Today, I'm opening up about some real-life stories and asking the tough questions to change your perspective about money and growth. I will talk about the excuses holding you back and challenge you to confront them.

Discover how waiting for that 'big moment' to make things happen can lead to inaction and put your future at risk. This episode is all about shifting your focus to what actually counts and making your time work for you.

Show highlights include:

• Do you know what you are working for? [04:30]
• Are you building your life while living your dream? [09:27]
• The need for living in the present [10:39]
• How can giving back and helping others impact you? [15:19]
• Learn about the stewardship of wealth [18:49]
• This is what a real leader does [22:29]
• Discover why you must set a plan [23:44] Here is how you can win the day [27:56]

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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.

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