Disruptors

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On Disruptors, Steve Trang interviews the most impressive people in business. By listening to these episodes, you'll learn the secrets to how guys like Max Maxwell, Carlos Reyes, Pace Morby, Josiah Grimes, Antonio Edwards, Sean Terry, Chris Jefferson, Chris Rood, and many more are bringing in millions per year. We discuss how they started, what sets them apart, what advice they would give somebody starting new, and what their business looks like today. We hope that by listening to this show, you'll be a guest someday and become on of our #100Millionaires Go to www.disruptors.com if you need help with your business.

  1. Building A $125M Construction Portfolio At 27

    3D AGO

    Building A $125M Construction Portfolio At 27

    Maximilian Vollmer didn't come from money, didn't have investors, and had never built a single house when he decided to walk away from wholesaling and bet everything on construction development. By 27, he had built a $125 million construction portfolio across Tampa, Sarasota, and the Gulf Coast starting with just him and his wife, a $1M land deal nobody else understood, and a zoning map the rest of the market hadn't read yet. In this episode, Max breaks down exactly how he made the pivot, why wholesaling was killing his growth, and what he saw in the Tampa market before hedge funds, equity firms, and out-of-state buyers flooded in. ✅ How Max built a $125M construction portfolio starting from zero capital. ✅ Why he walked away from wholesaling and never looked back ✅ The zoning strategy that let him buy land worth $2.5M for $1M. ✅ How Hurricanes Helene and Milton created a once-in-a-lifetime development opportunity. ✅ The truth about construction cash cycles and how to survive the first year. ✅ How he raised $1.2M with no resume, no network, and no track record ✅ Why he runs 65 active developments without knowing how to swing a hammer. ✅ The partnership program he built to scale beyond his own capital This episode is for anyone grinding in wholesale or fix-and-flip who feels like the ceiling is getting lower — and for anyone who's ever looked at a development deal and thought it was too big, too slow, or too risky. Max proves that the people who win in real estate aren't the ones who work the hardest. They're the ones who find the information nobody else has, move before the market catches up, and believe in the deal before the money exists. If you're ready to stop chasing leads and start building something that compounds, this conversation will change how you see the game.

    1h 23m
  2. How To Create A Billion Dollar Business In 3 Year

    FEB 23

    How To Create A Billion Dollar Business In 3 Year

    What does it actually take to build a billion-dollar business in just three years?In this episode of Disruptors, Josh Stech breaks down the real mechanics behind hyper-growth — not the motivational fluff, but the operational discipline, capital strategy, risk tolerance, and identity shifts required to scale at an elite level. From navigating massive uncertainty to building systems that don’t collapse under pressure, this conversation exposes what separates fast growth from fragile growth.If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or business owner trying to scale beyond seven or eight figures, this episode is a masterclass in leadership, capital allocation, and building enterprise value without losing control.✅ How to scale a company aggressively without breaking it✅ The capital strategy behind billion-dollar growth✅ Why most founders lose control as they scale✅ The psychology required to handle extreme risk✅ How to build a business that survives market shifts✅ The difference between revenue growth and enterprise valueThis episode is for serious operators. Whether you’re building a startup, scaling a real estate business, raising capital, or trying to break through your next ceiling, Josh reveals the mindset and structure required to create durable, high-level growth.If you’re searching for how to build a billion-dollar business, how to scale fast without imploding, or how elite founders think about risk, this is one you don’t want to miss.

    1h 55m
  3. Most Entrepreneurs Barely Build One… She Runs Multiple 8 Figure Businesses

    FEB 22

    Most Entrepreneurs Barely Build One… She Runs Multiple 8 Figure Businesses

    Stephanie Betters isn’t just growing one company she’s building and scaling multiple 8-figure businesses at the same time. In this episode, she breaks down what most entrepreneurs get wrong about growth, why being “busy” is not the same as building something defensible, and how to create companies that can survive rapid market shifts, AI disruption, and aggressive competition. If you’ve ever wondered how some founders seem to multiply results while others struggle to get traction, this conversation exposes the real difference. ✅ Why most entrepreneurs are more replaceable than they think. ✅ How to build a true moat around your business. ✅ The role AI and CRM data play in predictive growth. ✅ What it actually takes to scale multiple 8-figure companies. ✅ How to grow without building something fragile. This isn’t about hustle or hype. It’s about leverage, defensibility, systems, and long-term scalability. Whether you’re trying to build your first million or scale to eight figures and beyond, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, ownership, and what it really means to build something that lasts.

    1h 36m
  4. $30M In Assignment Fees In 2025… After Losing Everything In 2008

    FEB 8

    $30M In Assignment Fees In 2025… After Losing Everything In 2008

    Damon Lines’ story isn’t about luck, hype, or shortcuts — it’s about survival, conviction, and staying in the game when most people quit. After losing everything in the 2008 crash and nearly walking away from real estate altogether, Damon rebuilt from the ground up and went on to generate $30 million in assignment fees in 2025. In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Damon breaks down the hard lessons, painful mistakes, and disciplined execution that turned long-term persistence into market dominance.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ What really happens when a wholesaler stays in one market long enough to master it.✅ Why consistency beats luck in wholesale real estate and entrepreneurship.✅ How Damon rebuilt after losing everything and nearly quitting.✅ The mindset required to scale assignment fees into eight figures.✅ Why most real estate investors fail before the breakthrough arrives.✅ The systems and behaviors that create sustainable deal flow.If you’re a real estate wholesaler, investor, or entrepreneur trying to break through your next ceiling — whether that’s your first big year or your biggest year yet — this episode will reset how you think about scale, patience, and long-term opportunity. Damon’s journey proves that the real edge in wholesale real estate isn’t chasing the next shiny strategy, but staying long enough to win. Watch the full episode to understand how endurance, repetition, and market mastery can completely change your business.

    1h 50m
  5. From Massive Debt To A Billion-Dollar Company

    FEB 1

    From Massive Debt To A Billion-Dollar Company

    Tommy Mello didn’t start with capital, connections, or a safety net. He started buried in debt, staring down failure, and being told he was just months away from going out of business. In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Tommy breaks down the raw, unfiltered journey from massive financial pressure to building a billion-dollar home services company. This is not a highlight reel — it’s the real story of risk, fear, hard decisions, and the mindset shifts required to scale when everything is on the line. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being “almost broke” forced Tommy to become a better operator. The moment he realized his business could scale far beyond survival. How debt, pressure, and constraint sharpen decision-making. Why systems, leadership, and trust matter more than hustle. The turning points that took him from struggling owner to industry leader. What most entrepreneurs misunderstand about scaling to nine figures and beyond. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or operator trying to break through the next ceiling — whether that’s your first million or your next hundred million — this episode delivers hard-earned lessons you won’t hear anywhere else. From leadership and systems to risk tolerance and long-term vision, Tommy Mello shares exactly what it takes to build something that lasts. Watch the full episode to understand how massive pressure can become the foundation for massive scale.

    1h 48m
  6. $6M in Profit in 2025 with Only 12 Employees

    JAN 25

    $6M in Profit in 2025 with Only 12 Employees

    Want To Close More Deals With AI? Go here: https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-yt Maximize Your Tax Returns And Get Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guys https://beccfo.com/ Casey's Wholesale Company https://webuyanyvegashouse.com/ BONUS GET 10% OFF ON INVESTORLIFT Use promo code DISRUPTORS. https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE? Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Casey Ryan breaks down how he scaled a lean operation to millions in profit while resisting the traps that take most operators out: complacency, inefficiency, and doing everything yourself. Casey shares the real emotional weight of leadership, the fear of being left behind in a hyper-competitive market, and why systems, automation, and focus matter more than hustle as you scale. In this episode, Casey explains exactly how he thinks about growth, pressure, and sustainability: ✅ Why most businesses fall behind without realizing it. ✅ The emotional toll of leadership, responsibility, and payroll. ✅ How automation and AI protect your time, not replace people. ✅ The hidden cost of inefficiency and wasted effort. ✅ Why focus beats chasing shiny objects. ✅ How to scale profit without scaling stress. If you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or operator trying to grow without losing control, this episode is a must-watch. Whether you’re building a wholesaling business, managing acquisitions, scaling a service company, or navigating the next phase of growth, Casey’s insights on systems, decision-making, and leadership will help you avoid burnout and build something that actually lasts. If you’re searching for business podcasts, real estate podcasts, scaling with AI, or how to build a profitable company with a lean team, you’re in the right place. Follow Casey Ryan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-casey-ryan Instagram: @ the_caseyryan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeBuyAnyVegasHouse Website: https://webuyanyvegashouse.com/ Subscribe for more disruptive conversations: https://youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast Follow us on iTunes/Apple Podcast and leave a⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review https://apple.co/31geW6H Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oatzkY Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.trang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevetrang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetrang Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stevetrang #podcast #business #entrepreneur #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestatetips #realestateinvestment #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #company #investing #investment #finance #money #wholesale #wholesalerealestate

    1h 23m
  7. 1 In 4 Motivated Homeowners Reach Out To Us Before Selling

    JAN 18

    1 In 4 Motivated Homeowners Reach Out To Us Before Selling

    Want To Close More Deals With AI? Go here: https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-yt Maximize Your Tax Returns And Get Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guys https://beccfo.com/ Property Leads https://www.propertyleads.com/disruptors/ BONUS GET 10% OFF ON INVESTORLIFT Use promo code DISRUPTORS. https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE? Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire IIn this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Steve Trang sits down with James Heartquist, co-founder of PropertyLeads, to reveal a shocking truth most real estate investors miss: 1 in 4 motivated homeowners actively reach out before they ever list their home. James breaks down how sellers actually behave in today’s market, why traditional marketing misses the most profitable opportunities, and how investors who understand timing, speed, and intent are quietly closing more deals while others fight over scraps. James shares the hard-earned lessons behind building PropertyLeads, including painful early mistakes, losing six figures on bad decisions, and what finally changed everything. He explains how speed-to-lead, answering calls live, and removing friction from the sales process dramatically increases conversions. Whether you’re wholesaling, flipping, buying rentals, or running a real estate acquisitions team, this conversation exposes how modern deal flow is really created and why the first investor to connect often wins. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why 25% of motivated sellers transact within months. ✅ How being first to respond changes deal outcomes. ✅ What most investors misunderstand about seller intent. ✅ How PropertyLeads helps investors stop chasing leads. ✅ The systems behind predictable deal flow at scale. ✅ Lessons from losing money that led to building a real business. If you’re searching for real estate lead generation, motivated seller data, how to get more off-market deals, or the best real estate investing podcast, this episode delivers real insight from an operator in the trenches. Watch until the end to understand how timing, data, and speed are reshaping real estate and why the best deals don’t wait for MLS. Subscribe for more disruptive conversations: https://youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast Follow James Heartquist Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Website: https://www.propertyleads.com/disruptors/ Follow us on iTunes/Apple Podcast and leave a⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review https://apple.co/31geW6H Spotify https://spoti.fi/3oatzkY Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.trang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevetrang Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevetrang Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stevetrang #podcast #business #entrepreneur #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestatetips #realestateinvestment #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #company #investing #investment #finance #money #wholesale #wholesalerealestate #marketing #leads #seo

    1h 12m
  8. 5 Habits You Must Have To Make Millions In 2026

    JAN 11

    5 Habits You Must Have To Make Millions In 2026

    The rules for building wealth are changing faster than most people can adapt. In this episode of the Disruptors Podcast, Amanda Dean breaks down the five traits that will separate million-dollar operators from everyone else in 2026. From leadership under pressure to embracing AI instead of fighting it, this conversation dives into why brute force no longer works, why comfort is dangerous, and how the best leaders are evolving their teams, culture, and decision-making to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting business landscape. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why AI won’t replace you, but people who use it will. ✅ The leadership traits required to scale companies in 2026. ✅ How holding onto underperformers quietly kills culture. ✅ Why being liked is expensive and respect compounds. ✅ The mindset shift that separates operators from real leaders. ✅ How top teams adapt faster without burning out. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, real estate investor, business owner, or team leader, this episode delivers practical frameworks for leadership, hiring, culture, and growth in an AI-driven world. If you’re searching for business podcasts, real estate podcasts, leadership development, scaling companies, or how to make millions in the next decade, this conversation is a must-watch. Watch the full episode to understand the traits that matter most when the market tightens, technology accelerates, and only adaptable leaders win.

    1h 38m
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On Disruptors, Steve Trang interviews the most impressive people in business. By listening to these episodes, you'll learn the secrets to how guys like Max Maxwell, Carlos Reyes, Pace Morby, Josiah Grimes, Antonio Edwards, Sean Terry, Chris Jefferson, Chris Rood, and many more are bringing in millions per year. We discuss how they started, what sets them apart, what advice they would give somebody starting new, and what their business looks like today. We hope that by listening to this show, you'll be a guest someday and become on of our #100Millionaires Go to www.disruptors.com if you need help with your business.

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  • Channel
    Disruptors
  • Creator
    Steve Trang
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    353
  • Rating
    Explicit
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