The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs

Nick Lamagna: Real Estate Investing Expert
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Welcome to The A Game Podcast, so much more than a self help hour and Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs. Discussing what makes people excel in life, music, business, real estate investing for entrepreneurs to live the life they want and chase their dreams. From MMA and UFC fighters, comedians, actors, astronauts and investors who flip residential real estate or have massive passive income through commercial real estate or wholesaling this is the Podcast for you. Discover the mindset and daily habits of some of the most successful people out there as they share their secrets to success and no matter what they do, they ALWAYS bring their A Game!!

  1. From WWE Superstar to Real Estate Investor: Mindset, MMA & Reinvention | Daria Berenato

    3D AGO

    From WWE Superstar to Real Estate Investor: Mindset, MMA & Reinvention | Daria Berenato

    WWE superstar Daria Berenato aka Sonya Deville joins Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast for a high-performance conversation that hits real estate, entrepreneurship, MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and UFC mindset all in one episode. From being a scrappy multi-sport kid from South Jersey to stepping into combat sports when women weren't welcomed on the mats, Daria shares how "being different" became her superpower—and how that same mentality helped her build a life beyond the ring. You'll hear the real story behind her journey from MMA + BJJ to being selected Top 13 out of 11,000 on WWE Tough Enough, and what it takes to perform under pressure, stay disciplined, and keep showing up when motivation disappears. But this isn't just a wrestling interview—Daria gets into the money too. She breaks down her real estate investing journey (rentals, appreciation, short-term rentals, buy/renovate/rent), the lessons she learned the hard way on her first flip, and why so many athletes and entertainers are turning to real estate for financial freedom and "life after the spotlight." The theme is simple: whether you're building a portfolio, training for a fight, or reinventing your brand… it's all the same fundamentals—goals, community, resilience, and the ability to pivot. Catch her featured in multiple new movies out now and of course her fantastic podcast Unwrapped with Daria and Toni If you're into real estate investing, business growth, personal development, UFC/BJJ culture, or WWE wrestling stories, this one is loaded with actionable mindset takeaways—and a reminder that success is often just "failing forward" faster than everyone else. In this episode, you'll learn:      ✅  The mindset Daria used to go from MMA/BJJ to WWE stardom      ✅  How elite performers set small, measurable goals that stack into big wins      ✅  The importance of community (on the mats, in business, and in real estate)      ✅  Real estate lessons from rentals, short-term strategy, and flip gone sideways      ✅  How to handle career reinvention, and burnout without losing momentum      ✅  Why the most successful people don't avoid failure—they recover faster   👉 Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube—and if this episode hits home, share it with a friend who loves wrestling, UFC, BJJ, or building wealth through real estate. See the show notes to connect with all things Daria and her projects!   Connect with Daria: www.thedariarae.com Daria Berenato on Facebook Daria Berenato on Instagram Daria Berenato on TikTok Daria Berenato on Threads Daria Berenato on Twitter     Connect with Unwrapped Podcast: Unwrapped Podcast on Facebook Unwrapped Podcast on Instagram Unwrapped Podcast On Youtube Unwrapped Podcast on TikTok   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    53 min
  2. From The Mats To Millions: BJJ, Business Systems and Entrepreneurial Success | Kenny Kim

    JAN 5

    From The Mats To Millions: BJJ, Business Systems and Entrepreneurial Success | Kenny Kim

    Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Kenny Kim, The Jitsu Millionaire and host of the hit show Mat Made!    On this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Kenny Kim—4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, academy owner of The Kenny Kim Academy, affiliate leader, content creator, and author of "The Jiu Jitsu Millionaire: How to Build a Profitable Academy & a Life You Love."  His new book is available everywhere get your copy today, link in shownotes. Kenny's story is the definition of discipline, resilience, and systems. From a turbulent youth and real-life turning points to building one of the most respected Jiu-Jitsu academies in the Atlanta/Marietta, Georgia area, Kenny breaks down the mindset and mechanics that create long-term success—on the mats and in business.  He is here to talk about his new book available everywhere now! This conversation is packed with actionable lessons for investors, entrepreneurs, gym owners, coaches, and athletes:   ✅  How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu builds the mental toughness that translates to real estate, leadership, and entrepreneurship   ✅  Why systems and processes beat motivation—and how to build them in any business   ✅  The #1 mistake businesses make with marketing, branding, and follow-up   ✅  Leadership lessons: building culture, earning respect, and avoiding the "friend zone" as the boss   ✅  Loyalty, community, and why relationships matter in business networking (BJJ really is the new golf)   ✅  Turning passion into profit without losing purpose—plus what it actually takes to run a successful academy Whether you're chasing your next deal, launching a brand, building a team, or leveling up in BJJ/MMA/UFC culture, this episode connects the dots between high performance, business fundamentals, and the habits that win for decades. If you got value from this episode, please follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube—and share it with a friend who's serious about leveling up in business, investing, or the fight game. See the show notes to connect with all things Kenny and Mat Made!   Connect with Kenny: Kennykimbjj.com Kenny Kim on Facebook Kenny Kim on Instagram Kenny Kim On Youtube Kenny Kim on TikTok Kenny Kim on Threads Kenny Kim on Twitter Kenny Kim on LinkedIn Get The Book The Jiu Jitsu Millionaire HERE   Connect with Mat Made: Matmade.com/show Mat Made Show on Facebook Mat Made Show on Instagram Mat Made Show On Youtube Mat Made Show on TikTok   Connect with Kenny Kim Academy: kennykimbjj.com www.rollwithkenny.com Kenny Kim Academy on Facebook Kenny Kim Academy on Instagram   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    1h 1m
  3. Texting, Calling, and AI for Investors: How To Profit and Stay Compliant This Year | Jordan Fleming

    12/15/2025

    Texting, Calling, and AI for Investors: How To Profit and Stay Compliant This Year | Jordan Fleming

    Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Jordan Fleming! *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "325d5b8f-dcc9-4d1c-97aa-cb8324347304" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> On this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Jordan Samuel Fleming — real estate investor, SaaS founder, and the co-founder of smrtPhone, the all-in-one cloud phone system and power dialer built for real estate investors and high-volume sales teams. Jordan's story is anything but typical: a classically trained musician turned tech strategist who went from building systems in the Podio ecosystem to helping thousands of businesses tighten their follow-up, track every touchpoint, and scale from a couple deals a month to consistent high volume without burning out. You'll hear the real "behind the curtain" conversations that matter to investors right now:   ✅  Why most investors stall at 1–2 deals/month (and what the best operators do differently)   ✅  The fortune-in-the-follow-up framework: lead buckets, consistent touchpoints, and why your CRM is full of "found money"   ✅  How power dialing, call logs, recordings, and team accountability can expose leaks and immediately increase conversions   ✅  Real talk on cold calling, texting, and communication compliance — and why doing the basics well still wins   ✅  Where AI in real estate is going next (and how voice + automation will reshape acquisitions) Jordan also shares insights from his new book "Click. Call. Scale." — a practical playbook for building a phone-first sales system that helps real estate investors close more deals through better conversations, better data, and better process.  He also hosts the hit podcast That Real Estate Tech Guy. If you're wholesaling, flipping, buying rentals, running a acquisitions team, or building a real estate business that needs more leads and better conversions, this episode is a must. Connect with Jordan / smrtPhone + grab the resources mentioned: Links are in the show notes. Support the show: If you got value, please follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts & Spotify, and share this episode with an investor or entrepreneur who's ready to scale. See the show notes to connect with all things Jordan!   Connect with Jordan: FREE Copy of the Book CLICK CALL SCALE Here! Jordan Fleming on Youtube Jordan Fleming on Instagram Jordan Fleming on Threads Jordan Fleming on Twitter Jordan Fleming on Facebook Jordan Fleming on LinkedIn That Real Estate Tech Guy Podcast     Connect with Smrtphone: www.smrtphone.io SmrtPhone On Youtube SmrtPhone on Facebook Smrtphone on Instagram Smrtphone on LinkedIn SmrtPhone on TikTok Smrtphone on Threads   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    54 min
  4. How To Close More Real Estate Deals Working Fewer Hours | Jerry Green

    12/08/2025

    How To Close More Real Estate Deals Working Fewer Hours | Jerry Green

    Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Jerry Green If you've ever wondered how some real estate investors seem to do more deals with less grind, this episode is your blueprint. In this A Game Podcast episode, Nick Lamagna sits down with Jerry Green – veteran real estate investor out of Dayton, Ohio, owner of Real Estate Solutions Unlimited, Inc. and head sales trainer at REI Sales Academy. After starting in real estate in 1994, coming out of financial hardship and business failure, Jerry has completed 3,000+ real estate transactions across multiple market cycles and built a self-running business that operates on just 2–4 hours of his time per week. Jerry breaks down exactly how he went from hustling wholesaler to true business owner by building systems, processes, people, and KPIs that turn real estate into a scalable product instead of a never-ending job. Whether you're a new wholesaler, a seasoned flipper, or an entrepreneur stuck in grind mode, this episode will change how you think about sales, systems, and scaling a real estate investing business. Hit Follow/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs Topics for this episode include: ✅  How he went from financial tragedy & A failed contracting biz to 3,000+ deals ✅  The shift from "grind mode" to building a real company, not just a hustle ✅  The Four Pillars that drive growth and achieve goals ✅  Jerry's sales process that reduces pressure and helps sellers self-close ✅ How to use success formulas & daily metrics to increase conversions + More!  See the show notes to connect with all things Jerry! Connect with Jerry: Thejerrygreen.com Jerry Green on Youtube Jerry Green on Instagram Jerry Green on Facebook Jerry Green on LinkedIn Jerry Green on TikTok   Connect with REI Sales Academy: Reisalesacademy.com REI Sales Academy On Youtube REI Sales Academy on Facebook Rei Sales Academy on Instagram REI Sales Academy on TikTok     --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    43 min
  5. Bitcoin for Beginners: The Future Of Wealth Protection For Entrepreneurs | Stewart Pelto

    12/01/2025

    Bitcoin for Beginners: The Future Of Wealth Protection For Entrepreneurs | Stewart Pelto

    Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Stewart Pelto a Bitcoin  investor and educator, entrepreneur and podcast host who came from a background in politics, marketing, tech and cyber security sales which gave him a unique perspective to see what the catalysts in the world are and Bitcoin caught his attention. Fighting out of Raleigh North Carolina he is now the co-creator of the podcast Sat Chats where he helps the rookie reluctant crypto investors from the pre-coiners to the savers,to the investors to the mom and pop living paycheck to paycheck they help dispel the common misconceptions and get you going in your bitcoin journey with confidence  He is a Bitcoin dad, he is an Icelandic stone lifter and is on a mission to be the Gateway to Bitcoin for everyday people as the Bitcoin beginner welcome center.  Don't miss this chat with Stewart Pelto! Topics for this episode include: ✅  The best long term strategy for buying Bitcoin ✅  The most common mistakes about Bitcoin ✅  What are some of the cool future things for Bitcoin ✅  Why Bitcoin stands out from other crypto + More!  See the show notes to connect with all things Stewart!   Connect with Stewart: Stewart Pelto on LinkedIn   Connect with Sat Chats: www.satchats.com SatChats on Facebook Satchats on Instagram Satchats on Threads Satchats on Youtube Sat Chats on Twitter Sat Chats on LinkedIn   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    42 min
  6. Wraps, Lease Options & Subject-To: Create Cashflow With No Tenants Or Toilets | Philip Louden

    11/24/2025

    Wraps, Lease Options & Subject-To: Create Cashflow With No Tenants Or Toilets | Philip Louden

    Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Philip Louden a creative finance master, an entrepreneur, business owner, educator and full time real estate investor FIGHTING out of Kansas City who found some light after stumbling through some dark choices and rough path early in life of struggles and addiction.  He picked himself up and eventually moved to Bali doing drop shipping and although he was making money he was lacking fulfillment.  He then found real estate investing and has now carved out a name for himself in the creative finance space. He has done over 200 creative finance deals including wraps, lease options, seller financing and subject-to and is now teaching YOU how to do the same through his tried and tested proven track record through Seller Finance Freedom Academy, where he shares his frameworks to supplement your income with just 10 properties. He is a pickle ball enthusiast, he is committed to freedom, faith and purposeful life design, and brings some great information and content with tons of value on creative finance for investors new and experienced! Topics for this episode include: ✅  How wraps turned "dead" or skinny deals into cash-flowing assets   ✅  The NEW "BRRRR" with a W strategy that lets you get paid like the bank  ✅  How to use DSCR loans, subject-to and seller finance to structure win–win creative finance deals   ✅  Finding the perfect buyer to sell all your wrap deals too without worry ✅  How to underwrite wrap deals, structure payments, protect yourself with paperwork, and avoid common mistakes   ✅  Building $10K+/month in cashflow WITHOUT being a landlord, managing tenants, or fixin + More!  See the show notes to connect with all things Phil!   Connect with Philip: www.philiplouden.com Phil Louden on Youtube Phil Louden on Instagram Philip Louden on Facebook Phil Louden on LinkedIn   Connect with Seller Finance Freedom and Wrap Academy: Seller Finance Freedom Academy Skool Community   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    51 min
  7. How To Fix Your Sleep, Relationship and Business With Hostage Tape | Alex Neist

    11/17/2025

    How To Fix Your Sleep, Relationship and Business With Hostage Tape | Alex Neist

    Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Alex Neist the founder and CEO of Hostage Tape, with brilliant branding geared toward stop snoring and start sleeping selling over 51 Million strips and counting!  A simple behavior change (nasal breathing + mouth tape) turned into a category-defining, multi-million-dollar brand. Alex breaks down the health benefits and the exact branding moves—product seeding, polarizing naming, and the 95/5 awareness rule—that took Hostage Tape from zero to everywhere including Andrew Huberman and The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. This is a company helping athletes, entrepreneurs, high performers and the average person have better relationships and better health through better sleep!  Alex is a former Professional Arena Football League Quarterback  and entrepreneur who founded a seven-figure sports technology company called Vidswap that he eventually sold.  While looking for a cure for his own chronic snoring and sleep issues he was inspired to find a solution and created Hostage Tape which has caught on like wildfire with an amazing branding and marketing campaign. For people who refuse to be held hostage by bad sleep. Wake up Rested, Present, and Unstoppable do NOT miss this podcast! Topics for this episode include: ✅   The "sleep → energy → execution" loop top performers use ✅  The positive results mouth tape can have on your life and business ✅  Brand building from scratch: moat, memorable name, polarizing story ✅  How organic mentions happen and how he got on The Joe Rogan Podcast ✅  Turning customer problems into viral creative + More! This is not medical advice, this information is for entertainment purposes only.  Please consult a medical professional before using any products as there may be risks depending on the individual.   See the show notes to connect with all things Alex and Hostage Tape!   Connect with Alex: Alex Neist on Youtube Alex Neist on TikTok Alex Neist on Instagram Alex Neist on X Alex Neist on Facebook Alex Neist on LinkedIn   Connect with Hostage Tape: hostagetape.com Hostage Tape On Instagram Hostage Tape on X Hostage Tape on Facebook Hostage Tape on TikTok Hostage Tape on Youtube Hostage Tape on Threads --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    44 min
  8. Reverse Flipping: The Underground Strategy That's Changing Real Estate | Will Denis Round 2

    11/10/2025

    Reverse Flipping: The Underground Strategy That's Changing Real Estate | Will Denis Round 2

    Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Will Denis aka "Willy Numbers" the King of Reverse Flipping!  He is a full time real estate investor, educator and tell it like it is entrepreneur fighting out of South Florida whose ability to never shy away from a challenge or a fight has helped him reach some of the highest achievements in the business with a successful track record of various different strategies.  He has done a variety of different transactions including flips, very large wholesale deals, new construction, development and more! In a competitive market of investors and educators he continues to stick out with his authenticity and relatability for the average man doing extraordinary things through discipline, hard work and dedication.  You can find him on social media doing everything from cold calling to cold plunging running marathons and training Jiu Jitsu and he is now back to talk about his latest strategy he is crushing the game with known as, "Reverse Flipping"  You will not want to miss this in your face episode with some great insight on a new real estate investing strategy changing the game for investors. Topics for this episode include: ✅  How does a reverse flip deal work? ✅  How to flip deals no one wants to touch ✅  The best way to find reverse flip deals to invest in ✅  What makes a good spouse for a driven entrepreneur ✅  Why do many real estate investors fail + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Willy Numbers   Connect with Will Denis: willynumbers.com Willy Numbers on Youtube Willy Numbers on TikTok Willy Numbers on Instagram Willy Numbers on Facebook William Denis on Facebook Will Denis on LinkedIn Flippin SoFlo Podcast   Connect with Reverse Flip: reverseflip.com Reverse Flip On Instagram Reverse Flip Skool Community Get the reverse flip book   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

    51 min
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Welcome to The A Game Podcast, so much more than a self help hour and Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs. Discussing what makes people excel in life, music, business, real estate investing for entrepreneurs to live the life they want and chase their dreams. From MMA and UFC fighters, comedians, actors, astronauts and investors who flip residential real estate or have massive passive income through commercial real estate or wholesaling this is the Podcast for you. Discover the mindset and daily habits of some of the most successful people out there as they share their secrets to success and no matter what they do, they ALWAYS bring their A Game!!

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