress by implementing proven wealth-building systems, advanced tax strategies, and cash flow management techniques that turn chaotic finances into predictable profit machines. Real estate wholesalers, fix and flip investors, and rental property owners making six or seven figures but still living paycheck to paycheck will discover how to stop constantly chasing the next deal. If you're overwhelmed by bookkeeping, financial management, and paying massive tax bills without knowing how to reduce them legally, you're ready to stop surviving and start building generational wealth. Every episode delivers actionable strategies on real estate tax planning, business cash flow optimization, wealth building for entrepreneurs, and financial systems that create freedom. Learn real estate tax deductions, legal tax avoidance strategies, cash flow forecasting, business budgeting for real estate investors, profit and loss analysis, entity structuring for tax benefits, and wealth building strategies beyond closing deals. Most real estate entrepreneurs focus on deal flow but ignore money flow. They hire accountants who only file taxes instead of providing proactive tax planning. Marcus shows you how to keep more of what you make, reduce your tax burden legally, and create financial systems that work whether you close one deal or ten deals per month. Listen to case studies of real estate investors who've saved $50K+ in taxes annually, built seven-figure net worth, and achieved financial freedom. Learn from entrepreneurs who've transformed their businesses from cash-hungry operations into wealth-generating machines. This isn't just spreadsheets and tax codes. It's about creating a real estate business that supports your lifestyle, reduces financial stress, and builds lasting wealth. Marcus addresses the mindset shifts, business systems, and financial habits that separate successful real estate entrepreneurs from those stuck in survival mode. If you like The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Money Rahab with Nicole Lapin, The Dave Ramsey Show, or The Rich Dad Radio Show, you'll love Strength in Numbers. Subscribe now and join thousands of real estate professionals who've discovered that true wealth doesn’t come from closing more deals, but from keeping more of what you make. Stop living deal to deal. Start building wealth that lasts.
Episodes
Many real estate investors believe they should only pay themselves after the business is profitable. According to Marcus Crigler and Kaden Hackney, this is the exact reason why 90% of entrepreneurs never build actual wealth.
Marcus breaks down Part 1 of the Cash Discipline System, explaining why the business owner is the most important person to feed and how to mathematically determine your exact monthly salary. You will learn how t...
Does your gut tell you that your real estate deals are highly profitable, but your bank account completely disagrees? Revenue does not equal profitability, and profitability does not equal cash flow. In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler brings on his very own Accounting Director, Melissa Dickens, to expose exactly why your deals are leaking money and how bad accounting is likely to blame.
Melissa breaks down the un...
Are you generating more revenue than ever, but still losing sleep over your cash flow? Two real estate investors can make the exact same gross revenue in the same market, but one will take home significantly more profit. The difference? A proven financial system.
In this live episode of Strength in Numbers, host Marcus Crigler is joined by COO and tax guru Kaden Hackney to unveil their proprietary 13-step financial framework. They b...
Are you rushing to build your net worth and buy assets before your business is actually financially stable? Doing so is a recipe for disaster. In this solo episode of Strength in Numbers, host Marcus Crigler breaks down the concept of "investment readiness" and explains why trying to scale your portfolio too early can actually stunt your growth and bankrupt your business.
Marcus outlines the four non-negotiable financial pillars you...
Sitting on a healthy pile of cash reserves and wondering where to deploy it next? Before you rush to acquire another rental property or dump capital into alternative assets, you need to look inside your own business. In this solo episode of Strength in Numbers, host Marcus Crigler breaks down the ultimate investment hierarchy for real estate entrepreneurs.
Marcus explains why investing internally in people, processes, and technology...
Are your massive fix-and-flip profits masking a deadly cash flow problem that could put you out of business? Because host Marcus Crigler breaks down why rehabbing properties is simultaneously one of the most profitable opportunities in real estate and the single biggest cash flow drain an investor can face.
Marcus explains why you should never fund rehabs using your operating capital, the exact cash reserves you must hold before tak...
It is not just about how much money you make; it is about how much you actually get to keep. In this foundational episode of Strength in Numbers, guest host Brian Spear sits down with Marcus Crigler to reveal why sophisticated real estate investors obsess over after-tax cash flow instead of just chasing high gross returns.
Marcus breaks down the critical difference between a reactive tax preparer and a proactive tax strategist. He e...
Are high personal expenses and unpredictable payouts silently choking your business's growth? In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler reveals the exact steps to calculate and set an owner's compensation that sustains your lifestyle while allowing your business to scale.
Marcus breaks down how to calculate your true business cash flow, why taking 100% of profits is a fatal mistake, and how to leverage low personal expe...
Are you constantly pouring your personal savings back into your business just to keep it afloat? In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler breaks down why blending your personal and business finances is the fastest way to destroy your financial stability.
Marcus reveals his proven "One Way Street Method," explaining why your owner's compensation must be treated as a non-negotiable fixed expense, how to stop relying on "...
Making money is one thing. Having enough cash to cover your expenses, handle problems, and take advantage of new opportunities is another key factor.
In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler breaks down how much cash a real estate entrepreneur should have on hand and why your cash position should be measured against your expenses.
Listen as he walks you through the cash position hierarchy and the “float method&rdq...
Do you want a profitable business or a large business?
In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler explains why cash position should be one of the first things real estate entrepreneurs focus on.
Listen as he explains why some of the biggest companies in the world keep significant amounts of cash on hand, and how liquidity can give you more security, flexibility, and power when it comes to making business decisions. Enjoy ...
It's one thing to know how much cash you need, but another to understand how that cash needs to flow throughout your organization.
In this episode, Marcus Crigler shares a simple method he created that you can use in your business to not only store cash but also do so efficiently.
Listen as he breaks down the Cashflow Waterfall, a simple system for managing where your money goes so you can stay ahead of expenses, taxes, and unexpecte...
As a business owner, you have to focus on seven core numbers.
In this episode, Marcus Crigler breaks down the seven key numbers he believes every business owner should monitor consistently.
After asking entrepreneurs and business leaders to share the metrics they rely on most, Marcus reviews their answers, explains what they got right, and shares the seven KPIs he believes provide the clearest picture of a company's financial health ...
The most dangerous place you can be in the business is being in the middle. There are only two winning strategies: one is to stay small and lean, and the other is to get really, really big.
In this episode, Marcus Crigler explains why many real estate entrepreneurs get stuck in what he calls the "middle-class business" trap. He shares why businesses often become less profitable during the scaling phase, the hidden costs of growth, a...
There's no race to being a millionaire. It is a matter of being intentional with your steps, and that intentionality leads you to build more of the life you actually want rather than chasing things that don't really matter. In this episode, Marcus Crigler sits down with real estate entrepreneur Jesse Nguyen.
Jesse didn't have the success path that a lot of real estate investors see right off the bat, but he came, struggled, persever...
The number one issue Justin Lovett sees right now is that a lot of times people don't really dig into the numbers deeply or underwrite them correctly.
In this episode, Marcus Crigler sits down with Dallas-Fort Worth real estate investor Justin to dive into one of the biggest mistakes investors make today by failing to properly underwrite deals.
Listen as they discuss how shifting market conditions forced him to rethink his business a...
Many business owners have heard the advice: "Don't take business advice from your accountant."
But is that really true?
In this episode, Marcus Crigler takes a closer look at that common belief and explains why the right accountant should be more than someone who prepares tax returns.
Marcus shares why some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs started their careers in accounting, and why combining financial insight with busine...
In this episode, Marcus Crigler joins the Collective Genius podcast live from Dallas, Texas, to share the financial principles that separate successful real estate entrepreneurs from those who stay stuck in the hustle cycle.
Drawing from years of working with top investors across the country, Marcus explains why building wealth isn't just about doing more deals but about managing your money the right way.
He introduces the "Straight ...
In this final episode of this tax strategy series, Marcus Crigler and tax partner Kaden Hackney wrap things up by sharing the process they use to help real estate entrepreneurs reduce taxes and build long-term wealth.
Listen as they explain why every tax strategy is different, why the right business structure matters, and how smart planning can create better financial decisions.
Enjoy the show!
You'll Learn How To:
- Build a tax stra...
You can unlock valuable tax savings even if you are building something inside your real estate business, like your own software, AI tools, or internal systems.
In the final episode of this tax strategy series, Marcus Crigler is joined by tax partner Kaden Hackney to break down one of the most overlooked opportunities available to real estate entrepreneurs.
Listen as they explain what the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credi...
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