7 - From $5K and Bandit Signs to 8,000+ Deals with David Olds
Release Date: 08/28/2025
7 - From $5K and Bandit Signs to 8,000+ Deals with David Olds
Real Estate 101
Episode Description In this episode, Paul Thompson sits down with David Olds, co-founder of EZ REI Closings, the nation’s largest transaction coordination company. David shares his raw journey from hitting rock bottom during the 2009 crash and moving to Chattanooga with just $5,000, two kids, and three dogs to building a powerhouse business that has helped investors close over 8,000 deals. If you’ve ever wondered how to start over from scratch—or how to scale your investing business without burning out—this conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom you don’t want to miss. Key...
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Real Estate 101
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Real Estate 101
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Real Estate 101
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Real Estate 101
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Real Estate 101
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Real Estate 101
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Real Estate 101
Description: Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy. Simon Severino discusses his background in strategy advising for Fortune 500 boards and his passion for helping businesses enter and dominate markets. He explains the concept of pipeline coaching, which focuses on filling the sales pipeline, de-risking the buying process, and making it easy for customers to buy. The conversation also covers the importance of creating irresistible offers,...
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Real Estate 101
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Real Estate 101
Description: Your WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy. Ron Koenigsberg, president of American Investment Properties, discusses the importance of relationships and communication in the commercial real estate industry. He emphasizes the value of working with commercial real estate brokers to gain access to the best deals and shares his insights on finding opportunities in a challenging market. Ron also highlights the significance of active...
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In this episode, Paul Thompson sits down with David Olds, co-founder of EZ REI Closings, the nation’s largest transaction coordination company. David shares his raw journey from hitting rock bottom during the 2009 crash and moving to Chattanooga with just $5,000, two kids, and three dogs to building a powerhouse business that has helped investors close over 8,000 deals.
If you’ve ever wondered how to start over from scratch—or how to scale your investing business without burning out—this conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom you don’t want to miss.
Key Takeaways
- Starting from zero isn’t failure — it’s proof you can rebuild faster the second time
- Hustle beats hesitation — even bandit signs can launch an empire.
- The best deals aren’t found, they’re created — think sub-to, lease options, novations.
- Half of all deals die at closing — unless you have the right systems in place.
- Real growth comes when you stop doing it all yourself and focus on what actually drives profit.
- Mindset without action is just daydreaming — the winners execute, especially in tough markets.
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