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Mel Dorman

Seller financing. Local power. Lasting wealth. Because your community is a better bet than the stock market.

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🎉 The book is out—grab the free PDF, audiobook, or hard copy

Hi Reader, It’s here! My book, Bank on Your Neighbor, is officially LIVE on Amazon—and I want to get it in your hands however works best for you. 👉 Grab the paperback here if you want a printed, bound copy 📥 Or download the full PDF version for free right here Yes, seriously. The whole book. No catch.Why? Because I wrote this to be used, not hidden behind a paywall. Whether you’ve been with me since day one or you found me from a recent viral post (👋 welcome!), I’m so glad you’re here. This...

📰 June/July Newsletter July has been full of fireworks and I’m not just talking about the ones in the sky. 🎆 Hi Reader, The Seller Financing Academy summer pilot cohort is wrapping up its 12-week sprint (time flies when you're changing your whole financial mindset), and I’m feeling deeply grateful. We’ve seen students step up, learn the language of creative finance, and actually make deals. Yes, already! This isn't a theory. It’s real life. And if you’ve been wondering when’s the right time...

📰 May Newsletter It’s not just about deals—it’s about doing this together Hi Reader, I’ve been thinking a lot this month about what it really takes to build wealth. Yes, the numbers matter. Yes, the strategies matter. But if this first month of the Seller Financing Academy pilot has shown me anything—it’s that community is the greatest form of capital we’ve got. In just four short weeks, I’ve watched people lift each other through big mindset shifts, navigate their very first deal structures,...

Hi Reader, 📰 April Newsletter Welcome to your first monthly newsletter! To help you keep your emails to a minimum, this is my new monthly format to help get you all the important updates happening each month. If you’re interested in courses and workshops, never fear! I’ll include those details each month and give you the option to opt-out of any extra emails for those events in the future. Let’s dive into what’s happening… When the Markets Shake, Where Will You Stand? Earlier this month, the...