The Flip Empire Show

Dean Rogers went from NFL to real estate contracts, facing multiple six-figure losses and still coming out on top. In this episode, he shares his story of resilience and how he built a culture of high standards, created incentives to inspire his team, and focused on clear fundamentals to bring in steady six-figure deals. Tune in for powerful insights on overcoming setbacks, embracing faith, and leveraging simple yet effective strategies to scale.   KEY TAKEAWAYS * The importance of having a clear purpose and resilient mindset when navigating career changes * Strategies when using wholesaling for immediate cash while building a portfolio for long-term wealth * Lessons from Dean's significant losses on his early investment * Fundamental qualities an investor must have during challenging times * Benefits of rewarding your team for closing six-figure deals   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED * The Ultimate Real Estate Investing Podcast | Flip2Freedom.com  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-real-estate-investing-podcast/id381971291]   TWEETABLES * "The biggest thing that drives me is growth. I want to be better, but that doesn't always mean more. That could mean just being a better you." ABOUT DEAN ROGERS Dean Rogers is a former NFL player who found a new calling in real estate, where he's built an impressive track record over the past decade. Transitioning from the NFL to the corporate world and ultimately to real estate, Dean has completed over 675 deals and amassed an eight-figure rental portfolio in Central California. Known for his expertise in wholesaling, Dean now shares his knowledge as a coach through his Wholesaling Playbook, helping students achieve their financial goals with proven strategies. Dean was recently featured on BiggerPockets Episode 785, where he shared insights from his journey and expertise in the industry.   CONNECT WITH DEAN * Website: Dean Rogers [https://deanrogers.com/] * Instagram: @deanrogersrealestate [https://www.instagram.com/deanrogersrealestate/?hl=en] 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959]     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo]   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/ [http://www.storagewins.com/]    FOLLOW ALEX ON:   ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 [http://instagram.com/alexpardo25] ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 [https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15] ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo] ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo] ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 [https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25]

In this episode, Esteban Andrade outlines his framework for building a six- or seven-figure business in real estate. He covers valuable insights on how each stage of growth requires new skills and mindset shifts. Tune in to learn the strategic approach he uses to scale his business and how you can implement these steps for your own success.   KEY TAKEAWAYS * The power of actively seeking out and associating with the right people and resources  * A step-by-step process for scaling any business through revenue acquisition and client acquisition system * Practical advice for diversifying one's business to remain competitive and successful * Benefits of learning through teaching  * Why you should tailor your approach and problem-solving accordingly rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED * Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill | Paperback [https://amzn.to/3Z0YuCw] and Kindle [https://amzn.to/40I8odn] * Willpower Doesn’t Work by Dr. Benjamin Hardy | Paperback [https://amzn.to/4frg9t2], Hardcover [https://amzn.to/4evuOlj], and Kindle [https://amzn.to/3YBgou0] * How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie | Paperback [https://amzn.to/3UKnX0q], Hardcover [https://amzn.to/3UI035R], and Kindle [https://amzn.to/3O2Qc6R]   Want more deals in your pipeline? Send “DEALS" to @estenick [https://www.instagram.com/estenick/?hl=en] on Instagram for exclusive, FREE training on digital deal-making strategies.    TWEETABLE * "It is a lot of mindset of understanding that you need to become a better person because you are essentially the reflection of what your business is like." - Esteban Andrade   ABOUT ESTEBAN ANDRADE  Esteban is an online entrepreneur and business owner who has scaled his companies north of 7 figures and has the mission to bring together the most talented, most hardworking, and accomplished entrepreneurs and business owners in the online game. Esteban lives by helping people and scaling companies. He has helped hundreds of real estate investing and real estate wholesaling companies scale and gets more off-market property deals consistently every month... now he wants to interview and absorb as much actionable tips and information from high-level and successful entrepreneurs that will share how they have turned their hustles into multi-million dollar businesses online. Esteban's goal is to bring millionaires or "diamond-type" players to share the secrets of what has made them great and what has allowed them to scale and achieve massive things in their business.   CONNECT WITH ESTEBAN  * Website: Hesel Media [https://www.heselmedia.com/] * Podcast: REIPRENEURS Podcast With Esteban Andrade | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reipreneurs-podcast-with-esteban-andrade-former-online/id1590280829] * Instagram: @estenick [https://www.instagram.com/estenick/?hl=en] * YouTube: Esteban Andrade I REIpreneurs [https://www.youtube.com/c/EstebanAndradeIREIMarketingandConversion]   🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959]     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo]   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/ [http://www.storagewins.com/]    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 [http://instagram.com/alexpardo25] ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 [https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15] ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo] ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo] ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 [https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25]

Hiring virtual assistants can be a game-changer—if you know how to do it right. That’s why we have Brad Bader on the show to cover everything from the discovery process to training and management, ensuring that your new team members are productive and engaged. Get the blueprint for creating a VA-powered business with less stress and more impact!     KEY TAKEAWAYS * The importance of clear systems and processes before hiring a VA * Brad’s company’s unique approach tailors VA services to fit each client’s needs * Best practices for onboarding virtual assistants * Challenges entrepreneurs face in effectively managing and onboarding virtual assistants * The significance of leadership and management skills for entrepreneurs when working with any team members     RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED * Get Friday [https://www.getfriday.com/] * Upwork [https://www.upwork.com/] * Fiverr [https://www.fiverr.com/] * The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss | Paperback [https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Work-Week-Escape-Anywhere/dp/0091929113/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=], Hardcover [https://amzn.to/4fDGnrE], and Kindle  [https://amzn.to/4fmo4YA] * John C. Maxwell [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001H6NROC] * Zoom [https://www.zoom.com/] * WhatsApp [https://www.whatsapp.com/] * ClickUp™  [https://clickup.com/] * REIA Radio | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reia-radio/id1582763673]     TWEETABLES * “The longer somebody utilizes a virtual assistant or manages an employee, the better they are the next time they do it.”- Brad Bader ABOUT BRAD BADER  Brad Bader is the Co-Founder and CFO of Timber Creek Virtual Assistance, a company committed to providing world-class virtual support that helps businesses achieve their full potential. With extensive experience across multiple industries, Brad brings a strong financial and strategic perspective to the evolving needs of today’s business landscape. Brad’s expertise enables Timber Creek to deliver innovative, customized solutions that meet the unique goals of each client—whether it’s a startup in need of scalable support or an established business looking to streamline operations. As a leader at Timber Creek, Brad is dedicated to fostering growth and efficiency for clients, empowering them to adapt and thrive in a competitive market.     CONNECT WITH BRAD * Website: Timber Creek Virtual [https://timbercreekvirtual.com/] * LinkedIn: Brad Bader  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-bader-724476180/] * Facebook: Timber Creek Virtual [https://www.facebook.com/timbercreekvirtual/] 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959]     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo]   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/ [http://www.storagewins.com/]    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 [http://instagram.com/alexpardo25] ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 [https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15] ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo] ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo] ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 [https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25]

Dive in as we explain why it's essential to build relationships before you need them. From self-storage deals to personal life, Alex reveals how proactive networking—without an immediate gain in mind—opens doors to future opportunities. This episode dives into creating a network that supports you when it matters most.     KEY TAKEAWAYS * Why investing in relationships offers enduring value * Five transformative approaches for building genuine, value-based connections * How knowing what you want makes it easier to connect meaningfully with others * The value of cooperation over competition for lasting partnerships * Actionable ways to nurture and maintain relationships consistently over time     RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED * Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk | Hardcover [https://amzn.to/3Ux2Kan] and Kindle  [https://amzn.to/3NMMnTl] * How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie | Paperback [https://amzn.to/3NMmN0H], Hardcover [https://amzn.to/3YO3PNe], and Kindle [https://amzn.to/3AlqNSK] * The Go-Giver by Bob Burg | Paperback [https://amzn.to/4f98FdM], Hardcover [https://amzn.to/40obIuc], and Kindle [https://amzn.to/4f6fRqZ] * Giftology by John Ruhlin | Paperback [https://amzn.to/4fp6naf], Hardcover [https://amzn.to/3AnkE8u], and Kindle [https://amzn.to/3NMfExr] * The Story of the Dream 100 Strategy [https://www.chetholmes.com/the-story-of-the-dream-100-strategy/]     TWEETABLES * “The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships.” * “Lead with value, not with an ask.” 🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959]     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo]   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/ [http://www.storagewins.com/]    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 [http://instagram.com/alexpardo25] ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 [https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15] ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo] ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo] ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 [https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25]

If wholesaling seems like a maze of processes, this episode will clear things up. Discover a no-stress approach to wholesaling real estate with Nathan Payne. He shares how to overcome the challenges that trip up beginners, avoid analysis paralysis, and focus on getting your first deal done.      KEY TAKEAWAYS * Payneless Flipping method: What it is and why it works in today’s market * How to identify real estate opportunities when you're unsure of the value * Strategies to build trust with sellers and close deals without overcomplicating the process * Direct-to-wholesaler marketing and its advantages in creating win-win partnerships * Ways to keep your business lean and profitable while avoiding unnecessary overhead     TWEETABLES * “Wholesaling is the lifestyle of having a big team, where you got to hit everyone to catch, get all those leads, and find really good closers.” – Nathan Payne ABOUT NATHAN PAYNE Nathan grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, but currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. At 19 years old, Nathan went on a church mission for 2 years in Portland, Oregon, where he strived to serve others. After his mission, he went to college at BYUI, where he discovered his love for entrepreneurship. In college, Nathan started doing door-to-door sales and soon became one of the top salesmen in the company. He ran multiple sales teams over the years and generated thousands of accounts for the company. In his senior year of college, Nathan followed one of his dreams and opened up a music venue and cereal bar in town called Skizzy's. It was a dream of Nathan's to create a place where people could come to hang out and eat a bowl of cereal. After graduating from college, Nathan worked in door-to-door sales until he decided to get into real estate. With no prior experience in real estate, Nathan decided to learn by taking massive imperfect action and by failing his way forward. For five years now, he has been the co-owner of Offer On Homes, his real estate investing company, and Investor Thrive, a coaching company dedicated to helping wholesalers and real estate investors acquire more real estate the painless way!     CONNECT WITH NATHAN * Website: Payneless Flipping [https://www.paynelessflipping.com/] * Facebook: Payneless Flipping Free FB Group: Wholesaling and Flipping Real Estate [https://www.facebook.com/groups/payneless/] * Instagram: @nathanpayneofficial [https://www.instagram.com/nathanpayneofficial/?hl=en]   🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flip-empire-show/id1120765959]     📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo]   🚀 How to Buy Your 1st Storage Facility within 6-12 Months ▶︎ http://www.storagewins.com/ [http://www.storagewins.com/]    FOLLOW ALEX ON: ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 [http://instagram.com/alexpardo25] ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 [https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15] ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo] ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo [https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo] ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25 [https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25]