Where Houston's Top Real Estate Minds Connect
Conversations with the operators actually doing deals. Learn from the people building real wealth in real estate.
First Episode
Jose Berlanga — April 16, 2026
Rob Wiseman
Host — The Deal Lab Podcast
Rob Wiseman
Real Estate Operator & Capital Strategist
After more than 15 years in residential development and construction — managing land acquisition, investor capital, and full-cycle builds — Rob Wiseman evolved into building the infrastructure that supports serious operators. Today, he aligns capital, risk management, and transaction execution across title, lending, and brokerage — creating integrated systems that help professionals close smarter and scale intentionally.
Rob is the Partner at CLOSED Title Houston, Founder of Close Now Lending, Broker Associate at Wiseman Properties Group powered by JMG, and Founder of Deal Lab — a modern continuing education platform for forward-thinking real estate professionals.
Active Platforms
"In the world of speculative residential construction, a finished but unsold home is a perishable product with a shelf life."
Jose Berlanga
Entrepreneur, Developer & Author — Episode 1 Guest
"Real leverage comes from structure, discipline, and integration — not just deal volume."
Rob Wiseman
Host — The Deal Lab Podcast
"The Deal Lab is where Houston's most serious real estate professionals come to learn from the people actually doing the work."
The Deal Lab
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This Isn't Just a Podcast. It's a Deal Flow Engine.
The Deal Lab is a relationship acquisition platform, a credibility engine, and a deal flow generator — built specifically for Houston's most serious real estate professionals.
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