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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 31 MIN

516: Escape Your 9-5 With Real Estate

from The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · host Ryan Haywood, David Lecko

Ryan Haywood shares how he went from selling shoes and working in a call center to building a real estate business that gave him control over his income and time. With the release of his first book, From Commission to Capital, he breaks down the exact sales principles that carried over into wholesaling—how to talk to sellers, negotiate without being pushy, and actually close deals. You’ll also hear why most people struggle to escape the 9–5 and what it really takes to get your first deals done.   Get Ryan Haywood's Book: https://a.co/d/0gZn8hqB   KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Why Ryan Decided To Write A Book 4:06 - Sales Skills 8:23 - Why He Dominated Sales 13:08 - How His Skills Transferred To Real Estate 16:53 - The Call Center & Selling Fiber Internet 20:44 - Listening & Presenting 25:49 - Extra Sales Tips 28:19 - Closing Thoughts 30:58 - Outro   LINKS: Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko   Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod   Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments   Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

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Ryan Haywood breaks down how mastering simple sales principles helped him escape the 9-5 and close hundreds of real estate deals.

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