Let's Talk Development with Max And Patrick

Max De Melo and Patrick Niederdrenk
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  1. 26/11/2025

    S2 EP7 : How These Brothers Turned $73 Into a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Empire at 22 & 25

    What does it take to turn $73 and a crazy idea into a multi-million-dollar real estate machine? On today’s episode of Let’s Talk Development, we sit down with Jackson and Carson, the powerhouse brothers behind JW Lighthomes — and their story is nothing short of wild.At 25 and 22 years old, they’ve already:🔥 Completed 750+ land deals🔥 Generated $5M+ in profit🔥 Built a community of 1,000+ students🔥 Acquired and developed luxury homes up to $16M on Florida’s West Coast🔥 Given back through the Kids Cancer Foundation in Palm BeachWe unpack their full journey — from dropping out of college and living in Miami with 13 employees stuffed in their apartment… to getting sued for $1M, to landing their first big development deal, and scaling into one of the fastest-growing young development groups in the country.This episode dives deep into:✔️ How they built momentum flipping land with no capital✔️ Why discipline beats motivation every single time✔️ How partnerships became their greatest advantage✔️ The Miami scam that almost cost them everything✔️ Why the luxury real estate market behaves differently in recessions✔️ The mindset traits separating winners from quitters✔️ How to scale a real estate business using systems, SOPs & people✔️ Their exact blueprint for getting development deals funded✔️ The habits, values, and non-negotiables that built their successWhether you’re in real estate, entrepreneurship, or just need a shot of inspiration — this episode is PACKED with game-changing insights you won’t hear anywhere else.📍 Watch Full Episode on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsChapters — Full Episode00:00 – Welcome to the Show01:10 – Meet the Brothers Building a Real Estate Empire03:13 – Closing Their First Deal Together03:55 – Game Setup: Agree or Disagree04:27 – Are Partnerships the Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship?05:48 – Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time07:04 – Is Buying Land Riskier Than Buying Houses?09:58 – Should You Outgrow Your Friend Group Every 3–5 Years?12:29 – Is Luxury Real Estate Recession-Proof?15:07 – Entrepreneurs Fail from Chasing Validation?16:40 – Confidence Comes from Preparation, Not Hype17:00 – Back to Day One: How It All Started18:40 – The First Breakthrough: Doing a Deal Every Day19:40 – Shiny Object Syndrome & Losing It All20:54 – Q1 Explosion: $300K in One Month21:49 – Moving to Miami at 19 & 2122:33 – Hiring 13 People Out of Their Apartment23:18 – The Miami Business Circus24:17 – The Million-Dollar Forex Scam Attempt25:49 – Was That the Craziest Story?26:15 – Leaving Miami After 4 Months26:50 – Moving to Austin on a Whim27:28 – Finally Landing in Scottsdale28:03 – From Hustle to Systems28:22 – Hiring the Right Team29:42 – 239 Deals in One Year30:27 – Predictable Income vs. Big Luxury Rollercoaster31:57 – Shiny Object Syndrome Explained33:24 – Social Media Lies & Perception Problems34:40 – Student Success Stories35:36 – Why Good Employees Leave37:01 – Who Does What? Splitting Responsibilities38:51 – Why Doing Everything First Matters41:59 – The Mind of Successful Students42:56 – Money Isn’t the Deciding Factor43:58 – Why Most People Don’t Believe in Themselves45:41 – People Quit Too Early54:52 – Good Habits vs. Bad Habits55:55 – Student Demographics & Who Wins57:48 – Non-Negotiables and Daily Standards59:34 – Give More Than You Take01:00:30 – Episode Wrap-Up

    1 h 11 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    S2 EP 6 : The Billion-Dollar Blueprint: How Two German Friends Built a $1 Billion Real Estate Empire

    They came to America with nothing — no money, no contacts, just two suitcases and two golf bags.Today, Maximilian de Melo and Patrick Niederdrenk have sold over $1 BILLION in real estate, reshaping Scottsdale and Paradise Valley’s luxury landscape through America One Luxury Real Estate and MP Design & Development.In this episode of Let’s Talk Development, the Billion Dollar Duo share the mindset, risks, and relentless discipline that turned two friends from Germany into Scottsdale’s top real-estate powerhouses. In this episode of Let’s Talk Development, the “billion-dollar duo” open up about:🏠 How they flipped an $86K townhouse into a luxury empire💡 The habits that turned vision into volume🇩🇪 What German precision taught them about U.S. business🤝 Why collaboration beats competition at the top📈 And how to build a billion-dollar brand from zeroIf you’re passionate about real estate, business, or self-made success stories, this conversation will change how you think about growth, risk, and opportunity.🎥 Watch now to learn the secrets behind their billion-dollar blueprint — and how you can build yours.👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on real estate, business, and lifestyle with Max & Patrick.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#TheBillionDollarDuo #LetsTalkDevelopment #AmericaOneLuxuryRealEstate #ParadiseValley #Scottsdale #LuxuryRealEstate #EntrepreneurMindset #GermanEngineering #RealEstatePodcast #BusinessPodcast #BillionDollarBlueprint #LuxuryDevelopment #ArizonaHomes #SuccessStories #Motivation #MaxAndPatrick #LetsTalkDevelopment #BillionDollarBlueprint #AmericaOneLuxuryRealEstate #ParadiseValley #ScottsdaleLuxuryHomes #RealEstatePodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #GermanEngineering #LuxuryDevelopment #AmericanDream #RealEstateInvesting #BusinessPodcast #SuccessStories #MaxandPatrick#TheBillionDollarDuo #LetsTalkDevelopment #AmericaOneLuxuryRealEstate#MPDesignAndDevelopment #LuxuryRealEstate #ParadiseValley#Scottsdale #ArizonaLuxuryHomes #BillionDollarBlueprint#EntrepreneurMindset #GermanEntrepreneurs #BusinessPodcast#RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #LuxuryDevelopment #RealEstateMotivation #Entrepreneurship #SelfMadeSuccess #BusinessGrowth #MindsetMatters #SuccessStories #AmericanDream#GermanEngineering #ArizonaRealEstate #LuxuryLifestyle #WealthBuilding#InvestInYourself #MotivationalPodcast #LeadershipMindset #RealEstateEmpire #FromZeroToOneBillion #BillionWithAB#VisionHustlePrecision #LuxuryHomesAZ #PodcastShow #MaxAndPatrick#ScottsdaleDevelopers #ArizonaLuxuryLiving #RealEstateJourney #BusinessInspiration #WorkHardDreamBig #TopRealtors

    1 h 4 min

  3. 13/10/2025

    S2 EP 5 : The Art of Reinvention : Jamar Taylor on Transitioning From NFL to Real Estate, Perseverance, Leadership & Building Legacy

    Former NFL cornerback Jamar Taylor joins Max de Melo on Let’s Talk Development to share his incredible journey from the gridiron to groundbreaking real estate development in Arizona. In this episode, Jamar opens up about betting on yourself, the power of perseverance, and what it takes to reinvent your life after professional sports. From leading with love to building a lasting legacy through community impact and real estate, Jamar’s story is packed with insight and motivation. 💡 Topics Covered Transitioning from the NFL to real estate development How perseverance shapes entrepreneurship Parallels between sports, business, and leadership Advice for young athletes and new real estate agents Inside America One’s Sports & Entertainment Division Building a legacy through mentorship and community 🔗 Connect with Jamar TaylorInstagram: @JamarTaylor_SDNonprofit: firstchanceu.org 🎧 Listen & Subscribe👉 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube #JamarTaylor #NFL #RealEstate #Entrepreneurship #Perseverance #Leadership #Podcast #LetsTalkDevelopment #AmericaOneRealEstate #AthleteToEntrepreneur #Motivation #BusinessPodcast #CommunityDevelopment

    59 min

  4. 19/09/2025

    S2 EP4 : $8K to Financial Freedom: How Patrick Kenney Built Wealth Through Real Estate, Finance & Risk-Taking

    What happens when you leave a small town in Montana with $8,000 and no plan—just a dream and a car? In this episode of Let’s Talk Development, hosts Max and Patrick sit down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Patrick Kenney to unpack his inspiring journey from Butte to Scottsdale, and from zero to building a portfolio of investments across real estate, finance, and tech.🎙️ You’ll hear candid stories about:- Moving cross-country to chase opportunity (and love)- The power of networking over advertising- How a random open house led to life-changing partnerships- Why "cash is trash" AND "cash is king"- The rise of AI in business and investing- How to thrive without a college degree- Risk-taking, personal growth, and what it means to be “built different”Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a finance junkie, or someone chasing a new life chapter—this episode is packed with tactical takeaways and mindset shifts you can use today.Chapters: Patrick Kenney – Let's Talk Development Podcast EP 400:00 – Cold Open: Max, Patrick & The Scottsdale Origin Story01:47 – Official Intro: Let’s Talk Development x Patrick Kenney02:33 – From Montana to Scottsdale: PK’s Backstory04:00 – The Open House That Changed Everything07:00 – Segment: “Agree or Disagree” Game Begins08:06 – 4-Day Work Week: Productive or Soft?10:20 – Waking Up Early Is Overrated?13:45 – “Cash is Trash”… Or King?14:38 – Will AI Replace Entrepreneurs?19:02 – Most People Are Broke Because of Mindset19:52 – Should Everyone Start a Business?21:04 – Content Creation vs. Real Business22:35 – Do You Need College to Be Successful?27:00 – The Gifts & Groomsmen Moment 🎁30:00 – Growing Up in Butte, Montana34:00 – From $8K to $30K: PK’s First Big Business Month36:00 – Shifting Mindsets Around Money & Risk40:00 – Slingshot Effect: Leaving Comfort Behind44:00 – Building the Business: Teaching Forex & Investing50:30 – What PK Actually Does Day-to-Day52:50 – The Zinrai Partnership & Global Growth Vision54:52 – The Long-Term Vision: Content, Trading & Impact56:30 – Hot Take: Dave Ramsey’s Advice – Helpful or Hurting?58:52 – Final Question: What Would You Tell 18-Year-Old PK?1:00:24 – Closing Thoughts + Subscribe for PK’s 100K Goal👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch more conversations on real estate, finance, and lifestyle development.#PatrickKenney #LetsTalkDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #FinanceTips #MoneyMindset #CashIsKing #FinancialFreedom #ForexTrading #Zinrai #RealEstatePodcast #ScottsdaleBusiness #PersonalGrowth #YoungEntrepreneur #WealthBuilding #MindsetMatters #InvestInYourself #WorkLifeBalance #CollegeDebtCrisis #AIandBusiness #StartupMindset #MotivationalPodcast #SuccessMindset #TradingEducation #FromMontanaToMillions #ScottsdaleAZ #SelfMade #FinancialEducation #TakeRisks #PodcastInterview #InvestSmart#PodcastClips #BusinessStrategy #StartupAdvice #ModernEntrepreneur #MakeMoneyOnline #SelfDevelopment #GrowYourWealth #InvestorMindset #LifeLessons #LeadershipTalk #TradingTips #OnlineBusiness #realestateinvesting #PodcastClips #BusinessStrategy #StartupAdvice #ModernEntrepreneur #MakeMoneyOnline #SelfDevelopment #GrowYourWealth #InvestorMindset #LifeLessons #LeadershipTalk #TradingTips #OnlineBusiness #realestateinvesting #MindsetShift #FinancialLiteracy #RealTalkPodcast #GrindToGreatness #FromSmallTownToSuccess #BigMovesOnly #EntrepreneurLife #FreedomLifestyle #HustleAndGrow #DailyMotivation #RiskTakers #DreamBigWorkHard #PodcastGoals #InvestorJourney #LevelUpMindset #FinanceForAll #MoneyTalks #SmartMoneyMoves #WealthMindset #ContentThat

    1 h 3 min

  5. 28/06/2025

    S2 EP3: The Wildest Real Estate Podcast Yet? The Eddies Are in the Building

    This episode of Let’s Talk Development brings double the insight and triple the laughs with not one—but TWO Eddies joining Max and Patrick at the table. 🏡🔥Former NHL goalie turned luxury agent Eddie Lack and real estate powerhouse Eddie Watters dive deep into:Breaking into a new market in Arizona 🏜️Multifamily vs. spec home development 🧱Managing work-life balance with family, weddings, and fatherhood 👶💍Behind-the-scenes of their legendary bachelor party 🍾Pickleball and golf match challenges ⛳🏓Plus, hear their unfiltered takes on:The current Arizona housing market 📉📈Top investment strategies 💰Systems that scale and build trust in real estate 🤝Their GOATs in music, sunsets, guilty pleasures, and more 🐐If you're in real estate, business, or just love good vibes and banter, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.👇 Timestamps👇🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube📲 Follow us @LetsTalkDevelopment#RealEstatePodcast #ArizonaRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #EddieLack #EddieWatters #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #SpecHomeDevelopment #ScottsdaleRealEstate #TucsonRealEstate #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurLife #PodcastEpisode #LetstalkDevelopment #RealEstateHumor #NHLtoRealEstate #PickleballLife #GolfTalk #InvestmentTips #behindthescenes #RealEstateLife #ArizonaDevelopers #RealEstateMindset #MillionDollarListing #RealEstateVlog #BusinessPodcast #RealEstateEntrepreneur #ScottsdaleLifestyle #TucsonInvestors #RealEstateTips #RealtorLife #PodcastClips #RealEstateContent #HighPerformanceHabits #InvestInArizona #DigitalMarketingForRealtors #RealEstateStrategy #RealEstateGrowth #MovingToArizona #ScottsdaleLiving#NBAFreeAgency2025 #NBADraft2025 #PhoenixHousingMarket #BuyerFriendlyMarket #HousingInventory #StaleListings #ArizonaHousingTrends #RealEstateTrends2025 #MortgageRateWatch #FedRateCutRumors #SummerTravel2025 #FourthOfJulyWeekend #HeatWave2025 #PickleballNation #GolfSeason #AIForRealtors #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT4o #AppleVisionPro2 #TechTrends2025 #InvestmentAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #ScottsdaleLifestyle #movetoarizona

    1 h 4 min

  6. 30/05/2025

    S2 EP2 : The Hyper-Local Hustler - Kyle McGinley

    What happens when a kid who once made $13,000 in his first year of brokerage ends up closing nine-figure portfolios and driving Ferraris? Max and Patrick sit down with Kyle McGinley—Phoenix native, principal at Ross Brown Partners, watch collector, brand ambassador for Ferrari North America, and soon-to-be dad. Kyle shares the pivotal cold call that landed his “first big-boy deal,” the 11 p.m. email grind that wins listings away from global giants, and why “you only get to do your reputation once.” We cover: Scaling a 30-year brokerage 2× in 12 months Crafting a boutique edge Exotic-car condos, nutraceutical warehouses, and other passion-plays Mentorship, marriage, and preparing for fatherhood Rapid-fire draft: dream watches, garage goals, hype songs & more If you’re hungry to turn grit into growth—and maybe score your own red key—hit play, follow the show, and share it with someone who needs a boost today!

    1 h 6 min

  7. 25/04/2025

    S2 EP1: The Market Pulse : Luxury Housing Trends, Tariff Impacts & Your Top Questions Answered.

    Join Max and Patrick as they return from a brief hiatus to unpack the latest trends and insights in the luxury housing market. In this episode, they dive deep into what they've been up to over the past year, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their real estate ventures and personal growth. They also address the current tariff situation, discussing its potential impacts on real estate markets and property development. Plus, Max and Patrick take time to answer engaging questions submitted by listeners and viewers, offering expert advice and valuable takeaways for navigating today's complex real estate landscape. Tune in now for a fresh perspective and actionable insights!

    55 min

  8. 21/06/2024

    EP 13 - Think Like a Lawyer with Keith Galbut

    In this episode, Max and Patrick talk to Lawyer, Keith Galbut. He is Founder and President of ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors, a leading residential construction advisory and owners’ representation firm. He served as Chairman & President of the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations. He was recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2021 as one of the Valley’s “Most Admired Leaders for excellence in leadership. He is the director of Galbut Beabeau’s, a business law firm, who has been included in the U.S. News & World Report listing of Best Law Firms. With his expertise, he specializes in corporate, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel practices through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. And he devotes a significant portion of his practice to supporting clients expanding into Arizona and beyond, into domestic and foreign markets.

    1 h 9 min
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Hear as Max and Patrick talk Lifestyle,Business, and Real Estate

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  • Création
    Max De Melo and Patrick Niederdrenk
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    21
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    © Max De Melo and Patrick Niederdrenk
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