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 45: Why You’re Not at $100K Per Month (And How to Fix That)
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A lot of entrepreneurs say they want to hit $100K per month, but when you look at it, most aren’t building a business that can support it.
In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler and Kaden Hackney have an honest conversation about what keeps people stuck. They break down what they call the “Hustle Phase,” where you are making money but still feel chaotic.
If you want a clear system for managing cash, visibility into numbers, and an intentional tax strategy, this episode is for you.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Move from hustle to structure in your business
- Set up a clean financial foundation
- Create profitability
- Build systems that support long-term wealth
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(01:09) Common goal for a lot of real estate entrepreneurs
(03:36) The different paths for entrepreneurs
(04:39) Not seeing the business from a financial standpoint
(07:35) Why most real estate businesses aren’t truly sellable assets
(09:06) What the Hustle Phase looks like
(09:31) Entity mistakes that quietly cost investors money
(12:45) The tax problems most people don’t see coming
(16:43) Cash flow is everything in the early stages
(17:18) The three core bank accounts every investor should have
(18:34) Banking system vs cash management vs accounting system
(21:28) Using financial statements to make decisions
(25:10) Structure is a discipline, not a one-time setup
(27:10) Tax compliance as a growth strategy
(29:41) The trap of chasing “sexy” tax strategies too soon
(34:30) Weekly scorecards and tracking the right numbers
(35:03) How to know you’re moving out of the Hustle Phase
(36:39) Insecurity, comparison, and why entrepreneurs sabotage growth
(41:06) The process to make revenue matters more
Who This Episode Is For:
- Real estate investors who are tired of inconsistent income
- Entrepreneurs who are making money but feeling financial pressure
- Operators who want to scale
- Anyone serious about building real wealth
Why You Should Listen:
If you’re working hard but still not at consistent $100K months, this episode explains why.
Connect with Kaden Hackney:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaden-h/
Connect with Marcus Crigler:
- Website: https://beccfo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler