Hey everyone, it’s Nick Lamagna. I’m excited for us to come together and do some real good. We all know real estate is the number one way to build wealth and become a millionaire. But here’s something fewer people realize: homeownership is also the number one way out of poverty in America. That’s why I’ve partnered with SavingHomes.org and Ross Hamilton to help a family keep their home. What I love about Saving Homes is simple - your donation doesn’t just help once. It gets used again and again, maybe even outliving you, to help family after family. So when we come together to save this home, the impact will echo for generations. Go to savinghomes.org/nick to help save a family today! Every bit helps and Ross will MATCH your donation! Please SHARE, listen and subscribe today and check the show notes to connect with Nick Lamagna and all things Ross and @SavingHomes_Now ! #RossHamilton #SavingHomes #TheAGamePodcast #NickLamagna #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #CreativeFinancing #RealEstateSuccess #HousingSolutions #Entrepreneurship #AffordableHousing #NonProfit #Philanthropy #StopForeclosures #PositiveChange #Charity #Donation #FamilySupport #InspirationalPodcast #RealEstateFunding #EntrepreneurMindset #ChangeLives #CommunityFunded #CrisisRelief

Sometimes, the biggest thing holding you back from success is your own pride. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar talks about why surrounding yourself with the right people, having a supportive community, and being willing to ask for help can make your journey a whole lot easier. He also explains how opening up, getting advice from people who have been where you want to go, and letting others support you can help you bounce back from setbacks and reach your goals faster. Whether you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or just trying to level up in life, remember that you don't have to figure everything out alone. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #BusinessLessons #Vulnerability #Networking

What if the secret to getting past self-doubt and finally believing you deserve success is learning to forgive? In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar gets real about how growing up homeless, moving from house to house, and dealing with family struggles can mess with the way you see yourself. Hear how years of anger and resentment turned into a powerful lesson about letting go, changing your mindset, and realizing your parents were doing the best they could with what they had. If you're struggling with self-worth, limiting beliefs, or feeling like you're destined to repeat your family's history, this episode will challenge you to rethink your past and take control of your future. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #Forgiveness #SelfDevelopment #MentalStrength

You close your first deal, the check lands, and instead of celebrating, you feel like a fraud. That’s imposter syndrome, and it’s more common among self-made entrepreneurs than most people admit. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar says that his first big check didn’t feel like proof of success. It felt like a mistake. For nearly three years, he kept closing deals while quietly believing he didn’t deserve the money. He shares how it feels to get your first big paycheck and still doubt your self-worth, and how a single conversation with a mentor shifted his money mindset, helped him redefine his family’s legacy, and gave him the tools to break the cycle of poverty for good. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #Entrepreneurship #ImposterSyndrome #SuccessMindset

What does settling over 5,000 insurance claims have to do with building a real estate investing business? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Brett McCollum of @PropertyRadar talks about how insurance claim negotiations translate directly into real estate investing, why you make your money when you buy, and how mastering negotiation can help you buy properties at the right price, protect your profit margins, and close better deals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced real estate investor, these lessons can help you sharpen your negotiation skills and gain an edge in today's competitive real estate market. #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #NegotiationSkills #HouseFlipping

This week Brett McCollum joins The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs with Nick Lamagna for an honest conversation about overcoming homelessness, building self-worth, recovering from a major business loss and using real estate data to find motivated sellers faster. Brett is an investor, entrepreneur, educator and podcast host based in Gainesville, Florida, and he is now with @PropertyRadar , a real estate data and prospecting platform. He grew up in poverty, was homeless twice as a kid and attended 27 different schools. After a short run in pro baseball ended when the Minnesota Twins organization cut him, he built a career as an insurance adjuster, settled more than 5,000 claims and learned negotiation skills that later carried over into wholesaling. He went on to do hundreds of deals, flip houses, build partnerships and coach other investors. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is that “nobody’s coming to save you” doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Brett explains how poverty fueled his drive, why a big check can still trigger imposter syndrome, and why trying to fix a major loss by himself made the recovery take far longer than it needed to. He also breaks down why most investors are sending too much direct mail, how to target the people most likely to sell, and why fresh data gives you a competitive edge. In this episode we talk about: ✅What 5,000+ insurance claims taught him about negotiation, and why it made him a better wholesaler ✅The mistake he made after a major business loss and why you need a community or mastermind ✅Why investors are sending too much direct mail, and how to target smarter ✅How to find motivated sellers using distress signals like pre-foreclosure, probate, tax delinquency, and high equity ✅How dynamic lists, skip tracing, and automated mail, calls, and texts save time + more #BrettMcCollum #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #LeadGeneration #PropertyData

What’s going to separate the real estate investors who win over the next 3 to 5 years from everyone else? AI is creating some awesome opportunities to automate lead generation, outreach, and follow-ups, saving time and helping investors run their businesses more efficiently. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Nick Kurtz of Red Panda Leads says that even with all the new technology coming out, you still need real people who know how to get deals across the finish line. The biggest winners will be the ones who learn how to use AI to their advantage while continuing to build their skills, trust their experience, and stay hungry to grow in the ever-changing world of real estate investing. #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #BusinessAutomation #SuccessMindset

Wondering where the real estate deals are hiding right now? Some markets are getting tougher, while others are still full of opportunities if you know where to look. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, we’re talking with Nick Kurtz of Red Panda Leads about everything from the ups and downs in Florida to the competition in Southeast Pennsylvania, the growth happening in Indiana, and why Texas is still a solid market for investors. Every market is a little different, and what works in one area might not work in another. Whether you’re wholesaling, flipping, or building a rental portfolio, here’s a quick state-by-state look at where deals are popping and how to adjust as the market shifts. #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateMarket #RealEstate2026 #RealEstateDeals

Not every motivated seller is what it looks like on paper. A homeowner who says they’re in foreclosure might not be ready to sell, and one who says they just want to move could be sitting in real distress. The right questions can uncover the seller’s true motivation, why they need to sell now, and whether a cash offer or a traditional real estate agent is the best solution. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Nick Kurtz of Red Panda Leads tells why you don’t judge leads by the numbers alone and how a simple conversation can help you identify genuine seller motivation, uncover distressed properties, and find better real estate investment opportunities. #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #MotivatedSellers #RealEstateDeals

Not every name in your database is a deal waiting to happen, and knowing the difference between a list, a lead, and a qualified motivated seller can save real estate investors thousands in wasted marketing and hours of dead-end calls. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Nick Kurtz of Red Panda Leads says the real opportunity is finding property owners who actually want an offer, have a reason to sell, and are waiting to hear from you. If you want to stop wasting time chasing dead leads and get better at finding motivated sellers, understanding this difference is a great place to start. #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #LeadGeneration #QualifiedLeads #MotivatedSellers

What if the secret to scaling your business isn’t just working harder? Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Nick Kurtz of Red Panda Leads talks how being organized, paying attention to the details, and knowing how to communicate with your team can go a long way, especially when you’re growing a real estate business. Getting everyone on the same page is essential for productivity, accountability, and long-term growth. It might sound basic, but getting these things right can save you a ton of headaches and help your business run a whole lot smoother. #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding #CommunicationSkills

This week Nick Kurtz joins The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna for a practical conversation about real estate lead generation, motivated seller leads, pay-per-lead marketing and how investors can turn more inbound leads into closed deals. Nick is the co-founder of Red Panda Leads, a pay-per-lead (PPL) platform built for real estate investors and wholesalers. A former chemical engineer who moved into construction and eventually became a VP of personnel, Nick brings systems, operations and people skills to the investing world. He is also a hands-on investor with experience in tax sale investing, flips, wholesaling, seller financing and creative financing strategies. Today he works at the intersection of real estate, marketing and AI, using identity verification, motivated seller screening and better data to help investors get higher-quality leads. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is that a great lead is only as valuable as what you do with it. Nick explains the difference between a list, a lead and a qualified motivated seller, why inbound leads can mean fewer but better conversations than cold outreach, and why speed to lead and follow-up often decide who wins the deal. He also shares what he is seeing across different markets, how he uses AI inside his business, and why the investors who succeed over the next 3 to 5 years will be the ones who stay humble, adaptable and ready to change. In this episode, we talk about: ✅What pay-per-lead (PPL) is and how it gives investors on-demand access to an already running marketing campaign ✅The difference between a list, a lead and a qualified motivated seller ✅Why PPL can be a smart option for investors who aren't ready to run their own PPC campaigns, and the trade-offs of generic branding ✅Why turning ad campaigns on and off can hurt your advertising account, and how PPL offers more flexibility ✅How strong follow-up and revisiting older leads can squeeze more value out of your marketing spend + more #NickKurtz #TheAGamePodcast #LeadGeneration #MotivaledSellers #PPL

The secret to building a lasting business isn’t always about chasing bigger numbers - it’s about creating an environment where people can unlock their potential and do things they never imagined possible. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Ryan Weimer of Offer Now Idaho speaks on how the best teams are often built by individuals who have faced tough challenges, learned valuable lessons, and developed the determination to keep pushing forward. When you recognize that potential and give people the right tools, guidance, and opportunities, you can turn past setbacks into future success. That’s what separates great entrepreneurs from true leaders: the ability to develop talent, inspire others to think bigger, and create a business that changes lives far beyond the bottom line. #RyanWeimer #TheAGamePodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

What if AI could save you hours every week without replacing the experience and action that actually make your real estate business work? Instead of trying to have AI do everything, use it to handle the repetitive stuff, come up with ideas, and help your team find small ways to make the process better. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Ryan Weimer of Offer Now Idaho talks how those little improvements might only make the process 5% better, but when you're doing that across hundreds of contracts, the impact can be huge. The goal isn't to let AI replace your business - it's to use AI to optimize what you're already doing and give you more time to focus on the things that actually grow the business. #RyanWeimer #TheAGamePodcast #AIForBusiness #AIForRealEstate #BusinessAutomation

How do you know if that mastermind, training, or new strategy is actually going to help your business, or if you’re just chasing the next shiny object? In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Ryan Weimer of Offer Now Idaho, tells that a big part of it comes down to the people you surround yourself with and how willing you are to be vulnerable. Instead of walking in trying to prove how much you know, talk about what you’re struggling with, share what you’re good at, and look for ways you can help other people too. And when you lead with vulnerability instead of ego, you create better conversations, ask better questions, and learn a whole lot faster. #RyanWeimer #TheAGamePodcast #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership

What if the best real estate exit strategy isn't the one you planned before talking to the seller? Novation, hotel, fix and flip, rental, or cash deal - the right move depends on what the seller actually needs and how much pain they're in. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Ryan Weimer of Offer Now Idaho breaks down how smart investors can use a live underwriting process and a clear decision tree to match the right strategy to the property, coach sales reps in real time, and maximize opportunities instead of forcing every deal into the same box. #RyanWeimer #TheAGamePodcast #RealEstateDeals #RealEstateStrategy #ExitStrategy

You lose over $1,000,000 and somehow you’re supposed to just get back in the game? It sounds crazy, but sometimes getting completely knocked out is exactly what teaches you the most. Whether it’s losing money in business, getting crushed as an entrepreneur, or getting tapped out in 10 seconds on the Jiu Jitsu mat, the worst thing you can do is quit and walk away without learning anything. In this clip from The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna, Ryan Weimer of Offer Now Idaho says if you can look five years down the road and realize you might actually be thankful you went through it, that perspective can change everything. Failure sucks, but it’s also where some of the biggest lessons, growth, money, and fulfillment come from. #RyanWeimer #TheAGamePodcast #LearnFromFailure #Entrepreneurship #SuccessMindset