How Mark Evans Built Real Wealth by Working Less and Thinking Bigger

Too many business owners get stuck doing everything themselves. They grind, hustle, and stay in the weeds, while their business stays small.

In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz talk with Mark Evans, known as “The Deal Maker.” He shares how he stopped operating like a mule and started thinking like a magician. The result? Scalable wealth, freedom, and a business that runs without him.

Mark walks through the mindset, systems, and strategies that helped him build multiple successful businesses—and how you can do the same.

Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer

Mark bought his first company just two days after graduating high school. Since then, he’s launched and scaled several ventures by doing the opposite of what most entrepreneurs do. Instead of piling on more work, he focused on building systems, creating leverage, and investing in the right relationships.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. From First Deal to Serial Entrepreneur

Mark shares how he went from running one company to building a portfolio of businesses that generate income without his daily involvement.

2. Relationship Capital Beats Cash

The right connections open doors that money can’t. Learn how to build a network that drives real business growth.

3. Make the Shift From Operator to Owner

Stop doing everything yourself. This episode shows you how to step out of the day-to-day and build a team that handles the work.

4. The Value of Mentors and Masterminds

You don’t need to figure it all out on your own. Surrounding yourself with smart people will fast-track your growth and keep you focused.

5. Diversify Your Income the Right Way

Mark breaks down how to create income across earned, passive, and investment categories so you’re not relying on just one source.

6. Growth Requires New Goals

Once you hit one milestone, set the next one. Mark explains how goal setting keeps you sharp, ambitious, and always moving forward.

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