The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs

On this episode of The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs, Nick Lamagna sits down with Joey Mure, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, who walked away from a $300,000+ mortgage career at Wells Fargo and grew his passive income from $2,400 to about $50,000 a month in under two years. In this episode, he shares how to build passive income and financial freedom without relying on Wall Street, 401(k)s, or traditional retirement planning. Joey and Nick dig into why Joey calls retirement a scam, how the "only asset at work" trap keeps high earners stuck, and what banks actually do with their own money versus what they tell you to do with yours. You'll also hear how to find the right investments for you using the Investor DNA profile and a custom buy box, so you can say no to 98 out of 100 deals and stop chasing shiny objects. You'll also discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping investors evaluate deals faster, analyze investment opportunities, improve business operations, and make better financial decisions. Joey shares how to tune out advice from people who haven't achieved the results you want, and why creating a clear financial plan starts with knowing what kind of life you actually want to live. In this episode we talk about: Why $300K a year and a "successful" career can still leave you with no time How Becoming Your Own Banker changed the way Joey thinks about money Why Wall Street's model can be condescending, and why no one is held accountable for your results The scarcity mindset behind "I hope it's enough" and how to build abundance instead What the 12-week Passive Income Lab teaches: Investor DNA, buy box, and operator vetting How to get support when friends, family, or coworkers say passive income is a scam The GPS model: destination, plan, and support How Joey uses AI to screen deals (green, yellow, red) and review sales calls His favorite investment right now: land flipping with owner financing, now producing over $40,000 a month in cash flow UNLOCK YOUR FINANCIAL FREEDOM SCORE FOR FREE https://go.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/theagame JOEY MURE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeymure/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joey.mure.54/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-mure-b376824/ WEALTH WITHOUT WALL STREET Website: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithoutwallst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wealthwithoutwallstreet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-without-wall-street/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/withoutwallst YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3gPe_2b_SSqnWw-llpE5zw CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Joey Mure and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

This week Brett McCollum joins The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs with Nick Lamagna for an honest conversation about overcoming homelessness, building self-worth, recovering from a major business loss and using real estate data to find motivated sellers faster. Brett is an investor, entrepreneur, educator and podcast host based in Gainesville, Florida, and he is now with Property Radar, a real estate data and prospecting platform. He grew up in poverty, was homeless twice as a kid and attended 27 different schools. After a short run in pro baseball ended when the Minnesota Twins organization cut him, he built a career as an insurance adjuster, settled more than 5,000 claims and learned negotiation skills that later carried over into wholesaling. He went on to do hundreds of deals, flip houses, build partnerships and coach other investors. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is that "nobody's coming to save you" doesn't mean you have to go it alone. Brett explains how poverty fueled his drive, why a big check can still trigger imposter syndrome, and why trying to fix a major loss by himself made the recovery take far longer than it needed to. He also breaks down why most investors are sending too much direct mail, how to target the people most likely to sell, and why fresh data gives you a competitive edge. In this episode we talk about: How growing up in poverty shaped his drive and why "nobody's coming to save you" What 5,000+ insurance claims taught him about negotiation, and why it made him a better wholesaler Why his first wholesale check made him cry, and how to push through your first deal Imposter syndrome and self-worth: why successful investors feel like frauds, and the forgiveness "hack" that changed his mindset The mistake he made after a major business loss and why you need a community or mastermind Why investors are sending too much direct mail, and how to target smarter How to find motivated sellers using distress signals like pre-foreclosure, probate, tax delinquency, and high equity How dynamic lists, skip tracing, and automated mail, calls, and texts save time Why fresh data is a competitive edge over other investors Brett's story is a reminder that real estate success isn't just about tactics. It's about mindset, community and using the right tools to act faster than your competition. Whether you're a new wholesaler chasing your first deal or an experienced investor looking to scale, this conversation covers both the mental game and the practical steps for finding motivated seller leads. BRETT MCCOLLUM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett_mccollum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettcmccollum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-mccollum-767099137/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@brett_mccollum PROPERTY RADAR Website: https://www.propertyradar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertyradar.info Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropertyRadar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyradar/ Twitter: https://x.com/PropertyRadar TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@property_radar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PropertyRadar Threads: https://www.threads.com/@propertyradar.info START YOUR 5-DAY FREE TRIAL: https://www.propertyradar.com/register CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Brett McCollum and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

This week Nick Kurtz joins The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna for a practical conversation about real estate lead generation, motivated seller leads, pay-per-lead marketing and how investors can turn more inbound leads into closed deals. Nick is the co-founder of Red Panda Leads, a pay-per-lead (PPL) platform built for real estate investors and wholesalers. A former chemical engineer who moved into construction and eventually became a VP of personnel, Nick brings systems, operations and people skills to the investing world. He is also a hands-on investor with experience in tax sale investing, flips, wholesaling, seller financing and creative financing strategies. Today he works at the intersection of real estate, marketing and AI, using identity verification, motivated seller screening and better data to help investors get higher-quality leads. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is that a great lead is only as valuable as what you do with it. Nick explains the difference between a list, a lead and a qualified motivated seller, why inbound leads can mean fewer but better conversations than cold outreach, and why speed to lead and follow-up often decide who wins the deal. He also shares what he is seeing across different markets, how he uses AI inside his business, and why the investors who succeed over the next 3 to 5 years will be the ones who stay humble, adaptable and ready to change. In this episode, we talk about: How Nick went from chemical engineering and construction to wholesaling and co-founding Red Panda Leads The people lessons from a VP of personnel role: clear communication, set expectations and patience What pay-per-lead (PPL) is and how it gives investors on-demand access to an already running marketing campaign The difference between a list, a lead and a qualified motivated seller Inbound vs. cold outbound: how they compare in effort, cost and conversation quality Why opt-in consent matters when contacting sellers by phone and text Why what a seller writes on a lead form doesn't always match their real situation, and how to uncover true motivation on the call How refund policies and lead appeals help protect investors from poor-fit leads Why PPL can be a smart option for investors who aren't ready to run their own PPC campaigns, and the trade-offs of generic branding Why turning ad campaigns on and off can hurt your advertising account, and how PPL offers more flexibility Market observations across Texas, Indiana, Florida, Tampa Bay and Southeast Pennsylvania Why wholesalers doing remote deals should add novations to their toolkit Why speed to lead, calling within 30 seconds, is the factor you control most How strong follow-up and revisiting older leads can squeeze more value out of your marketing spend Why a frustrated or defensive seller may be closer to a deal than you think How Nick uses AI for CRM management, call notes, objection tracking, SOPs and pipeline organization, and why he doesn't hand marketing over to AI The "black belt, white belt" mindset: confidence in what you know and humility about what you don't What it will take to win as a real estate investor over the next 3 to 5 years Nick's story is a reminder that real estate marketing isn't just about buying leads. It's about setting expectations, building systems, following up and adapting as the market changes. Whether you're a new wholesaler trying to land your first deal or an experienced investor looking to improve your lead flow, this conversation offers insight into motivated seller leads, real estate lead generation, sales follow-up and the mindset required to stay on top as technology and markets evolve. NICK KURTZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickkurtz_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickurtz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkurtz Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nickkurtz_ RED PANDA LEADS Website: https://www.redpandaleads.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redpandaleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-panda-leads/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@redpandaleads CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Nick Kurtz and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

This week Ryan Weimer joins The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna for an honest conversation about real estate investing, building a business, overcoming major financial setbacks and finding ways to close deals in changing markets. Ryan is the founder of Offer Now Idaho, a real estate investment company based in Boise, Idaho, that he continues to run while living in London with his family. After losing more than $1.2 million on a development project, Ryan had to rebuild his finances, rethink his business and find new ways to create liquidity. He went on to grow his company, sign more than 200 deals in a year and develop creative seller-financing strategies that helped him navigate different market conditions. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is learning how to adapt when the strategy that once worked is no longer enough. Ryan breaks down how he evaluates opportunities, works with sellers, builds a team and uses different real estate investing strategies to keep deals moving. He also shares the thinking behind the "Weimer Method," a creative seller-financing structure designed to unlock liquidity while making use of equity in other properties. In this episode, Ryan and Nick talk about: Losing over $1.2 million on a development deal and rebuilding after a major financial setback How Ryan built and scaled Offer Now Idaho while living overseas The "Weimer Method" and how creative seller financing can help investors create liquidity Why real estate investors need multiple exit strategies in changing market conditions How Boise's real estate market shifted after significant pandemic-era appreciation Using wholesaling, novations, installment contracts, seller financing, cash offers and flips to structure deals How to evaluate a property based on the seller's needs, repair costs, risk, timeline and potential profit Why a quick wholesale deal can sometimes make more sense than taking on a higher-risk flip How follow-up, lead management and sales systems can help investors convert more opportunities Why Ryan's company tracks lost deals and uses data to identify opportunities for improvement The importance of building a strong team and focusing on your core strengths How virtual seller appointments through Zoom or Google Meet can support stronger conversations Why seasonal planning matters when managing renovations and resale timelines Where AI can help real estate businesses with data, automation and operations—and where human connection still matters The importance of cash flow and liquidity for marketing, hiring and business growth How failure, mentorship, consistency and taking action can shape long-term entrepreneurial success Why supporting employees and helping sellers through difficult situations can be part of building a fulfilling business Ryan's story is a reminder that real estate investing is not just about finding deals. It's about making decisions, managing risk, building relationships and adapting when things don't go according to plan. Whether you're a new investor trying to close your first deal or an experienced entrepreneur looking to scale, this conversation offers insight into creative financing, real estate sales, business systems and the mindset required to keep moving forward after setbacks. RYAN WEIMER Website: https://weimerinvestments.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realryanweimer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.weimer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-weimer-70147b9b/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ryweimer OFFER NOW IDAHO Website: https://www.offernowid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offernowidaho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfferNowIdaho/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/offer-now-idaho/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDo_0ZAXGNF1aiGvciDtOzw CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Ryan Weimer and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

Adam Whitney joins The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna for a no-fluff conversation about consistency, discipline and why the "boring" fundamentals - not the shiny new strategy - are what actually build lasting wealth in real estate. Adam is a retired United States Marine, owner and CEO of Blackjack Real Estate, and a leader within Seven Figure Flipping, the mastermind community he now runs alongside Bill Allen. He does hundreds of deals a year and has spent two decades building a real estate business that started while he was still active duty, with limited time, limited resources and no shortage of excuses available to him if he'd wanted one. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is something almost every investor eventually has to face: Why do the people chasing the newest strategy usually end up busy but broke, while the people who stick to the fundamentals for years quietly build real wealth? Adam's answer isn't a hidden trick or a new acronym. It's picking one thing, mastering it for twelve straight months minimum, and refusing to confuse being interested in real estate with being committed to it. He and Nick dig into why so many "new" strategies marketed in the space today have actually existed for decades under different names, and why the investors who last are the ones who never stopped doing the boring stuff well. In this episode, Adam and Nick talk about: Transitioning from active-duty Marine to full-time real estate investor and eventually retiring from the military Why chasing shiny objects almost always leads to being busy instead of profitable The difference between being real estate "interested" versus real estate "committed" What it actually takes to buy a deal, and why most people skip the fundamentals to look for an edge Reading local market data: supply, demand, price bands and absorption rate instead of national headlines Why affordability, not interest rates, is the real story in today's housing market How Adam's team is solving the affordability problem through manufactured home "scrape and replace" deals Why manufactured homes carry an outdated stigma that's rapidly disappearing The real math behind manufactured home flips compared to ground-up construction Overcoming fear and social anxiety, and why regret hurts worse than embarrassment ever will Adam's health transformation, dropping from 205 to 178 pounds while running a company Why belief and mindset matter more than tactics when someone is just getting started What Seven Figure Flipping actually offers members, from capital partners to daily operator support The Seven Figure Foundation and why service, not just money, is part of the mission Teenage Tycoon, the youth program teaching kids real financial literacy through real deals Adam's biggest lesson for anyone trying to build something real: stop looking for the guarantee. Nobody gets one except the one guarantee we all share. Pick a direction, follow people who've actually done what you want to do, and be willing to sit in the work long enough - months and years, not days - to actually see it pay off. ADAM WHITNEY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialadamwhitney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.rei.98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-whitney-a5821837b/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@officialadamwhitney SEVEN FIGURE FLIPPING Website: https://www.7figureflipping.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7figureflipping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7figureflipping LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7-figure-flipping/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@7FigureFlipping TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@7figureflipping Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NB48mbxrmhdpC1EyD5E3R BLACKJACK REAL ESTATE Website: https://blackjackre.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackjack_real_estate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackjackEstate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackjack-real-estate/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/Blackjackre/ Twitter: https://x.com/blackjackre CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Adam Whitney and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

Stan Beck joins The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about risk-taking, reinvention, fatherhood and what it actually takes to build something that lasts - on the mats and in business. Stan is a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie and the owner of Renzo Gracie Salt Lake City. A first-generation American raised in Queens, NY to parents who survived the Holocaust as hidden children in France, Stan has spent his career refusing to follow the conventional path - dropping out of college, flipping real estate, building and losing a business during the 2008 crash, surviving a brutal stretch trading stocks, and opening multiple martial arts academies from Florida to Utah. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is something almost every entrepreneur, investor or high performer eventually runs into: What separates the people who actually pull the trigger on an opportunity from the people who just talk about it? Stan talks openly about the two times in his life when things fell apart financially, and why he never let fear make the final decision. His answer wasn't some hidden trick - it was deciding what the actual worst-case scenario looked like, accepting he could survive it, and moving forward anyway. He also opens up about the parts of his own upbringing he consciously chose to keep and the parts he worked hard to break so his kids wouldn't inherit them. In this episode, Stan and Nick talk about: Growing up first-generation American with Holocaust-survivor parents in Queens Why listening to his father talk business (without being allowed to ask questions) shaped how he raises his own kids Dropping out of college and buying his first property in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at 30 years old Doubling his money on a concrete-floor loft with zero kitchen Becoming a realtor, moving to Florida, and building a hurricane window-film protection business Losing everything when the real estate market collapsed A painful, expensive lesson from trading stocks and why he never went back Training in the "blue basement" era of the Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC alongside Matt Serra, John Danaher, Ricardo Almeida and Chris Weidman Earning his black belt and opening academies in Florida, then Salt Lake City Knowing when a student or business partner is ready to run their own academy Why he handed off his Florida academy instead of holding on too tight Breaking generational patterns as a father and building emotional intelligence Why he tells his kids about his own weaknesses instead of hiding them The loyalty philosophy he learned from Renzo Gracie and why it only works one way first Why "hope" gets you through hard times better than forced enthusiasm Stan's biggest lesson for anyone trying to build something of their own: find someone who's already succeeded at what you want to do, copy their blueprint exactly until you get their results, and only then start making it your own. And when fear shows up, don't let it decide for you - decide for yourself what you can live with, and go. STAN BECK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stan.beck.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanbeckbjj/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-beck-95833291/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/stanbeckbjj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stanwolf RENZO GRACIE SALT LAKE CITY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renzograciesaltlakecity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581075153665# CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Stan Beck and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

Joe Lo Truglio joins The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna for a powerful conversation about success, patience, persistence, creativity, rejection, collaboration and what it really takes to build a career that lasts. Joe is an actor, writer, producer and director best known for playing Charles Boyle on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as well as unforgettable roles in Superbad, Paul, Reno 911!, The State, Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Wanderlust, I Love You, Man, Pitch Perfect and many more. He is also featured in the new comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, directed by David Wain and written by David Wain and Ken Marino. This special throwback episode is being re-released to celebrate Joe and the longtime creative team behind The State continuing to work together decades later. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is something almost every entrepreneur, investor, creator or ambitious person struggles with: What happens when success takes longer than you expected? Joe talks openly about the moments when he questioned whether he should continue acting at all, considered completely different careers, and wondered whether the business was still worth it. His answer wasn't some magical motivation hack. It was realizing that if you truly love the work, you have to give yourself enough time to become who you are capable of becoming. Joe also explains why impatience can convince you that you are on the wrong path when you may simply be too early. He discusses learning to trust his own timeline, continue taking action through disappointment, and remember that neither failure nor success lasts forever. In this episode, Joe and Nick talk about: Why most people underestimate how long meaningful success can take The difference between persistence and continuing down a path you no longer love How Joe handled years of rejection and uncertainty in Hollywood Why you need to give yourself enough time to discover what makes you different The importance of recognizing small victories instead of dismissing them Why surrounding yourself with people who are better than you raises your own level How collaboration helped shape The State, Reno 911! and Brooklyn Nine-Nine Why ego can destroy creative teams How to use jealousy and comparison as fuel instead of allowing them to become resentment Why social media is a terrible place to look for validation How Joe learned to trust criticism from people he respects instead of strangers online Why there really is "enough for everybody" The exact moment Joe finally felt like he had made it in Hollywood How becoming a husband and father changed his definition of success Why the best projects often come from working with people you genuinely like The importance of staying creative and continuing to make things even during difficult periods Joe also shares one of the most valuable lessons from his decades-long career: surround yourself with people who are better than you and be willing to learn from them instead of feeling threatened by them. He credits collaboration and removing ego from the process as major reasons some of his most rewarding projects worked so well. And for anyone who feels behind, Joe has a simple message for his younger self: chill out, trust that your time will come, and don't ignore the small victories you already have. JOE LO TRUGLIO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelotruglio/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/JoeLoTruglio Joe's Instagram handle remains @joelotruglio, and his official social profiles highlight Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superbad, The State, Wet Hot American Summer and Reno 911!. WATCH GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS Official Movie Website: https://gaildaughtry.com/ Sony Pictures Classics: https://www.sonyclassics.com/film/gaildaughtryandthecelebritysexpass/ Movie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaildaughtrymovie/ Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEbaLieo_Kw Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/gail-daughtry-and-the-celebrity-sex-pass/umc.cmc.5jtvrhek4aqep1qffhy7dwsl5 Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is directed by David Wain, written by David Wain and Ken Marino, and stars Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Ken Marino, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ben Wang, Joe Lo Truglio and Sabrina Impacciatore. It is now available digitally. CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A-Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Joe Lo Truglio and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

Kerri Kenney-Silver is back on The A Game Podcast in this special throwback episode celebrating the release of Gail Daughtry & the Celebrity Sex Pass, the new comedy from David Wain and Ken Marino, now available digitally. The film stars Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Ken Marino, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ben Wang, Joe Lo Truglio and Sabrina Impacciatore. Kerri is one of the original members of MTV's The State and has built an incredible career across comedy, television, film and music, with credits including Reno 911!, The State, Viva Variety, Role Models, Wanderlust, Wet Hot American Summer, Party Down, Miracle Workers and much more. In this conversation, she is funny, vulnerable, thoughtful and incredibly relatable about what it actually feels like to build a career in an industry filled with rejection, uncertainty and constant pressure. We talk about anxiety, self-doubt and the stories we create in our own heads when things feel uncertain. Kerri shares one of the best mental resets in the episode: recognizing when you are "making a movie in your head" about everything that could go wrong, instead of dealing with what is actually happening in front of you. We also get into: Why gratitude became an important reset button for Kerri How she handles rejection and uncertainty in entertainment Why successful people still struggle with fear and self-doubt The importance of focusing on what is directly in front of you Why she does not look at other women as competition How finding "your people" can completely change your life The incredible bond between the members of The State Why she still does not feel like she has "made it" Why fear can actually become fuel The creation and return of Reno 911! What she learned from her father, legendary voice actor Larry Kenney Growing up around comedy, character voices and entertainment Her music career with Cakelike UFC, Dana White and sitting ringside while eight months pregnant Why doing what you love matters more than reaching some imaginary finish line One of the strongest lessons from Kerri is that success does not necessarily eliminate insecurity. Sometimes the people who keep evolving are the ones who learn how to manage that fear without allowing it to control them. And make sure you support Kerri and the entire crew behind Gail Daughtry & the Celebrity Sex Pass. The movie follows small-town hairdresser Gail Daughtry on an increasingly ridiculous Hollywood adventure after she decides to pursue her own "celebrity pass." It was directed by David Wain and written by Wain and Ken Marino. FOLLOW KERRI KENNEY-SILVER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrikenneysilver/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/kerrikenney WATCH GAIL DAUGHTRY & THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS Official Website: https://gaildaughtry.com/ Sony Pictures Classics: https://www.sonyclassics.com/film/gaildaughtryandthecelebritysexpass/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaildaughtrymovie/ Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/gail-daughtry-and-the-celebrity-sex-pass/umc.cmc.5jtvrhek4aqep1qffhy7dwsl5 The film is currently available digitally. CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A-Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it — and make sure you follow Kerri Kenney-Silver and support Gail Daughtry & the Celebrity Sex Pass.

Ken Marino is back on The A Game Podcast in this special throwback episode celebrating the release of Gail Daughtry & the Celebrity Sex Pass, the new comedy written by Ken Marino and David Wain and starring Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Ken Marino, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ben Wang, Joe Lo Truglio and Sabrina Impacciatore. The movie is now available digitally. Ken is one of the original members of MTV's The State and has built one of the most recognizable careers in comedy through projects including Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Wanderlust, Party Down, Children's Hospital, Burning Love, and many more. In this episode, Ken talks about what it really takes to build a career that lasts for decades, why grit matters more than most people realize, and why surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your trajectory. We also get into: How Ken discovered acting at a young age and why he never had a Plan B The origin of The State and how 11 very different personalities learned to work together The hilarious story behind the legendary Louie sketch Why rejection never stopped him from continuing to pursue acting The work ethic he learned from his father growing up on Long Island Why successful people still feel like they have to earn it all over again The difference between loving the work and chasing the reward Why having friends and peers who are pursuing similar goals can dramatically accelerate your success Working with legends including Henry Winkler, Alan Alda, Tony Shalhoub and Don Cheadle The unexpected life lesson Steven Tyler taught him about flossing Why Ken believes grit is one of the biggest predictors of long-term success His advice for anyone trying to build a lasting career in a competitive industry Ken also talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are passionate, driven and creative — something he credits heavily for the success and longevity of The State. And now Ken and David Wain are back together again with Gail Daughtry & the Celebrity Sex Pass, along with their live music project, Middle Aged Dad Jam Band, which combines classic rock, comedy and a rotating lineup of incredible guests. WATCH GAIL DAUGHTRY & THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS Official Movie Website: https://gaildaughtry.com/ Sony Pictures Classics: https://www.sonyclassics.com/film/gaildaughtryandthecelebritysexpass/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaildaughtrymovie/ Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEbaLieo_Kw The film was written by Ken Marino & David Wain and directed by David Wain. FOLLOW KEN MARINO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenmarino/ MIDDLE AGED DAD JAM BAND Official Website / Tour Dates: https://davidwain.com/madjb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madjamband/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pXFIK27lab41RSzdaRMX2 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/middle-aged-dad-jam-band/6778919898 Middle Aged Dad Jam Band features Ken Marino, David Wain and friends playing classic songs from the '60s, '70s and '80s with comedy mixed in between. The rotating list of guests has included names like Weird Al Yankovic, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, James Marsden, Will Forte and Joe Lo Truglio. CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? Send Nick the words "REAL ESTATE" on social media or email: [email protected] All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links Subscribe to The A-Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, review and share it — and go support Ken Marino, David Wain, Gail Daughtry & the Celebrity Sex Pass and Middle Aged Dad Jam Band. Connect with Nick Lamagna: [email protected] www.NickNickNick.com Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes on Platforms by Clicking Here To Subscribe Find all social media connections at Social media Links for Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Rate and Review The A Game Podcast on Apple Click Here to Review

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with a BONUS re-release with his guest, David Wain to celebrate the release of his NEW Movie Gail Daughtry and The Celebrity Sex Pass out NOW! He and his NYU classmates co-created and starred in the hit sketch show, MTV's The State. He also is credited with an impressive list of acting, directing, writing and producing in movies such as Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Wanderlust and A Futile and Stupid Gesture among many others. Among the list of his television credits include the hilarious Medical Police, Children's Hospital, Party Down and Stella! Wain has created projects where today's stars got their big break in acting including Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks and worked alongside Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston and more as well as his core crew from NYU to this day In many projects. His Instagram and social media shows his many talents in art, music and magic for a true Renaissance Man! By the end of this episode, you will realize how difficult it can be to be in this entertainment industry. It takes a lot of hard work, patience, and dedication because you will face a lot of rejections. We go deep into the mindset of a creator, we discuss time management, focus and persistence among other great topics in this outstanding interview with the always impressive David Wain. Wain shares his pieces of advice, regrets, updates on his current projects, and more. There's a lot to unpack, you don't want to miss this! Connect with David: Website: https://davidwain.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidwain?ref_src=twsrc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidwain/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8hExk7QXj1tP-jGxcMU1xg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidwain Connect with Middle Aged dad Jam Band davidwain.com/madjb --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers