

The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs
Nick Lamagna: Real Estate Investing Expert
Welcome to The A Game Podcast, so much more than a self help hour and Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs. Discussing what makes people excel in life, music, business, real estate investing for entrepreneurs to live the life they want and chase their dreams. From MMA and UFC fighters, comedians, actors, astronauts and investors who flip residential real estate or have massive passive income through commercial real estate or wholesaling this is the Podcast for you. Discover the mindset and daily habits of some of the most successful people out there as they share their secrets to success and no matter what they do, they ALWAYS bring their A Game!!
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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Smashing Machine And Habits For Success | Bas Rutten
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with an ENCORE episode with one of the stars of the new movie out now The SMASHING MACHINE ... Bas Rutten! Bas is an athlete, entrepreneur, author, inventor, natural entertainer and world renowned badass butt kicker! He learned to fight through adversity mentally and realized he had a gift for fighting physically as well as he retaliated against the bullying he experienced growing up with asthma and eczema. He was on track to be a culinary chef studying French cuisine and luckily for us changed the recipe and found fighting. He was a 3x King of Pancrase champion as well as UFC Veteran who won the heavyweight title and has since been inducted into the Pancreas Hall of fame, Mixed martial arts hall of fame and the UFC hall of fame. His sense of humor and natural ability to entertain landed him some roles In the acting world, hosting Inside MMA for 9 years, as well as shows like Kevin Can Wait and the hit movie Here Comes The Boom! He is the inventor of the body action system and The 02 Trainer which has proven published medical benefits including increased lung and exercise capacity and now spends time as the chairman and commentator for the fast growing Karate Combat! He was behind the realism you see fighting in Grand Theft Auto, he's been featured on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast and he can even knit you a sweater! He has a new movie coming out soon called The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Emily Blunt based on the life of Mark Kerr. You will want to hear his amazing story of going from "The Leper," to "El Guapo!" Topics for this episode include: ✅ How To Create Better Habits That Actually Stick ✅ First Time Meeting The Rock and Emily Blunt Filming The Smashing Machine ✅ The Importance Of Being Positive When Things Go Wrong ✅ Bas Rutten Shares A Supernatural Experience ✅ Karate Combat And Why You Should Be Excited About It ✅ Improve your cardio and lung capacity with the 02 Trainer + More See the show notes to connect with all things Bas Rutten! Connect with Bas: basrutten.com Bas Rutten on Instagram Bas Rutten on LinkedIn Bas Rutten on Facebook Bas Rutten on Youtube Bas Rutten on TikTok Bas Rutten on Twitter Connect with 02 Trainer: o2trainer.com o2trainer on Instagram 02 Trainer on Facebook 02 Trainer on TikTok O2trainer On Youtube the02trainer on Twitter Connect with Karate Combat: www.karate.com Karate Combat on Facebook Karate Combat on Instagram Karate Combat on Twitter Karate Combat on Youtube Karate Combat on TikTok --- 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

Oct 6, 2025 • 53min
Building Financial Freedom On 15 Hours A Week | Justin Donald
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Justin Donald, who Entrepreneur Magazine has named the Warren buffet of lifestyle investing. He is an entrepreneur, investor, educator, #1 best-selling author and podcast host featured on all the major publications and platforms including USA today, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. He started out cutting his teeth in sales through the knife company Cutco (No pun intended) it opened his eyes to the world of entrepreneurship coming from a blue-collar family where he out earned his parents' salary in a summer and things took off from there. He officially retired for his first time at age 37 and realized sitting back sipping Mai Tai's was not in his DNA and went back to grind mode bigger and better than ever. He has a wide array of experience in multiple asset classes including mobile home parks, private equity, self-storage, industrial and so many others. He used these to build generational wealth on buying assets not, jobs that he has found through the relationships he has made with people he can share business and life with. He is now known worldwide through "The Lifestyle Investor" brand, Book, Podcast and Mastermind teaching us all how to take back your life and live on your terms mirroring his incredible achievement of running an 8-figure business on 15 hours a week! He is a man of family, a man of faith and a wine connoisseur! Check the show links for a special gift from Justin for YOU! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Where should you begin your investor journey? ✅ How the average person can become financially free sooner ✅ How to protect personal relationships if a business deal goes wrong ✅ How to invest like the wealthiest investors ✅ How investors can avoid bad deals and losing money + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Justin! Connect with Justin: Justin Donald on Facebook Justin Donald on Instagram Justin Donald on Threads Justin Donald On LinkedIn Justin Donald on Youtube Justin Donald on Twitter Free Bonuses For Listeners: Free Wealth Course for The A Game Podcast Listeners! Free Strategy Session https://community.lifestyleinvestor.com/c/start-here Connect with The Lifestyle Investor: lifestyleinvestor.com --- 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

Sep 29, 2025 • 52min
Real Estate Investing For Everyone And Leadership Skills That Work | Josiah Grimes
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Josiah Grimes, a man behind the scenes playing pivotal roles in Sub2, Squad Up, Gator Method, Astroflipping and Keyglee! He is an entrepreneur, investor and educator who was a former athlete and introvert turned into a spectacular speaker and leader who could barely have enough confidence to order a pizza to interning for Cody Sperber with some bandit signs and some hope found success and confidence and now is in charge of some of the biggest real estate and financial education companies and communities through his company New Reach Education He is on a missoin to unlock financial freedom for millions through practical and actionable education and if that was NOT enough he is also the man behind Movable Type AI making YOU an author in hours or less using todays technology. He is a father, a very fun presenter always a keeps your interest in a conversation, a master mind brother and a former gymnast and most importantly he is our guest today! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Tips for selling your deals faster in a slow market ✅ Why a good training system is important for your business ✅ How to get out of feeling stuck and move toward your goals ✅ A great way to close a deal without spending money ✅ Beginner friendly tactics in the real estate business + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Josiah! Connect with Josiah: Josiah Grimes on Facebook Josiah Grimes on Instagram Josiah Grimes On LinkedIn Josiah Grimes on Youtube Josiah Grimes on Twitter Josiah Grimes on TikTok Connect with Josiah's Companies: Newreacheducation.com movabletype.ai --- 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

Sep 22, 2025 • 54min
Redefining Real Estate Through Leadership and Market Expansion | Eric Brewer Round 2
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Eric Brewer, The King of Novations and the originator of the now famous "Brewer Method!" He is a TRUE disruptor in the industry who ended up being one of the most respected real estate investors in the game. Fighting out of Pennsylvania after leaving behind a life in the military and in car sales he has taken away the excuse for others that they can't do tons of deals in a small local market. He has built an incredibly successful investing operation taking down various real estate assets through multiple strategies from flips, to wholesale, to creative finance deals and of course his crown jewel, Novations! He has turned his focus to expanding into other markets and even seeking strategic partnerships and is on a mission of expansion! He has built the confidence to grow his real estate business into other areas through proven systems and processes with a strong skillset in leadership and daily sales training on sharpening his acquisitions teams. His company, Ramp REI is making a name for themselves helping YOU sharpen your teams' skills so you can beat the competition and thrive as a real estate investor. Fantastic discussion with someone showing us that good guys can still WIN and you will not want to miss this episode. Go back in the vault and check out his first appearance as well for some killer real estate investing details! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to know when your business is ready for scaling ✅ How to find rockstars to work for you ✅ How to adapt and pivot for any changes and regulations ✅ Tips to becoming a better leader for your business ✅ A great way to overcome fear and self doubt + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Eric! Connect with Eric Brewer: brewermethod.com Eric Brewer on Instagram Eric Brewer On LinkedIn Eric Brewer on Youtube Eric Brewer on Twitter Eric Brewer on TikTok Connect with RampRei: www.ramprei.com Ramp REI on Facebook Ramp REI on Instagram Connect with Integrity First Home Buyers: www.integrityfirsthomebuyers.com The Brewer Method on Facebook Integrity First Home Buyers on Facebook Integrity First Homebuyers on Instagram Integrity First Homebuyers on Youtube --- 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

Sep 8, 2025 • 53min
Dealmaker to Difference-Maker: The Investor Protecting Families from Foreclosure | Ross Hamilton Round 2
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest back for a second round the amazing Ross Hamilton, founder of Connected Investors, insanely successful real estate investor, entrepreneur and tech developer who has found true financial freedom and now has focused his efforts on helping others in need. He is an author, entrepreneur and business owner who went from dumpster diving to financially free real estate investor worth millions. After becoming a semi-pro BMX rider he suffered an injury that caused him to stumble and fall into real estate at an early age where he quickly accumulated 50 properties using creative finance strategies paired with tenacity to succeed and motivation to be lazy! Ross took his profits and founded Connected Investors and Privatelenders.com creating a unique environment for real estate investors to connect as well as access legitimate lenders for their funding needs. Ross eventually sold his tech company to First American Title for $100 Million dollars and since then has drastically increased his portfolio buying over 200 homes in just one single year. Ross is on a mission to bring attention to his true passion helping others in need for the next 20 years through his non-profits such as Savinghomes.org, helping solve the affordable housing crisis in our country. You will be very surprised how much a small donation can help a family and help keep children on a better path. Helping familites in a financial crisis keep a stable environment can literally contribute to a more positive quality of life, mentally, physically and financially for generations. Please check the show notes and social clips to find out how you can help save a family today. Ross also talks about lessons learned rebuidling after the hurricane in North Carolina and his new habit he developed chopping wood! Please see the show notes and check socials to see how we can help save a family in the next 30 days through the A Game Podcast Community!! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to transform lives by stopping foreclosures for good ✅ Why using ai is dangerous for your brain ✅ How negative things lead to positive changes ✅ How to change the world for a family with a small donation ✅ Why true masters never stop learning and growing + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Ross! Click HERE to help save a family today! Every bit helps and Ross will MATCH your donation! Or go directly to Savingshomes.org/nick Connect with Ross: Ross@successcap.com Ross Hamilton on LinkedIn Inside Guide To Funding Real Estate Investments Connect with Saving Homes: savinghomes.org Hello@savinghomes.org Savinghomes.org Wealth Transformation Guide Saving Homes on Instagram Saving Homes on Facebook Savinghomes.org on Youtube Saving Homes on Twitter --- 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

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 11min
How To Achieve Your Personal and Financial Goals Later In Life | Damian Tanenbaum
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Damian Tenanbaum, am entrepreneur, professional stuntman, actor, producer, real estate investor, owns multiple businesses and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlson Gracie. He received his black belt at 50 years old when gettin into BJJ to spend more time with his son. He is fighting out of Kentucky by way or Maryland and Brooklyn and if that wasn't enough he owns Triple Crown Athletic, combining crossfit, striking and grappling. He is a renaissance man bobbing and weaving through many verticals in life and business from his past life as a teller at Citibank giving him experience with business, people, systems and processes where he picked up the tricks to improve operations and inefficiency to improve bottom lines. He was ahead of his time learning how to run a business remotely and he went all in and moved to the Philippines starting a call center from scratch which has left him with business experiences and connections across the world! He helps small to midsize businesses optimize and improve operations and customer service and is now passionate about Neufit, a new hope regeneration, a direct current, pulsating e-stem device he dug into after having his own stem cell treatments. Fun and informative episode with a very entertaining and successful guest! Topics for this episode include: ✅ What do you need to increase a value of your business.mp4 ✅ Why it's never too late to try new things in life and business ✅ How staying focused led to massive success in business ✅ A way to make new relationships while traveling ✅ A morning routine that helps you to stay active in life and training + more! Check the show notes to connect with all things Damian! Connect with Damian: Damian Tanenbaum on Facebook Damian Tanenbaum on Instagram Damian Tanenbaum on Threads Damian Tanenbaum on Twitter Damian Tanenbaum on LinkedIn Damian Tanenbaum on TikTok Damian Tanenbaum on Youtube Connect with Neufit: Neufit on Facebook Neufit on Instagram Neufit on Youtube Neufit on Twitter Neufit on TikTok Neufit on LinkedIn Connect with Triple Crown Athletic: www.triplecrownathletic.com Triple Crown Athletic on Facebook Triple Crown Athletic on Instagram Triple Crown Athletic on LinkedIn Triple Crown Athletic on Youtube --- 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

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
How To Use Social Media To Build A Brand and Successful Business | Nick Chewy Albin
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Nick Albin, aka "Chewy," one of the most well known Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts and entrepreneurs on the internet today! He is an entrepreneur, business owner, podcast host and coach fighting out of Louisville, Kentucky! After a traumatic experience where he was jumped in high school, he lacked self confidence and a sense of safety and self worth. He was eventually brought back out of his shell and gained his confidence back through wrestling, weight lifting and martial arts eventually earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2011. This self proclaimed meathead at heart has an extensive background in martial arts, health, nutrition and fitness. He has a gift for explaining things in an entertaining and relatable way which has caught on like wild fire where he has earned a blackbelt in branding business and marketing. He continually finds ways to grow his academy and podcast sharing his love of Brazilian jiu jitsu, health and fitness with the world through his academy, Derby City Mixed Martial Arts and his wildly popular Youtube Channel and social media, where athletes and business owners can relate to the parallels of the stress of humanity and he is connecting the bridges of the brains of the civilian and the combat sport competitor to show us that we're all the same and can help each other do better He also has a popular tournament, The Chewjitsu Open he puts on and is gaining a lot of traction in the competition circles. You know him through his Chewjitsu brand,The Chewjitsu Podcast and his successful Chew Crew Newsletter, welcome to the A Game Podcast, BJJ Royalty Nick Albin! Topics for this episode include: ✅ An important question you must answer before you go into business ✅ The answer to successful branding that no one wants to hear ✅ How to deal with fear and anxiety in life and business ✅ Learn the superpower to embrace the things you don't enjoy ✅ What to look for when you're trying to find a great mentor + more! Check the show notes to connect with all things Chewy! Connect with Nick "Chewy" Albin: www.chewjitsu.net Nick Albin on Facebook Nick Albin on Instagram Nick Albin on Twitter Nick Albin on LinkedIn Nick Albin on TikTok Nick Albin on Youtube Free Focused BJJ Ebook Subscribe to the Chew Crew Newsletter! Connect with ChewJitsu Podcast: ChewJitsu Podcast Chewjitsu Podcast on Facebook Chewjitsu Podcast on Instagram Chewjitsu Podcast on Threads Chewjitsu Podcast on Youtube Connect with Derby City: Derby City Mixed Martial Arts Derby City Mixed Martial Arts on Facebook Derby City MMA on Instagram Derby City MMA on Threads Derby City Mixed Martial Arts on Youtube Connect with other Chewy Jitsu Open Tournament: The Chewjitsu Open On Facebook Chewjitsu Open on Instagram Chewjistu Open on Threads --- 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

Aug 4, 2025 • 45min
How To Do Real Estate Deals From Home Using Social Media | Chris Logan
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Chris Logan, a full time real estate investor completing over 600 deals and has carved out a name for himself in the real estate investing strategy of wholesaling. He is an entrepreneur, business owner and real estate investor who after taking six months to do his first deal showed patience and persistence and has found massive success in the business. His brand Virtual Wholesaling Made Simple provides actionable steps where he shares his recipe he followed with YOU so you can repeat the process and land your first deal. He has a niche carved out with reverse wholesaling where he takes a unique approach to his "FYBF" Finding Buyers First and reverse engineering the deals from there. You can find him dropping fantastic content on his social media platforms and find him on some of the biggest stages in the country speaking on how he uses things like Facebook Groups to make money in real estate with just 2-3 hours a day and potentially replacing your 9-5 income! Topics for this episode include: ✅ The Best Way For New Investors To Generate Leads ✅ How To Get Real Estate Deals on Facebook ✅ How To Find The BEST Real Estate Groups on Facebook ✅ How Investors Can Use Social Media To Find Buyers For Their Deals ✅ How Investors Pay Their Real Estate Agents Who Bring Buyers + more! Check the show notes to connect with all things Chris! Connect with Chris: Chris Logan on Facebook Chris Logan on Instagram Chris Logan on Threads Chris Logan on Twitter Chris Logan on LinkedIn Chris Logan on TikTok Connect with Virtual Wholesaling Made Simple: www.virtualwholesalingmadesimple.com Virtual Wholesaling Made Simple on Facebook Virtual Wholesaling Made Simple Facebook Group Virtual Wholesaling Made Simple on Youtube --- 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

Jul 28, 2025 • 59min
Secret Service Agent Talks Keeping The Country and BJJ Academies Safe | Joe Scargill
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Joe Scargill, an active Secret Service Agent for 20 years, a Checkmat BJJ Black belt who is an athlete, coach and true American Badass! Fighting out of Jacksonville Florida by way of Pennsylvania, he wrestled at Ohio State and was on a path to go the path of working in Insurance like the rest of his family and turned to law enforcement after some impactful friends made an impression on him. After starting as a police officer he set his sights on the Secret Service but was initially rejected. His background in wrestling made him no stranger to adversity as he picked himself up and applied again, being accepted in 2000. He found the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a combat instructor for the Secret Service and has taken his gift and abilities in leadership from the Government to the mats. He is shaping minds young and old at A Force BJJ in Ponte Vedra, Florida and spends his time as a national keynote speaker. He is also on the advisory board for Academy Safe providing a high quality training environment for martial arts communities doing the extra work to verify it is a place run by people we can trust with our children, friends and family. FUN episode with an incredible guy, you won't want to miss this one! Connect with Joe: Joe Scargill on Facebook Joseph Scargill on Instagram Joe Scargill on Threads Joe Scargill on LinkedIn Connect with Academy Safe: academysafe.org Academy Safe on Facebook Academy Safe on Instagram Academy Safe on Youtube Academy Safe on TikTok Connect with A Force BJJ: A Force BJJ A Force BJJ on Instagram A Force BJJ on Facebook --- 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

Jul 21, 2025 • 58min
Linkedin Secrets And Lead Generation To Boom Your Business | Anthony Simonie
Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Anthony Simonie who is THE Go-To source for relationship building and capital raising and marketing via LINKEDIN with more than 25 years of successful marketing, sales and business development experience. Fighting out of Austin, TX he started in pharmaceutical sales and worked for Johnson and Johnson selling medical devices to surgeons before he pivoted to property preservation. He started by cleaning out foreclosures and after proof of concept of multiple on and offline businesses he decided to share his knowledge and help others as well using his tested and proven marketing strategies. He has since helped over 10,000 satisfied clients with his gift for finding the keys to converting and retaining high quality clients for your business. He is a Master in managing email lists, running advertising, buying media, writing copy and running webinars. His main focus today is two of his ventures including the Found Money Agency where he partners with high ticket entrepreneurs to extract revenue left on the table that is locked up in their buyers lists. As well as Client elevator, the fastest growing service-based business that professionals and syndicators are using to attract, win and retain high-end leads, clients and investors, while increasing referrals consistently and predictably. He is a huge advocate for foster care, adoptions and charities and does Jiu Jitsu! Topics for this episode include: ✅ The one business tool more powerful than social media ✅ How to get a competitive advantage on linkedin ✅ How can linkedin help your business grow ✅ What is one thing all successful people have in common ✅ How being authentic leads to success in business + more! Check the show notes to connect with all things Anthony! Connect with Anthony: Anthonysimonie.com Anthony Simonie on Facebook Anthony Simonie on Instagram Anthony Simonie on Threads Anthony Simonie on Twitter Anthony Simonie on LinkedIn Anthony Simonie on TikTok Anthony Simonie on Youtube Connect with Anthony's Ventures: Clientelevator.com Client Elevator on Facebook Foundmoneyagency.com --- 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


