Stanley Daniels II is the Co-owner of DH Investors LLC, a real estate investment company. He is also the Director of Enterprise Sales at iBreakthrough, which provides technology, online events, and training sessions for business owners. Stanley’s experience includes developing sales teams for Fortune 100 companies. Before his current roles, he had a career in professional football, playing as an offensive lineman for teams like the New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns.​

Many aspiring real estate investors dive into house flipping or rental properties without fully understanding the risks. They underestimate renovation costs, struggle to identify profitable deals, and lack the sales skills to negotiate effectively. How can investors avoid common pitfalls and build a thriving real estate business?

Rather than trying to make money during the sale, NFL player turned real estate investor Stanley Daniels II emphasizes maximizing profits when purchasing a property by analyzing deals thoroughly. Mastering sales techniques is essential for identifying and closing profitable real estate deals. Whether negotiating a purchase price, convincing a lender to finance a project, or selling a renovated home for top dollar, Stanley advises maintaining effective communication, building rapport, and uncovering sellers’ motivations.

In today’s episode of Work Hard, Play Harder, Stanley Daniels II, the Co-owner of DH Investors LLC, joins Jake Hanes to talk about the fundamentals of real estate investing and deal-making. Stanley discusses strategies for networking in sales and real estate investing, his career in the NFL, and how sales builds business acumen.