Disruptors

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    The 3 Hacks To Earn $300K A Month In Wholesale

    The AI Sales Rep That Sets Appointments 24/7: https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-ytMaximize Your Tax Returns AndGet Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guyshttps://beccfo.com/Bolt Leadshttps://www.boltdeals.io/Ben Hoang was working 24 hours a day, burning through partnerships that exploited him, spending 20 to 30 thousand dollars a month on ads that returned nothing, and quietly questioning whether any of it was worth it. Last year broke him in ways he didn't see coming — and the version of him sitting across from you in this episode is the result of what he rebuilt from the wreckage. In this conversation Ben reveals the exact three marketing hacks he used to get his clients to $300K months in wholesale, including the pixel conditioning system most agencies don't know exists, the metric your Google campaign is hiding from you that's doubling your real cost per lead, and why the ads that worked for a decade are now actively destroying your results.✅ The 3 hacks behind $300K wholesale months — broken down step by step.✅ Why your $150 lead is actually costing you $300 and what to do about it.✅ How to train your pixel to find motivated sellers before they even know they want to sell✅ The Andromeda Facebook update that wiped out campaigns overnight — and the only solution.✅ Why firing your sales team was the best scaling decision Ben ever made.✅ How a power lineman quit his job and hit $300K in his first 3 months as a wholesaler.✅ The MQL metric that separates wholesalers who scale from those who stay stuck.✅ Why generic "we buy houses" ads are dead — and what actually converts in 2026. ✅ How client testimonials became Ben's most powerful lead generation tool.✅ The mindset shift that turned last year's worst season into his most focused year yet.This episode is for the wholesaler who is already doing deals but can feel the ceiling — the one who knows something in their marketing is leaking money but can't find where. Ben doesn't teach theory. He runs over 40 active client campaigns nationwide and the data he pulls from those campaigns reveals patterns that no guru is talking about. Whether you're trying to close your first $300K month or you're trying to build a system that hits it consistently without burning yourself out in the process, this conversation gives you the framework, the mindset, and the specific moves that are working right now in the real market.Benjamin HoangBolt Dealshttps://www.boltdeals.io/Instagram: @officialbenjaminhoangYouTube: ​ ⁨@benjaminhoang⁩

    1hr 14min
  2. Why Cold Calling Is Dead In 2026… Lessons Learned After Spending $100M In Ads

    15 MAR

    Why Cold Calling Is Dead In 2026… Lessons Learned After Spending $100M In Ads

    he AI Sales Rep That Sets Appointments 24/7: https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-ytMaximize Your Tax Returns AndGet Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guyshttps://beccfo.com/Lead House 365https://leadhouse365.com/stBONUSGET 10% OFF ON INVESTORLIFTUse promo code DISRUPTORS.https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE?Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire Craig Murdoch and Andrew Rapier have spent over $100 million in digital advertising, and what they discovered along the way is going to change how every real estate investor thinks about lead generation. In this episode, they break down exactly why cold calling is dying in 2026, how a TCPA lawsuit from a cold calling troll forced a complete reinvention of their business model, and how they built Lead House 365 from scratch — a done-for-you inbound marketing system that delivers motivated seller leads exclusively to one investor per market. This isn't theory. These are hard lessons learned after two decades of digital marketing, a Russian hack that wiped out 30 clients overnight, and a relentless pursuit of a better way to find deals without a dialer, a VA farm, or a list that every competitor in your market already has.✅ Why cold calling is becoming impossible in 2026 and what's replacing it.✅ How iOS and Android updates are killing cold caller contact rates permanently.✅ The TCPA lawsuit that forced a complete business pivot.✅ How to train a Facebook pixel to find motivated sellers before they even know they want to sell.✅ Why lead companies are reselling your leads to 5 other investors in your market.✅ How inbound leads close 60% cheaper than traditional lead provider models.✅ The Russian hack that maxed out 30 clients' credit cards overnight and what they learned.✅ Why creative and messaging matter more than which ad platform you use.✅ How Lead House 365 is using AI and funnel design to get sellers to sign contracts without ever speaking to an acquisitions person✅ The difference between intent-based Google leads and behavior-based Facebook leads and when to use each.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.Follow Craig Murdough & Andrew RapierInstagram: @ Leadhouse365Facebook: @ Leadhouse365YouTube:  ⁨@LeadHouse365⁩  Website: https://leadhouse365.com/stSubscribe for more disruptive conversations: https://youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast

    1hr 28min
  3. Why 58% Of Real Estate Deals Die And It’s Because Of This One Reason

    8 MAR

    Why 58% Of Real Estate Deals Die And It’s Because Of This One Reason

    David Olds has processed over 9,000 real estate transactions and the data reveals one uncomfortable truth — 58% of wholesale deals die before closing, and most investors never find out why until it's too late. In this episode, David breaks down the exact reasons deals collapse, why most wholesalers are marketing in the wrong markets entirely, and how the investors who are closing 75 to 88% of their deals are doing something fundamentally different from everyone else. If you've ever had a deal fall apart, lost a seller's trust, or wondered why your buyers keep passing, this conversation exposes the real problem hiding inside your acquisition process.✅ Why 58% of wholesale real estate deals die before closing✅ The single biggest mistake wholesalers make when underwriting deals virtually✅ How to pick the right markets so your deals actually sell✅ Why the 70% ARV rule is destroying your closing rate✅ The data from 9,000+ transactions that reveals where deals go to die✅ How top investors are closing 75–88% of their deals in any market✅ The regulation threat that could box wholesalers in for good✅ Why rural deals almost never close and what to do instead✅ How to underwrite deals the way a real buyer would✅ The disposition strategy that turned a dead $140K deal into $70K profitThis episode is for every wholesaler who has ever locked up a contract and watched it fall apart — and couldn't figure out why. David Olds isn't guessing. He's pulling from thousands of real transactions across hundreds of markets nationwide to show you exactly where the leaks are in your business. Whether you're brand new and trying to close your first deal or you're running a high volume operation and your close rate has quietly been slipping, this is the episode that will change how you think about acquisitions, disposition, market selection, and what it actually means to lock up a deal worth closing. Stop fishing in the wrong pond.

    1hr 13min
  4. Building A $125M Construction Portfolio At 27

    1 MAR

    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.

    1hr 23min
  5. How To Create A Billion Dollar Business In 3 Year

    23 FEB

    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.

    1hr 55min
  6. $30M In Assignment Fees In 2025… After Losing Everything In 2008

    8 FEB

    $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.

    1hr 50min
  7. From Massive Debt To A Billion-Dollar Company

    1 FEB

    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.

    1hr 48min

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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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