The Bored Room

Chris McGeady
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The Bored Room is a conversation-based podcast focused on business, sales, real estate, and life through the lens of people who’ve actually done the work.Hosted by Chris McGeady, each episode features honest, unscripted conversations with operators, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and interesting people across different industries.No hype. No scripts. Just real dialogue around decisions, mistakes, lessons, and what it really takes to build something.This isn’t a boardroom full of buzzwords.It’s The Bored Room.

  1. 4 MAR

    The Most Overlooked Lead Source in Real Estate

    Probate is one of the most consistent lead sources in real estate — and one of the most ignored. In this episode, Chris McGeady sits down with Andrew Becker of Probate Engineers to break down everything investors need to know about the probate niche: from understanding the legal process to building a full probate department in as little as four weeks. Andrew shares why most investors overlook probate, how to effectively market to probate leads using direct mail and cold calling, and why building relationships with probate attorneys is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make in your business. If you've been chasing the same leads as everyone else, this episode will open your eyes to a pipeline that's hiding in plain sight. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Probate leads are generated every single day — and most investors ignore them • Education and systematization are the keys to building a successful probate department • Direct mail and cold calling are the most effective marketing strategies for probate • Working with probate attorneys can help you navigate legal complexities • You can build a functional probate department in as little as 4 weeks CONNECT WITH ANDREW BECKER: Probate Engineers: https://www.facebook.com/probateengineers CONNECT WITH CHRIS McGEADY: Website: https://www.wintheclose.com Free Sales Training: https://fix.wintheclose.com Book a Free Strategy Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/freecallbreakdown 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    32 min

  2. 23 FEB

    Cold Calling Still Wins, Outsourcing & Real Estate Lead Generation

    Cold calling is not dead. Weak operators just stopped doing it. In this episode of The Bored Room, Chris McGeady sits down with Nicholas Nick, founder of Lead Mining Pros, to break down how cold calling still drives real estate lead generation at scale. Nick shares his journey from restaurant management to building one of the most respected cold calling operations in the real estate space. We unpack: • Why cold calling still outperforms most marketing channels • The real cost difference between in-house callers and outsourcing • Why leadership determines call team performance • Cold calling vs direct mail • How to build fast trust with sellers • The art of selling without being pushy • How to turn outbound into inbound If you are a wholesaler, investor, or operator trying to fix lead flow, this is tactical. No fluff. Real execution. Get episode notes and breakdowns here: wintheclose.com/notes Resources for Operators Cold Calling & Lead Generation Lead Mining Pros https://leadminingpros.com/services?am_id=chris4799 CRM – 3 Month Free Trial https://leadminingpros.com/touchpoint-2559-5394?am_id=chris2777 Transaction Coordination EZ REI Closings https://ezreiclosings.com/closesmarter Transactional Funding Velocity Advantage Capital https://velocityadvantagecapital.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=closer_smarter_academy If you are serious about building predictable pipeline and closing more deals, subscribe and share the show with another operator. 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    35 min
  3. Construction Meets AI: The Competitive Advantage for Real Estate Investors

    14 FEB

    Construction Meets AI: The Competitive Advantage for Real Estate Investors

    AI is not the future of construction. It’s already here. In this episode of The Bored Room, Chris McGeady sits down with Ryan Garcilazo, founder of Rotty AI, to talk about how artificial intelligence is transforming construction, project management, and real estate investing. Ryan shares his journey from traditional construction into building an AI-driven platform designed to educate, streamline operations, and help investors avoid costly mistakes. They break down: • How AI is being used inside real construction projects • Why project management is where most investors lose money • The importance of paying yourself properly on every deal • How budgeting discipline determines profitability • Why adapting to technology is no longer optional This conversation is not about hype. It is about execution, systems, and creating a competitive advantage in an increasingly tight market. If you are flipping houses, managing rehabs, or scaling a real estate business, this episode will shift how you think about operations. 🎙 The Bored Room Conversations on business, sales, leadership, and life. Want to be a guest on the show? Book here: https://shorturl.at/SsYjP 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    47 min
  4. From First Responder To Real Estate Investor With Thomas O'Brien

    6 FEB

    From First Responder To Real Estate Investor With Thomas O'Brien

    In this episode of The Bored Room, Chris McGeady sits down with Thomas O’Brien to talk through his transition from first responder to full-time real estate investor and entrepreneur. Thomas shares what the shift really looks like behind the scenes, from learning sales and direct-to-seller marketing to building efficient systems that support both business growth and family life. The conversation dives into the emotional side of sales, why efficiency matters more than deal volume, and how defining success goes far beyond just money. This episode is honest, practical, and especially relevant for anyone coming from a demanding career who wants to build something sustainable without burning out. In this episode, we cover: Making the leap from first responder to real estate investor The emotional side of sales and decision-making Why efficiency beats scale in real estate businesses Balancing family, work, and long-term goals Using automation and systems to reduce overwhelm Redefining success beyond financial metrics 🎯 Free resources, scripts, and notes: 👉 https://wintheclose.com/notes 🎙️ Interested in being a guest on The Bored Room? 👉 https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/the-bored-room-podcast New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    43 min
  5. The Truth About Wholesaling & Transactional Funding w/Pete Russell

    31 JAN

    The Truth About Wholesaling & Transactional Funding w/Pete Russell

    In this episode of The Bored Room, Chris McGeady sits down with Pete Russell of Velocity Advantage Capital to talk wholesaling, transactional funding, and why transparency matters more than ever in today’s real estate market. Pete breaks down common misconceptions, explains why double closings exist, and shares advice for new investors navigating legal changes, buyer relationships, and funding structures. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free notes: https://wintheclose.com/notes Transactional funding: https://velocityadvantagecapital.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=closer_smarter_academy 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    39 min

  6. 24 JAN

    👉 From Wholesaling Houses to Building Software With Drew Farnese

    In this episode of The Bored Room, I sit down with Drew Farnese — a long-time real estate operator who’s spent years wholesaling and flipping houses and is now building software for investors and agents. We talk through Drew’s journey in real estate, the lessons learned from early deals, and what pushed him to start building tools instead of just using them. The conversation naturally moves into software development, what it’s really like to build something new, and where AI actually fits into the future of real estate and business. This isn’t a product pitch or a polished success story. It’s a real conversation about adapting, learning the hard way, and figuring things out in real time. No hype. No scripts. Just conversation. — Interested in being part of a future conversation? Book time here: 👉 https://wintheclose.com Learn more about Drew’s work and Revamp 365: 👉 https://revamp365.ai 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    38 min

  7. 13 JAN

    Why I'm Building The Bored Room

    This is the first conversation in The Bored Room. I’ve spent years talking about sales, business, and what actually works. Over time, I realized the most valuable insights don’t come from scripts or frameworks — they come from real conversations. The Bored Room is a space for honest, unscripted conversations with people who are building, operating, and figuring things out in real time. No hype. No scripts. Just real conversations. If you think you’d be a good fit for a conversation in The Bored Room, there’s a link below. Pull up a chair. 👉 https://calendar.app.google/JKu1TZiKJNBpeRcq6 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    6 min
  8. Why Polite Sales Conversations Are the Hardest to Close

    19/12/2025

    Why Polite Sales Conversations Are the Hardest to Close

    Why do “good” sales conversations still stall? In this episode, Chris talks through a pattern he sees constantly on sales calls where everything feels polite, smooth, and agreeable, but nothing actually moves forward. No scripts. No tactics. Just clarity around what causes deals to drift and why pressure shows up even when nobody is pushing. 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where everything lives — frameworks, examples, and tools we reference on the show. Ask better questions. Close smarter.

    10 min
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The Bored Room is a conversation-based podcast focused on business, sales, real estate, and life through the lens of people who’ve actually done the work.Hosted by Chris McGeady, each episode features honest, unscripted conversations with operators, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and interesting people across different industries.No hype. No scripts. Just real dialogue around decisions, mistakes, lessons, and what it really takes to build something.This isn’t a boardroom full of buzzwords.It’s The Bored Room.

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  • Creator
    Chris McGeady
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Bored Room
  • Show Website
    The Bored Room