08/06/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where big wins, real players, and ripple effects collide.

Today’s topic?

Why the right circle changes everything.

When Stephen joined the Deal Maker Alliance, he was already a serious operator.
A while back, he posted about closing a $5M deal.

Last week? He posted an even bigger one.

That’s not luck. That’s environment.
Because inside the right room, wins stack on wins.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

1. Your circle determines your ceiling.
   Get around bigger players and you’ll start making bigger moves.

2. Proximity is power.
   Seeing others win makes you think, decide, and act differently.

3. The ripple effect is real.
   One win leads to another when you’re surrounded by momentum.

4. Not all “networks” are equal.
   Choose rooms where deals are happening, not just where people talk about them.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

1. Wins compound faster in the right room.
   The people you’re with pull you forward or hold you back.

2. Real players share real playbooks.
   You learn what works from people actually doing it.

3. Competition inside the room is healthy.
   It pushes everyone to raise their game.

4. The right community is a growth multiplier.
   It gives you resources, connections, and perspective you can’t get alone.

4 Challenges for You This Week

1. Audit your circle.
   Who are you learning from weekly? Are they ahead of you?

2. Identify one person doing what you want to do.
   Reach out. Ask a real question.

3. Remove one “energy drain” from your schedule.
   Conversations that go nowhere are costing you.

4. Apply to a winning room.
   If you’re ready to get around real players, start here.

Your network is either your greatest shortcut or your biggest slowdown.
Choose wisely.

Get in the right room. Stay in the right room.
Watch what happens next.

Mark Evans DM