Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He’s built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He’s been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who’s Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he’s an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans
What You’ll Learn From This Episode:
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What a fund of funds is—and how it works in real estate investing
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The difference between active syndicators and passive investors
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Why real estate syndication can be a powerful tool for lifestyle solopreneurs
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How passive investments can help protect high achievers from industry disruption and burnout
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Common red flags when evaluating real estate deals and fund operators
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Why building passive income streams is critical in the age of AI
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The importance of diversifying income across multiple streams for long-term security
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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📘 The Wealth Builder’s Playbook: The Elite Investor’s Guide to Living Life on Your Own Terms – by Tom Dunkel (available on Amazon)
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💼 InvestWithEagle.com – Learn more about Tom’s investment opportunities and fund-of-funds model
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🤖 TomDunkel.AI – Chat with Tom’s AI clone and learn more about passive investing
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🧠 Get Shift Done Program – Productivity course for solopreneurs. Use code podcast for 99% off at GetShiftDone.com
