Today, we're tackling the raw side of being an entrepreneur.

You'll hear about my own battles with crooked partners, sneaky vendors, and untrustworthy employees. We're cutting through the fluff to give you real talk and valuable lessons.

This is an episode you don't want to miss. Let's get to it.

Show highlights include:

• Have you experienced being part of a good community? [03:50]
• How to stop seeing the world with a negative lens? [06:25]
• The importance of an accountability system for your business [09:42]
• Discover how stealing can be of different types [10:41]
• This is why people stay stuck in fear [11:45]
• How can you prevent people from stealing from you? [15:13]
• Stop doing these things to fix yourself up [19:26]
• Learn to identify and address the big problems in business [22:56]

Welcome to *The Making of a DM Podcast*, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life.

Check out these resources:

- Who Is Mark Evans DM?: [Learn More] (https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-mark)

- Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm] (https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/)

- Grab Mark’s book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offer)

- Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/dma)

- Free Masterclass: Get Mark’s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass)

Today, we’ll get into how strong relationships can drive your success like nothing else. I’ll break down my shift from just chasing dollars to solving real problems, and why that move made all the difference.

Get ready for it because I am going to be dropping some solid advice that you can use to up your game and make those connections count.

Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Show highlights include:

• Learn this formula for generating money and connections [04:37]
• Do you understand the problems you are trying to solve? [07:47]
• The importance of having a strong network [11:16]
• How can a genuine conversation help solve a problem? [13:23]
• Learn to view businesses as potential partners [17:31]
• Find out what leads to underselling [21:24]
• Discover the need of letting people know they matter [28:19]
• Putting in a conscious effort to build a relationship capital [33:08]

Welcome to *The Making of a DM Podcast*, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life.

Check out these resources:

- Who Is Mark Evans DM?: [Learn More] (https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-mark)

- Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm] (https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/)

- Grab Mark’s book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offer)

- Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/dma)

- Free Masterclass: Get Mark’s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass)

In today’s episode, I’ll tell you how I managed to buy a business for $25,000 with barely a cent to my name and made it work, despite the odds.

Get ready for some no-nonsense tips on real estate, finding killer deals, and why understanding seller motivations is key. Tune in to learn how grit, timing, and sharp thinking can make you a top deal maker.

Show highlights include:

• Here is everything you need to know about creative deal-making [01:53]
• Learn to handle your assets turning into liabilities [06:48]
• Discover creative ideas to thrive in the world of real estate [08:32]
• The importance of timing and trust [14:02]
• Why do some investors choose to liquidate properties? [18:03]
• Discover why closing the deal matters [21:11]
• Is it always about the money? [31:17]
• Learn to overcome the fear of failure [37:04]
• How to get in the game of relationship capital? [41:08]

Welcome to *The Making of a DM Podcast*, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life.

Check out these resources:

- Who Is Mark Evans DM?: [Learn More] (https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-mark)

- Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm] (https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/)

- Grab Mark’s book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offer)

- Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/dma)

- Free Masterclass: Get Mark’s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass)

In today’s episode, I'm going to talk about something really important - how to balance work and family. Find out why being there for your loved ones is more important than any business deal.

This episode is short but packs a punch that'll make you rethink everything. Let's get into it.

Show highlights include:

• This is what you are supposed to do for your kids [04:35]
• Learn the secrets of a fulfilling life and successful business [07:05]
• Are you trading your child’s childhood with late work nights? [08:21]
• The reason you need to stop sacrificing your family’s time [10:59]
• Discover the key to prioritizing what truly matters [12:10]
• Find out how indecision kills dreams [14:13]
• You need to have these conversations with your spouse [19:43]
• How to be aware and present during family time? [22:42]

Welcome to *The Making of a DM Podcast*, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life.

Check out these resources:

- Who Is Mark Evans DM?: [Learn More]
- Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm]
- Grab Mark’s book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy]
- Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now]
- Free Masterclass: Get Mark’s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up]

Today I'm sharing some big lessons I learned from losing millions of dollars. I'll talk about smart investment choices, learning from our mistakes, and how to keep a positive mindset even when things go wrong.

Tune in if you want to make better decisions in your business.

Show highlights include:

• Are you ready to make money while avoiding pain? [03:42]

• Here is everything you need to know about Thought Editing [05:48]

• Discover the key to minimize losses and maximize gains [08:27]

• Learn why trust must be coupled with verification [12:06]

• Understand the velocity of money to make more of it [15:24]

• Learn how liquidations can accelerate bigger wins [16:37]

• How can you improve by refining underwriting processes? [21:18]

• This is how a mindset shift can help you with setbacks [32:47]

Welcome to *The Making of a DM Podcast*, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life.

Check out these resources:

- Who Is Mark Evans DM?: [Learn More] (https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-mark)

- Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm] (https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/)

- Grab Mark’s book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offer)

- Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/dma)

- Free Masterclass: Get Mark’s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass)

Today I'm cutting through the noise to talk about the real grit of starting a business. Forget about fancy tools and complex setups—it's all about making money first.

I'll share my own grind, from knocking on doors to handing out flyers, and the hard work that paid off despite the rejections. I'll also give you solid advice on finding financial freedom and why enjoying the journey matters.

Tune in for some serious business talk you can't afford to miss!

Show highlights include:

• How to prevent focusing on the wrong thing at the wrong time? [04:07]
• Learn the basic tools for entrepreneurial success [08:46]
• Are you selling your services for free? [11:51]
• Here is why you must build a relationship capital [13:57]
• Learn to conquer your fears and make a fortune [18:24]
• Discover why you need to create value for yourself [24:38]
• Do you know about having knowledge equity? [33:26]
• Find out how to take control of your financial life [37:45]

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