About Investor Creator’s Deals with Brad Smotherman
Investor Creators’ Deals Podcast is where we show you behind the scenes of real estate investors that started off just like you, and now are seeing successful deals and sharing their success stories. Hosted by Brad Smotherman, a seasoned investor and educator who has experienced first-hand how the flexibility of real estate investing has afforded his family both financial and time freedom.
This show provides genuine, actionable and practical lessons in real estate investing, focusing on the real, current successes, and devoid of the endless upsells and outdated advice prevalent in the industry. Expect two to three episodes each week, in which Brad and his guests break down individual deals, covering everything from lead generation to negotiation, deal structure, challenges faced, and ultimate profit.
You’ll hear from a diverse group of investors, including complete novices who have achieved remarkable results in a short time. These case studies will motivate you and demonstrate that success in real estate investing is possible for anyone, regardless of their starting point. You will get an inside-out view of the potential and nuances of the real estate investing business, and leave this podcast inspired, educated and excited for the future.
In this episode, Brad Smotherman sits down with Shawn to walk through the deals that earned him $300,000 in equity positions — and the real-world challenges he navigated along the way.
From negotiation tactics to seller ghosting, mobile home pitfalls, and advertising strategies that actually work, this is a practical, straight-from-the-trenches conversation every investor can learn from.
You’ll Learn:
- How Shawn recalibrated his approach based on traction and deal flow
- Proven ways to reduce seller ghosting
- What to do when a property has no margin
- How to balance price, quality, and service during rehabs
- Effective advertising strategies to keep leads coming in
- The emotional dynamics behind seller decisions
- The unique challenges of mobile home transactions
- Communication skills that can make or break a deal
- How to adjust your strategy based on changing market conditions
📢 Resources:
🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com
🎧 Listen to our main show: Investor Creator Podcast
21 Nov 2025
$70K Equity on Deal #1 — Scott’s Investor Creator Success Story
In this episode, Brad Smotherman sits down with Scott Sherard to break down the very first deal he closed as a new Investor Creator — a deal that netted him $70,000 in equity.
Scott shares what he learned (fast), what surprised him, and how the Investor Creator system helped him turn a brand-new lead into a profitable opportunity.
You’ll hear about:
- How Scott’s first motivated seller lead turned into a $70K equity position
- Lessons learned from property valuation and running accurate CMAs
- Inspection surprises and real-world repair cost considerations
- How to build productive relationships with local agents
📢 Resources:
🌟 Join the Investor Creator Community: https://learn.investorcreator.com
🎧 Check out our other show: Investor Creator Podcast
2 Jul 2025
4 Deals & 200K in Equity in JUST TWO WEEKS!
Scott and Shelby discuss their recent real estate success, including securing four deals and $200,000 in equity within two weeks, and explore strategies for managing rapid growth.
25 Jun 2025
$300k Profit in 7 Months at 21 with Brandon Clemente
Brandon Clemente discusses his journey from college video editor to earning $300K in real estate part-time within seven months, sharing strategies for quick scaling and effective marketing in this interview.
9 Jan 2025
24-Year-Old Hits $1,000,000 in 1 Year!
A 24-year-old gym owner's journey to building $1M in real estate equity in just 12 months. Tydon shares his explosive success story since joining Investor Creator in March 2024, revealing the exact strategies that took him from startup through struggle to unprecedented success.
In this Apprentice Spotlight episode, you'll learn:- The crucial differences between gym sales and real estate conversations- How Tydon closed a deal with his very first lead- Finding and negotiating with wholesalers- The marketing channels that delivered the best ROI- Creative deal structuring that keeps cash and credit on the sidelines- His best and worst deals - and the lessons from both- The counterintuitive reason he turned off marketing for most of 2024- His aggressive strategy for living below his means- The roadmap for tripling his success in 2025
KEY TIMESTAMPS:(05:45) - Tydon's background (12:43) - Sales conversations: gym vs real estate(17:27) - Closing a deal with the first lead(24:16) - Total deals breakdown(28:40) - Negotiation process & wholesaler relationships(31:43) - Best deal analysis(37:07) - Worst deal & lessons learned(42:20) - Finding & approaching wholesalers(45:20) - Living below your means(47:50) - Why marketing was paused in 2024(49:58) - 2025 growth strategy
To discover the secret techniques and strategies that created success for Tydon, schedule your Breakthrough Strategy Session at https://shorturl.at/o8VvO
Join our free real estate investing community at https://t.ly/3naz6
Listen to more success stories on the Investor Creator Podcast: https://t.ly/21cXv
20 Nov 2024
Captured 7 Figures Doing Real Estate Part-Time (Leah and Wes)
Investor Creator Apprentices Leah and Wes share their journey to capturing $1,000,000 in equity while doing real estate part-time, offering insights on managing business and family life.
23 Oct 2024
$100k Profit from Their 1st Deal! (Ezra and Briana)
Ezra and Briana Marrow have been with the Investor Creator for a year and a half. They tried doing a couple of flips back in 2008 and got bit by the market crash. So this time around they were very cautious, spending six months doing their research before joining our apprenticeship program.
And they surely didn't regret it. Today, we jump back in time to their very first deal that landed them $100,000 in gross profit! They share the details of the deal, what old demons they had to face to make it work, and why you should consider doing real estate investing yourself.
What is Covered:
(00:00) - Ezra's and Briana's previous experience in real estate
(01:34) - Introduction to their first deal that got them $100k
(03:16) - Their trepidation about using PPC ads
(04:30) - How much time it took to paper the deal after starting ads
(07:59) - From closing the deal to getting the house back on market
(09:10) - Upgrading to doing several deals at the time
(12:16) - Building confidence and trusting the process
(14:50) - When it makes sense to "do what you're told"
Resources:
- To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Ezra and Briana, visit us at https://investorcreator.com/
- Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast https://t.ly/21cXv
11 Sept 2024
How Vincent Landed a 6-Figure Deal His FIRST WEEK!
Vincent, a young real estate investor, shares his success story of closing a deal within ONE WEEK of implementing the strategies that we teach at Investor Creator.
He had previously dabbled in real estate wholesaling and commercial real estate, but didn't find success until he decided to commit to the course and support calls.
You’ll hear the details of the 6-figure deal he recently closed, including the seller's motivation, the property's value, and the purchase and rehab costs. His success once again proves that the Investor Creator process works, and that this is a good time to become an investor if you are ready to put in the work.
What is Covered:
(00:00) Introduction to Vincent and his journey in real estate
(03:24) Vincent's experience with wholesaling and commercial real estate
(07:17) Starting ads and getting the deal under contract
(08:16) The details of Vincent’s deal and property value
(09:44) Purchase price and rehab costs
(11:39) Why we never make offers at Investor Creator and how we structure our deals
(12:39) Why it’s important to stick to the course, follow the process and ask for support
(15:00) Understanding value and costs in real estate investing
Resources:
- To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Vincent, visit us at https://investorcreator.com/
- Join our FREE Facebook Group https://t.ly/3naz6
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast https://t.ly/21cXv https://t.ly/3naz6https://t.ly/3naz6https://t.ly/3naz6 https://t.ly/3naz6https://t.ly/3naz- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
27 Aug 2024
Apprentice Spotlight with Rachel and Eran
Today, we're celebrating Rachel and Eran Sivan and their wins in the past year and a half. Prior to Investor Creator, they never ever bought a piece of real estate. But they did a million dollars net in less than 14 months of implementation of our processes and systems.
In this episode, we dive deep into their success. We're talking about the lead generation they've used, how they deal with mindset struggles and challenges, the first deal that they did, as well as the toughest deal that they did.
Rachel's and Eran's story will help you build your belief systems, because we at Investor Creator believe that there's more to business internally than externally. Your mindset and your belief systems will drive growth more than what the market's doing, what interest rates are doing, who the next president is etc. So let's hear it from Rachel and Eran!
What is Covered:
(00:00) Introduction and why we must learn to celebrate wins
(05:17) Apprentice Spotlight: Rachel and Eran Sivan
(09:02) Transitioning from nonprofit work to real estate
(14:42) Running PPC ads and getting the first deal
(17:02) How they turned a $6,000 investment into an $80,000 profit
(21:23) Remote marketing and remote real estate investing
(25:42) Lessons learned on the journey to 7 figures
(29:11) The power of mindset and perseverance
(31:09) Rachel's and Eran's best and toughest deals
(36:53) How to overcome limiting beliefs when starting out
(41:42) Unexpected sources of funding for real estate deals
Resources:
Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
Email me directly if you want to join us
Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
9 Aug 2024
Tracking for $1M His FIRST Year! - Marcel Davis
This is one of our Apprentice Spotlight episodes featuring Marcel Davis, who is on track to do a million dollars net his FIRST year!
Marcel has been with us since December 2023. He started running ads about 30 days into his apprenticeship, and since then has been on an unbelievable trajectory. His best deal so far made him 🤑 $139,475.46!
Here is Marcel's story about how he went from being a mortgage broker, going through the crash of 2008, then getting into residential assisted living. But he knew he wanted something different and he wanted more, so he joined 💡 Investor Creator.
Tune in to see the parallels between where Marcel has been, and potentially where you are in your business today. And you'll take away some key actionables that you can implement in your own process right away!
What is Covered:
(03:15) - Marcel's background and entry into real estate
(09:01) - The importance of education and mentorship
(13:47) - The immersion process and Marcel's first deal
(19:03) - Expanding deal flow and using PPC advertising
(24:24) - The importance of a positive mindset and problem-solving skills
(27:45) - Marcel's favorite and toughest deals
(34:20) - Managing marketing and staying organized with a CRM
(40:08) - Marcel's advice for struggling investors
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
7 Aug 2024
Zero to 7 Figures in 14 Months - Eran’s Deal that Started it All
Today, we’re going 14 months back in time. Eran has never bought a piece of real estate before. He hasn’t bought an owner-occupied house. He hasn’t done anything where he’s even been a part of a real estate transaction. He is not even from the United States, and he’s starting off with a number of limiting beliefs.
But this episode showcases how one deal can create lasting change, not only in your business, but in your family legacy. We’re talking about how Eran went from absolute startup to doing his first deal that we’re covering today, to going on to create a million dollars net in 14 months, to now where he's relocated his family to Costa Rica and he’s sitting in his office with the view of his infinity pool and the ocean. Talking about exponential growth! So let’s hear it from Eran.
What is Covered:
(00:00) - Introduction to Eran and how he joined us
(7:28) - A walk through Eran’s first deal that started it all
(12:48) - How he knew that this was a good deal and what the numbers were
(15:24) - The difference between Eran’s last business and this one
(17:34) - Takeaways from Eran’s first deal and why he is not into rehabs and flips
(19:29) - Why he’s going into rentals in the next couple of years
(22:33) - The funny story with an appraiser
(24:32) - What gives Eran confidence as a rookie in real estate
As an additional treat, we're having Eran and his wife Rachel in our Apprentice Spotlight, where you can ask them questions about their business. Join our Investor Creator Community Facebook group where we’ll post the Zoom link for this free call!
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
2 Aug 2024
How a 21-Year-Old Investor Kept His Seller Out of Jail
Brandon Clemente was a sophomore in college trying to make some extra money, so he initially came to our team to do some video editing. He then came to the next mastermind event that we had since he joined us, and got so inspired by the testimonials and by how real this all was, that he decided to give it a try.
Today, Brandon is sharing details of his latest deal, where he bought a duplex with good terms and with deep equity that’s on the same street where he is renting as a tenant in this college town. But that's not the only interesting thing about this deal. You're going to leave this episode inspired, and learn a few things about deal structure and how you can serve your sellers, i .e. keep them out of jail. So let’s check out this deal!
What is Covered:
(00:00) - Introduction to Brandon and his background
(05:09) - How old he was when he started the apprenticeship with us
(06:40) - A walk through Brandon’s unusual deal
(09:59) - How he helped his client not go to jail
(12:14) - Stacked seller motivation in this deal - foreclosure and safety
(13:45) - The financial breakdown of Brandon’s deal and his plans with this property
(16:10) - Where he sees himself two years from now
(17:28) - Brandon’s advice to other young people in his position
(19:25) - Takeaways from this deal that you can implement to your business
(21:08) - Advice for people who are just getting into the business
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
29 Jul 2024
$41,000 Profit with $0 on Repairs - Pranav's Deal
Today’s dealmaker is Pranav, a data scientist with a PhD in applied physics and material science, working in corporate America. He is a really smart guy who is leaving the corporate world to go into the real estate world, and he'll explain why.
The deal he is going to share with us is a little bit different, because it shows the value of not building the equity, but buying the equity. In other words, it's a no-have, where he did no work to this property and still has a good profit on it. So let’s hear it from Pranav!
What is Covered:
(01:31) - Why Pranav got into real estate and how he found the time for it
(04:40) - Pranav’s deal of the day
(06:06) - Stacked motivation - 2 of 5 big motivators for sellers
(08:13) - Why he decided not to do repairs on the house
(10:47) - Days on market and how Pranav sold the house
(14:02) - Financial breakdown of the deal
(15:51) - The importance of being professional with the sellers and following the process
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
23 Jul 2024
$170k in Equity from ONE Seller - Jen Baker
Jen Baker is a home school mom of seven. Jen had not been in the workforce for years prior to jumping into investing with the Investor Creator system. She is approaching her two year anniversary with us, and this is one of the many deals she has done. Her seller didn’t come from paid marketing, yet she has created $170,000 in equity position, and she’s cash flowing $500 for the next 30 years from this one seller!
What is covered:
(00:00) - Introduction to Jen Baker and how she got into real estate
(05:38) - Jen walks us through her last deal that includes two houses
(09:30) - Recap of the deal and profit breakdown on the second house
(10:52) - The power of connection, trust and referrals
(11:52) - Breakdown of the numbers on the first house and total profits
(14:28) - Advice for investors just starting in the business
Jen just takes away so many of people's limiting beliefs and their excuses for making the business work. She is busy with her kids, she didn’t have a ton of capital prior to becoming an investor, and yet she does the business and does it very well, because she follows the process.
To apply to learn the secret techniques and strategies that created this deal for Jen, email me directly.
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
23 Jul 2024
$99k Deal at Age 24 - Sierra Bailey
Sierra Bailey is a 24-year-old young lady out of Nashville, Tennessee, and she's going to share with you how she made 💸 $99,600 on a deal where she did not want to call the seller back! ☎️
She's here to share all the details of this deal, and also a couple of key things that she learned in this process, that you can take and implement into your business right now. Open your eyes, this is the next generation of real estate investors coming!
What is Covered:
(00:00) - Sierra's background and why she initially didn't want to do real estate
(02:55) - How Sierra sourced the lead for this deal
(03:07) - What the seller's motivation was and why she didn't want to call him back
(04:05) - How the negotiation went and what made Sierra take action on this deal
(06:15) - Where she got the funding and what the deal structure looked like
(08:12) - How Sierra did financially on this deal and how it made her feel
(11:10) - Two main takeaways from this deal for Sierra and other investors
Resources:
- Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
- Join our FREE Facebook Group
- Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
- Questions? Email me directly.
22 Jul 2024
Welcome to Investor Creator's Deals!
Welcome to our new show, Investor Creator's Deals!
I'm Brad Smotherman, a real estate investor based out of Nashville, Tennessee. I've recently moved to Seaside, Florida, because this business has allowed me and my family financial and time freedom, so that we can home school and take care of our children.
I got into the educating people on real estate because I didn't like what I saw in the industry - constant upsell and often outdated information. I wanted to teach in the way that I enjoyed, and to teach processes that can be replicated. So over the past three years, we've had many people going from startup through struggle to success in just six months.
We're going to be bringing you two to three deals every week from different people, from all across the country, all walks of life, different races, color, creeds, different everything.
These episodes are going to be about a single deal with one seller.
Where did that lead come from?
What did the negotiation look like?
What did that deal structure look like?
What was the profit?
What challenges did you have?
What did you learn from them?
What would you potentially do differently?
You'll get action steps that you can implement into your business, and you're going to see that success in real estate investing is possible for anyone.
So hit that subscribe button, and let's get into DEALS!
Learn more about our Apprenticeship Program
Join our FREE Facebook Group
Check out our other podcast, Investor Creator Podcast
Questions? Email me directly.
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