Nick Lamagna

Hey everyone, it’s Nick Lamagna. I’m excited for us to come together and do some real good. We all know real estate is the number one way to build wealth and become a millionaire. But here’s something fewer people realize: homeownership is also the number one way out of poverty in America. That’s why I’ve partnered with SavingHomes.org and Ross Hamilton to help a family keep their home. What I love about Saving Homes is simple - your donation doesn’t just help once. It gets used again and again, maybe even outliving you, to help family after family. So when we come together to save this home, the impact will echo for generations. Go to savinghomes.org/nick to help save a family today! Every bit helps and Ross will MATCH your donation! Please SHARE, listen and subscribe today and check the show notes to connect with Nick Lamagna and all things Ross and @SavingHomes_Now ! #RossHamilton #SavingHomes #TheAGamePodcast #NickLamagna #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #CreativeFinancing #RealEstateSuccess #HousingSolutions #Entrepreneurship #AffordableHousing #NonProfit #Philanthropy #StopForeclosures #PositiveChange #Charity #Donation #FamilySupport #InspirationalPodcast #RealEstateFunding #EntrepreneurMindset #ChangeLives #CommunityFunded #CrisisRelief

Ever wonder why a lender rejects a real estate deal that you’re convinced is a winner? Sometimes, the feedback you don’t want to hear is exactly what saves you from losing money. In fact, some of the deals that get rejected come back after investors take the feedback, renegotiate with the seller, and turn a bad deal into a great one. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Mike Seidl of REI Capital Guys talks about why taking a step back, listening to experienced lenders, and focusing on the numbers instead of falling in love with a property can save you from costly mistakes. #MikeSeidl #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateDeals #PrivateCapital #PrivateMoneyLending

On this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Mike Seidl, co-founder of REI Capital Guys and co-host of the Save to Zero podcast, who grew up without money, built and sold two companies, and became a private money lender with roughly $30 million deployed. In this episode, he shares how to read people, vet deals and contractors, and build wealth by focusing on growth instead of saving every penny. Mike and Nick dig into how years of working in residential treatment and mental health taught Mike to read body language and ask better questions, why he tells borrowers to “have bad days, not bad deals,” and how to have hard conversations without being a jerk. You’ll also hear the contractor red flags every investor should know, including why contractors never need money upfront and how to pay subcontractors directly with lien releases. You’ll also discover how a three-year relationship led to a $2 million loan funded in 6 hours, why the smartest move in real estate may be learning to be the money instead of finding the money, and what visiting 40+ countries taught Mike about people. Mike also explains the Save to Zero philosophy and why you can only save down to zero, but you can earn infinitely. In this episode we talk about: ✅What happens when a lender says no, and why 30–40% of rejected borrowers come back with a better deal ✅Why egos kill businesses, and how asking for help gets you better answers ✅Contractor red flags: why they never need money upfront, and how to pay subs directly with conditional lien releases ✅The 6-hour, $2 million loan and why trust and reputation make fast deals possible ✅What traveling to 40+ countries taught him: people are people everywhere ✅The Save to Zero philosophy: focus on growth, not pennies + more #MikeSeidl #TheAGamePodcast #PrivateMoneyLending #PrivateCapital #MoneyMindset

What if you could buy a piece of land for $2,000, turn around and sell it for $10,000, and collect monthly payments without ever having to own the property long-term? That's exactly what makes raw land investing such a great opportunity. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Joey Mure of @withoutwallst says that by finding cheap vacant land that most realtors won't even bother with and selling it through owner financing, you can become the bank, make money on the deal, and help people own land without needing a ton of cash upfront. He also talks about why this overlooked real estate niche can be such a great investment, how owner financing creates recurring passive income, and how this strategy has grown into over $40,000 a month in cash flow since getting started in 2020. #JoeyMure #TheAGamePodcast #LandInvesting #OwnerFinancing #SellerFinancing

AI is quietly becoming one of the most powerful tools for passive investors who want to build real wealth through alternative investments. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Joey Mure of @withoutwallst talks about how investors are using AI to build a custom buy box. From there, they can drop in any pitch deck and get an instant green, yellow, or red verdict, making fast yes-or-no decisions about which operators deserve an interview and a deeper look. The same technology is also changing how teams grow. Plus, learn how AI can improve sales performance by recording calls, identifying missed opportunities, and helping teams deliver better customer experiences. #JoeyMure #TheAGamePodcast #AIForInvestors #BusinessAutomation #ArtificialIntelligence

Before you chase your first deal, strategy, or market, you need to nail the one ingredient everything else depends on: your investor DNA. It’s the foundation of successful investing, and skipping it means wasting your time and money. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Joey Mure of @withoutwallst shares the GPS model: goal, plan, support. First, get clear on your goal, the destination you’re actually aiming for. Then build a plan to get there and surround yourself with the support to follow through. Once you know what you want, every investing decision becomes easier to prioritize. #JoeyMure #TheAGamePodcast #InvestorMindset #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding

What if the financial advice everyone follows is actually keeping you from the freedom you want? Banks don’t build wealth by following the advice they give the public. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Joey Mure of @withoutwallst tells they put their money into cash value life insurance and passive income assets, and they act as investors rather than spectators. Doing the same is uncommon, and so is owning a calendar that’s truly yours, but that freedom is the end result of those choices. Having the right support, learning from people who have already achieved that goal, and tuning out the noise can make all the difference. #JoeyMure #TheAGamePodcast #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealth #PassiveIncome

Most of us were taught that Wall Street knows best, so we hand our savings to a “smarter” pro, stash it in a 401(k) we can’t touch until our sixties, and just hope the market doesn’t tank. And if it does? Nobody’s held accountable. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Joey Mure of @withoutwallst says that the turning point comes when you decide to take control of your finances and keep some of your money in your own hands. Suddenly you’re asking, “Wait, what could I actually do with this?” That one question is how you start thinking like an investor, and it can completely change your path to building real wealth. #JoeyMure #TheAGamePodcast #InvestorMindset #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding

On this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Joey Mure, co-founder of @withoutwallst , who walked away from a $300,000+ mortgage career at Wells Fargo and grew his passive income from $2,400 to about $50,000 a month in under two years. In this episode, he shares how to build passive income and financial freedom without relying on Wall Street, 401(k)s, or traditional retirement planning. Joey and Nick dig into why Joey calls retirement a scam, how the “only asset at work” trap keeps high earners stuck, and what banks actually do with their own money versus what they tell you to do with yours. You’ll also hear how to find the right investments for you using the Investor DNA profile and a custom buy box, so you can say no to 98 out of 100 deals and stop chasing shiny objects. You'll also discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping investors evaluate deals faster, analyze investment opportunities, improve business operations, and make better financial decisions. Joey shares how to tune out advice from people who haven't achieved the results you want, and why creating a clear financial plan starts with knowing what kind of life you actually want to live. In this episode we talk about: ✅How Becoming Your Own Banker changed the way Joey thinks about money ✅What the 12-week Passive Income Lab teaches: Investor DNA, buy box, and operator vetting ✅The GPS model: destination, plan, and support ✅How Joey uses AI to screen deals (green, yellow, red) and review sales calls ✅His favorite investment right now: land flipping with owner financing, now producing over $40,000 a month in cash flow #JoeyMure #TheAGamePodcast #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #LandInvesting

What if you could get better real estate investing results by sending fewer mail pieces and reaching the right motivated sellers faster? In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum tells how @PropertyRadar is changing the game by helping real estate investors use targeted data to find the people most likely to sell, instead of wasting money mailing thousands of properties that go nowhere. By combining targeted data with online ads that put your name in front of potential sellers while they scroll their favorite websites, you can build familiarity, earn trust, and speed up the process of getting calls and closing deals. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateMarketing #MotivatedSellers #LeadGeneration

Sometimes, the biggest thing holding you back from success is your own pride. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar talks about why surrounding yourself with the right people, having a supportive community, and being willing to ask for help can make your journey a whole lot easier. He also explains how opening up, getting advice from people who have been where you want to go, and letting others support you can help you bounce back from setbacks and reach your goals faster. Whether you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or just trying to level up in life, remember that you don't have to figure everything out alone. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #BusinessLessons #Vulnerability #Networking

What if the secret to getting past self-doubt and finally believing you deserve success is learning to forgive? In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar gets real about how growing up homeless, moving from house to house, and dealing with family struggles can mess with the way you see yourself. Hear how years of anger and resentment turned into a powerful lesson about letting go, changing your mindset, and realizing your parents were doing the best they could with what they had. If you're struggling with self-worth, limiting beliefs, or feeling like you're destined to repeat your family's history, this episode will challenge you to rethink your past and take control of your future. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #Forgiveness #SelfDevelopment #MentalStrength

You close your first deal, the check lands, and instead of celebrating, you feel like a fraud. That’s imposter syndrome, and it’s more common among self-made entrepreneurs than most people admit. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar says that his first big check didn’t feel like proof of success. It felt like a mistake. For nearly three years, he kept closing deals while quietly believing he didn’t deserve the money. He shares how it feels to get your first big paycheck and still doubt your self-worth, and how a single conversation with a mentor shifted his money mindset, helped him redefine his family’s legacy, and gave him the tools to break the cycle of poverty for good. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #Entrepreneurship #ImposterSyndrome #SuccessMindset

What does settling over 5,000 insurance claims have to do with building a real estate investing business? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar talks about how insurance claim negotiations translate directly into real estate investing, why you make your money when you buy, and how mastering negotiation can help you buy properties at the right price, protect your profit margins, and close better deals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced real estate investor, these lessons can help you sharpen your negotiation skills and gain an edge in today's competitive real estate market. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #NegotiationSkills #HouseFlipping

This week Brett McCollum joins The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs with Nick Lamagna for an honest conversation about overcoming homelessness, building self-worth, recovering from a major business loss and using real estate data to find motivated sellers faster. Brett is an investor, entrepreneur, educator and podcast host based in Gainesville, Florida, and he is now with @PropertyRadar , a real estate data and prospecting platform. He grew up in poverty, was homeless twice as a kid and attended 27 different schools. After a short run in pro baseball ended when the Minnesota Twins organization cut him, he built a career as an insurance adjuster, settled more than 5,000 claims and learned negotiation skills that later carried over into wholesaling. He went on to do hundreds of deals, flip houses, build partnerships and coach other investors. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is that “nobody’s coming to save you” doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Brett explains how poverty fueled his drive, why a big check can still trigger imposter syndrome, and why trying to fix a major loss by himself made the recovery take far longer than it needed to. He also breaks down why most investors are sending too much direct mail, how to target the people most likely to sell, and why fresh data gives you a competitive edge. In this episode we talk about: ✅What 5,000+ insurance claims taught him about negotiation, and why it made him a better wholesaler ✅The mistake he made after a major business loss and why you need a community or mastermind ✅Why investors are sending too much direct mail, and how to target smarter ✅How to find motivated sellers using distress signals like pre-foreclosure, probate, tax delinquency, and high equity ✅How dynamic lists, skip tracing, and automated mail, calls, and texts save time + more #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #LeadGeneration #PropertyData

What’s going to separate the real estate investors who win over the next 3 to 5 years from everyone else? AI is creating some awesome opportunities to automate lead generation, outreach, and follow-ups, saving time and helping investors run their businesses more efficiently. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Nick Kurtz of Red Panda Leads says that even with all the new technology coming out, you still need real people who know how to get deals across the finish line. The biggest winners will be the ones who learn how to use AI to their advantage while continuing to build their skills, trust their experience, and stay hungry to grow in the ever-changing world of real estate investing. #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #BusinessAutomation #SuccessMindset

Wondering where the real estate deals are hiding right now? Some markets are getting tougher, while others are still full of opportunities if you know where to look. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, we’re talking with Nick Kurtz of Red Panda Leads about everything from the ups and downs in Florida to the competition in Southeast Pennsylvania, the growth happening in Indiana, and why Texas is still a solid market for investors. Every market is a little different, and what works in one area might not work in another. Whether you’re wholesaling, flipping, or building a rental portfolio, here’s a quick state-by-state look at where deals are popping and how to adjust as the market shifts. #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateMarket #RealEstate2026 #RealEstateDeals