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The Gentle Art of Crushing It!

EP 260: From Sales Rep to $100M AUM—Michael Wagman’s Real Estate Journey

May 1, 2025
44:04

Michael Wagman is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Nimble Capital Group, a boutique private-equity firm investing in multifamily real estate acquisitions and developments. He also mentors students on how to raise more capital and transform their lives. He is the host of Beyond the Deal, a podcast about mindset, success, and overcoming challenge in life and business. When he's not focusing on real estate Michael is an active music producer in the Dubstep genre, releasing his music on Spotify.


RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Michael Wagman and Market Insights

03:33 Michael's Journey: From College to Real Estate

07:04 The Transition to Sales and Entrepreneurship

09:58 Building a Real Estate Portfolio and Lessons Learned

12:46 Current Ventures and Future Plans

21:19 The Journey to Real Estate Success

29:00 Transitioning to Development Projects

37:24 Advice for New Investors and Resources

46:38 outro 


Summary


In this episode of the Gentle Art of Crushing It podcast, host Randy Smith interviews Michael Wagman, co-founder of Nimble Capital. They discuss Michael's journey from being a digital nomad to building a successful real estate portfolio focused on multifamily development. Michael shares insights on the current market cycle, his experiences in sales, and the importance of systems in business. He also talks about his future plans in real estate development and offers advice for new investors.


Keywords


real estate, multifamily, investment, capital raising, entrepreneurship, market trends, personal growth, sales experience, development projects, passive income

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