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Disruptors
Hosted by Steve Trang · EN
On Disruptors, Steve Trang interviews the most impressive people in business.
By listening to these episodes, you'll learn the secrets to how guys like Max Maxwell, Carlos Reyes, Pace Morby, Josiah Grimes, Antonio Edwards, Sean Terry, Chris Jefferson, Chris Rood, and many more are bringing in millions per year. We discuss how they started, what sets them apart, what advice they would give somebody starting new, and what their business looks like today.
We hope that by listening to this show, you'll be a guest someday and become on of our #100Millionaires
Go to www.disruptors.com if you need help with your business.
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Most Entrepreneurs Barely Build One… She Runs Multiple 8 Figure Businesses
Feb 2201:35:59Tap to summarizeStephanie Betters isn’t just growing one company she’s building and scaling multiple 8-figure businesses at the same time. In this episode, she breaks down what most entrepreneurs get wrong about growth, why being “busy” is not the same as building something defensible, and how to create companies that can survive rapid market shifts, AI disruption, and aggressive competition. If you’ve ever wondered how some founders seem to multiply results while others struggle to get traction, this conversation exposes the real difference. ✅ Why most entrepreneurs are more replaceable than they think. ✅ How to build a true moat around your business. ✅ The role AI and CRM data play in predictive growth. ✅ What it actually takes to scale multiple 8-figure companies. ✅ How to grow without building something fragile. This isn’t about hustle or hype. It’s about leverage, defensibility, systems, and long-term scalability. Whether you’re trying to build your first million or scale to eight figures and beyond, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, ownership, and what it really means to build something that lasts.
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$30M In Assignment Fees In 2025… After Losing Everything In 2008
Feb 801:50:17Tap to summarizeDamon Lines’ story isn’t about luck, hype, or shortcuts — it’s about survival, conviction, and staying in the game when most people quit. After losing everything in the 2008 crash and nearly walking away from real estate altogether, Damon rebuilt from the ground up and went on to generate $30 million in assignment fees in 2025. In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Damon breaks down the hard lessons, painful mistakes, and disciplined execution that turned long-term persistence into market dominance.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ What really happens when a wholesaler stays in one market long enough to master it.✅ Why consistency beats luck in wholesale real estate and entrepreneurship.✅ How Damon rebuilt after losing everything and nearly quitting.✅ The mindset required to scale assignment fees into eight figures.✅ Why most real estate investors fail before the breakthrough arrives.✅ The systems and behaviors that create sustainable deal flow.If you’re a real estate wholesaler, investor, or entrepreneur trying to break through your next ceiling — whether that’s your first big year or your biggest year yet — this episode will reset how you think about scale, patience, and long-term opportunity. Damon’s journey proves that the real edge in wholesale real estate isn’t chasing the next shiny strategy, but staying long enough to win. Watch the full episode to understand how endurance, repetition, and market mastery can completely change your business.
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From Massive Debt To A Billion-Dollar Company
Feb 101:47:49Tap to summarizeTommy Mello didn’t start with capital, connections, or a safety net. He started buried in debt, staring down failure, and being told he was just months away from going out of business. In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Tommy breaks down the raw, unfiltered journey from massive financial pressure to building a billion-dollar home services company. This is not a highlight reel — it’s the real story of risk, fear, hard decisions, and the mindset shifts required to scale when everything is on the line. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being “almost broke” forced Tommy to become a better operator. The moment he realized his business could scale far beyond survival. How debt, pressure, and constraint sharpen decision-making. Why systems, leadership, and trust matter more than hustle. The turning points that took him from struggling owner to industry leader. What most entrepreneurs misunderstand about scaling to nine figures and beyond. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or operator trying to break through the next ceiling — whether that’s your first million or your next hundred million — this episode delivers hard-earned lessons you won’t hear anywhere else. From leadership and systems to risk tolerance and long-term vision, Tommy Mello shares exactly what it takes to build something that lasts. Watch the full episode to understand how massive pressure can become the foundation for massive scale.
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$6M in Profit in 2025 with Only 12 Employees
Jan 2501:23:07Tap to summarizeWant To Close More Deals With AI? Go here: https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-yt Maximize Your Tax Returns And Get Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guys https://beccfo.com/ Casey's Wholesale Company https://webuyanyvegashouse.com/ BONUS GET 10% OFF ON INVESTORLIFT Use promo code DISRUPTORS. https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE? Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Casey Ryan breaks down how he scaled a lean operation to millions in profit while resisting the traps that take most operators out: complacency, inefficiency, and doing everything yourself. Casey shares the real emotional weight of leadership, the fear of being left behind in a hyper-competitive market, and why systems, automation, and focus matter more than hustle as you scale. In this episode, Casey explains exactly how he thinks about growth, pressure, and sustainability: ✅ Why most businesses fall behind without realizing it. ✅ The emotional toll of leadership, responsibility, and payroll. ✅ How automation and AI protect your time, not replace people. ✅ The hidden cost of inefficiency and wasted effort. ✅ Why focus beats chasing shiny objects. ✅ How to scale profit without scaling stress. If you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or operator trying to grow without losing control, this episode is a must-watch. Whether you’re building a wholesaling business, managing acquisitions, scaling a service company, or navigating the next phase of growth, Casey’s insights on systems, decision-making, and leadership will help you avoid burnout and build something that actually lasts. If you’re searching for business podcasts, real estate podcasts, scaling with AI, or how to build a profitable company with a lean team, you’re in the right place. Follow Casey Ryan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-casey-ryan Instagram: @ the_caseyryan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeBuyAnyVegasHouse Website: https://webuyanyvegashouse.com/ Subscribe for more disruptive conversations: https://youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast Follow us on iTunes/Apple Podcast and leave a⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review https://apple.co/31geW6H Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oatzkY Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.trang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevetrang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetrang Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stevetrang #podcast #business #entrepreneur #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestatetips #realestateinvestment #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #company #investing #investment #finance #money #wholesale #wholesalerealestate
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1 In 4 Motivated Homeowners Reach Out To Us Before Selling
Jan 1801:12:00Tap to summarizeWant To Close More Deals With AI? Go here: https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-yt Maximize Your Tax Returns And Get Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guys https://beccfo.com/ Property Leads https://www.propertyleads.com/disruptors/ BONUS GET 10% OFF ON INVESTORLIFT Use promo code DISRUPTORS. https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE? Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire IIn this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Steve Trang sits down with James Heartquist, co-founder of PropertyLeads, to reveal a shocking truth most real estate investors miss: 1 in 4 motivated homeowners actively reach out before they ever list their home. James breaks down how sellers actually behave in today’s market, why traditional marketing misses the most profitable opportunities, and how investors who understand timing, speed, and intent are quietly closing more deals while others fight over scraps. James shares the hard-earned lessons behind building PropertyLeads, including painful early mistakes, losing six figures on bad decisions, and what finally changed everything. He explains how speed-to-lead, answering calls live, and removing friction from the sales process dramatically increases conversions. Whether you’re wholesaling, flipping, buying rentals, or running a real estate acquisitions team, this conversation exposes how modern deal flow is really created and why the first investor to connect often wins. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why 25% of motivated sellers transact within months. ✅ How being first to respond changes deal outcomes. ✅ What most investors misunderstand about seller intent. ✅ How PropertyLeads helps investors stop chasing leads. ✅ The systems behind predictable deal flow at scale. ✅ Lessons from losing money that led to building a real business. If you’re searching for real estate lead generation, motivated seller data, how to get more off-market deals, or the best real estate investing podcast, this episode delivers real insight from an operator in the trenches. Watch until the end to understand how timing, data, and speed are reshaping real estate and why the best deals don’t wait for MLS. Subscribe for more disruptive conversations: https://youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast Follow James Heartquist Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Website: https://www.propertyleads.com/disruptors/ Follow us on iTunes/Apple Podcast and leave a⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review https://apple.co/31geW6H Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oatzkY Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.trang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevetrang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetrang Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stevetrang #podcast #business #entrepreneur #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestatetips #realestateinvestment #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #company #investing #investment #finance #money #wholesale #wholesalerealestate #marketing #leads #seo
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5 Habits You Must Have To Make Millions In 2026
Jan 1101:37:32Tap to summarizeThe rules for building wealth are changing faster than most people can adapt. In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Amanda Dean breaks down the five traits that will separate million-dollar operators from everyone else in 2026. From leadership under pressure to embracing AI instead of fighting it, this conversation dives into why brute force no longer works, why comfort is dangerous, and how the best leaders are evolving their teams, culture, and decision-making to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting business landscape. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why AI won’t replace you, but people who use it will. ✅ The leadership traits required to scale companies in 2026. ✅ How holding onto underperformers quietly kills culture. ✅ Why being liked is expensive and respect compounds. ✅ The mindset shift that separates operators from real leaders. ✅ How top teams adapt faster without burning out. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, business owner, or team leader, this episode delivers practical frameworks for leadership, hiring, culture, and growth in an AI-driven world. If you’re searching for business podcasts, real estate podcasts, leadership development, scaling companies, or how to make millions in the next decade, this conversation is a must-watch. Watch the full episode to understand the traits that matter most when the market tightens, technology accelerates, and only adaptable leaders win.
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From Owing $60M To Funding $4B In 2025
Jan 501:24:30Tap to summarizeKevin Werner went from staring down $60 million in debt to helping fund over $4 billion in real estate and private capital deals. In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Kevin breaks down what it actually feels like when everything is on the line, why most entrepreneurs mentally collapse under debt, and how he rebuilt from the lowest point of his career into one of the most trusted capital operators in the industry. This is a raw, honest conversation about pressure, failure, resilience, and what separates people who recover from people who disappear. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How Kevin navigated $60M in personal and business debt ✅ The mindset shift that allowed him to rebuild trust and capital ✅ How institutional funding actually works behind the scenes ✅ Why most operators fail when markets tighten ✅ How Kevin went from survival mode to funding billions in deals ✅ What investors look for before they say “yes” to big checks Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, fund manager, or business owner navigating uncertainty, this episode gives you a real look at capital raising, debt recovery, risk management, and scaling trust at the highest levels. If you’re searching for real estate investing podcasts, business podcasts, capital raising strategies, private equity insights, or stories of extreme comeback and resilience, this conversation delivers. Watch the full episode to understand how Kevin Werner turned near-collapse into one of the most improbable financial comebacks in modern real estate.
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5 Lessons I Learned In 2025 You Must Copy To Crush 2026
Dec 2901:35:38Tap to summarizeIn 2025, we sat down with some of the most accomplished operators, investors, and business builders in the country on the Disruptors Podcast. When we looked back at the year, five lessons kept showing up again and again across every conversation. These aren’t theories or motivational soundbites. These are real-world principles from people actively building companies, scaling real estate portfolios, mastering sales, and creating long-term wealth. If you want to crush 2026, these are the five lessons you need to copy. Links To Each Episode Pace Morby: • Pace Morby: You're Getting Left Behind If ... Cameron Herold: • How Cameron Herold Built 3 Different $100M... Jason Palliser: • How To Buy Thousands Of Houses If Your Lif... Ian Ross: • How AI Is Changing Sales Forever Ferenc Toth: • What The Wealthy And Banks Know That You D... 📞 Get More Sales with Objection Proof AI 🤖Try Out Our AI: Text the message "CASH" to the Phone Number "33777" Or Visit https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-yt Objection Proof AI YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ObjectionProofAI Review and Score Your Sales Calls for FREE! https://objectionproof.ai/ To Close More Sales Faster: https://objectionproofselling.com/ Get 10% OFF on InvestorLift. Use promo code DISRUPTORS. Earn MORE in wholesaling—FAST! https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ Share this with someone who would find this information valuable.👉 For more excellent free content! Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast Schedule a free call with our Millionaire Advocates to discuss your situation and receive personalized advice. https://rb.gy/e0cqfh Get Connected https://tap.bio/@stevetrang Disruptors Podcast is on iTunes/Apple Podcast and Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review Disruptors https://apple.co/31geW6H Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oatzkY Take Your Sales Team To The Next Level! Learn more about our Sales Training, Workshop, and Mentorship! https://objectionproofselling.com/ Want to Work with Us? We’re looking for people who want to invest in real estate. If this is you, go to www.teamwithsteve.com. LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? DISRUPTORS IS HIRING! Want to work with us? https://www.disruptorsjobs.com/ Follow Steve Trang at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.trang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevetrang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetrang Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stevetrang WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE? Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire Maximize Your Tax Returns And Get Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guyshttps://beccfo.com/
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How Ari Page Helped Entrepreneurs Generate $2 Billion In Funding Instantly
Aug 10, 202501:43:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Ari Page reveals how he’s helped entrepreneurs secure over $2 BILLION in instant funding using business credit cards, 0% interest strategies, and smart financing techniques banks don’t want you to know. If you’re a small business owner, startup founder, or seasoned entrepreneur looking for business loans, business credit cards, or fast funding without drowning in debt, this interview is packed with insider tactics that can change the way you grow your business. In This Video, You’ll Learn: ✅ How to get approved for $250K–$500K in business credit ✅ The truth about business credit cards (and why they’re not bad) ✅ How to use 0% interest periods to grow faster ✅ Why traditional business loans might be holding you back ✅ The funding strategies top entrepreneurs use to scale quickly Ari Page | Fund And Grow https://www.fundandgrow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aripage3/ Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/m4VatoYq_io 📞 Get More Sales with Objection Proof AI https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-yt Review and Score Your Sales Calls for FREE! https://objectionproof.ai/ To Close More Sales Faster: https://objectionproofselling.com/ Get 10% OFF on InvestorLift. Use promo code DISRUPTORS. Earn MORE in wholesaling—FAST! https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ Share this with someone who would find this information valuable.👉 For more excellent free content! Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast Schedule a free call with our Millionaire Advocates to discuss your situation and receive personalized advice. https://rb.gy/e0cqfh Get Connected https://tap.bio/@stevetrang Disruptors Podcast is on iTunes/Apple Podcast and Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review Disruptors https://apple.co/31geW6H Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oatzkY Take Your Sales Team To The Next Level! Learn more about our Sales Training, Workshop, and Mentorship! https://objectionproofselling.com/ Want to Work with Us? We’re looking for people who want to invest in real estate. If this is you, go to www.teamwithsteve.com. LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? DISRUPTORS IS HIRING! Want to work with us? https://www.disruptorsjobs.com/ Follow Steve Trang at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.trang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevetrang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetrang Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stevetrang WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE? Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire
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How Investors Use AI To Double Their Lead Flow
Aug 3, 202501:40:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Bateman, founder of Bateman Collective, to reveal how top real estate investors are using AI to double their lead flow, cut out the noise, and focus only on leads that actually convert. You’ll discover: ✅ Why 98% of leads are trash—and how AI filters them out ✅ How AI targets the 2% of sellers ready to close. ✅ Why cold calling is dying and inbound leads dominate. ✅ How Google knows who’s selling next. ✅ Real data from a 70-investor survey on lead ROI. ✅ How top investors are getting better leads for less money. Brandon Bateman | Bateman Collective Book a Call: batemancollective.com/disruptorsPPC Training: get.batemancollective.com/stevetrainingIndustry Benchmark report: http://get.batemancollective.com/disruptorsreport/ https://www.instagram.com/batemancollective Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/FZEDPJcGOsk 📞 Get More Sales with Objection Proof AI https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-yt Review and Score Your Sales Calls for FREE! https://objectionproof.ai/ To Close More Sales Faster: https://objectionproofselling.com/ Get 10% OFF on InvestorLift. Use promo code DISRUPTORS. Earn MORE in wholesaling—FAST! https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ Share this with someone who would find this information valuable.👉 For more excellent free content! Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast Schedule a free call with our Millionaire Advocates to discuss your situation and receive personalized advice. https://rb.gy/e0cqfh Get Connected https://tap.bio/@stevetrang Disruptors Podcast is on iTunes/Apple Podcast and Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review Disruptors https://apple.co/31geW6H Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oatzkY Take Your Sales Team To The Next Level! Learn more about our Sales Training, Workshop, and Mentorship! https://objectionproofselling.com/ Want to Work with Us? We’re looking for people who want to invest in real estate. If this is you, go to www.teamwithsteve.com. LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? DISRUPTORS IS HIRING! Want to work with us? https://www.disruptorsjobs.com/ Follow Steve Trang at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.trang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevetrang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetrang Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stevetrang WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE? Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire
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