The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

BJ Eshun reveals how he built a high-retention, scam-proof call center using a bonus system, KPI tracking, and a data-driven management style. From dealing with VAs who lied about hours to creating an AI that scores every sales call, BJ shares the real lessons behind managing virtual teams at scale — and the systems that finally worked.

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0:00 - BJ Eshun’s Struggles With Hiring & How He Overcame Them

4:36 - Where Th...

What if the leads you’re ignoring are actually the keys to building serious wealth? In this episode, Dedric and Krystal Polite—stars of 50/50 Flip on Hulu and A&E—break down the exact marketing strategies that helped them build a $10M rental portfolio without starting with money, credit, or experience. From Zillow hacks and for-rent-by-owner leads to AI-powered cold calling, they share how to find motivated sellers, get deals 60¢ o...

Nicholas Nick and David walk through the exact filters they use inside DealMachine to build high-quality seller lists that actually convert. From distressed properties to absentee owners and out-of-state landlords, they break down every filter they apply—and more importantly, why they apply them. You’ll learn how to avoid wasting time on bad data, how to scale your cold calling list without losing quality, and how small changes in ...

Daniel Kochanowicz has done hundreds of pre-foreclosure deals—and he’s learned that most investors have it all wrong. In this episode, he breaks down how he finds these leads, what actually motivates sellers, and why he shows up at their door with more than just an offer. From helping families move to closing deals in 3 days or less, Daniel shares the full truth about what it takes to succeed with pre-foreclosures.

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Dr. Benjamin Hardy joins David to reveal why so many real estate entrepreneurs hit a ceiling—even when revenue is rising. They unpack the mindset traps that stall your growth, why compressing your timeline can unlock faster results, and how to scale without becoming the bottleneck. If you’ve ever felt like you’re growing but not actually moving forward, this one’s for you.

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Sick of chasing house deals? Alex Pardo reveals how he pivoted to self storage and built a portfolio that cash flows—without using his own money or managing tenants. In this episode, he breaks down the deals, how he finds retiring sellers on Google Maps, and how he got paid $250k just to buy one of his facilities. If you’ve been looking for a scalable, low-hassle investing strategy, this is it.

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0:00 - A Real Esta...

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 builder’s license to stay profitable in a crowded market.

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0:00 - An Over...

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, Logan gets real about raising a family while building a legacy—and the exact plan h...

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 he’s using, and the sales process that changed everything.

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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 first.

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0:00 - Most Investors Are Playing The Wrong Game

1:12 - The R...

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’ll hear how he navigates intestate succession laws, handles negotiations with fraction...

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 secret weapon for growth.

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0:00 - Intro

1:01 - Chandler’s Career In H...

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.

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0:00 - Intro

0:15 - Ryan’s Investing Career So Far

2:39 - Making More Profit With A Smaller Team

9:44 - How He Restructured His T...

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, start here.

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0:00 - Why Real Estate Investors Need LLCs

1:36 - The 4 Re...

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, and why so many investors leave life-changing money on the table. If you’ve ever wo...

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.

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0:00 - Intro

0:43 - Leon Barnes’ Time In College Working On His Diction

3:57 - Going From Selling Ad...

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 unlock new financing opportunities.

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0:00 - Intro

0:16 - An Overvie...

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.

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0:00 - Step 1: Picking Your Territory

2:56 - Step 2: Picking Your Marketing Channel

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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 marketing under 30% of revenue, and why his team almost never turns over.

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