EP 217: The Real Flex Isn’t Money -- It’s Having Options
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I'm challenging one of the biggest lies entrepreneurs have been sold: That success is measured by how hard you hustle. After spending a week in the Hamptons surrounded by highly successful entrepreneurs and multi-generational wealth, I noticed something that completely shifted my perspective. The people with the most freedom weren't trying to impress anyone. They weren't flashing expensive watches or driving exotic cars everywhere they went. They were investing in their health, spending time with their families, protecting their privacy, and living life on their own terms....
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EP 216: Why Being the "Black Sheep" is Your Biggest Entrepreneurial Advantage
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m sharing why being the black sheep in your family, your business, or your circle of friends might be the greatest advantage you’ll ever have. After spending the Fourth of July with my family, I found myself reflecting on something I know so many entrepreneurs experience: feeling like you’re living on a completely different planet than the people around you. It’s not because you’re better than them. It’s because you want a different life. While so many conversations revolve around gossip, drama, and the past, I want to talk about the future. Business. Growth....
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EP 215: If Your Vision Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs stay stuck for years: Their vision is too small. I just wrapped up an incredible two-day private mastermind at my farm with 25 entrepreneurs from all different industries — from nine-figure trucking companies and real estate investors to social media influencers, fund managers, and business owners scaling to the next level. And after countless conversations, one thing became crystal clear: Most people don’t have a work ethic problem. They have a vision problem. Too many entrepreneurs are grinding every day,...
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EP 214: The Birthday Lesson I Wish Someone Told Me 30 Years Ago...
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lesson I’ve learned after 48 years on this planet. As I celebrate my 48th birthday, I’m reflecting on the advice I wish someone had given me 30 years ago — advice that would have saved me years of overthinking, hesitation, and waiting for the "perfect" plan. The truth? Nobody has it all figured out. Not me. Not billionaires. Not the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. The people you admire aren’t winning because they have all the answers. They’re winning because they’re willing to take action before they have them. In this episode,...
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EP 213: How To Dominate Any Industry, and In Any Market
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to dominate any industry — in any market — no matter what’s going on around you. And here’s the truth… It’s not AI. It’s not marketing hacks. It’s not some secret strategy. It’s doing the simple things that almost nobody is willing to do consistently. I’m sharing four core components that cost you nothing to implement — but if you ignore them, your business will struggle, stall, or disappear within the next 24 months. I’m also pulling back the curtain on what I’m seeing across multiple businesses and...
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EP 212: Get $10,000,000 Cash, Tax-Free... But There's Just One Catch
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m going to offer you something most people think they want… $10,000,000 cash — tax free. But there’s one catch: You don’t wake up tomorrow. Would you take the deal? Of course not. And that’s exactly the point. In this episode, I’m challenging you to rethink how you value your time, your life, and the opportunities sitting right in front of you every single day. Because if you wouldn’t trade your life for $10M… then why are you treating your days like they’re worth so much less? I also take you behind the scenes of a last-minute, $45,000 trip I made...
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EP 211: The Brutal Truth About Why Your Business Is Stuck
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m breaking down the brutal truth about why your business is stuck — and it’s probably not what you want to hear. It’s not the market. It’s not the economy. It’s not your CRM. It’s the fact that you’re drowning in noise instead of focusing on signal. I see so many entrepreneurs working all day, staying “busy,” and still not making money. Why? Because you’re doing things that feel like work… but don’t actually move the needle. In this episode, I walk you through the difference between signal vs. noise — and how the most successful people in the...
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EP 210: The Day I (Almost) Fired Everyone...
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m sharing a feeling every CEO knows all too well — the moment when you want to fire everyone and just do it all yourself. I woke up frustrated, anxious, and ready to blow things up after realizing things in the business weren’t getting done the way they should. Communication broke down. Excuses started flying. And like many leaders, my first instinct was simple: clean house and start over. But over nearly 30 years in business, I’ve learned something important — firing everyone isn’t the solution. Becoming a better CEO is. In this episode, I pull back the curtain...
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EP 209: 95% Talk Big. 5% Execute. Which One Are You?
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m back after seven months away from the mic — as I've been hard into a brand new industry. And I just got back from our Deal Maker Alliance event in Nashville — where we raised over $113,000 for charity in just 30 minutes. I’ve got one big question for you: What did you want to be when you we're growing up? I watched 25 kids confidently stand up and declare their dreams. Astronauts. Athletes. Entrepreneurs. No hesitation. No fear. Then I looked at the adults in the room… and saw how many have quietly stopped dreaming. In this episode, I’m...
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EP 208: Clarity, Cash, and Conversation: What I Discovered Over Lunch with 2 Billionaires
Making Of A DM
In this episode, I’m diving deep into why most people stay stuck—foggy about their goals, unclear on their direction, and spinning their wheels doing “work” that doesn’t actually move the needle. I’ll break down how to take control of your life by getting radically honest about what you don’t want, why intentionality matters more than hustle, and how community, clarity, and reflection will change the game. You don’t need another to-do list—you need a vision. One that’s backed by strategic action, daily accountability, and a burning desire to make the next 365 days count....
info_outlineIn this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to dominate any industry — in any market — no matter what’s going on around you.
And here’s the truth…
It’s not AI.
It’s not marketing hacks.
It’s not some secret strategy.
It’s doing the simple things that almost nobody is willing to do consistently.
I’m sharing four core components that cost you nothing to implement — but if you ignore them, your business will struggle, stall, or disappear within the next 24 months.
I’m also pulling back the curtain on what I’m seeing across multiple businesses and industries right now — from lack of follow-up, poor communication, weak standards, and why so many companies are losing deals they should be closing every single day.
If you feel like your business isn’t growing the way it should… this episode will show you exactly why — and how to fix it immediately.
Show highlights include:
- The 4 simple (but ignored) actions that will separate you from your competition [00:01]
- Why most businesses will be out of business in 24 months if they don’t execute [00:01]
- The massive cost of not doing what you say you’re going to do [11:44]
- Why showing up on time is a competitive advantage in today’s market [09:31]
- The real reason follow-up is the easiest way to make more money [14:34]
- Why human connection will always beat automation and AI [16:37]
- How poor communication and slow response times are killing your revenue [24:09]
- The difference between being efficient vs. being effective in business [16:37]
- Why doing “a little extra” creates exponential returns in referrals and growth [18:37]
- How weak standards attract low-quality clients and low profits [25:20]
I also share real examples of businesses losing deals — not because of price, not because of competition — but because they failed to do the basics.
Not answering calls.
Not following up.
Not delivering on what they promised.
And the truth is…
That’s your opportunity.
You don’t need to reinvent your business.
You need to raise your standards.
You don’t need more tools.
You need better execution.
If you take these four things seriously and implement them daily, you won’t just survive — you’ll dominate.
Welcome to The Making of a DM Podcast, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life.
Check out these resources:
- Who Is Mark Evans DM?: Learn More
- Follow Mark on Instagram: @markevansdm
- Grab Mark’s book, Magician Vs. Mule: Get Your Copy
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