Beyond the Deal

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Alice Chen, former corporate lawyer turned serial entrepreneur and private equity investor. Alice shares her remarkable journey from working in mergers and acquisitions law to founding multiple businesses—including a top Canadian wine export firm and a boutique M&A company acquired by PwC. Now, as a partner at Pendra Hastin...

What if you could scale and exit multiple companies—without being the expert in the trade? In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Guy Salani, a serial entrepreneur and mentor who’s built and exited 4+ home improvement businesses in roofing, siding, closets, cabinetry, and more. 🚀 Want to raise capital and scale your business with expert guidance? Book a free discov...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Lauren Brychell, a capital raising expert and founder of Equity Elevated, who has personally raised over $55 million in retail capital, primarily in the self-storage space. Lauren shares how she went from being hired for marketing to leading investor relations at a major self-storage firm, and how that experience inspired her t...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman is joined by Kaaren Hall, founder and CEO of uDirect IRA Services and co-author of The BiggerPockets Guide to Self-Directed IRA Investing. With 15+ years in the industry, Kaaren shares how she built one of the leading self-directed IRA companies in the country, helping thousands of investors unlock their retirement funds and invest in real es...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Jay Bourgana, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Acquisition Collective, who’s quietly built a business empire through strategic small business acquisitions and roll-ups. Jay shares his journey from growing up in Morocco and working in global operations to building and selling a $350M real estate company—and why he...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman is joined by Brad Blazar, capital-raising expert and founder of Capital School, to explore the proven strategies behind raising over $2 billion in investor capital. Brad shares his journey from launching his own oil and gas fund in his twenties to becoming a nationally recognized speaker and author, teaching thousands of entrepreneurs, syndic...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal , host Michael Wagman sits down with Zander Kempf, a former military officer turned RV and glamping resort developer. Zander shares how he went from flipping houses to scaling a multi-million-dollar portfolio of high-cash-flow outdoor hospitality properties near national parks. Zander explains why he left traditional multifamily investing, how he identifies under...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Keshav Kalor, a rising star in the world of alternative investments who’s raising millions while working full-time at Meta. As the founder of Clive Capital, Keshav specializes in helping tech professionals build generational wealth through real estate, private lending, and oil & gas investments—all while navigating a demand...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Litan Yahav, a 2x tech founder who successfully exited his company and transitioned into real estate syndications and private equity investing. Litan shares his journey from the diamond industry startup world to launching VYZER, a wealth management platform designed to help investors track and optimize their portfolios. Litan o...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Eric Tomei, a full-time physical therapist who has successfully built a real estate empire while maintaining his career. With over 125 house flips, multiple multifamily investments, and a focus on commercial real estate, Eric shares his strategic approach to scaling a real estate business while working full-time. Eric dives int...

Lost money on a deal? Wondering how to bounce back and scale? Meet Joshua Ferrari, a former aircraft technician turned real estate investor, who went from losing $60,000 on his first deal to managing a $75 million portfolio and raising $27 million in investor capital. Want to learn how to raise capital and scale your investments?  🔗 Book a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/mwagman/capital...

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Tim Fergestad, a neuroscientist turned real estate investor, to discuss his incredible transition from academic research to building financial freedom through multifamily investing. Tim shares how his background in science shaped his analytical approach to real estate, why he left a high-pressure research career, and how he sca...

Facing a layoff? Wondering how to pivot into real estate success? Watch this inspiring conversation with Randy Smith, founder and CEO of Impact Equity Group, as he shares his journey from corporate setbacks to becoming a capital raiser and fund manager. Want to learn how to raise capital and gain financial freedom? Book a free discovery call: 🔗 https://calendly.com/mwagman/capital-coaching-explor...

In this episode of the Beyond the Deal podcast, host Michael Wagman dives deep with Alan Underwood, a visionary real estate developer and charity leader in San Diego, California. Alan shares his extraordinary story of turning unimaginable loss into a purpose-driven life. From navigating profound grief to leading Angel Flight West—a charitable aviation organization—and transforming single-family ho...

In the debut episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman introduces his business partner, Mike Angelo, as they share the transformative journey from a high-pressure corporate career to multifamily real estate success. Mike reflects on his leap into real estate investing, the lessons learned from early mistakes, and the drive to secure financial freedom and family balance. Discover how Mike’s c...