Beyond the Deal
Beyond the Deal is podcast hosted by Michael Wagman. He has created a life of freedom and travel using passive income generated through real estate investing and raising capital. In this podcast Michael interviews guests who have been successful in the world of real estate investing or alternative investments, and they go beyond the deal to discuss the stories and practices that ultimately laid the groundwork to success.
Beyond the Deal
SEO, Self-Belief, and Scaling Up: A Deep Dive with Brian Dordevic
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Brian Dordevic, an immigrant from Serbia who went from earning $4/hour as a virtual assistant to leading a 20+ person SEO team in the U.S.
Brian shares his incredible journey, from working in South Side Chicago to building a thriving business that helps local service providers dominate Google search. But this conversation goes far beyond SEO. Brian opens up about the power of belief, learning how to remove bottlenecks (including himself), and why hustle culture might be the biggest trap for entrepreneurs.
If you're building a team, scaling a business, or struggling with burnout, Brian's story will hit home.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Why self-belief and energy can change your trajectory
✅ How to structure your business to buy back your time
✅ The pitfalls of hustle culture and how to build calm clarity
✅ What makes good SEO content in an AI-saturated world
✅ The role of manifestation and mindset in long-term success
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🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/
Follow the Guest – Brian Dordevic
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandecoded/
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