

331: 200+ Real Estate Deals A Year—Here’s How He Got There
Are you spending valuable time and resources on marketing that yields no results due to inaccurate or outdated data? In this episode, we learn from Chad Young, who openly shares his early struggles that involved sending out an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 yellow letters based on poor data, which significantly delayed his first successful transaction. Chad will explain how he persevered through these initial setbacks and eventually discovered effective marketing methods that led his company to achieve 200 deals per year. Discover actionable insights from Chad's journey to help you avoid similar pitfalls and streamline your path to consistent deal flow in real estate.
Here are three impressive things about Chad Young that were not explicitly mentioned in the episode:
- Chad demonstrated significant perseverance despite early setbacks and a substantial financial investment of around $30,000 before securing his first deal. This highlights his determination to succeed even when faced with initial failure due to bad data.
- Chad's company experienced a period of rapid growth after shifting marketing strategies, notably with radio advertising, where they were spending approximately $5,000 per month and consistently securing three contracts with an average profit of $40,000 each. This indicates a highly effective marketing phase.
- Chad has made a significant commitment to leadership development, investing heavily in coaching for himself and his team with the specific goal of scaling his business further. This demonstrates a strategic approach to long-term growth beyond just deal acquisition.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Why It Took Chad Young So Long To Get His First Deal
3:26 - The Story Behind His First Deal
6:33 - His Journey From 1 to 500 Deals
10:43 - Why The Industry Favors Cold Calling
11:25 - The Mindset That Led To His Success
13:52 - How His Team Has Evolved
15:23 - What Chad Is Looking Forward To In 2025
16:44 - Having Hard Conversations
20:34 - The Double Lot Data From DealMachine & More Data He Wants
23:22 - What He’s Hoping To Learn From CG This Year
24:33 - What Chad Would Be Doing If He Wasn’t In Real Estate
25:23 - Are Interest Rates Too High To Invest?
26:50 - One Of His Lowest Lows In Business
29:42 - His Highest Highs
31:55 - Closing Thoughts
32:55 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: Chad Young
https://www.instagram.com/chadyoungid/
Website: The Easy Home Buyer
https://theeasyhomebuyer.com/
Instagram: David Lecko
https://www.instagram.com/dlecko
Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/