{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 209: 95% Talk Big. 5% Execute. Which One Are You?","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m back after seven months away from the mic \u2014 as I've been hard into a brand new industry. And I just got back from our Deal Maker Alliance event in Nashville \u2014 where we raised over $113,000 for charity in just 30 minutes.   I\u2019ve got one big question for you:   What did you want to be when you we're growing up? I watched 25 kids confidently stand up and declare their dreams. Astronauts. Athletes. Entrepreneurs. No hesitation. No fear. Then I looked at the adults in the room\u2026 and saw how many have quietly stopped dreaming. In this episode, I\u2019m challenging you to stop talking about big goals while making small decisions. If your bank account, business, health, and relationships look the same as they did 12\u201336 months ago, you\u2019re not building \u2014 you\u2019re maintaining. And maintenance doesn\u2019t create legacy. I break down the hard truth about identity, execution, and why most entrepreneurs aren\u2019t suffering\u2026 they\u2019re just stuck in a self-inflicted struggle. There\u2019s a difference. I also share what it\u2019s like to step into a brand-new industry at 48 years old as a white belt \u2014 getting my butt kicked daily \u2014 and loving every second of it because I\u2019m building toward something big. This episode is about going All In to Win in 2026 and beyond. If you\u2019ve been busy but not building\u2026 learning but not executing\u2026 dreaming small because it feels safer\u2026 this one\u2019s for you. Show highlights include: Why 95% of entrepreneurs talk big but make small decisions [04:56] The powerful difference between struggle (good) and suffering (self-inflicted) [24:12] Why most people sabotage themselves when they start winning [28:03] The identity problem keeping you stuck at the same revenue for years [18:38] What happened when I asked a room full of adults about their legacy dreams \u2014 and got zero hands [30:55] How activating your reticular activating system changes the opportunities you see [35:58] Why you must choose a vehicle big enough to make real money \u2014 even if you mess it up [37:47] The role of positive peer pressure and getting around real winners [21:13] Why \u201cAll In to Win\u201d is the only way to approach 2026 [42:56] You don\u2019t need another motivational quote. You need a bigger dream \u2014 and the execution to back it up.   Welcome to The Making of a DM Podcast, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM \u2014 the "DM" stands for Deal Maker \u2014 a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark\u2019s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he\u2019s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life. Check out these resources: Who Is Mark Evans DM?: [Learn More] (https:\/\/www.markevansdm.com\/who-is-mark) Follow Mark on Instagram: [@markevansdm] (https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/markevansdm\/) Grab Mark\u2019s book, Magician Vs. Mule: [Get Your Copy] (https:\/\/vip.markevansdm.com\/book-offer) Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? [Join Now] (www.dealMakerAlliance.com\/app) Free Masterclass: Get Mark\u2019s Business Buying Blueprint: [Sign Up] (https:\/\/vip.markevansdm.com\/masterclass) ","author_name":"Making Of A DM","author_url":"http:\/\/markevansdm.com","html":"