There is absolutely nothing hidden about their agendas today as Matt and Garrett discuss the benefits of planning your day ahead and getting your Ninja Nine accomplished. Together, they delve into the consequences of not maintaining your daily agenda and how you can move from this point in your business to a point where your systems are consistently working effectively. Our hosts begin the conversation by addressing why some agents and realtors find it difficult to make the Ninja Nine system wor...
Aug 04, 2022•30 min
To kick off today's episode, Matt and Garrett express their gratitude for the almost 9,000 people who have joined their Facebook community already, and contemplate a bit of a crazy activity for when they eventually hit the 10K mark. Diving into the topic for discussion, the hosts contrast abundance and scarcity mindsets and discuss how these play out in the real estate industry. They note that, whereas some retreat when markets are slowing down due to potential dangers, an abundant person will m...
Aug 01, 2022•34 min
Today Matt and Garrett chat about the value in sending just-listed, just-sold postcards the right way. Over the years, they have definitely witnessed companies use them both the right and wrong way, and know that they can lead to great success when implemented properly. In this episode, they discuss the benefits of using postcards and how to include this in your marketing strategy. Our hosts come across many agents who choose to not use postcards in order to avoid what might come across as a 'hu...
Jul 28, 2022•31 min
One clear thing differentiates a successful agent from a struggling one and that is their mindset. Today, Matt and Garrett discuss the need to build a get-to mindset to be successful in business. They break down the disadvantages of possessing a have-to mentality and how to combat this by creating a habit of gratitude. Our hosts explain how realtors can navigate the current marketplace by building a get-to attitude, and how, when you have this kind of mentality, you appreciate your work more and...
Jul 25, 2022•20 min
On today's episode, Matt and Garrett explore the appearance of false flats in the current marketplace, including what they are and how they are affecting decision-making in the real estate world. Along the way, they provide tips on navigating a false flat and keeping your business booming during and after its occurrence. Opening up with a discussion about false flats, our hosts provide a cycling example and explain how false flats appear in real estate markets. They also discuss why many realtor...
Jul 21, 2022•27 min
Today, Matt and Garrett chat about the importance of personality types in the real estate world. They discuss the four main categories and give advice on how you can create conversation with clients based not only on your personality type but theirs as well. Our hosts begin with a discussion about the importance of understanding personality types. They explain the Power, Peace, Party, and Perfection categories and how people present in these categories behave. They explain why particular categor...
Jul 18, 2022•34 min
In their ongoing quest to guide listeners to success in the current marketplace, Matt and Garrett are back today to discuss the importance of optimizing real estate reviews. Along the way, they touch upon the reasons behind becoming an expert in this area and how you can gather relevant knowledge on issues that are important to your clients. Our hosts begin by looking at how inflation is affecting the real estate market and explaining why realtors need to become experts in presenting real estate...
Jul 14, 2022•27 min
As many of you will be well aware, the marketplace continues to see a tremendous change and Matt and Garrett are back to offer more advice about how to survive in the current situation. Today, they talk about the importance of becoming an expert and turning your clients into raving fans that bring new business to you. They begin by running through the present issues seen in today's marketplace, and then move on to talk about the fact that many agents are switching businesses and trying to find t...
Jul 11, 2022•34 min
Today, Matt and Garrett chat about the importance of building your skill set for a lasting business. The current marketplace has many people shifting their business models and giving reactionary responses to what is going on in the world, however, Matt and Garrett explain that honing your skill set over time and not when there are gaps can improve your business and life. They start the discussion by sharing some reasons as to why you need to sharpen your skill set continuously, and then go on to...
Jul 07, 2022•21 min
On today's episode, Matt and Garrett discuss society as it is today and how this affects you and your business. They explain both what a reactionary society is and how important it is to not let anything take you away from the path that you want to be on to achieve what you want to achieve. Our hosts start off by discussing the realities of living in a reactionary world - reacting to everything that happens in the society, both the good and bad. They then go on to look at how often what is share...
Jul 04, 2022•28 min
Today, Matt and Garrett discuss launching listings, a topic raised by Garrett which hearkens back to an earlier episode. Together, they emphasize the fact that the way people see you do business in launching a listing will represent you and your business. In addition, our hosts discuss how to use your listing opportunity to showcase how great of an agent you are. First, the pair describes what constitutes a superior listing and the benefits of an excellent listing launch. Next, Matt highlights a...
Jun 30, 2022•19 min
On this episode of the Ninja Selling podcast, Matt and Garrett talk about those moments when we want to close worse than our client does and how to prevent that from happening. The pair open up today's conversation with a note on asking the right questions. To make sure we're on the same page with our clients, it's important to be familiar with their goals, fears, and desires in buying or selling a home. Matt and Garrett believe that questions generate the clarity that make clients more comforta...
Jun 27, 2022•26 min
On today's episode, Matt and Garrett talk about the difference between a good salesman and a marketer, the importance of relationships in realty, and how to build social proof. The pair open up the conversation today by recalling how they built strong relationships to stimulate each of their careers. That's not to say that's all it took though. On the other side of the coin, selling a clear service, differentiating yourself from the pack, and displaying your value are also necessary components t...
Jun 23, 2022•39 min
Today, Matt and Garrett chat about price sensitivity and how to position yourself properly when the marketplace seems unbalanced. They also explore the importance of pricing your listings properly and how to adjust as soon as the marketplace shifts. To kick off the conversation, Matt and Garrett talk about the necessity of pricing properties, and Matt goes on to explain his 'using the freeway' analogy of pricing. Noting that the market is currently a seller's market, our hosts outline the tools ...
Jun 20, 2022•24 min
In today's episode, Matt and Garrett explore a topic which was brought up in the Ninja Selling Facebook community - the right way to network. Together, they review the perks of networking and how professionals can use networking groups to their advantage. Our hosts also go on to talk about using Ninja strategies to grow in members only, exclusive groups, and share with listeners the importance of finding ways to help others in these groups and not just center only on having referrals. Lastly, Ma...
Jun 16, 2022•18 min
In today's episode, Matt and Garrett discuss the stress and anxiety levels found in business owners due to lack of tracking of their business data. They review the importance of knowing where you stand in business, how the pandemic has affected many business owners, and more importantly, how to track your business data. Our hosts open with a discussion about why many business owners battle with stress and anxiety. They share why many are scared to know where they stand in business and why this i...
Jun 13, 2022•26 min
In today's episode, Matt and Garrett discuss why buyers tend to wait for price drops and how you can offer them clarity by asking the right questions. They cover events that cause massive movements in the market and how to discover the 'why' when buyers ask "What if the price drops?" In exploring this topic of price drops, our hosts explain that massive drops in the market are usually a result of economic downturns and other events. They also break down why buyers play the 'what if' game and how...
Jun 09, 2022•25 min
Matt and Garrett are back with another episode, and this time they're discussing the market scooch and how sellers and buyers alike affect the market. They cover the importance of listening to activity levels in the market and why sellers need to adjust prices according to the market. Together, they explore the ongoing market scooch and the learning experience that is being sped up for younger agents. Our hosts also talk about the need for sellers to set suitable pricing depending on whether the...
Jun 06, 2022•32 min
Join Matt and Garrett for a quick episode today as they speak to you from the past (it'll make sense when you listen)—from about two weeks ago—regarding a trend they're currently seeing in the marketplace. They are confident that their topic today will still be relevant when you listen so make sure not to miss it! Matt refers back to the previous episode where "market shift" was discussed as a term that neither he nor Garrett like, or that they believe is happening, opting instead to call it a "...
Jun 02, 2022•23 min
In one of our most recent episodes, Matt was fired up about thinking bigger and providing more service. Today it's Garrett's turn to take the ball and run with it. Where "pivot" was the big catchphrase, "market shift" and the belief that buyers and demand are dwindling has taken center stage most recently. But is this really the case? Garrett says, "No!" - and Matt agrees, by the way. So join our hosts as they discuss what's really going on. Tune in as they warn against wishing for a "normal mar...
May 30, 2022•28 min
In today's episode, Garrett and Matt give permission to talk to people about real estate. Share what you do and become people's trusted advisor! The Ninja Selling path attracts people who are less sales-y and more relational. But this can make Ninjas hesitant to talk about what they do. Because many Ninjas rely on others to bring up the topic of "real estate", they often miss out on opportunities because they're too worried about coming across as pushy. Well guess what? Ninjas take a genuine int...
May 26, 2022•30 min
Before Matt and Garrett launch into today's topic, they announce that they'll be hosting a live happy hour within the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook. Do not miss it! In today's episode, Garrett lets Matt take the ball and run with it after seeing the way he got fired up before they hit the record button. Leading up to today's recording, and like most days before they record, Matt and Garrett had several topics on the table and as they batted them around, Matt got excited about a "what i...
May 23, 2022•30 min
Matt is excited about today's episode because Garrett is hopped up on all kinds of allergy medications due to his "really, really bad allergies". Get ready for a fun episode. Either that, or a disaster! All jokes aside, Matt and Garrett are talking about time today. Their coaching calls are dominated by planning, time management, and helping people take ownership of their time. So they wanted to bring this topic to the Ninja Selling Podcast. Because it's that important. Tune in today to hear Gar...
May 19, 2022•27 min
Today's episode picks up right where part 1 of this series left off, with Matt and Garrett talking to Larry Kendall about the Ninja Selling Path. If you missed part 1, make sure to tune in there for the beginning of today's conversation and then get ready to hear more from Ninja's founder, Larry Kendall, as he reveals even more of the Ninja Path here today. Matt and Garrett discuss more about the many tools the Ninja program provides to help keep Ninjas on track--on the Path. Where the first epi...
May 16, 2022•32 min
Today's episode is another "can't miss"! They all are, really, as Matt and Garrett make the Ninja Selling Podcast so very relevant and timely, and today is no exception as our hosts are joined by Ninja's founder, Larry Kendall. This episode will cover all aspects of the Ninja Path and is inspired by a conversation Garrett and Larry recently had about Ninja Selling and what the Ninja Path looks like. Whether you're just getting started with Ninja Selling or if you're a long-term Ninja, you will l...
May 12, 2022•40 min
Matt and Garrett spend today's episode talking about whether a primary residence should be called an investment. Their purpose is to make sure real estate agents are educating their clients well around the word "investment" in an effort to avoid the misuse of language and ultimately, disappointment. Once again, this comes down to accurate communication and the understanding that it's imperative to have open conversations with buyers and sellers. Our hosts maintain that real estate agents need to...
May 09, 2022•23 min
In today's episode, Matt and Garrett discuss the value of setting sellers' expectations. This topic is inspired by things Garrett has heard his agents talking about, which is that there's been a recent shift in the market. Where, up until the last month or so, homes were being scooped up very quickly, often with multiple offers (even above-asking) coming in, now homes are sitting for longer or are only getting one (maybe lowball) offer. Matt and Garrett encourage Ninjas to pay attention to what'...
May 05, 2022•26 min
In recent episodes, Matt and Garrett have mentioned and alluded to the principle that "what you focus on expands", but they devote the entirety of today's episode to discuss this further and even narrow in on it a bit more. Today's topic is inspired by both their recent mentions of this principle, and also their observations, as they are seeing many people get focused on things that either don't matter or can harm their business. Garrett and Matt want to make sure all Ninjas, and all listeners, ...
May 02, 2022•27 min
Garrett and Matt are excited about today's episode, where they switch gears a bit and discuss the facets of Ninja Selling with their featured guest--an "outside the box" special guest--who happens to be a commercial insurance agent. So for all of you who are a little tired of hearing about real estate – like that's even possible - join Matt and Garrett today as they welcome McKennan Hansen from Farm Bureau Financial in Cedar City, Utah to the podcast. McKennan was recently recognized as the Comm...
Apr 28, 2022•41 min
Today's topic comes hot on the heels of the last episode, where Matt and Garrett have been discussing what they're seeing with things going back to normal, or to pre-COVID times. People are getting back into their hobbies and groups and social networks, so our hosts are seeing the potential for a rebirth of situational relationships. They also discuss how our time has been given back to us and encourage thoughtfulness in adding things back to our lives. Matt and Garrett encourage you to find tho...
Apr 25, 2022•18 min
