AI Acquisition

We help entrepreneurs and consultants start and scale new AI Consulting Businesses.

Product Growth Partner

Simply Social Agency

Want to automate the most grueling part of your business?

I personally will build and deploy the ai automations that allow me to run my business in less than 4 to 5 hours a day. 

I've been utilizing AI to expedite systems and delegate tasks for over 2 yrs now. 

Things have changed... 

Knowing how to "USE" chatGPT isn't the standard anymore... you're behind. 

Knowing how to "AUTOMATE" ai and allow it to work autonomously is! 

If this isn't how you use it. 

You'll be lapped by your competitiion very soon. 

Let me catch you up and get you ahead! 

My inbox is open! Talk soon!

Business Owner

Funnels That Convert

Funnels That Converts is the cheat code to client acquisition for REI EXPERTS selling courses or coaching... 

And it's been over 2.5 years in the making.

📌Collecting data
📌Tweaking offers & delivery
📌100's of sales calls
📌Managing over $1.5M in paid advertising
📌Helping 2 coaches build a 7 figure business
📌Helping a dozen more build 6 figure businesses
📌And helping many more begin landing 4-5 figure clients online.

(SEE RESUTS HERE: https://funnelsthatconvert.com/ftc-testimonials )

Not to mention almost 100k worth of coaching, courses and books digested and tested.

We've done all of this so we could bring the ultimate marketing solution to all of the struggling Investors getting into coaching.

Coaches struggling with...

‼Building out there client acquisition machine.
‼Figuring out all of the tech and new skills required.
‼Being stuck with expensive Websites that don't convert.
‼Finding clarity on the right path to grow your business.
‼Writing content that actually drives sales.

If this is you, then John and I are the Digital Marketing Specialists you've been looking for.

Hit this link below to hop on a call to hear EXACTLY what we've done to change the game in a major way.

==> https://calendly.com/johnbuckley/deep-dive

Don't wait long, we only accept 10 new Investors a month.

Because of the level of care and attention we give each one of our clients. (Prices will be going up soon!)

So, if you wait, you'll end up on the waiting list for the next month.

Let us build your Client Acquisition System before 2023...

So you can go into your business with ultimate confidence that your business will be bigger and better every single month.

Talk soon,
Devan

Co-Owner

Crisp Results

▪	Delivered high power integrated marketing strategies to provide high quality/qualified leads to Affiliate Clients
▪	Designed and developed strategy for Websites and Landing pages optimized for lead generation
▪	Managed Google analytics accounts to ensure continued optimization of Google Ad, Facebook Ads, and consumer journeys
▪	Created various reports for updates and presentations to upper management
▪	Successfully performed Project Manager duties for a team of Content Creators and Designers of up to 6 members collaborating on multiple projects simultaneously

Digital Marketing Specialist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC

▪	Proofing digital content for Enterprise activations during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 
▪	Presenting and drafting cross-divisional communication and reports between 6 or more marketing teams
▪	Developing power point presentations for internal communication
▪	Managing and developing strategy for budget allocations year over year
▪	Program/Project management of a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign with a Task Force of 30+ members
▪       Participating in marketing strategy conversations concerning PR, Brand Management, Organic Social Campaigns, Influencer Strategy, and Paid/Owned channels

Marketing Specialist

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®

▪	Implemented robust digital marketing campaigns that resulted in a 10% increase in quarterly revenue and a 1050% increase in Facebook followers and engagement
▪	Solidified key B2B relationships with Memphis in May that increased awareness and a 3 month residual revenue stream 
▪	Created community buy-in for our Cause Marketing Campaign Movers For Moms with partnerships including the YWCA and local Starbucks Co.
▪	Utilized Google and Facebook Analytics to optimize SEO and Social Media strategies that increased leads and revenue over 20% 
▪	Presented dynamic presentations utilizing PowerPoints and Excel Graphs to close referral partnerships with local Apartment Communities, Banks, and Real Estate professionals
▪	Established rapport with community leaders through grassroots efforts utilizing networking events such as Chambers of Commerce and local professional networking opportunities

Director of Marketing

New Memphis 

This was an amazing growth opportunity for me. I had a great experience with meeting high level professionals around our city and hearing their stories and experiences they had on the way to their success today. 

Built a great foundation around leadership, personal development, and life strategies. Along with networking with some of Memphis's growing young professionals. 

Would recommend it to anyone looking to boost their performance in their career path and experience a crash course in personal development.

EMBARK PROGRAM

Service Master - PCS

I worked as the billing coordinator for the Service Master Clean Franchise in Cordova, Tn. I am over the billing out of claims to the insurance companies. I use software such as Xactimate, XactAnalysis, and Velocitor Solutions.

Billing Coordinator

Forever Fit

I worked under the head trainer and the owner of the gym. He has been teaching me the business side to running a successful gym and also gaining personal training experience as he gives me various clients to write training programs for.

Personal Trainer

Craigmont High School

-responsible for training and coaching wide receivers
- prepared the wide outs for executing weekly gameplans
-broke down film with other coaches

Assistant Coach

🙏 Man of God | ✅ The #1 Coach Helping Real Estate Investors Start + Grow 6-7 Figure Coaching Businesses Online💵💻

Growing a business while raising a family is tough. The pressure to generate leads, close sales, and manage content can leave you overwhelmed and stretched too thin.

That’s why I created Digital Dadpreneurs—a movement designed to help dads ditch the 9-to-5, leverage AI automation, and build a thriving online business without sacrificing time with their families.

With over 10 years in online marketing and lead generation, I’ve built and scaled:
✅ Two multi-six-figure businesses and one seven-figure coaching business
✅ Helped over 100 clients reach $100K+ in revenue, with five hitting seven figures
✅ Developed AI-powered systems that automate 90% of organic marketing tasks
✅ Created automated lead generation processes that book calls on autopilot

What I Do
At Digital Dadpreneurs, we help dad entrepreneurs:
🔹 Automate lead generation so they can stop wasting hours in the DMs
🔹 Use AI to streamline their social media marketing and grow their audience faster
🔹 Book more calls, generate more revenue, and scale their business without burnout
🔹 Reclaim their time to focus on what matters—family, freedom, and fulfillment

Who This is For
🚀 If you’re a dadpreneur looking to scale your business using AI automation and social media strategies while still being present for your family, you’re in the right place.

Let’s connect and talk about how AI automation can free up your time, grow your business, and create the freedom you deserve.

📩 DM me to learn more.

P.S. Get a Free Personal Assistant AI Agent to manage your emails and Daily Tasks for you. Just drop me AGENT in DM and I'll get it over to you!

Devan Dillard

Bill H.

With a foundational career in real estate investment, my expertise lies in spearheading multifamily property acquisitions across New York, Florida, and Tennessee. The core of my work at Hamel and Collecting Real Estate involves strategic asset management and capital raising, consistently expanding a portfolio that has reached a cumulative $70 million in properties.

My passion extends beyond real estate to the discipline of ultramarathon training, mirroring the endurance and commitment I bring to each investment project. We have successfully transitioned from managing smaller assets to focusing on larger communities, leveraging my experience to maximize investor returns and set new benchmarks in the industry.

Owner

We have owned and managed a high volume of multifamily real estate since 1993.  We specialize in Apartment community acquisitions, Asset Management and Capital Raising.

One of my best-performing investments came from a conversation. not a cold call.
A friend and local operator invited me into a project in Upstate NY.

The deal was repositioned in under a year.

We added 40% in value.
And I barely had to lift a finger.

Here’s the lesson:

Relationships drive returns.

You can underwrite all day.
But the right partner with the right playbook makes all the difference.

I’ve spent decades intentionally building relationships in the Capital Region.
Because when good deals pop up?
They don’t hit the market.
They hit your phone.

Passive investing doesn’t mean being passive about your network.

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P.S. Who’s one person in your network that’s elevated your game?

Tag them below and give them some credit. 👇

Founder @ Hamel Real Estate | Collecting Real Estate Multifamily Investments

Lesson #3 after 30 years in real estate:
Only do deals where everyone wins.

Early on, it’s tempting to focus on your side of the deal.

Your return.
Your upside.
Your control.
But here’s what experience teaches you:

👉 Deals that aren’t win-win don’t last.

If the seller feels squeezed…
If the partner feels misled…
If the investor feels ignored…

That deal will come back around. And not in a good way.

The best deals I’ve been part of?

- Sellers felt respected
- Partners felt aligned
- Investors felt informed and protected

That’s how you stay in business for decades…not deal cycles.

Real estate is a small world.
Your reputation shows up before you do.

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Each week, I’m sharing one lesson learned from 30 years in real estate.

Follow along for the rest of the series.
And tell me: what does a win-win deal look like to you?

My biggest early investing mistake?
Buying “nice” properties.

In August of 1995, my partner Greg and I bought a fully renovated two-family on North Allen Street in Albany.

And when I say renovated, I mean everything was new.
Foundation. Roof. Siding. Interior down to the studs.

It felt like a home run.

The seller had bought it distressed at auction, fixed it up, and sold it to us.

That part mattered more than I realized at the time.

This was our third property in two years, all purchased straight off the MLS.

Here’s what we learned the hard way:

- Cash flow was thin
- Down payments were heavy
- Equity was tight
- Growth was slow

Buying retail felt safe…but it wasn’t scalable.

Everything changed with our fourth deal.

It was an inexpensive bank foreclosure that needed real work.
A childhood friend in the mortgage business helped us structure a construction rehab loan.

That was the unlock.

More equity.
Better cash flow.
Faster growth.

From there, the pattern was clear:

Vacant estate properties.
Tired landlords.
Mismanaged buildings.
Under-rented assets.

Distress creates opportunity.

If you want to build momentum in real estate, you have to get comfortable buying properties that need work: financially, physically, or operationally.

Buying retail isn’t a strategy.
It’s a ceiling.

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P.S. What kind of “distress” do you look for first—physical, financial, or operational?

I’ve acquired 500+ units over the years.

The common thread behind every good deal?

Relentless due diligence.

Not just spreadsheets.
Not just inspections.
And definitely not assumptions.

Here’s how we approach it:

We evaluate:

- Operations
- Physical condition
- Financials
- Market dynamics

But the real edge?

👉 We put boots on the ground.

Because what you miss behind a desk can cost you millions.

Every team member has a role:

- Measure every unit
- Photograph interiors, exteriors, and MEPs
- Document condition: unit by unit
- Review leases, expenses, and financials line by line

No shortcuts.

Then we go deeper.

We don’t just underwrite what is…
We model what’s possible by layering in:

- Real operating data from our portfolio
- Experience from similar assets
- Actual market behavior, not broker projections

Great due diligence does two things:

1. It keeps you out of bad deals
2. It gives you the conviction to move fast on the right ones

That conviction is priceless.

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P.S. What’s the best (or worst) line item you’ve ever found in a T-12?

Those usually tell the whole story.

Passive real estate investing really is passive.

Before you say “obviously”… here’s the difference.

Yes, you still need to do your due diligence.
But that’s true with any investment worth making.

Once that work is done?

Your role is simple.

You invest.
And your money goes to work.

Here’s what our passive investors actually do:

✔ Review the opportunity and ask smart questions
✔ Invest alongside experienced operators
✔ Receive clear monthly updates, without managing anything
✔ Collect distributions and benefit from depreciation and tax advantages

No tenants.
No maintenance calls.
No day-to-day stress.

Just ownership in real assets, operated by a team that does this for a living.
Real estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available.
It doesn’t have to consume your time to be effective.

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If you want to see how passive investing works in practice,
DM me “Investor” and I’ll add you to our list.

Happy to walk you through it.

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