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 13: How a $600K Loss Built One of Atlanta’s Biggest Homebuying Companies with Clint Cooper
Most entrepreneurs fear taking a loss. But for Clint Cooper, losing $600,000 became the turning point that helped him build Padly Real Estate, one of Atlanta’s top homebuying companies.
In this episode, Marcus Crigler talks with Clint about how a massive setback forced him to rethink his business, strengthen his financial systems, and double down on what really works. They dig into why chasing shiny objects can destroy momentum, the power of cash reserves, and how the right partnership can accelerate growth.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Turn failure into the foundation for long-term success
- Build cash reserves that protect your business through market shifts
- Avoid the “luxury flip trap”
- Structure partnerships that actually last
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(02:58) How Clint got into real estate after leaving the sports betting world
(04:40) Why he chose entrepreneurship over a 9–5
(06:24) Turning early success into a real business
(06:56) The power of mentorship and modeling successful people
(09:24) What being a real estate CEO really means
(11:31) Managing unpredictable cash flow and setting up 4 months of reserves
(16:01) Why cash creates confidence in decision-making
(19:27) The $600K loss that changed everything
(21:31) Building back the company the right way
(24:20) The willingness to fail, make mistakes, learn, and grow
(26:36) Avoiding shiny object syndrome and sticking to your niche
(28:15) Building brand power through Padly Realty
(30:31) How bookkeeping and forecasting create control
(34:40) Why opposite skill sets make partnerships work
(39:40) Lessons for founders thinking about business partnerships
(43:09) Clint’s final advice: “Keep cash. Cash gives you strength.”
Who This Episode Is For:
- Real estate entrepreneurs rebuilding after losses
- Investors looking to scale without losing focus
- Business owners who are trying to fix messy finances and partnerships
- Operators who want to grow smarter, not just bigger
Why You Should Listen:
Clint’s story proves that with the right mindset, discipline, and financial clarity, even a $600K setback can become the start of something great.
Connect with Clint Cooper:
- Website: https://www.padlybuys.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-cooper-92256371/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintbuysatl
Connect with Marcus Crigler:
- Website: https://beccfo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler