In this episode, we’re diving into the real grind of building a life and business on your terms.

Picture this: stepping away from the daily hustle to travel the world and realizing you don't have to be chained to your desk to make it work. I'm spilling the raw truth on how putting hard limits on my time forced me to think strategically and prioritize what really matters.

It’s about breaking free from the conventional grind and constructing a life where you call the shots. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and create a life that fires on all cylinders, then this is the episode you need to hear.

Show highlights include:

• Is money-making your sole focus? [04:06]
• Do you know how traveling impacts a business mindset? [09:23]
• Here are some tips on effective time management [10:48]
• Discover the simplest way to grow your business [16:15]
• This is how you empower your team members [17:43]
• Learn the benefits of journaling your emotions [19:06]
• This is how constraint helps you prioritize right [23:52]

All businesses are not created equal [27:53]
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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)

Today, I'm talking about how focus might not be the problem holding you back. Instead, it's about getting clear on what you really want.

I've just come back from the Dealmaker Family and Dealmaker Alliance events, and I have six lessons that are game-changers. We'll discuss why talking to people is key to making money and why you should always invest in yourself.

Listen now!

Show highlights include:

• This word can bring you the results you want [00:16]

• Getting the money is just the beginning [03:41]

• Are you reaching out to potential clients every day? [09:21]

• Learn to focus on revenue-generating activities [11:17]

• How to get through the limbo stage as an entrepreneur [13:03]

• Identify the disguise behind procrastination [16:08]

• Are you investing enough in yourself? [18:05]

• The importance of building relationship capital [25:32]

• Do you know that the winners lose a lot? [30:17]

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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)

In today’s episode, I will talk about the defeating moments in life and how they can overwhelm you. You will get to learn strategies on how to understand and overcome defeat.

I'll share tips on keeping your team in line, staying focused, and regaining your edge. If you're in a rough spot, this episode will help you navigate smoothly.

Join us to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and where to start from.

Show highlights include:

• This is the first thing to do during tough times [03:04]
• Learn to focus on what is working well [05:20]
• The role of communication in business success [08:01]
• Discover how you can help your future self [10:45]
• What do you do when you lose momentum? [15:35]
• Discover what you are afraid of [16:20]
• The importance of having real conversations [18:32]
• Find out what it takes to be an entrepreneur [23:34]

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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)

In today’s episode, I am talking about the need to be around people who push you to grow. You will get to know insights coming straight from a room full of billionaires and the ones who made it happen.

This episode has got everything from working smart and investing in yourself to overcoming common focus traps and building effective teams.

To start executing successfully and growing everyday, tune in now!

Show highlights include:

• Do you invest in yourself? [02:34]
• Being in a room full of masterminds [06:53]
• The importance of being with the right leader [08:34]
• Discover what makes team communication effective [13:14]
• Are you saying yes to all the good ideas at once? [15:33]
• This can help you be a better version of yourself [19:25]
• These strategies can help you focus [25:20]
• This is the path to successful execution [34:38]

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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)

Today, I’m opening up about some real-life stories and asking the tough questions to change your perspective about money and growth. I will talk about the excuses holding you back and challenge you to confront them.

Discover how waiting for that 'big moment' to make things happen can lead to inaction and put your future at risk.
This episode is all about shifting your focus to what actually counts and making your time work for you.

Show highlights include:

• Do you know what you are working for? [04:30]
• Are you building your life while living your dream? [09:27]
• The need for living in the present [10:39]
• How can giving back and helping others impact you? [15:19]
• Learn about the stewardship of wealth [18:49]
• This is what a real leader does [22:29]
• Discover why you must set a plan [23:44]
  Here is how you can win the day [27:56]

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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)

How did your year go? Did you make MORE money than your goals or did you make LESS money?

If you made LESS money, you’re making a crucial mistake.

That’s the bad news.

The good news?

Fixing this one simple mistake can add an extra 0 to your businesses this year — whether you crushed your goals or were crushed by them.

In this episode, you’ll discover what this simple mistake is and how you can fix it today.

Listen to this episode now and achieve more than you dreamed possible in 2025 and beyond.

Show highlights include:

• The weird way to transform your biggest complaints into cold, hard cash (5:09)
• How to become a massive success story — even if you’ve had all the cards stacked against you (9:49)
• The insidious way setting a New Year’s Resolution destines you for failure (and why daily and weekly goals helps you achieve your craziest dreams) (10:38)
• Why having bigger goals than your money-making vehicle frustrates you, burns you out, and makes it IMPOSSIBLE to make millions (17:13)
• How changing your business “category” adds another 0 to your bank account (even if you don’t change anything else in your business) (19:42)
• Zillow’s and McDonald’s almost-too-simple business secret that transformed them into billion dollar companies (23:05)

Download your FREE Year End Personal Audit Workbook

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]
- Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm]
- Grab Mark’s book, *Magician Vs. Mule*: [Get Your Copy]
- Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now]
- Free Masterclass: Get Mark’s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up]

Today, I’m sharing tips on setting big goals and stepping out of your comfort zone to really make things happen. I’ll talk about how I turned a $400,000 loss into millions.

Discover why purpose should always come before making money and how you can use social media to uncover unexpected business opportunities.

This episode is packed with advice to supercharge your entrepreneurial drive and help you make some smart, impactful moves.

Show highlights include:

• The path to get closer to yourself [01:46]

• What happens when you don’t have big goals? [07:17]

• This is the biggest reason behind overwhelm [10:26]

• Learn what you don’t want [11:32]

• The importance of finding the right community [19:50]

• Here is what the winners do [23:34]

• Leveraging social media for bigger profits [25:03]

• How did we sell a company in an hour? [29:43]

Download your FREE Year End Personal Audit Workbook

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)

Today, we are setting the stage for a stronger and more successful 2025. It’s time to reflect on your past wins and losses, set rock-solid goals, and build high-impact networks.

Find out how simple moves like writing thank-you notes and rubbing shoulders with the right people can give you that edge.

Here is to a fresh start in 2025, let’s get into it.

Show highlights include:

• The perfect time for self-reflection [04:17]
• What is your vision for 2025? [08:31]
• The importance of talking less and listening more [10:47]
• Discover the key strategies for networking [11:37]
• Learn to realize your worth [20:10]
• How do our habits and distractions affect us? [24:23]
• Learn to visualize your accomplishment first [28:07]

Download your FREE Year End Personal Audit Workbook

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)