09/15/25 - Wakie Wakie 4:44

Welcome to Your 444 Newsletter!

Where money, access, and leverage collide.

Today’s topic?

How to fund deals without touching your own cash.

Last week inside a members-only DM Alliance call, a good buddy of mine broke this down.
He has raised over $30M in private money, fully owns over $30M in real estate, and even seasoned members were blown away by what he shared.

Here’s the truth: most business owners and investors are sitting on money they don’t even realize they can use.
Retirement accounts.
Annuities.
Even life insurance.

And here’s the kicker… the best time to line this capital up is BEFORE you ever need it.
Wait until you’re desperate, and the money is gone.
Build the relationships now, and you’ll never run dry.

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

1. You don’t need your own cash to fund deals.
   The smartest players use other people’s money and build wealth without draining their own accounts.

2. Capital is closer than you think.
   Retirement accounts, annuities, and life insurance are often overlooked sources of funding.

3. Desperation is the worst time to raise money.
   Money moves away from chaos. If you wait until you’re desperate, doors slam shut.

4. Relationships equal liquidity.
   The stronger your network, the easier it is to fund opportunities.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

1. Private money is built on trust, not terms.
   People invest in people first. The deal is second.

2. Your network is your bank.
   Banks move slow. Relationships move fast.

3. The best investors never run dry.
   They keep capital lined up even when they don’t need it.

4. Access is the real asset.
   Knowing where to look for funding is worth more than working for it yourself.

4 Challenges for You This Week

1. Look at your own retirement accounts and insurance.
   Ask yourself if they’re being used as leverage or just sitting idle.

2. Make a list of 5 people in your circle who may have capital they don’t know they can put to work.
   Start the conversation.

3. Study private money deals this week.
   Learn the structures so you’re ready when an opportunity shows up.

4. Apply to the DM Alliance.
   This is where these strategies are shared behind closed doors.

The money is already there.
The question is whether you know how to access it.

Get in the right room and you’ll never wonder again.

Mark Evans DM