Say it with me: Done is better than perfect. Perfection kills momentum. Action creates results. If you're waiting until it's flawless, you'll never launch, never call, never take the shot that changes everything Action solves everything. Run it up the flagpole. See what happens. If you need a mindset heading into 2026 - this is it. What do you think?
Welcome to the first episode of Tom’s brand-new Outliers Series—a multi-part deep dive into the habits, decisions, and psychology of real estate’s highest achievers! In this series, Tom sits down with agents who are setting the example for how to compete at the highest possible level in today’s market. Tom kicks off the series talking to Chase Guiles – a TF Lists, Top Performing Agent honoree whose rapid rise has been anything but accidental. In this episode, you’ll get insights that Tom gained ...
After interviewing top performers who just had unbelievable years, they all said the same thing: “If they can do it, I can do it.” They didn’t reinvent the wheel. They found models of excellence, studied what worked, extracted the insights, and put them into action. So as you think about the new year and what’s possible for you in 2026, ask yourself: Who are you modeling? Who are you learning from? Life is too short to figure it all out alone. Find excellence, model it, do the work—and watch wha...
Real estate AI is here, it’s happening, and if you're not paying attention, you're already behind. In this episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Tom sits down with Jason Pantana, co-owner and operator of AI Marketing Academy, to break down the three AI mega-trends that are fundamentally reshaping how agents generate leads, create content, and compete in today's market. They’ll show you how top-performing agents are using real estate AI right now to compete at a higher level. Here’s just s...
Yesterday at Elite Retreat, David Childers (of Keeping Current Matters) took the stage and delivered one of the most important housing-market presentations you’ll hear all year. For those who don’t know, Tom Ferry’s Elite Retreat is one of the biggest, most exclusive gatherings of top-performing agents in the world. But this information is so crucial, we had to share it with agents everywhere. In this special episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, David breaks down the real story behind af...
What are you afraid of right now? Not surface-level fear-but the thing you keep pushing down. Most of the time, it's not fear at all. It's shame. It's guilt. It's feeling unworthy. Real confidence isn't hype. It's built by doing hard things consistently. Ask yourself: • What's the worst case? • What's the most likely case? • What's the best case? When you can accept the worst case... you're free. Do the hard thing. Confidence follows....
It’s a new year and a fresh start. In this short Mindset Monday, I’ll show you the #1 thing you need to put in place NOW to seize the days ahead. Let’s make this your best year ever!
As we close out one year and open another, now is the time to get very clear about your direction and who you want to be over the next 12 months. There are a few questions you need to take the time to answer, including “What will be the theme of your 2026?” In this Mindset Monday, I’ll explain what that means and how to do it.
The first day of the year is also the biggest day for real estate agents. 17% of listings in the United States are about to expire and become available for capable agents to help them. In this special episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Tom talks with Coach Jeff Mays and mega-agent Carolyn Young (who has personally made millions in GCI for expireds) about the best strategies for winning the expired listings surge. You’ll learn: -The data that makes a difference -The three most common ob...
130K+ listings are set to expire in January. Why then do so many agents not work expireds? It’s hard to understand, because these are the people who need your help most. I’m not talking about working them; I’m talking about helping them get on with their lives. In this Mindset Monday, I’m sharing the top seven reasons listings expire and how you can do better.
Tom shares 3 crucial actions to take before year's end: clear out the old, reach out to your network with gratitude, and plan a thank-you campaign for clients and partners in the new year. It's time to prepare for growth!
Can you think of where you learned work ethic from, or maybe where you learned laziness? In those memories is a lesson, and behind every lesson is a choice. How will you choose to interpret your experiences so that you can create the best future possible? That’s what I’m talking about in this Mindset Monday.
If you’re complaining about the economy or blaming it for your lack of success, you need to check your perspective. This is the best economy to start, grow, or invent your business. I’ll show you why in this Mindset Monday.
Are probate listings the right niche for you? They’re not for everyone, but if an EXTRA 30-40 deals every year sound appealing, you can’t afford to pass them up. Long Beach agent Paige Fingerhut Charnick has a goal of 600+ probate deals over a 15-20-year period, and she’s right on track to reach it. In this episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Tom talks with Pagie about her strategies for winning probate listings, how she got into the business, and the real value of conquering such a nic...
As a real estate agent, there are a few ways you can begin the year, but there’s only one that you really want. The difference between a beautiful and a horrible start comes down to the work you do right now. Watch this Mindset Monday now, and watch it again any time you feel yourself slipping between now and the end of the year. Commit to a strong start!
Rates and headlines are freezing your clients—but they don’t have to. In this Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Tom sits down with Jimmy Mackin and David Childers to turn year-end fear into listings and appointments. You’ll get: “The Problem with Waiting” campaign to reframe rate hesitancy An IG polls that start conversations Expert follow-up strategies for setting appointments The expired listing postcard that wins re-lists Market context and why affordability is set to improve into 2026 This is th...
THE TRUTH ABOUT “HAVING IT ALL” Episode Description: Can you build a thriving real estate business and a fulfilling personal life? Matt Farnham says yes — if you design it intentionally. In this powerful episode, @TeamFarnhamLV top-producing team leader and founder of One Life Retreat, shares his journey from burnout to balance. After years of being “always on,” Matt realized success meant nothing if it cost him his family. Today, he helps other high-performing agents and their spouses create al...
AI search is the future of real estate. It’s the future of SEO in general. More buyers and sellers are asking ChatGPT who the best agent in their area is, and when they do, you want to make sure it sings your praises. In this episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, I’m talking with Coach Paul Sanford, who is not only a powerful leader with over 22 years of experience but a pioneer in the world of AI search. He’s showing you exactly how to use AI search to sell more homes and position yourse...
Have you ever heard of the study where kids were lost in the woods? It gives us some pretty startling insights into the way all people actually work. 95% will stay lost. But 5% have a simple secret to get themselves out of the endless loop of confusion. That’s what I’m talking about in this Mindset Monday.
I’m not interested in achieving balance. From all the great achievers I’ve met in my life, I’ve learned that balance is a weakness. When your life is near the end, you don’t want to regret all the things left unachieved. So how can you have a healthy life and relationships? There’s a more important skill than balance, and that’s what I’m discussing in this Mindset Monday.
You probably know Josh Altman from Million Dollar Listing. He’s the top 1% of the top 1% real estate agents in the world, with over $9B in sales over his career. But before he became an international icon, Josh was a regular agent trying to navigate the industry. In this special episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, the world’s #1 real estate coach talks with the world’s top celebrity agent about the real strategies behind his rise. You’ll get: The secret branding strategies that built Jo...
One of my mentors used to call this time of the year “Separation Season.” It’s the time when you need to separate the old version of yourself from the new version. What you do over the next few months will determine what you do for the next year. So what should you do? That’s what I’m answering in this Mindset Monday.
If you’re struggling in real estate, you’re not alone. Even experienced agents are fighting just to stay even. So how can new agents or those who have hit a rough patch bounce back? Last week, Tom did a Q&A with questions from the recent Success Summit. This week, he’s answering the six most common (and important) questions for agents who are struggling in real estate right now. This episode will give you answers to: Balancing fundamentals with online brand building How new agents can stand ...
Your highest goals require a different version of you. So, how do you create that new, greater version of yourself? You can’t just go all-in today. It takes a lot more than that. In this Mindset Monday, I’m talking about what you can do to show your commitment to yourself all day, every day.
Welcome to the real estate Q&A that every agent needs this Q4. After the recent Success Summit, Tom Ferry received hundreds of questions from high-performing agents on the front lines of today’s market. In this podcast episode, he’s answering some of those questions for you. These are likely the same challenges you’re facing right now, with practical strategies to help you win. You’ll get advice from the world’s #1 coach on: The best new tech and tools for agents to adopt right now Why some ...
If you’re a real estate agent who wants to build a valuable brand but you’re afraid of making content, you need to hear this… Tom Ferry talks with advertising superstar Gary Vaynerchuk about his mind-blowing advice for creating a brand that stands out over the competition. You’ll learn Gary’s secrets for offering more value, increasing your exposure, and leveraging Instagram like a natural. Learn the strategies, use the tools, and watch your brand grow. Watch it now!...
Real growth starts when you realize that you can’t go straight from here to there. There will be places in your climb to the top where you need to go down into the valley, where things get really hard. What does that mean? That’s what I’ll explain in his Mindset Monday.
Have you ever wanted to get the best possible advice from some of real estate’s top experts? Well, you’re in luck. On this extra short episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Tom asks his brother, Patrick Ferry, and his brother-in-law, Ron Cronin, for their best advice to agents working in today’s market. Patrick and Ron are both powerhouse coaches who also run their own thriving real estate businesses. They practice what they preach, and that’s why they’re able to dominate in any market. I...
Whatever problem you’re facing, action is the solution. But a single action is not always achieve the results you want. My mentor, Mike Vance, once shared an anecdote that perfectly illustrates the real key behind sustained results. That’s what I’m sharing with you in this Mindset Monday.
This episode discusses sensitive topics that may be distressing for some individuals. If you are ideating suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for 24/7 support. True confidence isn’t a mask. It’s not about faking strength or pretending you’re okay. It’s about becoming unshakable in the face of life’s hardest moments—and learning how to rise every time you fall. JJ Mazzo , Senior Mortgage Banker and EVP with CrossCountry Mortgage, is recognized as one of th...
