Matt and Garrett haul out the Ninja Coaching Spotlight once again and train it squarely on Patty Schmitz-Thursam, Principal Broker at John L. Scott Market Center in the vibrant Portland metropolitan area. Amidst the unique blend of technology and agriculture in her market, Patty's 27 years of experience offer a rich tapestry of insights into the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Despite facing unexpected challenges in 2023, Patty's resilience and leadership shone brightly as she guided her te...
Mar 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 557
A captivating quote from wildly successful entrepreneur Alex Hormozi regarding the psychology behind attributing others' success to shortcuts or cheating sparks a thought-provoking dialogue between Matt and Garrett on today's episode. During their analysis of this quote, they navigate themes of perseverance, resilience, and the impact of ego on perception, drawing insightful parallels between personal growth journeys and the challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst skepticism. Highlighting ...
Mar 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 556
Matt is super excited today about his opportunity to talk statistics as he and Garrett delve into the world of referrals, illuminating this often underestimated yet profoundly influential aspect of real estate business. Through a meticulous examination of these statistics and added insights, they uncover the untapped potential that thrives within maintaining strong client relationships long after the transaction concludes. Throughout this episode, Matt and Garrett explore various resources, shed...
Mar 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 555
In the latest episode, hosts Matt and Garrett delve into the critical concept of playing "the long game" within the real estate industry. Drawing upon recent interactions to underscore the importance of establishing a resilient presence in the market, they advocate for a strategic approach, emphasizing the need for agents to prioritize durability over flashy tactics. Likening successful businesses to sturdy boats that can weather any storm, the duo highlights the essential role of building robus...
Feb 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 554
The time has come around again for Matt and Garrett to address the recurring question: "What are the key elements that go into making decisions around buying and selling homes and market movements?" As part of their response, our hosts explore the intricacies of real estate dynamics, emphasizing the need to go beyond conventional metrics like interest rates and home prices. Along the way, they also stress the importance of comprehending the multifaceted nature of buyer and seller motivations, an...
Feb 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 553
Welcome to another insightful installment in Matt and Garrett's Ninja Coaching Spotlight series where, today, they delve into the extraordinary journey of realtor Travis Beers from Denver, Colorado. Together with his coach, Jon Hill, Travis shares details of this journey, revealing the highs and lows of his real estate career but also highlighting the profound influence of community engagement, intentional relationship-building, and strategic planning. Through Travis's experiences, listeners dis...
Feb 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 552
Ready yourself for an eye-opening journey with Matt and Garrett through the world of communication and personal growth, as, today, they compare it to the adventure of getting kids to eat their veggies. With colorful stories and clever tips, they break down the fear many agents have about making phone calls, share practical ways to conquer it, and, mixing humor with smarts, show how building confidence in communication really is like patiently coaxing children to try new vegetables. As the conver...
Feb 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 551
Today, the pivotal role that trust plays in shaping personal and professional relationships takes center stage as Matt and Garrett dive deeply into this all too often overlooked quality. They articulate that trust extends far beyond mere familiarity or likability, encompassing essential attributes such as reliability, integrity, and authenticity. From business dealings to social interactions and even recreational pursuits like racing, trust emerges as the cornerstone of cohesive relationships, g...
Feb 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 550
Matt and Garrett are back to lead listeners on an exploration of consistency and commitment and the profound impact they have across various dimensions of life. Through engaging dialogue and personal anecdotes, our hosts reveal the depth of the 80/20 rule, extending its relevance from business realms to personal pursuits and habits. Stressing the importance of strategic planning, unwavering commitment, and meticulous tracking, they unveil the blueprint for sustained success in health, business, ...
Feb 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 549
In this episode of the Ninja Selling podcast, Matt and Garrett extend a warm welcome to all listeners, both seasoned and new, as they dive into the ever-evolving realm of the real estate industry, exploring how professionals navigate career demands while striving for balance. While they recognize the importance of strategies, the episode focuses on broader themes of acceptance and empowerment within real estate. Noting that real estate operates in a constant 24/7 environment, posing challenges f...
Feb 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 548
Joan Goode, a distinguished realtor with Dickens Mitchener Realty in Charlotte, North Carolina, takes her rightful place in the spotlight this week. Beginning in 2005, Joan's remarkable journey from burnout to huge success has seen her rise to the rank of award winning top producer within her market. Today's episode delves into Joan's transformative journey, guided by her insightful coach, Jen Gamez, as she shifted from a scarcity mindset to one rooted in abundance, empowering her real estate tr...
Feb 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 547
Ever fill your calendar with appointments and reminders, then 'snooze' or ignore the resulting alerts, pushing them into the background over and over again, until you finally get to the point that you just want to clear the whole calendar and start all over again from scratch? Well,Matt and Garrett are here today to reassure you that, first of all, you're not alone, and, secondly, they have some helpful strategies to share as they explore the art of effective time management through calendar mas...
Feb 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 546
Garett and Matt welcome Andrea Tuell, a star realtor based in Fort Collins, Colorado, and her husband, Guy, Co-founder of 1QR and COO of Elify, to the podcast today. While Garrett has been Andrea's Ninja Coach for some time now, in this episode, it's actually 1QR that takes center stage in today's episode. Together, our panel explores the transformative potential of QR codes in the real estate industry, noting that QR codes have evolved far beyond their initial restaurant menu origins, "becoming...
Feb 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 545
Garrett and Matt are together in the flesh once again, and this time they take the opportunity to explore the critical aspects of time management and boundary setting, especially when the real estate market starts heating up. Noting that, as the spring season approaches, real estate professionals often find themselves grappling with the challenge of maintaining a balanced life amidst growing demands, our hosts stress that it's pivotal to establish clear client expectations, set firm boundaries, ...
Feb 01, 2024•28 min•Ep. 544
Matt and Garrett are actually together in person today for today's analysis of the promising real estate market that they are seeing at this start to 2024. They highlight its current stability and comforting predictability - ideal for both buyers and sellers - and stress the paramount importance of proactively engaging with "orphaned clients" who had previously delayed their real estate plans. As their conversation progresses, building trust through face-to-face communication and relationship-bu...
Jan 29, 2024•22 min•Ep. 543
This week, the Ninja Coaching Spotlight is trained squarely upon Lonney Gordon, a truly talented real estate professional at Pinnacle Estate Properties, in Westlake Village, California. Lonney's journey to real estate triumph is a remarkable tale of transitioning from conventional methods to the Ninja Selling System. This episode unveils Lonney's inspiring transformation, guided by his Ninja Coach, Jen Fidler, as he shifted from burnout and reliance on online leads to achieving two consecutive $...
Jan 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 542
As they witness many of their coaching clients enjoy a healthy market as they start this new year, Matt and Garrett take this opportunity to discuss the importance of building and maintaining relationships that will pay dividends in any real estate market. Employing the analogy of a water wheel and grain mill, where diverting a stream is akin to creating a consistent flow of clients, they emphasize the need to invest time and effort in nurturing relationships as a critical aspect of staying rele...
Jan 25, 2024•24 min•Ep. 541
Special guest Jennifer Fidler, a highly successful realtor affiliated with Cadwell Realty in Portland, Oregon, joins Matt and Garrett today for a fascinating conversation regarding the critical importance of nurturing robust relationships with vendors and service providers within the real estate industry. An integral part of the Ninja coaching community, Jen brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the discussion, as she not only serves as a realtor but also engages in home remodeling projects...
Jan 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 540
Inspired by their own experiences where learning has positively impacted their lives, Garrett and Matt spend today's episode looking at the importance of continuous learning for personal growth and success. In their conversation, they highlight the natural human curiosity that drives us to acquire new knowledge and encourage listeners to actively seek opportunities for learning in various areas, while also cautioning against the limitations of existing knowledge. Our hosts also emphasize the nee...
Jan 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 539
Inspired by a comment made during a recent business planning meeting, Matt and Garrett take a look at renaming "time blocking" to "time deposits". Offering a fresh perspective on time management, this reframing encourages intentional and strategic scheduling, where activities are categorized into deposits or withdrawals. In today's episode, our hosts emphasize the pivotal difference between these two types of activities, and how this understanding can revolutionize productivity and personal grow...
Jan 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 538
It's time for another Ninja Coaching Spotlight, and this time around Matt and Garrett explore the inspiring voyage of Christina O'Neal, an accomplished real estate professional who embarked on her Ninja journey in 2001 at an Installation on a day of profound historical significance. Christina's steadfast dedication to Ninja Installations and nurturing lasting client relationships forms the bedrock of her extraordinary success, and, today, accompanied by her coach, Mark Johnson, she shares detail...
Jan 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 537
In this insightful episode of the Ninja Selling podcast, Matt and Garrett delve into the intricate world of habits and traditions, emphasizing how these behaviors, often practiced on special occasions, significantly shape our personal and professional lives. The hosts seamlessly transition from personal anecdotes to real estate, highlighting how agents can apply these principles to their client interactions and the habits formed during the buying and selling process. Throughout the discussion, t...
Jan 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 536
With the first full week of the new year under their belt, Matt and Garrett decide to take a ride into the rollercoaster world of interest rates and their perception within the real estate market. Stressing the need to break through common misconceptions to provide clients with a clearer understanding of their choices, they also highlight the importance of considering cash flow when evaluating the significance of interest rates in real estate transactions. Along the way, our hosts delve into ref...
Jan 08, 2024•27 min•Ep. 535
In this episode, Matt and Garrett take a deep dive into the world of closing gifts and experiences - a topic that they have briefly touched on before, but that they want to explore with a more specific and thoughtful approach. Recently, they have been inspired by some insightful books that have reshaped their perspective on closing gifts, and they've noticed an increasing interest in creating unique closing experiences, both within their podcast community and among their peers in the real estate...
Jan 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 534
Garrett and Matt kick off 2024 with an extra dose of their trademark enthusiasm, joy, and gratitude as they embark upon their 6th incredible year of podcasting! Fittingly, their central theme today revolves around conquering the digital realm, not through social media strategies, but by crafting a meticulously structured "digital commute" - a method that offers a well-defined route for daily social media interactions. Together, Garrett and Matt guide us through this novel concept, noting that it...
Jan 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 533
Welcome to another captivating episode of the Ninja Coaching Spotlight, where the spotlight is firmly fixed on the remarkable journey of Alice Toy, an accomplished realtor hailing from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Joined by her steadfast coach, Jen Gamez, this episode delves deep into Alice's odyssey that commenced with her introduction to the Ninja Selling system in 2020, to 2023 where Alice now stands as a shining example of a flourishing real estate professional in a new market. Her voyage, fr...
Dec 29, 2023•48 min•Ep. 532
Welcome back to the Ninja Selling podcast, where, today, Garrett and Matt are diving into the undeniable potential of incremental improvements in your real estate business. Acknowledging that, in the dynamic realm of real estate it's natural to aspire to monumental breakthroughs, they also note that it's the steady accumulation of minor enhancements in your daily routines, client interactions, and operational systems that holds the key to substantial growth. Together, our hosts underscore how th...
Dec 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 531
It's Christmas Day and in this festive episode of the Ninja Selling podcast, Matt and Garrett explore the art of celebrating others in both personal and professional spheres. They underline the importance of taking the time to show appreciation and make people feel cherished, transcending the conventional holiday season. Advocating for a celebratory mindset, our hosts urge listeners to seize each interaction as a chance to honor and uplift others, and delve into the profound impact of bestowing ...
Dec 25, 2023•23 min•Ep. 530
Today, Garrett and Matt dive into a topic that arose out of a coaching conversation that Garrett had with Jeff Smith out in Seattle regarding the creation and use of skills groups among agents. Together, our hosts include us all in this extended discussion and unveil the secrets to supercharging your real estate skills through this dynamic tool. Whether you're an emerging Ninja or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is your gateway to creating and managing skills groups that drive growth, coll...
Dec 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 529
Welcome to the latest episode of the Ninja Selling Podcast, where Matt and Garrett dive deep into a crucial topic for real estate professionals: understanding and leveraging inventory dynamics. In this episode, they explore the nuances of inventory management, absorption rates, and the importance of building strong relationships with fellow agents who have their fingers on the pulse of the market. The episode's primary theme revolves around the dynamic world of real estate inventory as our hosts...
Dec 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 528
