With this year’s Success Summit right around the corner, I want to take a look back to last year’s. But first, I have a question. Do you own investment properties? And if you don’t, why not? It doesn’t matter how old you are or what’s going on in the market, because when done correctly, the best time to invest is almost always right now. To prove this, check out my panel with Deborah Bly and Eric Eickhof. Deb began investing in her 50s and is already sitting on $3 million in equity. Eric was onl...
Jul 20, 2022•23 min
The market is shifting. “Recession” talk is everywhere you look. But the question is, what can you do to turn this obstacle into an opportunity for your real estate team? It starts with being the “play-caller” that your agents trust. Stephanie Younger has seen a few market shifts over the last 20 years, and during each one she’s continued to refine her playbook while expanding her team. I sat down with Stephanie to discuss what it takes to be a great leader in today’s market, the conversations y...
Jul 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 1050
Have you ever seen a fly banging itself against a windowpane? The fly believes that if it just keeps going, just bumps hard enough, it’ll get through. But you know that won’t happen… So why do we mimic this same strategy in our own lives? When we’re trying as hard as we can and are efforts aren’t working, what can we do? Find out, right here.
Jul 18, 2022•2 min
So, you’ve made a great video, posted it to social, and it’s gotten some views. That’s great, right?! Well… not so fast. How is the engagement on that post? Are people liking, subscribing, and commenting? Because if not, that post is dead in the water. When it comes to social media, ANY social media, we need to play to the algorithm and that means this: Interaction = Visibility. And interaction comes down to three “Ps” that you need to always be thinking about on social. Jason Pantana is going t...
Jul 18, 2022•11 min
Have you ever felt like you were stuck with a certain number of Instagram followers and couldn’t move beyond? It’s kinda a big deal, because a steady rate of growth shows the world you’re an account worth following – and an agent worth working with. So how do you get unstuck? Jason Pantana knows just the way, and this week he’s going to give you three tips to ride the Instagram algorithm to massive exposure. If you’re looking to grow a following that will keep generating business even in today’s...
Jul 18, 2022•18 min
When it comes to real estate scripts, one size does NOT fit all. There are so many different prospecting situations you might find yourself in that one script just won’t cut it. You need winning real estate scripts for any occasion, and for that I know just the person to go to. Stephanie Younger is a $400-million producer whose team has already done a whopping 172 transactions so far this year. I sat down with Stephanie to role-play her proven scripts for four distinct situations – charity and n...
Jul 15, 2022•17 min
What does it take to generate and manage consistent volume in MEGA high-end luxury real estate? If you ask Mala Sander, she’d say that consistency comes from systems. Mala learned about creating optimized systems during her 20-year career at IBM, but those systems needed some adjusting when she began selling super-lux properties in the Hamptons. This week, Mala shares with me what works and what doesn’t in her market and how you can systematize your success in the high end. You don’t need to be ...
Jul 14, 2022•33 min
Susan and Paul Kadilak are a powerhouse couple. Within a year of releasing their first video, their business shot up by 60%. Now they run a design and renovation business on top of their brokerage, and, oh yeah… they’ve even been nominated for an Emmy Award. But no matter how much they have on their plate, they never sacrifice the quality of anything they do. So, how do they manage their time so effectively? Paul says it comes down to “staying in their lane,” which might mean something a lot dif...
Jul 13, 2022•49 min
What do you want? Do you want more money? Better relationships? A healthier body? You can have anything you want, but it has to be reflected in your actions. If your behaviors don’t change, neither does your situation
Jul 11, 2022•54 sec
This week, I have something of really insane value for you. I sat down with Carolyn Young, a 30-year veteran of the business, to role play the listing presentation script she uses to convert about 95% of her opportunities. And for context, she went on 200 listing appointments last year. This year, she’s on track for SIX MILLION dollars in commission. Her strategy is this… Carolyn has 70 beautiful, laminated slides which she brings with her to every appointment. She goes over them one by one and ...
Jul 06, 2022•32 min
The most frequent question that I get asked as a coach is, “How do I get organized?” As a CEO, I get it. Keeping your team organized is difficult… if… you don’t have your tech stacks and standard operating procedures in order. This week, I talked with Jack Lehr and Sara Cain of Tru Advantage Team, and Dan Barnett of The Jill Biggs Group about what it really takes to stay organized as a leader, from onboarding and offboarding to the tech stacks they can’t live without. This is a great conversatio...
Jul 05, 2022•40 min
We spend so much time thinking about what we need to do and how to do it. But every now and then we need to step back and ask “why” we’re working so hard. That’s what I want to talk to you about this week – the people and experiences that fill your heart with love – because at the end of the day, not much else really matters. Make sure to watch and then share what you’re grateful for in the comments.
Jul 04, 2022•1 min
When the headlines are spreading unwarranted fear, your No. 1 job is to be the trusted advisor for your community. It sure doesn’t hurt if this helps you generate referrals. But the way in which you advise your sphere makes a difference. David Caldwell has a process for getting one-on-one with the people in your network to alleviate the fear in your marketplace, nurture sellers years in the making, and, yes, generate referrals. This is possibly the most important thing you could be doing for you...
Jul 01, 2022•20 min
There are plays that work in luxury real estate during good markets, plays that work in bad markets, and then there plays that work in ANY market. And isn’t it funny how the things that always work are often the simplest (though maybe not the easiest)? Ann Howarth is a Rockstar luxury agent in Ventura who has worked with her coach Marc Prestera to adapt market immune practices for generating consistent listings. I sat down with Ann and Marc to discuss the conversations to have, the words that wo...
Jun 30, 2022•19 min
Meet the Geronsins. They’re a family, a business, and real estate family business. Between them, Carole, George, and Genelle have over 80 combined years in the business, and when you look at their numbers, it’s clear they’re doing something right. Running a family business isn’t easy, and that’s why this week, I spoke with the Geronsins about: The best ways to introduce your kids to the real estate world Branding and marketing as a family Finding your ideal role in the company And when to pass t...
Jun 29, 2022•40 min
When the market makes an adjustment, it wouldn’t exactly make sense for us to keep on doing the same thing, would it? We need to adjust, too! In times like this, when I need to make an adjustment, I ask myself, “What decisions have I been putting off?” And when you think about the question, you might be surprised by the answer.
Jun 27, 2022•59 sec
These days it seems like everyone is obsessed with content calendars, but I’ll let you in on a little secret… there’s something even better than a calendar and that’s a social media content plan. They might sound similar, but there are some key differences. That’s why this week, Jason Pantana is going to show you the benefits of doing away with a rigid calendar, then take you through the “three Cs” of creating your own social media content plan. By the end, you’ll have the tools to make a menu o...
Jun 27, 2022•15 min
I’ll just say right off the bat that this is not the episode to miss. Right here in the studio, I have 15 of the most effective mega team leaders from the U.S. and Canada. We’re talking signature listing attraction strategies and we’re talking them fast – 3 minutes or less, per person. So, get a pen and paper, and a glass of wine, because you’re going to want to take notes. Oh, and if you’re listing on audio, you might want to pop over to the YouTube because these guys are a riot....
Jun 22, 2022•28 min
Emma Lefkowitz admits she’s made just about every mistake possible when building her real estate team. But it’s those experiences that have led her to putting together a powerhouse SEAL team with all the right systems for weathering any storm. She’s managed to adapt to changing and challenging markets, and that’s why this week I have Emma here to share her wisdom on growing, innovating, and managing an unstoppable machine of a team. If you’re seeing any gaps in your business, I’d make sure to wa...
Jun 21, 2022•37 min
The average days on market for listings is going up. This could mean that business is slowing down… or… it could be the perfect opportunity to make the most out of every listing! Because let’s be fair, you can’t fully leverage a listing that sells in a matter of hours. This week, Jason Pantana is going to show you six market channels that will help you use one listing to generate several more. Remember, a listing can either be just a sale or it can be a launch point for geometric growth. Make su...
Jun 20, 2022•22 min
You may have heard a story (or seen one play out in your life) of two nearly identical people with the exact same situation. But when they come to a fork in the road, one goes down the path of destruction, and the other goes down the path of improvement. But here is the kicker… They both chose their paths for the same reason… So, what made the difference? Watch the episode to find out!
Jun 20, 2022•2 min
Competition is tough out there for agents, sure… but consider what it’s like for buyers right now… Demand is high, inventory is low, and interest rates have interested buyers sitting on the fence. If you’re going to get them off that fence and into a home, you need to be working with the right knowledge and the right language. Lucky for you, I have Byron Lazine with me to give you some brilliant advice on educating your buyers about their wealth. Make sure to watch or listen, then start reconsid...
Jun 17, 2022•18 min
Partnered listings… Why would you anyone want to take half commission on a transaction when they could go for the whole things? Well, what if it meant way more transactions and your ticket into the world of super high-end luxury real estate? This week I talked with actor, theater director, and superstar NYC realtor Randy Baruh about how he used partnered listings and creative video to catapult into New York’s uber competitive luxury market. You could say he’s a pretty impressive guy, but what re...
Jun 16, 2022•27 min
It’s been said, “When you stop growing, you start dying,” and with the market as tough as it is right now, those words are more relevant than ever. That’s why this week I have mega team leaders Lindsey and DJ DellaSala and Mark Pattison in the studio to discuss engineering growth by finding and mentoring a Rockstar sales staff. If you’re looking to scale your sales (which you should be), these are the folks you need to hear from. So, make sure to watch or listen, like, subscribe, and then go out...
Jun 15, 2022•45 min
Marketing is a lot of work. You put all this effort into creating quality content, shooting informative videos, then you post it out there – and it’s disappeared before it even had time to breathe. But did you know that there are some marketing channels where posts age like fine wine? That’s right, your content will have a much longer shelf life if you know where to place it, and Jason Pantana is going to show you just that. Make sure to watch or listen. Also, please do me and Jason a big favor ...
Jun 13, 2022•16 min
When the competition heats up, so do the heads of everyone in the room. If someone directs their insecurities or frustrations at you, what do you do? Imagine they were offering you a flower instead of a dig. Do you have to take the flower? What happens if you don’t? Watch and find out…
Jun 13, 2022•43 sec
Chris Heller is the Chief Real Estate Officer at OJO labs, my former affirmation partner, and author of one of my favorite books of the year, “Dominant Thoughts.” I really can’t stress enough how important this book is for agents facing our current market. That’s why this week I’m talking with Chris about why he wrote it and how you can use the ideas it presents in your own life and business. It could change everything. I recommend you watch or listen to this quick podcast, then read the book im...
Jun 08, 2022•28 min
Last year Brian Ladd and his team closed over 200 transactions and did close to a quarter billion dollars in volume in an area of just 800 homes. Best part is… he only has a team of seven salespeople! Brian is like the Tom Brady of real estate – he knows exactly where to pass the ball in order to win the big game. I sat down with Brain to unpack why he chose this model of team, how he leads, and what kind of impact he’s making in his community. This is inspiring stuff for anyone at any stage of ...
Jun 07, 2022•31 min
Is your schedule so full that you don’t know how to keep up with it all? I know mine is jam packed constantly… by design. Why? Because you never know which phone call is going to be the one that changes your life, and I can give you proof of that.
Jun 06, 2022•2 min
This week, I want to take a step back and ask how you’re doing with generating your listing leads. So… how’s it going? Is your pipeline full? If it’s not, Jason Pantana is going to give you four of the best tactics/channels for generating listings and show you how to use them. He’ll even tell you exactly what kinds of videos you should be creating and how these channels work. Make sure to watch or listen, and then go to YouTube and hit that subscribe button to support us so we can keep supportin...
Jun 06, 2022•20 min
