The Deal Scout
The Deal Scout
A behind-the-scenes look at deals in Real Estate, Business Acquisitions, and Investing with professional dealmakers* *Venture Capital, Private Equity, Family Offices, Hedge Funds, Angel Investors, Investment Bankers Business Brokers, Commercial Real Estate, CPA's, Attorneys, Syndicators, Etc
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From Cleaning Houses to Owning Apartment Complexes: The Matthew Teifke Story

In this inspiring episode of The Deal Scout, host Susan Reilly sits down with Matthew Teifke, a real estate entrepreneur who went from witnessing his mother clean homes as a single parent to building a multi-million-dollar real estate investment company of his own. Matthew opens up about his early life, where he watched his mom go from housekeeper to real estate investor, buying properties one at a time with sheer grit and savings. By the time Matthew was 16, his mother owned over a dozen rental

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June 21, 2025

From Cleaning Houses to Owning Apartment Complexes: The Matthew Teifke Story

In this inspiring episode of The Deal Scout, host Susan Reilly sits down with Matthew Teifke, a real estate entrepreneur who went from witnessing his mother clean homes as a single parent to building a multi-million-dollar real estate investment company of his own. Matthew opens up about his early life, where he watched his mom go from housekeeper to real estate investor, buying properties one at a time with sheer grit and savings. By the time Matthew was 16, his mother owned over a dozen rental
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June 12, 2025

From Blueprints to Bottles: Alana Crumbley’s Journey from Design to Deal-Making

In this dynamic episode of The Deal Scout , host Susan Reilly welcomes longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Alana Crumbley to discuss her unconventional path from interior design to business brokerage—and now, to selling wineries across the U.S. and abroad. Alana shares how her early influences, including a strong work ethic instilled by her parents and mentorship from her father, a seasoned commercial broker, shaped her multifaceted career. She reflects on a pivotal moment—getting kicked
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June 3, 2025

From Law to Land: How Alice Chen Became a Powerhouse in Real Estate Private Equity

In this episode of The Deal Scout , host Susan Reilly sits down with Alice Chen, a powerhouse private equity fund manager with a deeply unconventional path to success. From growing up in Taiwan to launching and selling multiple successful businesses in Canada, Alice shares her incredible entrepreneurial evolution—including how her experiences in pre-med, law, and international trade led her to become a fund manager specializing in U.S. land development. Alice opens up about the roots of her entr
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May 27, 2025

From Vending Machines to Multi-Million Dollar Deals: Fred Beasley on Florida CRE

In this episode of The Deal Scout , host Susan Riley welcomes a longtime friend and seasoned real estate professional, Fred Beasley. With deep roots in Central Florida, Fred shares his journey from managing vending machines at 13 to becoming a highly respected commercial real estate broker and investor. Fred brings decades of experience in both corporate and independent real estate investing, including tenures at CBRE, Trammell Crow Company, and boutique development firms. He unpacks the lessons
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May 17, 2025

Showing Up, Standing Out: Carl Gould’s Journey from Landscaping to Business Leadership

In this episode of The Deal Scout , host Susan Reilly sits down with Carl Gould, founder of 7 Stage Advisors, whose entrepreneurial journey started at just 18 years old with a landscaping business—and a broken leg. From humble beginnings to mentoring over 5,000 businesses worldwide, Carl’s story is packed with unexpected lessons, strategic pivots, and game-changing insights. Carl shares the early moments that shaped his success, including a pivotal realization that simply showing up gave him a c
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April 28, 2025

Unlocking Lucrative Tax-Advantaged Investments in Oil and Gas with Bryan Hancock

In this episode of The Deal Scout , your host Susan Reilly sits down with Bryan Hancock, a born-and-raised Austin, Texas entrepreneur and investor, who shares valuable insights into one of the most overlooked but highly rewarding investment opportunities: oil and gas. Brian discusses how his upbringing, professional background in engineering and business, and decades of real estate experience have prepared him for success in this unique sector. He explains why oil and gas investments—especially
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April 15, 2025

Franchising with Integrity: Don Schin's Guide to Building Smarter, Sustainable Franchise Growth

In this episode of The Deal Scout , host Susan Reilly sits down with franchise industry veteran Don Schin , who brings over 25 years of experience and a passion for doing franchising the right way. Whether you’re thinking of buying into a franchise, launching your own, or scaling one with integrity, this episode is packed with real-world insights that matter. Don has worn nearly every hat in the franchise world—franchisee, master franchisee, CEO, broker, and now consultant. But it was his role a
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April 12, 2025

From Financial Advisor to Financial Freedom: Chris Miles' Journey Beyond Wall Street

In this episode of The Deal Scout , host Susan Reilly sits down with Chris Miles, also known as the Anti-Financial Advisor , to uncover his unconventional path to financial freedom and the hard lessons learned along the way. Once a traditional financial advisor, Chris realized that the advice he was giving—401(k)s, paying off mortgages early, saving aggressively—wasn’t working, not even for his own father. His wake-up call came when he saw firsthand that the “American Dream” retirement strategy
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Reviews

Well Worth The Listen

"In a sea of many similar podcasts, Josh does a really good job of differentiating by highlighting what it takes to be a Deal Maker. He focuses on calling out actionable insights, highlighting lessons…"

Walker's Disciple | Sept. 20, 2021

"Starting with Josh is a good guy. And a curious guy. You can see in his attitude - his on air presence, that he is authentic and genuinely interested in the guest and their story. Josh also doe…"

Jon Stoddard | March 30, 2022

"Josh is an outstanding host with a depth of knowledge on many subjects. Exciting to listen to, and seems to ask all the questions you want answers to as a listener. Bookmark and listen when you can…"

brad411 | March 30, 2022

"Josh has a unique style of interviewing. His show is part of a larger ecosystem of dealmaking which is a truly unique approach. It is well worth it to get to know Josh and his podcast!"

George Gordon Roberts III | March 31, 2022

"Joshua Wilson brings us the best M&A and Real Estate industry thought leaders -- the people pushing to the outer edges of their industry with the latest process, methods, and tools to break through b…"

eagall | March 31, 2022

Josh is a Great Host

"I had a great experience being guest on the Deal Scout. Josh is a great host and knows how to handle an interview. Deal Scout brings a ton of value to the market place with the guests they invetrvi…"

My Core Intentions | March 30, 2022

A+ Business podcast

"Couldn’t recommend this podcast enough. For any entrepreneurs, real estate investors, or executives, this is a great listen."

Blakemc44 | March 30, 2022

Great show!

"I thoroughly enjoyed being a guest on this podcast. Josh is doing great things and I am excited to see what the future holds!"

PassiveIncomeMaker2022 | March 30, 2022

Different and Refreshing!

"Josh has a unique style of interviewing. His show is part of a larger ecosystem of dealmaking which is a truly unique approach. It is well worth it to get to know Josh and his podcast!"

G4Rules2019 | March 31, 2022

TDS is the real deal!

"I had a blast with Josh in episode 29 in discussing the business critical documents that founders need to raise money. He’s a great interviewer and his guests and topics are all highly relevant to th…"

Wolferpac | April 9, 2022

The Deal Scout Podcast Episode 25

"Fantastic conversation with Josh on episode 25 . Josh asks great questions that really make you think about how you would do things if you had to do it all over again. Very relaxing conversation that…"

smallbusinesshorsepower | April 11, 2022

The Deal Scout is a top notch podcast

"Josh has a top notch podcast. He covers a wide range of business topics with real people. He has a very genuine way of interviewing his guests, and extracting their knowledge for us all to learn f…"

Baby d1289 | April 13, 2022

Amazing podcast!

"This podcast is a must listen for anyone looking to learn more about investing and improve their financial strategies—highly recommend!"

maddie@podcastingyou | Aug. 23, 2022

Awecome podcast!

"I had a great time listening to this podcast. The host and guest are inspiring. The topics are timely. Keep up the good work!"

Multifamily University | Oct. 13, 2023

INSIGHTFUL!

"A ton of value, keep rocking!"

Denitsa Nikolova | Oct. 4, 2023

Full of valuable information and insight.

"I really enjoy listening to your podcast and continue expanding my knowledge.Thanks so much and keep up the great work."

Aska_Tuazon | Jan. 16, 2023

Terrific show!

"What a great show. I really enjoyed guesting on it. Josh is fantastic getting straight to the core issues that will be helpful to listeners. I LOVE the 7-minute format - high energy impactful convers…"

Richard Parker | Feb. 27, 2024

Jeff on Deal Scounts

"Josh is a great host makes you feel warm and friendly for being on his show. We had a great seven minute chat and I explained my deal about offering a free Investing book to the world showing a great…"

Jeff Weber | Feb. 28, 2024

A Rewarding Dive into Investment Crowdfunding on the Deal Scout Podcast

"Recently, I had the privilege of joining Josh on the Deal Scout podcast, and it was an experience I truly cherished. Josh’s command over the nuances of private capital markets is impressive, and his …"

Woodie Neiss | April 30, 2024

Well Done

"Josh is great at engaging me as a guest on his show. Straight shooter with a respectful demeanor. And most importantly means well for his audience: the entrepreneurs"

Guy Paul Nohra | June 26, 2024
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About the Hosts

Jerry Conti

As the architect of Legacy Capital Professionals and the Visionary Growth Fund, Jerry has built his reputation by identifying transformative opportunities and empowering visionary founders with the resources to scale globally. His leadership, including partnerships such as the recent alignment with VNTR’s global network of 4,000+ investors, ensures our community has unparalleled access to capital, connections, and deal flow.

Jay Miller

Jay brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and real-world investment acumen to the table. His deep understanding of capital markets and investor relations drives growth for Legacy Capital Professionals and provides the foundation for actionable strategies that help our audience navigate today’s complex investment landscape.