In this episode of The Real Estate Lens, host Ryan Richards sits down with Wendell Butler - President and Founder of Hammerhead Capital and Flip Fuel Lending - to unpack his journey from the corporate world to full-time real estate investing in Charlotte, NC.

Wendell shares how leaving a stable sales career to pursue fix-and-flips and new construction projects transformed his approach to business, risk, and systems. Together, he and Ryan dive into what it really takes to go all-in on investing: building the right contractor network, structuring efficient communication systems, scaling through delegation, and finding quality deals in competitive markets.

You’ll also hear Wendell’s take on:

• The mindset shift from W-2 to full-time entrepreneur
• How to train your “wholesaler army” to bring you better deals
• Why systems and communication beat micromanagement every time
• The biggest lessons from his early multifamily and fix-and-flip projects
• How to structure your business around what you actually want your life to look like

Whether you’re an aspiring investor or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode delivers actionable insights on scaling smart, building relationships that last, and buying back your time while you grow.

Guest:

Wendell Butler, Founder, Hammerhead Capital

www.hhcapitalrealty.com

wendellbutler.com

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