In today’s episode, I’ll tell you how I managed to buy a business for $25,000 with barely a cent to my name and made it work, despite the odds.

Get ready for some no-nonsense tips on real estate, finding killer deals, and why understanding seller motivations is key. Tune in to learn how grit, timing, and sharp thinking can make you a top deal maker.

Show highlights include:

• Here is everything you need to know about creative deal-making [01:53]
• Learn to handle your assets turning into liabilities [06:48]
• Discover creative ideas to thrive in the world of real estate [08:32]
• The importance of timing and trust [14:02]
• Why do some investors choose to liquidate properties? [18:03]
• Discover why closing the deal matters [21:11]
• Is it always about the money? [31:17]
• Learn to overcome the fear of failure [37:04]
• How to get in the game of relationship capital? [41:08]

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.

Check out these resources:

- Who Is Mark Evans DM?: [Learn More] (https://www.markevansdm.com/who-is-mark)

- Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm] (https://www.instagram.com/markevansdm/)

- Grab Mark’s book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/book-offer)

- Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/dma)

- Free Masterclass: Get Mark’s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up] (https://vip.markevansdm.com/masterclass)