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Making Of A DM

Making Of A DM

Written by: Mark Evans
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  • EP 221: The Million-Dollar Opportunities Happening Behind Closed Doors

    EP 221: The Million-Dollar Opportunities Happening Behind Closed Doors
    Oct 14 2026
    Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes of our latest Deal Maker Alliance and Deal Maker Family event, where over 100 entrepreneurs came together to share what's working, what's not, and where the real money is being made. We're talking million-dollar business strategies, an emerging AI opportunity, and how getting around the right people can open doors you didn't even know existed. I'll also share how we gave away $30,000 to the next generation of entrepreneurs and why trying to build your business alone could be costing you more than you think. Trust me, this is the kind of stuff you want to be paying attention to! Show highlights include: What happened behind the scenes at our latest Deal Maker Alliance and Deal Maker Family event [01:30] Why combining business, family, and relationships creates long-term success [02:36] The surprising monthly expenses of successful entrepreneurs [04:38] How 10 recurring sales a day could potentially build an $8.5 million business in three years [06:00] Why reverse-engineering your financial goals beats chasing revenue without a plan [09:22] The emerging AI data opportunity that could be worth millions to business owners [11:45] How a simple introduction could potentially earn you $15,000–$50,000 in referral commissions [14:09] Why getting in the right room can change the way you build wealth [16:33] The $30,000 Next Gen Deal Maker competition and the young entrepreneurs who won [18:47] Why giving back and mentoring the next generation matters [21:10] The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to solve problems alone [23:38] Why surrounding yourself with the right people is one of the smartest investments you can make [25:46] Here's what I want you to think about... What are you actually building? Are you creating a business you can eventually sell? Building recurring revenue? Creating something that gives you freedom? Or are you just making enough money today to survive tomorrow? Too many entrepreneurs get caught up in the day-to-day chaos without a clear picture of where they're going. And when problems come up, they waste months trying to figure out something another business owner has already solved. That's why I believe so strongly in getting around people who are further along in the game. People who challenge your thinking, share what's actually working, and help you see things from a completely different perspective. Stop trying to figure everything out on your own. Get clear on your numbers, build with intention, and surround yourself with people who push you to play a bigger game. And if you're interested in learning more about the AI-related opportunity I mentioned in this episode, send me a message on Instagram at @markevansdm with the words "Gold Rush Details" and I'll help connect you with my contact. Make today count! Welcome to The Making of a DM Podcast, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark's journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5,000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he's learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life. Check out these resources: Who Is Mark Evans DM?: https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-mark Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/ Grab Mark's book, Magician Vs. Mule: https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offer Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? https://www.dealmakeralliance.com/app Free Masterclass: Get Mark's Business Buying Blueprint: https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass
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    28 mins
  • EP 220: Everyone Has a "Million Dollar" Idea, But Very Few Actually Execute

    EP 220: Everyone Has a "Million Dollar" Idea, But Very Few Actually Execute
    Sep 16 2026
    In this episode, I'm calling out something I see at every level of entrepreneurship: Everybody has ideas. Very few people actually execute them. You don't need the perfect website. You don't need the fancy office. You don't need another piece of software, a bigger warehouse, the perfect CRM, or some new AI tool. You need customers. You need revenue. And you need to get your ass out into the marketplace and sell something. I've spent the last few weeks reviewing applications from young entrepreneurs for our Next Gen Deal Maker competition, where I'm giving away $30,000 of my own money. One of the questions we ask is simple: "If you won $20,000, what would you do with it?" The answers taught me a lot. Bigger warehouses. New signs. More inventory. Better-looking offices. New equipment. But most of them were missing the thing that actually matters: How is this going to help you get more customers and make more money? In this episode, I'm breaking down why entrepreneurs overcomplicate business, confuse activity with productivity, and use what they DON'T have as an excuse for why they can't execute with what they already have. If you've got a million-dollar idea but you're still waiting for everything to be perfect before you start... This episode is for you. Show highlights include: The message I received from someone who went on to generate over $100 million in affiliate sales [02:22]Why having access to information means nothing if you don't implement it [04:46]What young entrepreneurs told me they'd do with an extra $20,000 [07:08]Why growing revenue should come before adding new products and expenses [09:05]The difference between being busy and actually being productive [13:40]Why spending money doesn't automatically mean you're building a business [14:37]Why being poor doesn't help the poor — and the importance of timing your generosity [17:01]How understanding WHO you're selling to can completely change your business [19:25]How I made millions without fancy software, social media, or even an iPhone [24:24]Why using what you don't have as an excuse is keeping you stuck [27:20]The real reason all your technology and tools still aren't making you money [28:55]Why complexity is killing your execution [29:00]The four things you need to get clear on before doing anything else [39:40]Why "I need this before I can do that" isn't a business problem — it's a YOU problem [40:48] I started building businesses before social media. Before CRMs. Before AI. Before online ads. I was living at my parents' house, using a landline, putting out bandit signs, handing out flyers, answering my own phone, and writing leads down with a pen and piece of paper. And guess what? I made money. Why? Because I wasn't sitting around waiting for the perfect system. I was talking to people. I was solving problems. I was making offers. I was executing. Today, entrepreneurs have more tools, technology, information, and opportunities than we've ever had before. Yet somehow, people have convinced themselves they need MORE before they can start. More money. More equipment. A better website. A nicer office. A bigger warehouse. Another course. Another software. Another plan. You don't. Know who you're selling to. Know what problem you're solving. Know what your value is. Then get in front of people and SELL. Everything else can come later. Your million-dollar idea isn't worth a million dollars because you thought of it. It's worth something when you execute against it. When customers pay you. When you solve real problems. When you create revenue. When you build something that actually works. Stop playing business and go be in business. Stop waiting until you're ready. You'll never feel completely ready. Stop waiting for someone to validate you. Stop waiting for someone to save you. Nobody is coming. Get in the game. Execute. And make today count. Welcome to The Making of a DM Podcast, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark's journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he's learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life. Check out these resources: Who Is Mark Evans DM?: https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-markFollow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/Grab Mark's book, Magician Vs. Mule: https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offerWant to be part of the Deal Maker ...
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    45 mins
  • EP 219: While You're Waiting ... The Clock Is Running

    EP 219: While You're Waiting ... The Clock Is Running
    Sep 3 2026
    In this episode, I'm talking about something none of us can buy more of: Time. Life has a way of punching you in the face with reality. One minute you're building businesses, chasing goals, raising your family, and handling a hundred things at once. The next minute, you get a phone call or text that reminds you just how quickly everything can change. Over the last few weeks, I've watched people close to me deal with losing parents, received news about my own uncle's health, and found myself thinking about a question we all eventually have to answer: When your time is up, are you going to be thinking about everything you did... or everything you wish you would have done? In this episode, I'm sharing why you have to stop waiting for the perfect time, stop sitting around talking about your problems, and start taking action on the things that actually matter. Because while you're waiting... The clock is running. Show highlights include: The difficult life events that reminded me how quickly everything can change [02:26]The question I ask myself when I think about my own deathbed [03:15]Why being afraid to fail or look stupid is wasting the time you have [04:54]What a group of 10–16-year-olds taught me about execution [05:45]Why I immediately planned a Cincinnati Reds trip after learning about my uncle's health [07:23]The difference between talking about a problem and actually solving it [08:20]Why "I'll do it next month" can become one of your biggest regrets [09:00]The daily habits that keep me moving when life gets difficult [11:52]Why one relationship or connection can completely change someone's trajectory [21:15]How getting into the right room can accelerate your growth [25:21]The question you need to ask yourself before you reach the end of your life [28:20]Why the secret isn't knowing more — it's showing up and executing [30:19] Life is always going to have good stuff happening and bad stuff happening at the same time. That's life. You can't control every problem that shows up. But you can control what you do next. When I found out one of my uncle's dreams was to go to a Cincinnati Reds game, I couldn't solve his health problems. But I could solve that. So instead of saying, "We'll do it sometime," I got the tickets. I got the hotel. I got 12 of us together. Because what if next month never comes? That's the lesson. Stop kicking the can down the road. Stop waiting until business slows down. Stop waiting until you have more money. Stop waiting until you're less scared. Stop waiting for the perfect time. Keep your feet moving. When you're stuck, keep your feet moving. When you're mad, keep your feet moving. When life knocks you down, keep your feet moving. And when things are going better than you ever imagined... Keep your feet moving. One day, that's going to be you and me lying there at the end. I don't want to be saying, "I should've." I want to know I laid it all on the table. I showed up. I took the risk. I got knocked down and got back up. I spent time with the people I loved. I gave. I grew. I built. And I made the damn time count. Because while you're waiting... The clock is running. Welcome to The Making of a DM Podcast, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark's journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he's learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life. Check out these resources: Who Is Mark Evans DM?: https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-markFollow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/Grab Mark's book, Magician Vs. Mule: https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offerWant to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? www.dealMakerAlliance.com/appFree Masterclass: Get Mark's Business Buying Blueprint: https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass
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    35 mins
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