Today, I'm gonna hit you with some raw truths about personal growth. I'll share how I moved from real estate to empowering business owners and why deep connections matter more than having a big network.

Plus, learn why celebrating others' wins and setting killer goals can flip your life around. We'll get real about overcoming challenges and leaving behind those who drag you down.

Let's get started!

Show highlights include:

• Divorcing the old self to achieve success. [05:51]
• How to get selfish with yourself? [09:56]
• Are you working towards peace? [11:38]
• The importance of having difficult conversations [13:14]
• You must give yourself enough credit [19:38]
• What defines who you are today? [22:50]
• Learn to develop confidence by doing this [24:26]
• Why you should be talking about wins with winners? [30:48]

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?: [Learn More] (https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-mark) - Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm] (https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/) - Grab Mark's book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offer) - Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/dma) - Free Masterclass: Get Mark's Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass)