Scaling Fast and Fixing Mistakes with Dwayne Zimmerman and Tristan (TJ) Weiler Ep. 13

Episode 13: Scaling Fast and Fixing Mistakes with Dwayne Zimmerman and Tristan (TJ) Weiler What happens when you go all-in on real estate… learn some hard lessons… and build a second business along the way? Let’s find out in this episode, where hosts Mike Seidl and Zach Richards chat with young entrepreneurs Dwayne Zimmerman and Tristan (TJ) Weiler, who scaled from zero to around seventy properties in just a few years. They also launched a lumber business on the side. Dwayne and TJ share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and the real-world moments that forced them to level up fast. From house fires to insurance claims to tightening up their buying strategy, this conversation is about learning by doing, even if that’s sometimes the hard way. We also get into how they structure their businesses, why masterminds have been a game-changer, and how they’re now thinking bigger with development projects and multiple business locations.  You’ll Learn in This Episode: The biggest things a real estate investor needs to be aware of before it's too late How Dwayne and Tristan scaled to ~70 properties in just a few years What happens when a flip goes wrong, and how to recover from it How to structure roles across admin, maintenance, and operations as you grow Why buying “everything” early on helped them learn what not to do How they’re transitioning from single-family deals into larger development projects The story behind their lumber business How to scale a second business without creating chaos The benefits of being in multiple mastermind groups How to approach expanding into multiple locations the smart way Quotes “We bought everything that came across the table… and that taught us what we don’t like.” “Most people pay for insurance and never think about it until something happens.” “We marked the lumber up 100% and were still cheaper than the big stores. That’s how I knew there was real money there.” About Dwayne Zimmerman and Tristan (TJ) Weiler Dwayne Zimmerman and Tristan (TJ) Weiler are entrepreneurs. They started in the construction industry as W2 earners. At ages 19 and 18, they bought their first house to flip. By age 23, they have amassed 70-plus houses and own a 2-million-dollar-a-year lumber business. Find Tristan (TJ) Weiler on Facebook Find Dwayne Zimmerman on Facebook Find REI Capital Guys For Investors & the Fund – Learn how the Fund works and book a call For Borrowers & Deals – Get funding and support for your next investment