In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) gets tactical and talks about the most important numbers to track and pursue in a direct-to-seller real estate business. If you're running a real estate business, or want to, understanding the details in this episode are absolutely necessary to running a profitable real estate business.
Aug 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 65
In today's episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) recants all of his conversations with the seller of his biggest deal he's ever done. He talks through how he convinced the seller to deed him 71 acres of land for $0, and what he did to turn it in to a win-win for everyone. Listen in if you want to hone your sales skills in your direct to seller real estate business.
Aug 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks about the differences he's experienced between in person and virtual appointments. He started to do in person appointments in March of 2024 after closing 100% of his deals for 2+ years virtually. Listen in to hear the pros/cons, what his strategy will be going forward, and the impact to his close rate by doing some appointments in person.
Aug 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks about what he attributes to already surpassing 2023 gross profit in July of 2024. Listen in if you want some tips that can help make you more money in your business.
Jul 31, 2024•12 min•Ep. 62
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) walks us through a new deal he got in contract this week. He shares details of the appointment from beginning to end, and walks us through how he overcame a pivotal belief the seller had that would have ultimately prevented the deal from being done. In the end of the episode, Ryan puts the experience in to a framework you can use to help more sellers move past any beliefs not serving them so that you can close.
Jul 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and a father, and shares some principles that have helped him push through societal expectations of a father. If you're struggling with the thought that being exceptional at work pulls you away from your kids, or are worried that starting your own business might prohibit you from being a great parent, this episode is for you.
Jul 24, 2024•14 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) tells a story about how he was out on a "play date" with his 5 and 6 year old girls and casually built another private money funnel. Ryan has raised millions in private money - listen in to hear how he does it.
Jul 21, 2024•21 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) shares insights he's had from starting his own real estate business after almost 14 years in Fortune 30. He shares seven lessons he's learned that could potentially help anyone who is considering to start their own business and is struggling to make a decision. If that's you, listen in.
Jul 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks about one process he's recently started implementing in his business that has done two important things: 1. gotten some really good feedback directly from the mouth's of serviced clients and 2. helped ensure that clients leave positive, public feedback that will help future prospects make a decision as to who to work with. Listen in if you want to know what this new process is.
Jul 14, 2024•14 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) shares what has been the catalyst for some of the biggest advancements he's had - both personally and professionally. And those advancements have revolved around beliefs he's held. Listen in to hear how Ryan's beliefs about certain topics helped him get better, as well as the tactics he uses to ensure he's questioning any beliefs that aren's serving him. If you're feeling stuck, this episode is for you.
Jul 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 56
In today's episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) discusses meany years - and many thousands of dollars - of hard contractor learnings. He pulls them together in a short thirty minute time span so you can take advantage of lessons it took years for him to learn in as little time as possible. Listen in if you want to ensure you don't make mistakes that cost you thousands.
Jul 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) has put together all of his experience with the many agents he's worked with and has compiled the actions his BEST agents take, so that you can understand the bar at which your agent is working. If you've been working with an agent but have not been an agent yourself, and you've been wondering whether or not your agent is skilled, this episode is for you.
Jul 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 54
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) discusses his learnings from doing three large renovations with extensive fire damage. He talks through what you should know about your project timeline, what to look out for with your contractors, and what to expect with your rehab. Listen in if you are considering to purchase one.
Jun 30, 2024•17 min•Ep. 53
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) discusses a recent flip he put on the market that had 37 showings in four days - which produced 11 offers. He talks through the exact strategy he used to accomplish this to help you get similar results.
Jun 26, 2024•20 min•Ep. 51
In today's episode, Ryan (@theryanrice), discusses what causes many people to quit, and three crucial tactics Ryan applied to prevent him from quitting when he faced significant adversity. If you've been thinking of quitting recently, this episode is for you.
Jun 23, 2024•13 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice), discusses the difference between what many people THINK direct to seller real estate is when they first get started, and what it ACTUALLY is once they're established. If you want to get in to a direct to seller real estate business, this episode is for you.
Jun 19, 2024•15 min•Ep. 46
In today's episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) details exactly how he bought 23 houses in a period of 12 months when he first got started in real estate full time. And he did so with $0 in marketing spend. Listen in if you'd like to get your first deal and not spend tens of thousands of dollars on marketing.
Jun 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 48
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) discusses several beliefs he held, both prior to starting his entrepreneurial journey and when he just began, and how those beliefs weren't serving him. He stories how he breaks them and why it was important for him to do so, and shares some of the new beliefs he's adopted that's helping to take his business to new levels. If you're in business (or want to be but aren't yet) and feel stuck, this episode is for you.
Jun 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) overviews three things he's learned throughout his career that help him get stuff done. His background has helped him develop this skillset pretty thoroughly and he shares the things that have helped him most in the arena of execution. Take a listen if you have been struggling to get some much needed things done.
Jun 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) details a couple frameworks he uses to overcome fear. And he tells a couple stories - one of his own personal experiences and one of his team - where these frameworks have been put to action and they've helped. Listen in if you've been feeling fearful about something recently and you're struggling to figure out what to do...
Jun 05, 2024•13 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) details a recent conversation he had with a good friend, where he shares three really important keys that lead to successfully flipping homes at volume. Listen in if you want these important insights.
Jun 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks to his 22 year old, recently graduated-from-college self. He shares four critical learnings with his recently graduated self that have taken him almost two decades to learn since graduating. If you're a recent college grad, listen in if you're interesting in hearing the advice. Bonus: Ryan also talks about how to discern who to listen to as you progress through life.
May 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 44
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks us through a very difficult conversation he had recently surrounding letting go one of his original employees. He shares what he did to prepare, how the conversation went, and the learnings he had after the fact. If you've been avoiding an uncomfortable or difficult conversation you know you need to have, this episode is for you.
May 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Ryan (@theryanrice), tells the story of a deal he did where his buyer backed out after the buyer and seller signed closing paperwork. He outlines what happened, what he learned, and shares some steps you can take to ensure this doesn't happen to you too.
May 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 42
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) tells a story of a recent conversation he had with his wife surrounding the topic of happiness. He shares two simple things you can do to reverse the feeling of unhappiness if you have it in any area of your life. If you've been feeling some frustration or unhappiness in a job, in a relationship, or even in general, this is for you.
May 19, 2024•14 min•Ep. 41
In today's episode, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks about a recent journey through a change in his leadership. He noticed he would consistently get frustrated, he started making observations, took some action, and changed his behavior. And he shares the positive results that came out of the changes. Listen in if you've been feeling consistently frustrated in your business or with your team.
May 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 40
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) outlines three steps to leave your 9-5: 1. Plan your exit 2. Exit and 3. Going all-in. Ryan doesn't share any theory of what you could potentially do. He talks about precisely what he did that has enabled him to still be pursuing entrepreneurship in his fourth year in. If you're in a 9-5 but you know you want to ultimately run your own business, this is for you. Spoiler - it may make you want to stay at your 9-5.
May 12, 2024•38 min•Ep. 39
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) tells a story about a situation that happened in his business this week where he identifies some things he wasn't previously aware of. And he shares his lessons/how you can prevent this from happening in your business, full time job, or even personal life.
May 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 38
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) details how to split a property with some acreage into different parcels. He pulls from his recent experience: he just wrapped up a 71 acre land deal he did over the course of about 13 months. Listen in to hear exactly how he did it so that you too can take advantage of any land deal you come across.
May 05, 2024•35 min•Ep. 37
Today, Ryan (@theryanrice) talks about a deal that was recently brought to him, and how he applied a principle he lives by to this deal that enabled something cool to happen. Listen in for a neat story on an interesting deal, and for a principle he lives by that has drastically helped the course of his life.
May 01, 2024•16 min•Ep. 36