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 50 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.

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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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  Beyond The Build with Wendell Butler

  6. Why We're Pivoting from Fix & Flips to New Builds

  Jul 6, 202636 min

  In today's episode, I break down why we're shifting our real estate business away from fix-and-flips and focusing more on new build development. I share what's happening in today's market, why fix-and-flip margins have become increasingly difficult, and how adapting to changing market conditions is critical if you want to keep growing. We also dive into the differences between fix-and-flips and new builds, financing strategies, profitability, scalability, and why I believe new construction offers a better long-term opportunity in today's market. Whether you're just getting started in real estate or looking to scale your investing business, this episode will give you a realistic perspective on where I see the market heading and how we're positioning ourselves for what's next. 00:00 – Intro & why adapting to the market matters 02:00 – Why multifamily stopped making sense in Charlotte 05:15 – The reality of fix-and-flips today 09:00 – Why we're pivoting to new builds 13:15 – How new build deals are analyzed 17:00 – Financing differences between fix-and-flips and new construction 22:00 – Contractors, risk, and project management 26:30 – Profit margins and scalability 31:00 – Why build-to-rent is becoming more attractive 35:00 – Final thoughts on the future of our business If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone looking to grow in real estate or build a smarter investing business. Subscribe for more Beyond the Build episodes: https://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: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebuildpod/ Follow Beyond The Build on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyondthebuild/ 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/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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  Episode #5

  5. How to Scale a Business with VAs and AI

  Jun 25, 202624 min

  In today's episode, I break down how I structure my business using virtual assistants, systems, and AI while still keeping the human element at the center of everything. I share how I approach hiring, training, and managing VAs, why I believe people often overcomplicate AI, and where I think automation helps versus where it can actually hurt your business. We also dive into creating SOPs, buying back your time, building scalable systems, and why relationships, sales, and trust should never be fully handed over to AI. If you're an entrepreneur trying to scale, this episode will help you think differently about delegation, automation, and building a business that doesn't lose its personality. 00:00 – Intro & thoughts on AI 02:00 – Why I believe in hiring VAs first 04:30 – Buying back your time as an entrepreneur 06:00 – My first hires and what I delegated 08:20 – Training VAs with systems and SOPs 11:00 – How I use AI inside my business 13:00 – Giving employees AI tools to succeed 15:20 – Why human interaction still matters 18:00 – The dangers of over-automating your business 21:00 – Balancing AI, systems, and people 23:00 – Final thoughts on scaling with AI and VAs 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/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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