Sam Primm grew up in St. Louis, MO, in a hardworking family with an engineer father and a teacher mother. Following the traditional path, he earned his degree and secured a stable corporate job in his hometown. While the role provided financial stability, its high-pressure demands and long hours highlighted its limitations and drained his energy.

Determined to break free from the constraints of the corporate world, Sam turned to real estate as a way to build a different kind of future. The early years were filled with challenges, including failed ventures and hard-learned lessons. However, through persistence and a focus on continuous improvement, Sam developed strategies that worked. Over the next nine years, he built a real estate empire, acquiring $45 million in assets, flipping over 1,000 properties, and managing 150+ single-family rentals—all without using his own money.

Sam’s success in real estate inspired him to help others achieve similar results. He founded FasterFreedom, a platform designed to teach aspiring investors how to quit their jobs and create wealth through real estate. By sharing practical, up-to-date strategies based on his own experience, Sam equips his students with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s market. Through his work, Sam has become a trusted mentor and resource for anyone looking to break free from traditional career paths and achieve financial independence.

During the show we discussed:

• The mission of FasterFreedom and their target audience.
• Initial steps to take when getting started in real estate investing.
• How much capital is needed to begin investing in real estate.
• How to identify the best markets or neighborhoods for investment.
• Common strategies for financing real estate deals without personal funds.
• Ethical and effective ways to leverage other people’s money (OPM).
• Key differences between wholesaling, flipping, and buy-and-hold strategies.
• Strategies for scaling from a single property to a large real estate portfolio.
• Deciding when to reinvest profits versus diversifying into other investments.
• Important metrics to evaluate the potential success of a property.
• Common mistakes made by new real estate investors and how to avoid them.
• Approaches to handling setbacks like failed deals or unexpected expenses.
• Major risks in real estate investing and ways to mitigate them.
  

Resources:

https://www.fasterfreedom.com/

Andrew Gazdecki is a seasoned entrepreneur, 4x founder, and the CEO of Acquire.com, a platform transforming the startup acquisition process. With a passion for building businesses, he has successfully founded and exited multiple companies, including Bizness Apps, which he scaled to $10M ARR before its acquisition, and Altcoin.io. Through Acquire.com, Andrew has helped hundreds of startups get acquired, facilitating over $500 million in closed deals. His mission is to make M&A more accessible for bootstrapped founders and small startups, giving them the tools and resources to achieve successful exits.

A recognized thought leader in entrepreneurship, SaaS, and startup acquisitions, Andrew’s insights have been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Inc.com, and Entrepreneur Magazine. With a social media reach of over 350,000, he actively shares expertise and lessons learned from his journey to help the next generation of founders. When he’s not simplifying acquisitions, Andrew enjoys cars, skateboarding, and surfing.

During the show we discussed:

• Steps to prepare a business for acquisition
• How Acquire.com streamlines M&A for startups
• Common founder mistakes when selling
• Maximizing startup valuation
• Preparing for due diligence
• Financing strategies for bootstrapped founders
• Using debt or equity to boost valuation
• Credit and financing impact on acquisition readiness
• Role of cash flow in exit planning
• Bootstrapping vs. raising capital
• Buying a business with limited resources
• Financing options for business buyers
• Risks vs. rewards of buying vs. starting a business
• Tips for first-time business buyers
• M&A trends affecting small businesses

Resources:

https://acquire.com/

Sabir Semerkant is an eCommerce expert, growth strategist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience generating over $1 billion in revenue. Recognized and endorsed by industry leaders such as Gary Vee, Neil Patel, and Matt Higgins of Shark Tank, Sabir has been a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, guided startups to scale, and helped iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Canon, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sour Patch Kids achieve rapid and sustainable growth.

In 2024, Sabir’s Rapid 2X Program propelled 29 brands across 17 industries to new heights, delivering an impressive 108% average growth in just 21 days. His track record includes scaling more than 150 brands, with notable success like Ashley Stewart, which grew from $3M to $30M under his leadership.

Sabir has developed the 8-D Method, a proven framework designed to unlock 2X-10X growth for any eCommerce business with Product-Market Fit. This method equips businesses to thrive, even in tough economic conditions, enabling them to boost sales and maximize profits in today’s competitive landscape.

During the show we discussed:

• The 8D Method Is A Growth Framework Designed To Help E-Commerce Brands Scale Effectively.
• It Can Help Businesses Double Their Sales In As Little As 12 Weeks With Strategic Focus.
• It’s Built On Eight Dimensions That Identify And Unlock Hidden Growth Opportunities.
• The Method Brings Structure And Clarity, Giving Business Owners More Control And Freedom.
• It Helps Brands Differentiate And Rise Above The Noise In Saturated Markets.
• It Addresses Conversion Drops And High Cart Abandonment With Proven Tactics.
• The System Improves Margins Even When Ad Costs Are Rising By Optimizing Operations.
• It Solves Common Challenges Like Disorganization, Plateaued Growth, And Unclear Direction.
• The “Organize” Phase Reduces Anxiety By Creating A Clear Operational Foundation.
• The “Prioritize” Phase Ensures Teams Focus On Actions That Drive The Most Growth.
• Brands Using The Method Often See Fast Results—Sometimes Within Weeks.
• Unlike Relying Solely On Ad Platforms, It Builds Long-Term, Channel-Independent Growth.
• It Helps Brands Avoid Mistakes Like Chasing Trends Or Depending On One Traffic Source.
• The Rapid 2x System Can Trigger 100%+ Sales Increases In Under 30 Days.

Resources:

https://growthbysabir.com/businesscredit