Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler is the #1 podcast for real estate entrepreneurs who make good money but struggle with cash flow, tax planning, and building real wealth. If you're tired of living deal to deal, wondering where your money goes, and paying too much in taxes, this show will transform how you manage your real estate business finances.
Host Marcus Crigler, CEO of BEC CFO Services, helps real estate investors escape financial stress by implementing proven wealth-building systems, advanced tax strategies, and cash flow management techniques that turn chaotic finances into predictable profit machines.
Real estate wholesalers, fix and flip investors, and rental property owners making six or seven figures but still living paycheck to paycheck will discover how to stop constantly chasing the next deal. If you're overwhelmed by bookkeeping, financial management, and paying massive tax bills without knowing how to reduce them legally, you're ready to stop surviving and start building generational wealth.
Every episode delivers actionable strategies on real estate tax planning, business cash flow optimization, wealth building for entrepreneurs, and financial systems that create freedom. Learn real estate tax deductions, legal tax avoidance strategies, cash flow forecasting, business budgeting for real estate investors, profit and loss analysis, entity structuring for tax benefits, and wealth building strategies beyond closing deals.
Most real estate entrepreneurs focus on deal flow but ignore money flow. They hire accountants who only file taxes instead of providing proactive tax planning. Marcus shows you how to keep more of what you make, reduce your tax burden legally, and create financial systems that work whether you close one deal or ten deals per month.
Listen to case studies of real estate investors who've saved $50K+ in taxes annually, built seven-figure net worth, and achieved financial freedom. Learn from entrepreneurs who've transformed their businesses from cash-hungry operations into wealth-generating machines.
This isn't just spreadsheets and tax codes. It's about creating a real estate business that supports your lifestyle, reduces financial stress, and builds lasting wealth. Marcus addresses the mindset shifts, business systems, and financial habits that separate successful real estate entrepreneurs from those stuck in survival mode.
If you like The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Money Rahab with Nicole Lapin, The Dave Ramsey Show, or The Rich Dad Radio Show, you'll love Strength in Numbers.
Subscribe now and join thousands of real estate professionals who've discovered that true wealth doesn’t come from closing more deals, but from keeping more of what you make. Stop living deal to deal. Start building wealth that lasts.
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Episode 10: How to Build a Real Estate Business That Runs Without You (Culture Blueprint) with Marck de Lautour
What if your real estate business could thrive even when you’re not there?
In this episode, Marcus Crigler interviews someone who has transitioned from being a true hustler, buying houses on the Courthouse Steps and flipping them, to now serving as the CEO of a major organization in Kansas City.
Marck de Lautour, CEO of SBD Housing and Best Offer Kansas City, unpacks what it really takes to build a business that runs from the owner’s box and why culture, not just strategy, is the secret weapon behind his success. Listen and enjoy the show!
You’ll Learn How To:
- Transition from owning a job to owning a business that runs without you
- Build a culture that drives alignment, trust, and performance
- Strengthen banking relationships and structure your debt wisely
- Use a balance sheet strategy to survive downturns and free up cash
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(03:24) How Marck went from courthouse-step deals to running a major real estate company
(07:35) The power of private money, equity partnerships, and investor education
(09:25) How to communicate numbers clearly to high-net-worth investors
(13:03) Living below your means and building long-term wealth over income
(17:00) Why building strong banking relationships is a critical piece for scaling
(18:47) Never use hard money on a deal
(22:34) The mindset shift from P&L management to balance sheet strategy
(23:24) How Marck survived 2022’s interest rate shock by selling fast and staying liquid
(25:34) Why transparency with banks builds lasting trust and financing strength
(27:52) Hiring a COO and shifting from operator to visionary
(32:32) Building a company culture that attracts top talent and builds trust
(34:57) Selling vs wholesaling
(35:45) How daily huddles, accountability, and shared wins fuel culture
(39:03) Measuring team success with ENPS and rewarding contributions
(40:39) The power of diversification in funding, deal flow, and exit strategy
Who This Episode is For:
- Real estate entrepreneurs who are ready to step out of day-to-day operations
- Business owners who want to lead from vision
- Investors who are building teams and a culture that can scale
- CEOs looking to strengthen cash flow, leadership, and long-term stability
Why You Should Listen:
If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own success, working harder instead of smarter, this episode gives you the exact playbook for scaling your business and your life.
Connect with Marck de Lautour:
- Website: https://sbdhousing.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marckdelautour
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marck-de-lautour/
Connect with Marcus Crigler:
- Website: https://beccfo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler