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
How These 5 Real Estate Entrepreneurs Got Started (Real Stories, Real Results)
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In this special compilation episode of Beyond the Deal, we bring you five powerful origin stories from real estate entrepreneurs who took very different paths, but all ended up building a business in real estate.
From gut-wrenching personal loss to casual curiosity, each guest reveals the pivotal moment that made them rethink their future and take the leap. You’ll hear from:
- A former car dealership owner who redefined his life after a series of family tragedies
- A physical therapist who found financial freedom after his father’s passing shifted his mindset
- A capital raiser who accidentally discovered her calling in investor relations
- A military officer who turned a hobby into a full-time real estate development business
- A newlywed who lost $60K on his first deal and still built a 900+ unit portfolio
Whether you’re stuck in analysis paralysis or just waiting for the “right moment,” these stories prove there’s no one way to begin, just your way.
You’ll Learn:
- Why emotional clarity often comes before financial clarity
- How different backgrounds (healthcare, military, marketing) can fuel real estate success
- The power of starting small, failing forward, and finding the right mentors
Follow the Host – Michael Wagman:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwagman/
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group/
🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/
Follow the Guests:
Zander Kempf
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderkempf/
Eric Tomei
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tomei-1698664
Lauren Brychell:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brychell-capital-raise-consulting/
Joshua Ferrari:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaferrari/
Alan Underwood:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-alan-underwood/
Interested in learning how to raise capital and scale your business to build a lifestyle around freedom?
👉 Schedule a call today and let's find out if you're a good fit for mentorship:
https://calendly.com/mwagman/capital-coaching-exploration
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