

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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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 2min
5 Navy Seal Secrets To Improve Your Business & Life | William Branum Round 2
Join Nick Lamagna as he welcomes back our guest William Branum, a retired US Navy Seal, entrepreneur, business consultant and key note speaker. He has served many missions on many Seal Teams all over the world and was even an instructor at the Seal Sniper William makes his second appearance on The A Game Podcast to discuss the current state of CBD and his company Naked Warrior Recovery CBD which has been a sponsor of the show. He told his inspirational story of healing himself through CBD and purpose to overcome alcohol addiction and mentally and physical struggles transitioning out of Seal life into a civilian role. He is using the platform to bring the same benefits that have helped him to Veterans, first responders and civilians all over the world We find him today going down a new path that seems to be his calling as he has reinvented himself once again on the consulting and speaking side. William has taken the lessons, habits and systems from his training in the Seal Teams and founded the "5 Seal Secrets" program where he is teaching corporate execs, business owners, entrepreneurs and CEO's to think like a Navy Seal! Topics for this episode include: ✅ 5 Navy Seal Secets to help you in business and life ✅ What is a Signature Presentation and why you NEED one ✅ What is the easiest day to get things done? ✅ What is one thing that scares a Navy Seal ✅ How to train a leader ✅ New development in CBD ✅ How anyone can accomplish anything ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with all things William Branum Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with William: 5 Seal Secret Free Guide nw-recovery.com William Branum on Instagram Naked Warrior Recovery on Instagram William Branum on LinkedIn William Branum on Facebook Naked Warrior Recovery on Facebook William Branum on TikTok Naked Warrior Recovery 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

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 1min
How The Average Joe Finds Financial Freedom & Podcasting Growth Tips | Mike Cavaggioni
Join Nick Lamagna as he talks our guest Mike Cavaggioni, a real estate investor and financial coach who is the Founder of Average Joe Finances. Originally from Long Island, New York, and now Living in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, he has served in the Navy since 2002 and is also a licensed REALTOR ASSOCIATE®. He is the host of the Average Joe Finances® Podcast, which discusses how to create passive income from real estate. Nearing the end of his 20 year career in the Navy, he shifted his focus to financial independence and entrepreneurship. Mike started investing in real estate and working his other side-hustles to create passive income and become financially independent by age 38. He owns real estate in Hawaii, Virginia, Oregon, and Texas. Mike's mission is to provide relevant and informative content that will help others in their own financial independence journey. Mike's goal is to help you beat debt, build your wealth, and control your future! Topics for this episode include: ✅ 4 pillars of financial literacy ✅ How to get a good Virtual Assistant ✅ Benefits of doing a Podcast as a Real Estate Investor ✅ Tips to getting the most out of attending conferences ✅ Why is real estate a good fight against inflation? ✅ Can you save your way to wealth? ✅ What is the difference of Good debt vs bad debt ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with all things Mike Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with Mike: https://www.facebook.com/michael.cavaggioni/ Mike Cavaggioni on LinkedIn Mike Cavaggioni on LinkedIn www.mikecavaggioni.com Mike Cavaggioni on TikTok Mike Cavaggioni on Twitter Average Joe Finances on Youtube Average Joe Finances Podcast --- 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

Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 32min
Marketing Strategies, Brand Building & Social Media Growth | Brian Hanson
Join Nick Lamagna as he talks our guest Brian Hanson, the best kept secret in marketing! Brian is one of the founders of Real Advisors and Real Agency and is behind buildilng the brands and social profiles of some of the biggest names in real estate education and entrepreneurship. Real Estate investors, business owners and entrepreneurs of all levels and backgrounds have sought out Brian due to his integrity, track record and extremely impressive knowledge and intelligence after over 20 years of experience in traffic and conversion, affiliate marketing, SEO, PPC, and creative marketing strategies, with extensive experience in real estate and investment marketing He teaches marketing and sales strategies to small business owners all across the country, as well as speaking publicly and consulting nationally. Brian's proven versatility is exemplified by the creation of hundreds of companies and websites, including one of the nation's largest online engine and transmission companies with sales exceeding $5,000,000 annually. His most recent venture, REAL Advisors, LLC, was named #281 in 2019 and #80 in 2020 on Inc 500's fastest growing privately held companies, boasting an impressive 1500% in growth. Brian is one of the most impressive people we have met and you will be blown away at how much goes into marketing and understand why there is so much value in what he and his partners provide! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Should you be doing live events or online events? ✅ What is the best platform for marketing to build a brand or generate leads ✅ How to rank higher on Google and Youtune ✅ Tools to help pick the right content to put on podcasts and social media ✅ Can you still grow an online audience organically? ✅ How to make business partnerships work ✅ Recapping his first live UFC event watching Aljamain Sterling ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with all things Brian Hanson Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with Brian: https://www.instagram.com/consulting/ https://www.instagram.com/income/ Brian@realadvisors.com https://realadvisors.com/ https://realagency.com/growsocial --- 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
Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 14min
Exposing Weakness To Maximize Potential In Business, Fighting & Life | Eric Uresk
Join Nick Lamagna as he talks our guest Eric Uresk an entrepreneur and former professional MMA fighter turned coach. He is the founder of "Simple effective violence" a ground and pound course, and now runs the Martial Arts Mindset Mastery program assisting others in breaking through boundaries and blocks or all kinds to achieve their highest level of success professionally and personally. Eric has gone from a homeless junkie on Long Island NY at 17 to traveling the world because and living a fulfilling life because of combat sports. He is connected with some of the biggest names in MMA such as Dominic Cruz and has surrounded himself with a community that holds him accountable on and off the mats with such inspirational people as Jocko Willink and others you can find him training with and coaching at Victory MMA. He is breaking the mold of the alpha male and helping others discovery that growth and success comes from being open to exposing weaknesses and vulnerabilities to to experience true growth in anything you do. Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to eliminate anxiety as an entrepreneur ✅ How martial arts can help you in business ✅ Your identity of what you do is not who you are ✅ Showing up is NOT enough do THIS as well ✅ Creating a community to hold you accountable to your best self ✅ Sharing the mats with Jocko willink ✅ Are your excuses bigger than your goals? ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with all things Eric Uresk Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with Eric: Eric Uresk on Instagram Simple and Effective Ground And Pound Course Eric Uresk on Instagram Eric Uresk on Twitter Eric Uresk on Facebook Eric Uresk 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
Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 32min
Fighting Entrepreneur Talks Separating The Good From The Great | The Immortal Matt BrownMatt Brown
Join Nick Lamagna as he talks our guest "The Immortal" Matt Brown who is a UFC Legend, real estate investor and entrepreneur! Matt has used his toughness and grit we see in the cage to overcome addition and changd his path in life to find success in his businesses such as Immortal Martial Arts Center, Immortal Coffee and even his short term renatls and passive income properties. We get to know the habits and mindset behind the entrepreneur side of The Immortal in this episode as we discuss his mindset and tactics that separate the good from the great in fighting and business. Matt sheds some light on influences along the way such as Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed to help put optimism in and positivity in his life as well as discuss his detailing his experience at the tragic Damage Plan show and what he learned about himself in a chaotic situation. Matt Brown is a truly unique and inspiring human you will love this interview! Topics for this episode include: ✅ The illusion of multitasking ✅ What separates the good from the great ✅ Biggest shock when opening your own business ✅ Advice to young MMA and UFC Fighters ✅ Is your potential ruining your success? ✅ What does success REALLY take ✅ How to show up on days you don't FEEL like it ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with all things Immortal Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with Matt: Matt Brown on Instagram https://www.immortalmartialartscenter.com/ https://theimmortalcoffee.com/ Matt Brown on Twitter Matt Brown 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
Oct 24, 2022 • 1h 1min
How Real Estate Investors Can Thrive During A Recession | James Dainard
Join Nick Lamagna as he talks with guest and the KING of the Seattle area real estate market James Dainard! James has an incredible story going from a waiter at Red Robin to real estate multi-millionaire through investing, developing, brokering and even lending. He currently has completed over 3000 fix and flips and has over 4000 multi family units under way. He has some of the best content out today to help real estate investors make sure they have systems and processes in place to limit risk and thrive in a transitioning real estate market. He now runs companies such as Heaton Dainard – earning over an astounding $1 billion in sales and named one of washingtons fastest growing private companies four consecutive years in a row as well as PROJECT RE, Limelight development, Buckbuys houses, Easybuttonleads.com, Intrust funding and even finds time now to co-host the On The Market Podcast through Biggerpockets with amazing co-hosts such as Kathy Fettke, Jamil Damji, Henry Washington and Dave Meyer. Topics for this episode include: ✅ The one thing you need to limit risk in a market turn ✅ When is true wealth made in the market ✅ Where's the best place to get market info and trends ✅ How much to pad your rehabs for inflation ✅ The danger of BRRRR right now ✅ What Fix and Flippers NEED to track or risk losing money ✅ What can working at Red Robin teach you about business? ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with all things James Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with James: https://jamesdainard.com/ https://heatondainard.com/ https://easybuttonleads.com/ James Dainard on Instagram Project RE on Youtube James Dainard on Twitter James Dainard on LinkedIn James Dainard On Facebook Heaton Dainard on Facebook On The Market Podcast --- 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 17, 2022 • 57min
The Art Of Achieving Ridiculous Goals | Steve D. Sims
Join Nick Lamagna as he talks with guest Steve D Sims aka "The Real Life Wizard of Oz!" Many have said he has the coolest job in the world with his Black book full of Billionaire's he has made the craziest and most sensational bucket lists experience request happen for the world's wealthiest celebrities, professional athletes, and successful entrepreneurs. Steve is a speaker, coach, Brand Designer, host of "The Art Of Making Things Happen" Podcast and Author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen as well as his brand new book "Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals. He now helps build brands for other through his company Sims Media. He is now on a mission to inspire people across the world to start supporting each other rather than tearing each other down as he truly believes this is the perfect time in the world for all of us to connect that we have common ground like never before! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Why many people DO NOT achieve goals ✅ MAJOR threat to society not talked about ✅ What to REALLY be scared of in life & Business ✅ How to train your brain to eliminate negativity and pessimism ✅ The danger of QR codes ✅ A MAJOR social media branding MISTAKE ✅ The most powerful 3 letters in the English language ✅ How can martial arts and kickboxing prepare you for business ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with Steve and look out for our giveaway of his new book "Go For Stupid!" Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with Steve: https://www.stevedsims.com/ https://sims.media/ Steve D Sims on Facebook Steve D Sims on Twitter Steve D Sims on Instagram Steve D Sims on Youtube Steve D Sims on Linkedin Steve D Sims on TikTok Get the book Go "For Stupid" Here Check out "The Art Of Making Things Happen Podcast" Here --- 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 10, 2022 • 54min
From Military To Millionaire Real Estate Investor | David Pere Round 2
Join Nick Lamagna as he sits down for a second interview with friend of the show and From Military to Millionaire founder David Pere! For those who don't know David Pere is a financially free Marine Corps Veteran who devotes his free time to teaching service members and veterans to build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance! Since our last episode he has retired from the service and is now investing, networking and educating full time! He has become a staple among such major entrepreneur circles such as Biggerpockets and Flip Hacking Live and is a now close friend of the A Game Podcast! David's company From Military To Millionaire and Mastermind, "The War Room" are well respected in the industry and David discusses how his life has changed since leaving the service, attending conferences, balancing business and family as well as bucket list experiences such as traveling to Peru! See the show notes to connect with him, his book and podcast! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How To Know Who NOT To Hire ✅ David recaps attending his first live UFC Fight ✅ The Truth About Wholesaling Real Estate ✅ How To Scale A Real Estate Business ✅ Are You Trusting the Wrong People? ✅ Life After Retirement From The Military ✅ Biggerpockets BPCon 2022 ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with David Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with David: David Pere on Instagram www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/ David Pere on Facebook David Pere on Linkedin David Pere On Youtube From Military To Millionaire Podcast NO BS Guide To Real Estate Investing Book --- 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 3, 2022 • 1h 12min
Business Marketing Systems, BJJ & Battling MS Naturally | Alberto Crane
Join Nick Lamagna as he sits down with guest Alberto Crane, a former professional fighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion turned entrepreneur. Alberto has an incredible record of training and fighting successfully all over the world. His life changed when he was diagnosed with MS and was led to believe he was going to spend the rest of his life on pharmaceutical drugs with massive limitations in the future. While still competing and refusing to quit on anything he is passionate about he discovered TacFit and has found ways to natural heal his body, ease his pain and even bring more mental clarity. After reading books such as Think and Grow Rich Alberto began writing and committing to his goals and going after them with conviction and is now a business owner and entrepreneur. He has learned systems and processes for sales and marketing to grow successful businesses such as TacFit and Legacy BJJ in one of the most competitive areas in the country. Alberto now spends time spreading the practices of Tacfit, hosting the Alberto Crane Show and teaching Jiu Jitsu at his schools in California that have had such high profile students as Joey Diaz, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and even Vin Diesel! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Overcoming Disease without pharmaceutical drugs ✅ Systems and processes for sales and marketing ✅ How can your business stand out from the competition ✅ How Tacfit can change your health and life ✅ Two books that can change your life ✅ Creating relationships through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with Alberto Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with Alberto: Alberto Crane on Instagram https://www.legacybjj.com/ https://tacfit.com/ Alberto Crane on Facebook Alberto Crane on Linkedin Alberto Crane On Youtube The Alberto Crane Show Alberto Crane Tacfit For BJJ Instructional --- 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 26, 2022 • 1h 6min
Short Term Rental Investing In Any Market | Jason Griggs
Join Nick Lamagna as he sits down with guest Jason Griggs, one of the top short term rental real estate investors in the surrounding las Vegas area. Jason was a former teacher from Long Island who decided at a young age to move to Las Vegas and through contacts as a lacrosse couch found his way to real estate. Jason took the path many do from starting out as an agent and fell in love with the cash flow that real estate rental properties can bring in. Once he discovered the short term rentals, such as AirBNB he focused in on the strategy and mastered his market and becoming one of the biggest short term rental owners and managers in the area. Jason has timed the market right and built long term financial freedom through cash flow and appreciation and now teaches others how to do the same through his new course. You may also seem him often at the UFC Apex watching the fights with some of the biggest names in sports, MMA and entertainment! He truly has created a dream lifestyle through real estate investing. Topics for this episode include: ✅ Investing opportunities during a recession ✅ How to get loans on rental properties without affecting your credit ✅ Is it better to Refinance your properties or pay them off? ✅ Pros and cons of restrictions on AirBNBs? ✅ The danger of getting rich quick ➡️ More! See the show notes to connect with Jason Text Nick today to do some real estate deals together whether you are new or experienced at (516) 540-5733 --- Connect with Jason: Jason Griggs on Instagram https://winwithairbnb.com/ Jason Griggs on Facebook Jason Griggs 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


