Demo To Dollars
Demo to Dollars is your go-to podcast for real-world, how-to strategies for flipping houses, delivered in fast, focused, no-fluff episodes you can actually use.
Hosted by Ed Mathews, real estate investor and President of Clark St Academy, this show cuts through the noise to give you the exact tactics Ed and his team use in their flipping business every day.
No theories. No hype. No gatekeeping.
Just practical lessons to help you find deals, estimate rehabs, raise capital, and close flips like a pro.
Whether you’re working a full-time job, starting from scratch, or scaling your operation, each episode gives you one actionable insight to move your business forward in 5 minutes or less.
Think of it as your daily blueprint for building wealth, one flip at a time.
Episodes
26 episodes
Our 7-Touchpoint AI Framework
Speed creates confidence when dealing with motivated sellers. When sellers see how quickly you respond to their inquiry, they develop trust that you'll move just as fast to close the deal, making your entire transaction smoother.• Our 7...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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9:01
A Roadmap to Your First Profitable Flip
Most first-time house flippers fail because they target the wrong properties and don't have a clear roadmap to follow. We provide a step-by-step blueprint for completing your first profitable flip without the painful learning curve.• St...
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Episode 47
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3:52
Stop Bleeding Money on Surprise Expenses
A comprehensive scope of work is the essential blueprint that prevents budget overruns and project delays in house flipping, functioning as your insurance policy against chaos and surprise expenses.• Scope of work lists every component ...
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Episode 46
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4:37
Flipping Houses: The Hobby That CAN Eat Savings
We expose the dangerous myth that part-time house flipping is automatically safer than going full-time, revealing when each approach works and when it can destroy your finances.• Part-time flipping only works with enough liquid capital ...
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Episode 45
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4:12
An $80,000 Mistake: Pick Your Lane
Trying to be both a contractor and an investor in real estate will significantly limit your success and potentially lead to financial losses. Successful real estate entrepreneurs clearly define their role, focusing completely on either contract...
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Episode 44
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3:50
The Real First Question Every House Flipper Should Ask
Successful house flippers prioritize risk assessment over profit calculations, focusing first on how much they can afford to lose rather than potential gains. This crucial mindset shift separates profitable investors from those who face financi...
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Episode 43
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4:45
While Your Competition Checks Email, Your AI Is Closing Deals
AI automation is transforming house flipping businesses by handling 80% of operations so investors can focus on finding deals and managing projects. I've made over $100,000 in additional profits by implementing strategic AI tools that ensure no...
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Episode 42
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4:31
Ugly Houses, Fat Profits
Distressed properties consistently outperform retail properties in the house-flipping business, despite most beginners being attracted to prettier, move-in ready homes. I break down why "ugly pays" and share my exact filtering system that ensur...
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Episode 41
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4:19
SOPs Don't Have to Suck
We explore how creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) can transform your real estate flipping business from a demanding job into a self-sustaining operation that doesn't depend entirely on you.• SOPs don't need to be complex 30-p...
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Episode 33
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4:02
These 5 Smart Moves Turn Outdated Houses into Instant Equity
We reveal the five strategic home upgrades that can instantly add $50,000 or more in appraised property value without requiring excessive renovation budgets. These equity multipliers create maximum impact by targeting what buyers and appraisers...
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Episode 32
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5:03
The Three-Pillar Framework That Destroys Investor Fear
We explore how to build confidence to make real estate investment offers without fear by understanding the neuroscience behind offer anxiety and implementing a three-pillar system for success.• Making offers activates the same fight-or-...
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Episode 30
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6:33
When 1+1=5: Finding Your Missing Puzzle Piece
Partnerships in house flipping can be rocket fuel or a complete disaster depending on who you choose. We share three non-negotiables for selecting a business partner who will help your flipping business thrive rather than implode.• Shar...
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Episode 29
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4:34
Hit Singles, Not Home Runs
Successful house flipping starts with hitting singles and doubles, not home runs. Most beginners fail because they attempt dramatic transformations before mastering the basics, but cosmetic rehabs offer a more reliable path to profitability whi...
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Episode 28
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4:06
What happens in the first 60 seconds after a lead arrives?
The biggest leak in most investors' funnels is speed to lead, where slow response times turn hot prospects into ghosts. Ed Mathews shares the exact blueprint for the AI assistant system his team built to call leads in under 60 seconds, ask the ...
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Episode 28
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8:39
Why Most Flippers Crash and Burn
Most new house flippers fail within 12 months because they approach flipping as a hobby instead of a business. This episode provides the blueprint for survival with 10 critical mistake patterns and their solutions to help you build a sustainabl...
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Episode 27
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7:45
Why Most Flippers Stay Stuck (And How You Can Break Free)
Transform your house flipping side hustle into a systematic business operation capable of handling 12+ deals per year. I break down the exact blueprint that took me from sporadic flipping to running a real estate machine, with practical systems...
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Episode 26
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7:24
Real Estate Rehab Secrets: Ask Me Anything Part 2
This episode of Demo to Dollars delivers real-world, actionable strategies that separate successful investors from the crowd.Most aspiring house flippers never take action because they lack a clear blueprint. They scroll endlessly throu...
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Episode 25
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6:51
Cornered By A 5'2" Realtor: The Deal That Started It All
After years of analysis paralysis, I finally became a real estate investor when my realtor forced me to sign on a four-family property. That first deal generated substantial rental income and sold for four times the purchase price, launching my...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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7:18
Be the Deal-Maker, Not the Tile-Layer
Stop stepping over $100 bills to pick up pennies in your house flipping business. The dangerous DIY myth has sabotaged countless real estate investors who believe swinging a hammer themselves somehow translates to bigger profits.This ey...
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Episode 23
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5:04
Your No-Money-Down Blueprint Is Staring You In The Face
Partnerships can make or break your house flipping business depending on how they're structured. We dive into the critical differences between debt partnerships (where your partner acts like a bank) and equity partnerships (where your partner o...
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Episode 22
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6:13
Four Questions That Will Transform Your House Flipping Projects
"Done means there is nothing left to do." These powerful words from Ed's mentor, Brad Barton, form the foundation of successful contractor relationships in house flipping. For anyone who's ever sat in their car scrolling through potential prope...
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Episode 21
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5:44
Real Estate Rehab Secrets: Ask Me Anything
Don't wing it. That's the core message from Ed in this illuminating episode of Demo to Dollars. For those stuck scrolling through Zillow dreaming of their first flip but paralyzed by uncertainty, this episode delivers the blueprint you've been ...
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Episode 20
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5:43
Why Your ARV Strategy Is Costing You Thousands
Smart real estate investors know that misusing ARV (After Repair Value) can cost them thousands, while those who approach it strategically create room for significant upside potential.• ARV is an educated guess about what a property mig...
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Episode 19
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5:14
It's Just Business. So Rehab Like It.
The critical mindset shift for successful house flipping is remembering "you will never live there," which prevents costly personal design choices that eat into profits.• Personal preferences are the enemy of profit in house flipping
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Episode 18
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4:54
The Secret Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know About
Wall Street has hidden the truth that you can legally use retirement funds to invest in real estate while maintaining tax advantages. Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) offer investors control, cash flow, growth, and upside potential beyond traditiona...
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Episode 17
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6:55