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
From Burnout to 8-Figure Real Estate SaaS: Trevor Mauch’s Journey with Carrot.com
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Trevor Mauch, founder and CEO of Carrot.com, the leading platform powering real estate investor websites across the U.S. and Canada. Trevor shares his raw journey of building Carrot into a multimillion-dollar company serving thousands of flippers, wholesalers, and agents—while battling burnout, doubt, and the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.
Trevor reveals how he turned things around by auditing his energy, setting non-negotiables, and surrounding himself with the right people. He breaks down the principles behind building a business that funds your vision, gives you back your time, and creates an impact you’re proud of.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Trevor’s path from burnout to building an 8-figure SaaS company
- Why optimizing for energy and joy can transform your business
- The “energy audit” framework and how to use it
- The role of masterminds in accelerating growth and clarity
- How to identify non-negotiables and core values that drive success
- Why saying no to a $65M exit made sense (and what it taught him)
- Daily non-negotiables to stay healthy, clear, and focused as a CEO
Follow the Host – Michael Wagman:
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Follow the Guest – Trevor Mauch
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormauch
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