The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs

BJJ black belt and UFC veteran Alberto Crane joins Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for a raw, candid, and deeply inspiring conversation that covers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, entrepreneurship, mindset, overcoming MS, coaching, and building a business all in one episode.

From competing in some of the biggest fight organizations in the world to packing up and moving to Brazil with nothing but passion and a dream, Alberto breaks down what it truly means to go ALL IN - the philosophy behind his powerful new book - and why the most important word in business and life might just be "No." You'll hear the real story behind his journey from scrappy competitor losing 13 tournaments in a row to becoming one of the most respected names in the Los Angeles BJJ and fitness community, and what it truly takes to stay in the fight when life throws its hardest punches.

But this isn't just a fight story - Alberto gets real about the money and the mission too. He breaks down how Legacy BJJ grew organically from a love of the mat into a full-service training facility with affiliates across Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, Malibu, San Diego, and beyond - featuring BJJ, TACFIT, strength and conditioning, cold plunge, sauna, massage, and the famous Acai Cafe.

In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to push through fear, indecision, and the freeze response in business and competition

✅ What elite athletes like Tom Brady and Michael Phelps do mentally that anyone can copy

✅ The secret to emotional intelligence in leadership and why it keeps great people around for years

✅ Training longevity tips for the aging athlete - compensation work, TACFIT, and why less is more

✅ How he manages business, family, and an MS diagnosis with purpose, gratitude, and grace

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In this powerhouse episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs, host Nick Lamagna sits down with Eddie Wilson - entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, private equity operator, and the legendary "King of Exits." With over 120 business exits totaling more than $1 billion, Eddie reveals the mindset, systems, and strategies that separate extraordinary entrepreneurs from the average.

From building and scaling companies to creating the Empire Operating System, Eddie shares how to master business processes, avoid self‑sabotage, and lead with purpose. You'll hear insights on real estate investing, private equity, leadership, and why systems always beat hustle. Eddie also opens up about growing up in an entrepreneurial household, the importance of chasing dreams for your kids, and how fulfillment comes from impact - not just money.

Topics include: ✅How to buy & sell businesses for massive wealth ✅Destroying self-sabotage & the fear of success ✅Why systems beat hustle ✅The white belt mentality - ego, leadership & staying coachable ✅Why purpose is the only scorecard that matters Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, athlete, or dreamer, this episode delivers actionable lessons on scaling businesses, building wealth, and living a life of purpose. Connect with Eddie:

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In this The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs episode, Nick Lamagna sits down with Forrest Griffin - UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, UFC Hall of Famer, two-time author, UFC athlete development leader, and one of the most beloved personalities in MMA and combat sports history. After starting with nothing in Athens, Georgia, training out of a hardcore gym with five guys crammed into a three-bedroom apartment, Forrest became a UFC champion and Hall of Famer - and has since built a life of passive income, real estate investing, Bitcoin, and real purpose after the cage.

Forrest breaks down everything from his legendary last-minute appearance on The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 and the iconic fight with Stephan Bonnar that saved the UFC on live TV, to the financial mistakes he made at the height of his fighting career, what he would do differently, and how he now generates $6,000 a month in passive income from land investing while holding Bitcoin as an inflation hedge against the falling dollar.

Whether you are a UFC fan, BJJ practitioner, MMA fighter, real estate investor, entrepreneur, or someone simply trying to build wealth and a better life, this episode will change the way you think about risk, money, mindset, passive income, and what it really means to win inside and outside the cage.

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Topics for this episode include:

✅ From broke & sleeping on air mattresses to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion - the full come up story

✅ Why struggling when you're young is a gift - and how your circle of influence makes or breaks everything

✅ Land investing, real estate, Bitcoin, and passive income - Forrest's real money strategies and biggest financial regrets

✅ Conflict resolution and negotiation tactics from law enforcement, the octagon, and the boardroom

✅ How to build wealth, find purpose, and prepare financially for life after your athletic career + More!

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In this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, host Nick Lamagna sits down with entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Josh Kosnick to unpack the lessons behind his book The Kairos Code and his powerful framework for success. From building and leading a financial firm with billions under management to burning it all down and rebuilding with purpose, Josh shares how faith, leadership, and performance intersect to create lasting fulfillment.

Discover the Five Bridges of Kairos - spiritual, internal, relationships, environment, and legacy - and how they can help you eliminate regret, strengthen resilience, and live in alignment instead of chasing empty achievements. Whether you're a real estate investor, athlete, entrepreneur, or simply someone striving for a better quality of life, this conversation delivers actionable strategies to trade burnout for balance and significance.

Topics in the episode include:

✅ Reinventing identity after career transitions

✅ Why regret is the greatest enemy of success

✅ Tactical tools for high performers (power lists, calendar prioritization, legacy building)

✅ How to lead with clarity and make bold decisions under pressure

✅ The importance of health, relationships, and purpose alongside financial success

If you're ready to level up your mindset, business, and life, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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Welcome to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs with Nick Lamagna - where entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, and fighters share the strategies that help them overcome obstacles, and achieve success. In this episode, Nick sits down with Jack Bosch, bestselling author, educator, and creator of the Land Profit Generator, who built a $100M real estate empire by flipping vacant land and mastering self‑financing deals.

Jack explains why vacant land is the most overlooked wealth‑building asset, how to structure self‑financing deals that create lifelong cash flow, and the daily habits and mindset that separate dreamers from self‑made millionaires. Expect practical tactics you can use right away: direct‑mail lead systems, wholesale and entitlement strategies, how to sell to builders or buyers with owner‑finance, and real examples of deals that scale from small flips to multi‑million developments.

What you'll learn in this episode:

✅ Why land beats houses for many investors: less competition, motivated sellers, and easier systems.

✅ Three hot land niches: infill lots for builders, path‑of‑growth lots for retirees and remote workers, and mini‑ranches enabled by Starlink and remote work.

✅ Deal mechanics: how to structure contracts, use self‑financing and double closings, and leverage transactional funding when needed.

✅ Scale playbook: move from high‑volume small deals to high‑profit entitlements and vertical development as your network and capital grow.

✅ Mindset & habits: long‑term thinking, daily discipline regardless of motivation, and building systems that let you live life on your terms.

Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, athlete, or martial artist, this episode will inspire you to bring your A game to real estate, business, and life.

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Join Nick Lamagna in this raw, no-holds-barred episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, where he sits down with real estate powerhouse Dave Payerchin - a man who's done over 1,000 deals, owned 400+ rental properties, raised $65M in private money, and then lost it ALL… twice.

Dave is an investor, an educator and entrepreneur that doesn't hold back: the bankruptcies, the IRS wipeouts, the waiting tables after making $180K his first year, the full-blown alcohol and drug addiction that nearly destroyed his family, and the internal demons that almost ended his comeback for good.

He is the founder of Sale House Columbus, Columbus Turnkey Houses and runs a national and local organization known as The CREAM, spreading the knowledge of cash flow, real estate and money with RJ Pepino. But this isn't just another real estate investing podcast. This is the conversation about why information alone doesn't make you rich, why self-sabotage is built into your DNA, and how the real game is won (or lost) between your ears.

Topics from this episode include:

✅ How to rebuild self-worth after losing everything

✅ Why your daily habits are more important than your deal flow

✅ The spiritual and psychological reasons high-performers self-destruct

✅ How to channel addictive personalities into unstoppable drive

✅ The exact non-negotiable routines that rebuilt his trust in himself and his lenders

✅ Why ego, comparison, and "how many doors do you have?" culture is destroying investors

Whether you're a real estate investor trying to scale without blowing up, an entrepreneur tired of the boom-and-bust cycle, or an athlete who knows the mental game is everything - this episode will hit you in the soul.

If you've ever made money, lost money, battled your own mind, or wondered why you keep getting in your own way… this one's for you.

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Join Nick Lamagna on this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, as he welcomes back David Pere, a Marine Corps veteran, real estate investor, entrepreneur, founder of From Military to Millionaire, for his third appearance. This episode dives deep into the raw realities of entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and personal transformation - from combat zones to cash flow, from divorce to discipline, and from building passive income to leading a nationwide mastermind for veterans.

David shares how he scaled his business to millions in revenue, grew a thriving community of 700+ service members and vets, and continues to invest in real estate projects ranging from office spaces to a $14M assisted living development. Beyond business, he opens up about resilience, leadership, and reinventing life after the Marine Corps.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor or athlete, you'll find powerful lessons on mindset and growth. Expect stories of grit, authenticity, and the playbook for winning in wealth building.

🔥 Highlights include:

✅ How veterans are turning military discipline into financial freedom

✅ The raw truth about divorce, identity, and bouncing back stronger

✅ Scaling a business from 2 employees to a full team of closers

✅ Leadership lessons that work in combat, business, and athletics

✅ Why mindset and community are the ultimate competitive edge

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Join Nick Lamagna on this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, where we welcome back Trevor Mauch, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Carrot, one of the most influential marketing platforms in real estate investing.

Trevor delivers a masterclass on what's changing right now in real estate marketing, SEO, AI-driven search, and—more importantly—the mindset and systems required to get unstuck when momentum fades in business and life. We dissect why high performers fall into anxious striving even after success, why burnout isn't caused by working too much—but by cutting joy out of your life and how to reclaim momentum using Trevor's Momentum Meter and daily non-negotiable

This episode goes far beyond tactics. Trevor breaks down:

✅ How AI is reshaping Google search, SEO, and motivated seller lead generation

✅ Why Google is not dying, but evolving—and what investors must do in the next 90 days to stay visible

✅ How to build credibility-based SEO that wins in AI search results

✅ The Four Paths that determine whether you transform, stagnate, or drift

✅ Why conversion rates are actually increasing from AI-driven traffic

✅ The difference between busy work vs real momentum in business growth

Then Trevor shifts into one of the most impactful conversations on the show to date: The science of getting unstuck.

Whether you're a real estate investor, entrepreneur, business owner, athlete, or high-performance professional, this episode will help you regain clarity, make better decisions and build a business and life that actually works for you

🎥 Highly recommended: Watch the YouTube version of this episode to see Trevor's visual frameworks, diagrams, and live breakdowns.

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Welcome to another episode of The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, where we dig deep into the mindset, strategies, and stories of today's most successful entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, and entertainers. This week, Nick sits down with the high level real estate investor who achieved financial freedom on the highest level Toby Mathis. He has a foundation as a tax attorney and entrepreneur as well as co-founder of Anderson Advisors and founder of Infinity Investing where he helps people to uncover the proven wealth‑building systems that everyday people can use to achieve financial freedom. He also recently opened One Kick Gym in Las Vegas with the legendary Nick Blomgren!

Toby studied thousands of tax returns and balance sheets from some of the wealthiest individuals in America and found the blueprint to financial freedom where he copied it himself first and proved it WORKS for everybody. He now shares those strategies with us to teach you how to make enough cash flow to cover your lifestyle through your assets and to preserve wealth through Tax and Asset Protection.

With over 300 doors in real estate, multiple streams of cash flow, and decades of experience in stocks, syndications, and turnkey properties, Toby has built a blueprint for success rooted in data, discipline, and long‑term strategy. In this episode, he shares how you can copy the same patterns used by millionaires to grow wealth steadily and sustainably.

But this conversation goes far beyond numbers. Toby's background in martial arts and combat sports has shaped his philosophy on resilience, discipline, and pushing forward when life hits hard. Toby has lived the fighter's mentality both inside and outside the ring. He explains how the lessons learned in combat sports—like staying in the fight when things get tough—translate directly into business, investing, and personal growth.

🎯 What you'll learn in this episode:

✅ How to achieve financial freedom in 3–5 years using Toby's "Infinity Investing" framework

✅ The five wealth buckets every investor must fill

✅ Why tax planning is the ultimate cheat code for building wealth and protecting assets

✅ Lessons from martial arts and fighting that apply to entrepreneurship and investing

✅ How to thrive in uncertain markets by embracing discomfort and turning challenges into opportunities

✅ Real stories of setbacks, resilience, and the mindset shifts that separate winners from quitters

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On this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Din Thomas — UFC pioneer, elite coach, commentator, storyteller, comedian, actor, and one of the most unique minds in the fight game by building skills not excuses.

Din is the definition of reinvention. From early MMA days and building a life through grit and constant pivots, to coaching world-class athletes (including champions like Amanda Nunes) and becoming a standout voice in combat sports media, Din breaks down what it really takes to succeed when the path isn't clear and he is proof that legends aren't born, they're molded—in backyards and barber shops with VHS tapes and a whole lot of grit.

He went from a former barber to cell phone activator to fighter and is a martyr for amateur mma in Florida even getting put in a cage for having people fight in one before it was a sanctioned thing! He made a bold decision to bet on himself leaving the well known ATT gym in Florida and went solo to follow his own vision for athletes he can mold and has made quite a name for himself as he went from the fighter to the coach and the business man now coaching up and comers and champions.

You can find him everywhere including behind the mic on UFC BJJ events, Karate Combat events, behind the desk at UFC events and on Dana White's Looking for a fight with Matt Serra. Please welcome a true MMA original, the fighter, the philosopher, the master of reinvention

This conversation is packed with practical takeaways for entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, and anyone chasing personal growth:

✅ How mental toughness is built (not inherited) — and how to develop grit through "small bites" and patience

✅ Why decision-making is the ultimate success skill in business, investing, and fighting

✅ The real secret behind top performers: saying "yes" fast, then adapting and pivoting when needed

✅ How to handle feedback and criticism without ego — and use it as fuel to grow

✅ Why social media can be a competitive disadvantage — and how Din protects his focus

✅ Communication, performance, and confidence: how Din used skills like acting/improv to level up in life and career

✅ Betting on yourself: leaving comfort, creating space, and letting the next opportunity find you

Whether you're building wealth through real estate investing, scaling a business, trying to get your mindset right, or you're a UFC/MMA/Jiu-Jitsu fan who loves the behind-the-scenes journey of champions — this episode delivers.

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