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This transcript captures a live Action Academy Zoom session hosted by Nisha Dugan of Pace’s personal real‑estate team, featuring contributors Sarah Pica, Benjamin (a laundromat and car‑wash buyer), Roland, Tony, and other community members. The session blends informal banter with instructional content on sourcing and structuring business acquisitions. Key themes include: (1) the philosophy of Action Academy – messy, collaborative action; (2) creative financing methods such as seller notes, Sub‑2, the Morby (DSCR) method, and how broker fees affect deal economics; (3) lead‑generation tactics using AI‑driven Google‑Maps review scraping, cold texting/calling, and relationship‑building on‑site visits; (4) real‑time case studies – Benjamin’s first laundromat purchase (relationship‑driven seller note) and a live broker call on an RV‑park portfolio; (5) community infrastructure – daily homerooms, Deal Detective themed days, Zero‑Down and Sub‑2 tiers, and announcements about upcoming sprints and events. Throughout, the tone is conversational, energetic, and instructional, with a generally enthusiastic sentiment toward creative finance and community collaboration.
Topics
Action Academy: Messy Collaborative Learning Platform
An overview of the Action Academy format – live Zooms where members take messy action together, share systems, and receive real‑time coaching.
Deal Economics: Broker Fees, Percentages, and Negotiation Leverage
Discussion of typical broker commissions (2‑5% for business brokers, higher for multifamily), how those fees impact down‑payment offers, and why direct‑to‑seller approaches can reduce costs.
Lead Generation via AI‑Powered Google Maps Review Scraping
A step‑by‑step secret shared by Benjamin on using AI to scrape Google Maps reviews for pain points (e.g., staffing issues, homeless presence) to build a targeted list of acquisition candidates.
Cold Outreach Playbook: Text‑First, Relationship‑First
Benjamin’s proven cold‑texting script (mentioning foot traffic, personal observation) and the importance of in‑person visits to build trust before pitching a deal.
Laundromat Acquisition Case Study: Relationship‑Driven Seller Note
Benjamin recounts his first laundromat purchase in Boston, highlighting how walking the store, helping the seller’s son, and building rapport led to a 50% seller‑note structure despite competing offers.
RV‑Park Portfolio Live Broker Call: Real‑Time Deal Structuring
A live call with broker Tony discussing a 2‑park RV portfolio (~$3.8 M asking price), exploring seller’s aversion to seller financing, and brainstorming DSDSR/second‑note solutions.
Community Infrastructure: Homerooms, Deal Detective Themes, and Tiered Access
Explanation of daily homerooms, themed Deal Detective days (e.g., Single‑Family Monday, RV‑Park Wednesday), and access levels (Zero‑Down, Sub‑2, Owners Club).
Announcements & Upcoming Sprints: Co‑Living Sprint, Zero‑Down Events
Nisha shares upcoming multi‑day sprint in Canada, RSVP caps, and upcoming Zero‑Down events, reinforcing the community’s growth agenda.