Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler

Beyond the Build is where real entrepreneurship lives. The wins, the hard lessons, the strategies, and the life you are building behind the business.Hosted by Wendell Butler, military veteran, real estate investor, and operator. No fluff. No filters. Just real conversations on building wealth, scaling businesses, and executing at a higher level.

Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler is a business podcast hosted by Wendell Butler, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Wendell Butler hosts Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler, a business show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  11. Why Everyone Is Wrong About BRRRRs

  Aug 31, 202621 min

  This episode breaks down why the BRRRR method isn't the infinite-money cheat code social media makes it out to be, and what's actually true about it in today's market. Buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat sounds simple, but the people selling courses on it aren't talking about the deals that blow up. Most locations right now just don't pencil for a true BRRRR the way they did in 2020-2022, and the ones who were actually doing it have slowed way down. That doesn't mean the strategy is dead, it just means the expectations need to change. After underwriting over a thousand deals in the past year and finding none that work, this one's a reality check on cash flow, appreciation, and what "passive income" actually costs you. 00:00 Intro & this episode's topic 01:19 What BRRRR actually is and why it gets oversold 03:35 How the market shifted from 2020-2022 to now 05:23 Why new development and build-to-rent work better right now 07:10 The truth about "passive income" in real estate 08:14 The real math: why $200-300/month cash flow isn't life-changing 10:22 Appreciation vs. cash flow, and why you can't have both 12:41 Real estate investing vs. running a hospitality business 14:46 BRRRR isn't dead, but the easy version is 15:29 How to vet anyone selling a BRRRR course 19:00 Final thoughts & how to get in to If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building a business, a family, or both. Subscribe for more Beyond the Build episodes: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthebuildpod⁠ Listen to Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/4e8B5ZI75I6wzo6FFw55yo?si=LSz9c7XITAKjXEYimFXypA Listen to Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-build-with-wendell-butler/id1784328740 Follow Beyond The Build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebuildpod Follow Beyond The Build on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebuildpod/ Follow Beyond The Build on LInkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyondthebuildpod/ Check out more from Wendell Butler Personal Website: ⁠https://wendellbutler.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wendellpbutleriv Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wendellpbutleriv/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendellpbutleriv/ Subscribe to Newsletter: https://wendellbutler.beehiiv.com/ Hammerhead Capital: https://www.hhcapitalrealty.com/ Flip Fuel Lending: ⁠https://flipfuellending.com/ Tide & Timber Ventures: ⁠https://www.tidetimberventures.com/ The Hive: ⁠https://jointhehive.co/

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  Episode #10

  10. Don't Buy Land Until You Check This

  Aug 24, 202629 min

  This episode breaks down exactly what it takes to go from flipping and renting to building from the ground up. New development gives way more flexibility than buying an existing asset, and the numbers tend to stay far more predictable than a fix and flip. But almost all the real work happens before you ever close on the land. Inside this episode: the front-end checklist for location, comps, topography, and utilities... zoning, entitlements, setbacks, and height limits... realistic permitting timelines... working with architects, engineers, and general contractors... the capital stack, loan-to-cost financing, and why you need way more upfront cash than people assume... plus the two biggest deal killers (bad location and entitlement denial) and why a long due diligence period is your best protection right now. If you've ever wondered how new construction actually works, or you're thinking about making the jump from flips or rentals into ground-up development, this one's for you. 00:00 Intro & this episode's topic 02:25 Why new builds offer more flexibility than fix and flips 04:29 Front-end planning and building the right team 06:57 Location, location, location & finding strong comps 09:23 Physical due diligence: topography, utilities & existing conditions 11:49 Zoning, entitlements & finding the highest and best use 14:01 Setbacks, height limits & how long entitlements really take 16:17 Getting architect and engineer plans locked in 18:40 The real capital stack: loan-to-cost, reserves & down payment 21:20 Closing fast and getting the whole team moving 23:24 The two biggest deal killers: location and entitlement denial 25:28 Why a long due diligence period is the best protection 27:59 Final thoughts & how to get in touch If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building a business, a family, or both. Subscribe for more Beyond the Build episodes: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthebuildpod⁠ Listen to Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/4e8B5ZI75I6wzo6FFw55yo?si=LSz9c7XITAKjXEYimFXypA Listen to Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-build-with-wendell-butler/id1784328740 Follow Beyond The Build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebuildpod Follow Beyond The Build on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebuildpod/ Follow Beyond The Build on LInkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyondthebuildpod/ Check out more from Wendell Butler Personal Website: ⁠https://wendellbutler.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wendellpbutleriv Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wendellpbutleriv/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendellpbutleriv/ Subscribe to Newsletter: https://wendellbutler.beehiiv.com/ Hammerhead Capital: https://www.hhcapitalrealty.com/ Flip Fuel Lending: ⁠https://flipfuellending.com/ Tide & Timber Ventures: ⁠https://www.tidetimberventures.com/ The Hive: ⁠https://jointhehive.co/

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  Episode #9

  9. You're Not Behind, You're Just Distracted

  Aug 17, 202618 min

  In this episode, I get real about something almost every entrepreneur deals with: comparing yourself to other people and feeling like you're behind. I break down why that comparison trap is mostly built on a lie, why social media only shows the highlight reel (never the maxed-out credit cards or the deals that fell apart), and why there's no such thing as a "timeline" for success. I also talk about why comparing your 2 years in the game to someone else's 10 is never a fair fight, why a little luck plays a bigger role than people admit, and how the book The Gap and the Gain changed how I think about progress. Plus, why joining or starting a mastermind (like my own group, The Hive) beats buying another guru course any day of the week. If you've ever opened an app, seen someone "crushing it," and felt like you're falling behind, this episode is your reset button. Run your own race. 00:00 Intro & catching up after the Japan trip 02:21 Why comparing yourself to other entrepreneurs is a trap04:00 The race nobody's actually running 06:20 There's no real timeline for success 08:24 Why you can't compare 2 years to someone else's 1010:22 Luck, hard work, and running your own race 12:25 The Gap and the Gain: focus on how far you've come 13:44 Why masterminds beat buying courses 15:54 How I built The Hive from scratch 17:59 Final thoughts: stop being distracted, take action If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building a business, a family, or both. Subscribe for more Beyond the Build episodes: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthebuildpod⁠ Listen to Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/4e8B5ZI75I6wzo6FFw55yo?si=LSz9c7XITAKjXEYimFXypA Listen to Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-build-with-wendell-butler/id1784328740 Follow Beyond The Build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebuildpod Follow Beyond The Build on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebuildpod/ Follow Beyond The Build on LInkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyondthebuildpod/ Check out more from Wendell Butler Personal Website: ⁠https://wendellbutler.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wendellpbutleriv Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wendellpbutleriv/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendellpbutleriv/ Subscribe to Newsletter: https://wendellbutler.beehiiv.com/ Hammerhead Capital: https://www.hhcapitalrealty.com/ Flip Fuel Lending: ⁠https://flipfuellending.com/ Tide & Timber Ventures: ⁠https://www.tidetimberventures.com/ The Hive: ⁠https://jointhehive.co/

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  Episode #8

  8. Why 99% of "Gurus" Are Lying To You

  Aug 10, 202621 min

  In this episode, I go on a full rant about the guru and course-selling culture that's taken over social media, and why 99% of it is a grift. I break down why the BRRRR strategy doesn't work the way it used to, why rentals aren't cash flowing right now, and why so many "successful" investors online are actually funding their lifestyle by selling courses instead of running real businesses. I also share the actual way I built my network and got mentorship for free, and why you don't need to pay a dime to learn what these gurus are charging thousands for. If you're tired of watching people flex Lambos and sell you a $900 secret, this episode is your reality check. There are no shortcuts, no cheat codes, and no secret sauce, just hard work, consistency, and educating yourself with what's already out there for free. 00:00 Intro & the social media grift epidemic 02:00 Why "gurus" sell courses instead of running businesses 04:20 The BRRR strategy is dead (here's why) 06:47 Why rentals aren't cash flowing right now 09:06 The truth about co-living & Airbnb arbitrage 11:33 How to spot a fake guru 13:15 The only way you should ever pay for mentorship 15:36 How I actually built my network for free 17:47 Stop funding other people's course business 18:29 Read books instead of buying courses 20:15 Final thoughts & closing If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building a business, a family, or both. Subscribe for more Beyond the Build episodes: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthebuildpod⁠ Listen to Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/4e8B5ZI75I6wzo6FFw55yo?si=LSz9c7XITAKjXEYimFXypA Listen to Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-build-with-wendell-butler/id1784328740 Follow Beyond The Build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebuildpod Follow Beyond The Build on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebuildpod/ Follow Beyond The Build on LInkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyondthebuildpod/ Check out more from Wendell Butler Personal Website: ⁠https://wendellbutler.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/wendellpbutleriv Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wendellpbutleriv/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendellpbutleriv/ Subscribe to Newsletter: https://wendellbutler.beehiiv.com/ Hammerhead Capital: https://www.hhcapitalrealty.com/ Flip Fuel Lending: ⁠https://flipfuellending.com/ Tide & Timber Ventures: ⁠https://www.tidetimberventures.com/ The Hive: ⁠https://jointhehive.co/

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  Episode #7

  7. Discipline Is a Learned Skill (Here's How to Build It)

  Jul 13, 202623 min

  In this episode, I explain why discipline isn't something you're born with, it's a skill you build through consistency. I share my own struggles with staying disciplined, why I'm restarting 75 Hard, and the systems I use to stay productive while building multiple businesses. We dive into time blocking, the Power 5 method, long-term goal setting, and why motivation will never outperform discipline. If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or anyone looking to level up, this episode will give you practical strategies to stay consistent and keep moving forward, even when you don't feel like it. 00:00 Intro & why discipline is a learned skill 02:30 Why discipline creates freedom 04:55 Why I'm restarting 75 Hard 06:00 Time blocking & building productive habits 07:30 Weekly planning & long-term goals 09:35 The Power 5 system 11:30 Why most entrepreneurs fail 13:25 Training discipline like a muscle 15:55 My experience with 75 Hard 18:20 How discipline makes your business stronger 20:45 Final challenge & closing thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone building a business, a family, or both. Subscribe for more Beyond the Build episodes: http://www.youtube.com/@beyondthebuildpod Listen to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/beyondthebuild Listen to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/beyondthebuild Follow Beyond The Build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebuildpod/ Follow Beyond The Build on Instagram: http://instagram.com/beyondthebuildpod Follow Beyond The Build on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyondthebuild/ Check out more from Wendell Butler: Personal Website: wendellbutler.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendellpbutleriv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendellpbutleriv/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendellpbutleriv/ Subscribe to Newsletter: https://wendellbutler.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hammerhead Capital: https://www.hhcapitalrealty.com/ Flip Fuel Lending: https://flipfuellending.com/ Tide & Timber Ventures: https://www.tidetimberventures.com/ The Hive: https://jointhehive.co/

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