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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 1H 27M

Why Cold Calling Is Dead In 2026… Lessons Learned After Spending $100M In Ads

from Disruptors · host Steve Trang

he AI Sales Rep That Sets Appointments 24/7: https://objectionproofselling.com/ai-sales-agent-ytMaximize Your Tax Returns AndGet Clarity On Your Financials With Our Tax Guyshttps://beccfo.com/Lead House 365https://leadhouse365.com/stBONUSGET 10% OFF ON INVESTORLIFTUse promo code DISRUPTORS.https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/WANT TO BE A MILLIONAIRE OR ARE ONE?Click here: https://objectionproofselling.com/millionaire Craig Murdoch and Andrew Rapier have spent over $100 million in digital advertising, and what they discovered along the way is going to change how every real estate investor thinks about lead generation. In this episode, they break down exactly why cold calling is dying in 2026, how a TCPA lawsuit from a cold calling troll forced a complete reinvention of their business model, and how they built Lead House 365 from scratch — a done-for-you inbound marketing system that delivers motivated seller leads exclusively to one investor per market. This isn't theory. These are hard lessons learned after two decades of digital marketing, a Russian hack that wiped out 30 clients overnight, and a relentless pursuit of a better way to find deals without a dialer, a VA farm, or a list that every competitor in your market already has.✅ Why cold calling is becoming impossible in 2026 and what's replacing it.✅ How iOS and Android updates are killing cold caller contact rates permanently.✅ The TCPA lawsuit that forced a complete business pivot.✅ How to train a Facebook pixel to find motivated sellers before they even know they want to sell.✅ Why lead companies are reselling your leads to 5 other investors in your market.✅ How inbound leads close 60% cheaper than traditional lead provider models.✅ The Russian hack that maxed out 30 clients' credit cards overnight and what they learned.✅ Why creative and messaging matter more than which ad platform you use.✅ How Lead House 365 is using AI and funnel design to get sellers to sign contracts without ever speaking to an acquisitions person✅ The difference between intent-based Google leads and behavior-based Facebook leads and when to use each.This episode is for anyone grinding in wholesale or fix-and-flip who feels like the ceiling is getting lower — and for anyone who's ever looked at a development deal and thought it was too big, too slow, or too risky. Max proves that the people who win in real estate aren't the ones who work the hardest. They're the ones who find the information nobody else has, move before the market catches up, and believe in the deal before the money exists. If you're ready to stop chasing leads and start building something that compounds, this conversation will change how you see the game.Follow Craig Murdough & Andrew RapierInstagram: @ Leadhouse365Facebook: @ Leadhouse365YouTube:  ⁨@LeadHouse365⁩  Website: https://leadhouse365.com/stSubscribe for more disruptive conversations: https://youtube.com/@DisruptorsPodcast

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