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Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler
Beyond the Build is where real entrepreneurship lives. The wins, the hard lessons, the strategies, and the life you are building behind the business. Hosted by Wendell Butler, military veteran, real estate investor, and operator. No fluff. No filters. Just real conversations on building wealth, scaling businesses, and executing at a higher level.
Episodes
- Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler
15. Why Flipping Doesn’t Work Right Now
An update on the market after a few weeks of living with the September rate hike, and how the business has actually changed because of it. Buyers don’t want to…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler14. Why We Walked Away From a $200K Profit
This episode is a two-part look at where the market stands right now: the bigger economic picture, and a real deal that got walked away from because of it…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler13. Sub-To Is a Ticking Risk (Banks Want Their Loans Back)
This episode breaks down subject-to (sub-to) real estate, the good and the bad, and why building a whole portfolio on it is a bigger gamble than most people…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler12. Why This Market Is So Hard (And Why You Can't Quit)
This episode is a straight-talk look at where the real estate market and the economy actually are right now, with no guru energy and no pretending it's easier…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler11. Why Everyone Is Wrong About BRRRRs
This episode breaks down why the BRRRR method isn't the infinite-money cheat code social media makes it out to be, and what's actually true about it in today's…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler10. Don't Buy Land Until You Check This
This episode breaks down exactly what it takes to go from flipping and renting to building from the ground up. New development gives way more flexibility than…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler9. You're Not Behind, You're Just Distracted
In this episode, I get real about something almost every entrepreneur deals with: comparing yourself to other people and feeling like you're behind. I break…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler8. Why 99% of "Gurus" Are Lying To You
In this episode, I go on a full rant about the guru and course-selling culture that's taken over social media, and why 99% of it is a grift. I break down why…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler7. Discipline Is a Learned Skill (Here's How to Build It)
In this episode, I explain why discipline isn't something you're born with, it's a skill you build through consistency. I share my own struggles with staying…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler6. Why We're Pivoting from Fix & Flips to New Builds
In today's episode, I break down why we're shifting our real estate business away from fix-and-flips and focusing more on new build development. I share what's…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler5. How to Scale a Business with VAs and AI
In today's episode, I break down how I structure my business using virtual assistants, systems, and AI while still keeping the human element at the center of…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler4. Why Your Life Partner Is Your Most Important Business Decision
In today's episode, I share one of the biggest personal milestones of my life: getting engaged. But this isn't just a story about relationships. It's about why…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler3. Why Most People NEVER Start
In today’s episode, I break down the real reason most people never start the business, brand, podcast, or life they actually want. It’s not a lack of…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler2. The Deal That Went From $120K Profit to BREAK EVEN
Today’s episode is about one of the worst real estate deals I’ve ever been part of. What started as a projected $120,000 profit turned into a complete…
Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler1. Welcome to Beyond the Build
Today’s episode is the intro to Beyond the Build. It’s about why most people are only seeing the highlight reel of entrepreneurship and missing what actually…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 42: Loans, Leverage, and Leveling Up with Ryan’s Real Estate Formula
Ryan is an avid entrepreneur with a love for real estate. He currently serves as the Producing Branch Manager of Northpoint Mortgage with a focus in house-hack…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 41: Dave Seymour from Firefighter to Real Estate Mogul
Dave Seymour, a retired firefighter, became a top real estate investor during the last market crash. He is an expert in commercial multi-family and Ground Up…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 40: Joao Macavilca From Residential to Commercial
Starting in the corporate world, Joao worked his way up from a per diem driver to a National Operations Manager in the pharmacy industry, gaining valuable…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 39: John Casmon from Corporate America to $145M Assets Under Management
John Casmon is a real estate entrepreneur, who has partnered with busy professionals to invest in over $145M worth of apartments. He hosts the Multifamily…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 38: David Fredenberg and Wholesaling
David Fredenberg is a real estate wholesaler and founder of Atlas Residential, serving the Charlotte Metro area. While specializing in wholesaling, his work…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 37: Eddie Speed and Real Estate Note Investing
Eddie Speed has over 40 years of experience in real estate note investing and has revolutionized the note-buying industry through innovation and education. As…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 36: Rent by the Room and AirBnB with Jessica Sinski
Jessica Sinski is a seasoned Realtor and Broker with over a decade of experience in the Charlotte real estate market. Her journey began early—tagging along on…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 35: Scott Carson and Note Investing
Scott Carson is a highly sought-after guest and host of the popular podcast, the Note Closers Show. An active entrepreneur, he is an expert in real estate…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 34: Jay Conner and Raising Private Money
Jay Conner began investing in real estate in 2003. At the start of his career, he relied on his local banker and was able to put together a few deals. However…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 33: Dr. Noah and Power Habits
DR. NOAH ST. JOHN is known worldwide as "The Father of AFFORMATIONS" and creator of Power Habits for Real Estate Professionals. Working with Hollywood…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 32: Justin Freishtat Raising Capital and Managing Investor Relations
Justin spent the first decade of his professional career building Heartland Foods which was acquired by a private equity firm in early 2022 after the company…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 31: The Short Term Rental Fundamentals with Shawn Moore
Shawn Moore is the host of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, Founder & CEO of Vodyssey, the nations largest group of short term rental investors, he is…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 30: Lease To Own Investing with Chris Prefontaine
Chris Prefontaine is the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach®, a 4x best-selling author.He is a Forbes Business Council Member and a 3-time Inc…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 29: Mindset and Experience as a Real Estate Investor with Jonathan Greene
Jonathan Greene is a thought leader in the real estate investing space. His podcast, Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing is one of the fastest-growing…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 28: Rent to Own and Overcoming Obstacles with Nick Prefontaine
At 14, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident and was put in a coma. His parents were told he wouldn't ever walk, talk, or eat on…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 27: Kevin Bupp and the Misunderstanding of Mobile Home Investing
Kevin Bupp is the Founder & CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors, which invests in mobile home parks, parking lots, apartments, offices, and single…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 26: Accelerating Your Real Estate Business with Ben Carbone
Ben Carbone is a top-producing, multi-million-dollar agent licensed in MA, CT, and RI. With the successful closing of over 40 million dollars of real estate in…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 25: Road to Financial Freedom with Artem Sopot
Artem started out in engineering with a vision of owning investments and transitioning from working a job to passive income. He started his investment journey…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 24: Exploring the Commercial Real Estate Space with Caleb David
Creating space for people to be seen, heard and known makes Caleb David come alive. He provides reliable expertise in office, medical, retail, industrial and…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 23: From Prison to Multifamily Expert with Seth Sundberg
Seth played professional basketball with the Lakers and overseas before transitioning into real estate, where he initially did really well. He got overly…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 22: Luxury Development Projects with Tyler Jordan
Tyler Jordan is a managing partner at The Nova Haus with over a decade in the real estate industry as an investor, project manager and now operator. Tyler…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 21: Lauren House and Building a Realtor Business
Lauren House is a dynamic force in real estate with over 18 years of expertise. She co-founded The Hot Girl School, a brand and podcast dedicated to helping…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 20: Investing in Senior Living with Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab has been a serial entrepreneur since the age of 15 and brings over 25 years of operational experience to his role as the founder and CEO of…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 19: Commercial Real Estate and Wine with Justin Ferguson
Justin Ferguson is a dynamic leader in the commercial real estate industry and a passionate advocate for breaking barriers as a minority professional in a…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 18: Real Estate to Buying Businesses with Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson is an entrepreneur who lives in New Orleans. He recently exited a $25M Real Estate Portfolio a few years ago in 2021. Currently he focuses on…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 17: Wholesaling with Jeremy Beland
Jeremy Beland is a real estate investor and coach, renowned for his expertise in wholesaling, flipping, and other real estate investment strategies. He founded…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 16: Branch Wealth Partners with Christina Wright
Christina is a real estate investor with over a decade of experience in private equity and banking with Ridgemont Equity Partners and Wells Fargo Securities…
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Real Estate Take Episode 15: Mindset and Real Estate with John Marchese
John Marchese has been a real estate investor since 2017. He got his start in the way he believes most people should, with a simple two-family “house hack”…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 14: Developing and How to Get Started with Adam Cozzolino
Adam Cozzolino grew up in Jacksonville, NC due to his dad being in the Navy, but all of his family is actually from Upstate NY. Adam has been an entrepreneur…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 13: Wholesaling and growing you Real Estate Business with Jeremy Bourgeois
Jeremy is a Marine Corps veteran and real estate investor who lives and works in Utah. He started in real estate by wholesaling, which is still his primary…
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Real Estate Take Episode 12: Fix/Flip Real Estate with Christian Walker
Christian Walker is a house flipper, commercial and industrial general contractor. Christian lives in Southeast Texas and that is primarily where he invests…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 11: Fix/Flip and “Subject To” Real Estate with Tony Eisenhauer
Tony Eisenhauer is a fix and flip investor in the Worcester, MA area. He started his real estate journey in 2019 and now has 7 rental properties and has done…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 10: The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Scaling Real Estate with Zachary Gray
Zachary Gray grew up in Northborough, MA. After battling through family financial problems at a young age, such as his parents filing for bankruptcy and losing…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 9: Loans, Buying Properties and Investing with Will Nork
Will Nork is a Sr. Loan Officer at First Community Mortgage. He helps make dreams come true by helping people finance their dream home. Along with being a loan…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 8: Chris Lotz’s Story of Finding His Real Estate Passion
🌟 Chris is a Michigan native, born and raised, and now a full-time real estate agent and investor. He previously worked in the medical device orthopedic space…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 7: Kyle Wallitner’s Path from Single Family Investments to Syndications
Kyle Wallitner is a commercial residential real estate investor who got his start in real estate buying single-family residences in his home state of WA, but…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 6: Flipping and the Real Estate Journey with Bruno Maluf
Bruno has been in business since he was 18 years old and in Real Estate Investing since he was 22 years old. He acquired his first 4-unit property with the…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 5: FHA’s, 203K’s and Syndications with Ryan Emrich
Ryan Emrich is a real estate investor and finances professional from the greater Boston, Massachusetts area. Ryan started his real estate investing journey in…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 4: Pest Control and the Dirty Side of Real Estate with Dylan Gendreau
Welcome to the “Real Estate Take” podcast! This is episode #4 featuring Dylan Gendreau. Dylan Gendreau is a Sales and Service Technician at Debug Pest Control…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 3: Veteran to Investor/Realtor with Evans Wright
Welcome to the “Real Estate Take” podcast! This is episode #3 featuring Evans Wright. Evans Wright is a military veteran and currently resides in Waxhaw, NC…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 2: House Hacking and Making the Leap with Ben Carbone
Welcome to the “Real Estate Take” podcast! This is episode #2 featuring Ben Carbone. Ben Carbone is a licensed real estate agent in CT, MA & RI with Brunet and…
Beyond The Build with Wendell ButlerReal Estate Take Episode 1: HELOC's and the Real Estate Path to Financial Freedom with Andrew Freed
Welcome to the “Real Estate Take” podcast! This is episode #1 featuring Andrew Freed. Andrew started off on the W2 track as a project manager and ascended…