Inside REAL Academy & the Future of Agent Development | Clayton Gits x Drew Thompson

In this episode, I’m sitting down with someone I have massive respect for, Drew Thompson. He’s the visionary behind REAL Academy and a key player shaping how we grow as agents here at Real.We dive into:👉 Drew’s journey to Real: from acting to advertising to real estate and coaching👉 How REAL Academy is flipping the traditional agent training model on its head👉 What “One Real” really means and how it’s showing up in the culture👉 Why bite-sized learning and decentralized access is the future of agent development👉 How AI and tech are helping top producers scale smarter, not harder👉 The mindset shifts agents must make to break through production ceilings👉 Why collaboration, not competition... is Real’s secret weaponWhether you’re brand new and trying to find your lane, mid-career and feeling stuck, or leading a team and looking to scale with intention... this convo will hit home.If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to be part of a future-focused, agent-first brokerage… this is it.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome + why this convo matters01:35 – Drew’s story: actor → agency → real estate → leadership09:10 – What “One Real” means in practice14:22 – Why decentralized learning is changing the game18:50 – Meeting agents where they are (and helping them grow)25:05 – AI, tech, and raising the bar for agents29:18 – Collaboration over competition: how we do it differently34:45 – What makes Real unlike any other brokerage40:10 – Final takeaways + next steps📅 Want to learn more or chat about your options at Real? Book a time with me here: https://calendly.com/claytongits📲 Follow Clayton Gits▪ Instagram: @claytongits▪ Website: missionrealty.com