In this special compilation episode of Beyond the Deal, we bring you five powerful origin stories from real estate entrepreneurs who took very different paths, but all ended up building a business in real estate.

From gut-wrenching personal loss to casual curiosity, each guest reveals the pivotal moment that made them rethink their future and take the leap. You’ll hear from:

• A former car dealership owner who redefined his life after a series of family tragedies
• A physical therapist who found financial freedom after his father’s passing shifted his mindset
• A capital raiser who accidentally discovered her calling in investor relations
• A military officer who turned a hobby into a full-time real estate development business
• A newlywed who lost $60K on his first deal and still built a 900+ unit portfolio

Whether you’re stuck in analysis paralysis or just waiting for the “right moment,” these stories prove there’s no one way to begin, just your way.

You’ll Learn:

• Why emotional clarity often comes before financial clarity
• How different backgrounds (healthcare, military, marketing) can fuel real estate success
• The power of starting small, failing forward, and finding the right mentors

Follow the Host – Michael Wagman:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwagman/

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group/

🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/

Follow the Guests:

Zander Kempf

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderkempf/

Eric Tomei

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tomei-1698664

Lauren Brychell:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brychell-capital-raise-consulting/

Joshua Ferrari: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaferrari/

Alan Underwood: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-alan-underwood/

Interested in learning how to raise capital and scale your business to build a lifestyle around freedom?

👉 Schedule a call today and let's find out if you're a good fit for mentorship:

https://calendly.com/mwagman/capital-coaching-exploration

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