The Investors Playbook Podcast

In Episode 9 of The Investors Playbook , host Frank DiMaggio shares a major career update, announcing the acquisition of The Agency Arizona and his new role as Managing Partner. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the expansion of luxury real estate representation and investment strategy across Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix market. Joining Frank are special guests Clayton Wolfe...

In Episode 8 of The Investor’s Playbook Podcast , we sit down with Nick Toon — former NFL wide receiver and one half of the powerhouse “Toon Team” — to talk about his transition from the football field to the world of luxury real estate investment and development . Nick shares how his pro-athlete mindset , work ethic, and no-nonsense approach fuel his success in the high-end real estate market. He...

Featuring Kevin Lucas (Founder & CEO, Vault Leverage Capital) & Eric McGaffin (VP of Sales, Vault Leverage Capital) In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Lucas and Eric McGaffin of Vault Leverage Capital to explore how smart leverage strategies can help investors maximize returns, scale portfolios, and manage risk in today’s market. Kevin and Eric share their expertise on: Leveraging cap...

Episode 6: Building Capital in Real Estate with Noah Brocious, President of Capital Fund I In this episode, we sit down with Noah Brocious , President of Capital Fund I, LLC (CFI) . Since 2009, Noah has been a driving force behind one of Arizona’s leading private lending companies, helping investors, builders, and developers fund their real estate projects. We dive into Noah’s journey in real esta...

📈 Episode 5 of The Investor’s Playbook Podcast dives deep into the world of real estate investing and private lending with two powerhouse guests: Nico Howard and Waseem Hamadeh, the founders of Silverback Capital. In this episode, we cover: How Nico and Waseem built Silverback Capital from the ground up 🦍 The differences between investing vs. lending in today’s real estate market Key strategies...

Episode 4: Why Choosing the Right Builder Matters From Day One When it comes to building your dream home, the builder you choose can make or break the entire experience. In this episode, we dive into the importance of selecting the right builder from the very beginning —and the costly pitfalls that can happen if you don’t. From missed deadlines and budget blowouts to poor craftsmanship and stressf...

The real estate industry is changing fast — and the agents who thrive will be more than just salespeople. In this episode of The Builders Group Podcast, Frank DiMaggio breaks down why the future of real estate belongs to those who are also builders and/or investors. We cover: 🔑 How being a builder gives agents the power to solve inspection issues instantly 📈 Why investors have a competitive edge...

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most critical — and costly — decisions you’ll ever make in real estate: choosing your agent . Whether you're buying or selling luxury real estate, working with the wrong agent can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars . From poor negotiation strategies to lack of market knowledge, the risks are real — especially in high-end markets like Phoeni...

🎙️ Episode 1: Welcome to The Investors Playbook Why Now, Why Frank, and Why This Podcast Matters In this pilot episode, we're kicking things off by answering the big questions: Why launch a podcast about real estate investing? Why should you trust Frank DiMaggio to guide you? And why now is the perfect time to get serious about real estate opportunities in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Fran...