Deal Forge

Join host Dallin Aston as he sits down with the industry’s top developers, investors, and dealmakers to uncover what it really takes to build real estate empires. Discover how meaningful relationships, strategic thinking, and bold innovation shape the future of real estate, one deal at a time.

Deal Forge is a business podcast hosted by Dallin M. Aston, with 18 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.

Dallin M. Aston hosts Deal Forge, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  #18 - Jeff Flamm (Seeking Opportunity, Investing In Development, & Making An Impact)

  Mar 6, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Jeffrey C. Flamm is CEO and Founder of Infinite Mind, L.C. an online software company.  Their primary product, eyeQ Brain and Reading Enhancement, was introduced into the consumer retail market in 2002.  The eyeQ program has been used by over one million people and 1,000 schools and businesses.</p><p>Jeff has also been active in real estate development and construction since 1992. He is a partner in the following real-estate companies:  RiverPark Business Centre, Enchanted Canyon, Innovation Pointe Business Park. These companies include the management and development of commercial office space and residential buildings.  He is also a partner in Kolo...

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  #17 - Nate Heaps (Getting Reps, Building A Career In Development, & Capitalizing On Opportunities)

  Jan 10, 202658 minS0

  <p>Nate Heaps is the founder and president of Caleta Capital, real estate development, investment, and management company striving to find innovative ways to grow the built environment.</p><p><br></p><p>With a background in construction management and development, Nate has participated in the development of hundreds of thousands of square feet and has created a reputation of elite performance and expertise. </p><p><br></p><p>As a budding developer, Nate brings valuable insight into what it really takes to build as a real estate entrepreneur. </p>

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  #16 - Adam Watts (Being Willing To Look Stupid, Honing In On A Niche, & The Most Important Thing In Real Estate)

  Dec 5, 202553 minS0

  <p>Adam leads all real estate development, investment and acquisition activities for Rigby Watts & Company. Prior to co-founding Rigby Watts & Company, Adam was the Director of Development and Acquisitions for Northstar Builders where he sourced land, underwrote deal flow, structured joint ventures, procured debt/equity, negotiated lease transactions and developed over sixteen medical/office facilities across the Wasatch Front. Before Northstar, Adam was a real estate attorney at Mintz Levin in San Diego, California where he advised domestic clients in joint venture structures, development matters and over $700M in debt financing. Prior to Mintz, Adam was a real estate attorney...

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  #15 - Darrin Liddell (Highest / Best Use, Making Decisions, & Specialization)

  Nov 14, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>Darrin Liddell has spent over 30 years in commercial real estate valuation and consultation, providing services to a variety of commercial, private and government organizations.</p><p>Darrin specializes in a wide range of property valuations and complex feasibility and cash flow analyses. He is also a member of the Appraisal Institute  and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). </p><p>He has been teaching real estate principles, investment, and appraisal courses in the Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Real Estate Development (MRED), and undergraduate programs at the University of Utah School of Business for nearly 30 years.</p>

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  #14 - Andrew Romney (Working Hard, Simple Consistency, & Disciplined Leadership)

  Oct 31, 202548 minS0

  <p>Andrew Romney is the Chief Acquisitions Officer and Investment Advisor for Invictus Sovereign and a seasoned real estate professional known for both his performance and his principles. As a three-time recipient of the Realtor 500 award from the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, Andrew ranks among the top 3% of producing agents in Utah and has been repeatedly recognized for his leadership, mentorship, and community impact.</p><p>In this episode, we move past clichés about hustle and dive into what working hard actually means. Andrew shares how he defines meaningful effort, where focus outperforms frenzy, and why clarity and s...

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