{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 213: How To Dominate Any Industry, and In Any Market","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m breaking down exactly what it takes to dominate any industry \u2014 in any market \u2014 no matter what\u2019s going on around you. And here\u2019s the truth\u2026 It\u2019s not AI. It\u2019s not marketing hacks. It\u2019s not some secret strategy. It\u2019s doing the simple things that almost nobody is willing to do consistently. I\u2019m sharing four core components that cost you nothing to implement \u2014 but if you ignore them, your business will struggle, stall, or disappear within the next 24 months. I\u2019m also pulling back the curtain on what I\u2019m seeing across multiple businesses and industries right now \u2014 from lack of follow-up, poor communication, weak standards, and why so many companies are losing deals they should be closing every single day. If you feel like your business isn\u2019t growing the way it should\u2026 this episode will show you exactly why \u2014 and how to fix it immediately.  Show highlights include:  The 4 simple (but ignored) actions that will separate you from your competition [00:01] Why most businesses will be out of business in 24 months if they don\u2019t execute [00:01] The massive cost of not doing what you say you\u2019re going to do [11:44] Why showing up on time is a competitive advantage in today\u2019s market [09:31] The real reason follow-up is the easiest way to make more money [14:34] Why human connection will always beat automation and AI [16:37] How poor communication and slow response times are killing your revenue [24:09] The difference between being efficient vs. being effective in business [16:37] Why doing \u201ca little extra\u201d creates exponential returns in referrals and growth [18:37] How weak standards attract low-quality clients and low profits [25:20]  I also share real examples of businesses losing deals \u2014 not because of price, not because of competition \u2014 but because they failed to do the basics. Not answering calls. Not following up. Not delivering on what they promised. And the truth is\u2026 That\u2019s your opportunity.  You don\u2019t need to reinvent your business. You need to raise your standards. You don\u2019t need more tools. You need better execution.  If you take these four things seriously and implement them daily, you won\u2019t just survive \u2014 you\u2019ll dominate.  Welcome to The Making of a DM Podcast, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM \u2014 the &quot;DM&quot; 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  Follow Mark on Instagram: @markevansdm Grab Mark\u2019s book, Magician Vs. Mule: Get Your Copy Want to be part of the Deal Maker Alliance? Join Now Free Masterclass: Get Mark\u2019s Business Buying Blueprint: Sign Up  ","author_name":"Making Of A DM","author_url":"http:\/\/markevansdm.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41053175\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/545650\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41053175"}