EP 209: 95% Talk Big. 5% Execute. Which One Are You?

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In this episode, I’m back after seven months away from the mic — as I've been hard into a brand new industry.

And I just got back from our Deal Maker Alliance event in Nashville — where we raised over $113,000 for charity in just 30 minutes.  

I’ve got one big question for you:   What did you want to be when you we're growing up?

I watched 25 kids confidently stand up and declare their dreams. Astronauts. Athletes. Entrepreneurs. No hesitation. No fear. Then I looked at the adults in the room… and saw how many have quietly stopped dreaming.

In this episode, I’m challenging you to stop talking about big goals while making small decisions. If your bank account, business, health, and relationships look the same as they did 12–36 months ago, you’re not building — you’re maintaining. And maintenance doesn’t create legacy.

I break down the hard truth about identity, execution, and why most entrepreneurs aren’t suffering… they’re just stuck in a self-inflicted struggle. There’s a difference.

I also share what it’s like to step into a brand-new industry at 48 years old as a white belt — getting my butt kicked daily — and loving every second of it because I’m building toward something big.

This episode is about going All In to Win in 2026 and beyond.

If you’ve been busy but not building… learning but not executing… dreaming small because it feels safer… this one’s for you.

Show highlights include:

  • Why 95% of entrepreneurs talk big but make small decisions [04:56]

  • The powerful difference between struggle (good) and suffering (self-inflicted) [24:12]

  • Why most people sabotage themselves when they start winning [28:03]

  • The identity problem keeping you stuck at the same revenue for years [18:38]

  • What happened when I asked a room full of adults about their legacy dreams — and got zero hands [30:55]

  • How activating your reticular activating system changes the opportunities you see [35:58]

  • Why you must choose a vehicle big enough to make real money — even if you mess it up [37:47]

  • The role of positive peer pressure and getting around real winners [21:13]

  • Why “All In to Win” is the only way to approach 2026 [42:56]

You don’t need another motivational quote.
You need a bigger dream — and the execution to back it up.

Welcome to The Making of a DM Podcast, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life.

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