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 15: The Tracking System That Built a Sellable Business (While He Was Having Heart Surgery) with Nathan Brooks
There are many CEOs with a big heart. They want their people to be successful, have this big vision, and drive within them, but they don't hold themselves accountable. There is a big difference between being a jerk and being accountable.
In today’s episode of the Strength in Numbers Podcast, Marcus Crigler sits down with Nathan Brooks, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Arch Capital, to talk about the wake-up call that forced him to rethink everything: open-heart surgery.
Nathan also shares how his community showed up massively, and why that experience pushed him to rebuild his companies around tracking, accountability, and culture. Listen and enjoy the show!
You’ll Learn How To:
- Build a business that can operate without you
- Use tracking systems to diagnose problems
- Create accountability without hurting culture
- Raise capital through a debt fund the right way
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(02:18) Who is Nathan Brooks and the businesses he leads
(03:52) His open-heart surgery and the moment everything stopped
(06:26) The support he received from friends and the entrepreneur community
(11:19) Being a CEO vs operating inside those businesses
(12:00) The importance of tracking everything
(14:13) Why most entrepreneurs “ready–fire–aim” into problems
(16:21) Balancing accountability with culture and core values
(17:02) Using core values to lead hard conversations
(19:00) Why accountability must start with the CEO
(19:53) The power of clear numbers vs. emotional expectations
(21:05) Mission-driven teams vs. money-driven teams
(23:58) Why you must track numbers daily
(25:46) Real-world examples of time value, deal size, and ROI
(27:54) Cash flow is the foundation of every business
(29:13) Why cash conversion cycles determine who survives and who doesn’t
(32:16) Cash is the true backbone of any business
(34:25) The discipline of putting business profits straight into holding accounts
(36:01) Raising capital in a debt fund
(38:42) Why pooled funds reduce risk and simplify the process
(41:39) Nathan’s final advice on becoming a better decision-maker
Who This Episode Is For:
- Entrepreneurs who want a business that runs without their constant involvement
- Business owners who struggle with accountability
- Operators who are looking to build sellable, scalable companies
- Anyone wanting more liquidity, stability, and peace in their business
Why You Should Listen:
If you’re still running your business on gut instinct and endless hustle, this episode will show you what changes when you finally start tracking, delegating, and leading like a real CEO. The right systems don’t just save your business, they give you your life back.
Connect with Nathan Brooks:
- Website: https://archcapital.ai/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbrooksrei/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbrooksrei/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanBrooksRei
Connect with Marcus Crigler:
- Website: https://beccfo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler