After hitting some turbulence in early adulthood, Matt Aitchison decided to turn things around by starting a career in real estate. Since then, he’s used the experience he gained as an agent to fuel several seven-figure business ventures. On today’s podcast, Matt shares the goal-setting system he used to find the success and happiness he’s always dreamed of. Listen and learn how to set SMART goals that will guide you toward a richer, more fulfilling real estate career.

Still trying to figure out how to make next year your best year yet? The answer’s simple: become a better agent. Today’s guest, Suneet Agarwal, is constantly striving to become better, and it shows in his sales. Year after year, he doubles his business, and you can too! Discover what you can do, starting now, to improve your skills, your sales, and your mindset. Suneet shares real estate book recommendations, mastermind suggestions, and more. Plus, he covers the follow-up processes that have helped his team convert Realtor.com leads at a rate that provides over 70 percent of their escrows.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like selling real estate in the big city? Jay Glazer runs a highly successful brokerage in New York City and joins us today to discuss what it’s like working as a real estate professional in the nation’s biggest, busiest city. Listen and learn about the distinct challenges agents face in cities like New York, what it takes to qualify buyers for multi-million-dollar apartments, and why Jay wouldn’t want to work anywhere else. Don’t miss it

Rod Khleif is passionate about helping others achieve goals in business and in life. He’s also an accomplished real estate expert who knows exactly how to guide others in the industry toward a more successful, more fulfilling career. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Rod shares his proven process for setting meaningful goals along with five things that will help listeners achieve theirs. Listen and learn what it’ll take to accomplish your biggest real estate goals next year!

At age 14, Jeff Coats was sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbery, kidnapping, and attempted murder. When he was finally released 17 years later, Jeff beat the odds and built a highly successful career in real estate. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Jeff shares the eight principles that transformed his mindset and changed his life for the better. These are principles that will help anyone, agent or otherwise, identify and achieve meaningful goals. Listen and learn what you can do right now to secure a lifetime of success and fulfillment.

Hate your day job? Making less than you deserve? Here’s a simple solution: quit! That’s what Michelle Yoo did in 2010, and she's had incredible success in real estate ever since. A few years back, her husband decided to do the same, leaving his job as a police officer to work alongside Michelle as her team’s primary listing agent. Now, both Michelle and her husband are making more money than ever doing something that they truly enjoy. Catch today’s podcast and learn how to build a highly successful real estate business from someone who knows exactly what it takes!

Real estate agents possess a very valuable skillset, one that provides multiple avenues for building long-term wealth. But for some reason, the overwhelming majority of agents never take advantage of the wealth-building opportunities in front of them. Today, wealth strategist M.C. Laubscher addresses the Rockstar Nation, imploring listeners to take control of their finances today so that they’re able to enjoy true financial freedom tomorrow. Also, in addition to offering some solid advice on saving, M.C. shares strategies for investing and presents attainable milestones to aim for on the track toward financial success.

For two years running, Matt Curtis Real Estate made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies. Last year, it was one of REAL Trend’s top 50 real estate teams. This year, the brokerage's owner, Matt Curtis, has another accomplishment to be proud of: profit exceeding $1 million. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Matt shares how he grew his team’s sales by over 50 percent every year without sacrificing profitability. In addition to talking marketing and agent training, Matt offers real estate software suggestions, tips on leveraging reviews for leads, and more. Listen and learn what path to take for sustainable growth that won’t hurt your business’ bottom line

Guarav Gambhir bought The Condo Shop in 2010 with big plans for the small six-person team. By 2017, He’d grown its annual sales from roughly $6 million to over $100 million. But that’s not all Guarav did during that time. He also started a management company, an investment company, and multiple property divisions. On today’s show, Guarav discusses the business growth strategies that worked for him, his approach to real estate branding, best practices for hiring agents, and more. Don’t miss it!

Great real estate deals are few and far between on the MLS these days, but that doesn’t mean that investment opportunities aren’t out there. Today, agent and investor Tyler Sheff returns to Real Estate Rockstars to share the strategy he uses to find off-market properties. He also discusses why buyers willingly pay his commission and the negotiation tactics he uses to close sellers on offers. Plus, Tyler tells Pat what’s on his most effective mailer and exactly why it gets sellers’ attention.

What does it take to consistently sell 200+ homes per year? Listen to this Real Estate Rockstars podcast with veteran agent Colleen Lawler and find out! Colleen has been in real estate since 1987, through good markets, bad markets, and everything in between. On today’s show, Colleen shares expert advice on prospecting, team management, and more – details on the tools and strategies she uses to sell over 200 homes per year. Colleen also discusses succession planning, including a rundown on her own experience buying another top agent’s book of business.

Shane Dulgeroff has only been a full-time agent for three years, but his annual sales volume already exceeds $20 million. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, this energetic 25-year-old professional shares the sales tactics that have served him so well during his short time in the industry. Shane talks social media marketing, direct mail, and more, delivering a step-by-step overview of the processes that took him from no listings to dozens of million-dollar-plus listings in just a few short years.

Tax law has changed, and it could mean big savings for you come tax time. Make sure you know how to take advantage of these changes by listening to today’s Real Estate Rockstars podcast with tax coach Diane Gardner. To date, Diane has saved her clients close to two-million dollars on taxes, and her knowledge of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has enabled her to develop some unique new filing strategies for real estate agents. Before you file this year’s taxes, listen to what Diane has to say; it could save you thousands!

There was a time when online leads could propel an agent’s business into the big leagues, but agents today are lucky to break even when buying leads. What changed? That’s the question real estate veteran Jim Remley answers on this podcast. He also explains how agents can still make online leads a profitable part of their business with some simple adjustments to their engagement methods. Plus, Pat and Jim discuss how to prepare for coming market changes, easy ways to boost accountability, and more.

With a reliable tenant, rental property can provide steady, hassle-free cash flow for years. Unfortunately, reliable tenants aren’t always easy to find, and the wrong renter can easily turn your investment-property dream into a nightmare. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, James Wise of The Holton-Wise Property Group shares what can happen when you lease to a tenant from hell. He also discusses the red flags every landlord should watch for when screening tenants, which background checks to run, and what to expect when going through the eviction process. Don’t miss it!

Want to start your own real estate team? Don’t, at least not until you’ve heard what Eden Sunshine, VP of Realty Executives, has to say about it. He’s seen some of the best agents in the business fail miserably when trying to lead a team of their own and has concluded that some people just aren’t cut out for it. On today’s show, Eden shares what it takes to lead a real estate team successfully, including what’s required to recruit and retain high-quality agents. Plus, Pat and Eden discuss the biggest mistake a new team leader can make.

Want to get more clients and ensure that all of them stick with you through to closing? If so, don’t miss this Real Estate Rockstars with Kevin Markarian, broker and owner of San Francisco-based Marker Real Estate. On today’s podcast, Kevin discusses how he helps his agents leverage leads for more business before covering the skills and strategies they use to keep deals from falling through. Kevin also shares the biggest mistake agents make with leads along with tools and techniques proven to boost conversion rates.

Former co-host of the Fox & Friends morning show Clayton Morris made a name for himself on national television, but he made most of his money investing in real estate. In fact, investments in single-family homes are what enabled him to achieve true financial freedom. On today’s podcast, Clayton covers his process for purchasing properties and turning them into profitable rentals. He shares how to select homes, what upgrades to make, and ways to save on rehab costs. Plus, Clayton discusses why the nation’s growing number of investors presents real estate agents with an amazing opportunity for more business before explaining how to capitalize on it.

Daniel Lesniak is an authority on building a highly successful real estate business quickly; he literally wrote the book on it. Since the release of The Hyperlocal Hyperfast Real Estate Agent, Daniel has been looking for new ways to increase his growing team’s sales. Recently, he met with Gary Vaynerchuk and Grant Cardone to get their advice. On today’s podcast, Daniel shares what he learned from two of the greatest minds in business and how implementing their tips has put his team on track to sell over $300 million in volume this year.

When Mark Pattison was last on the show, he was just starting his real estate team. Now, nearly one year later, he’s had time to fine-tune his systems and is earning more today than at any other point in his career. On this podcast, Mark discusses what it’s like going from solo agent to the leader of a successful real estate team. He also shares where to get the best ROI on leads, how to find quality hires, and a bold strategy for winning listings when competing with experienced agents. Don’t miss it!

Next year is just around the corner, so why not think about what you can do to make it your best year yet? If you need ideas, you won’t want to miss this Real Estate Rockstars podcast with Ron Wexler. For the last five years, he’s grown his team and its profitability while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Listen and learn what it takes to spark massive business growth that lasts. Also, hear what team structure works best for Ron, the benefits of consolidating roles for real estate transactions, and more.

Companies like Opendoor and Purplebricks have many real estate professionals worried about losing business. Kevin Kauffman isn’t one of them. His company, Group 46:10, serves some of Arizona’s hottest real estate markets, areas where real estate tech giants are aggressively expanding their efforts. Still, Kevin isn’t concerned about these companies cutting into his profits, and he doesn’t think other agents should be either. Hear his advice for competing with major market disruptors on this Real Estate Rockstars.

Eric Pearson, founder and president of Pearson Smith Realty, built a huge team of highly successful agents in just a few short years. As if that isn’t impressive enough already, Eric did it without the support of a franchiser. On today’s podcast, Eric explains how he built a big, profitable team independently and shares what his agents are doing to dominate one of the most competitive real estate markets in the nation. Eric also offers an abundance of suggestions for marketing services that no broker or agent should miss.

If you haven’t started investing in real estate yet, what are you waiting for? 27-year-old Sterling White put together his first investment deal at age 19, and he’s syndicated four major multifamily deals since then. For his last deal, he managed to raise over one-million dollars from a pool of eager investors. On today’s podcast, Sterling shares exactly how he did it and explains why syndicating real estate deals is now easier than ever. Plus, Pat and Sterling discuss the challenges associated with owning rental properties, where to find the best investment opportunities, and more. Don’t miss it!

Hear how to boost rental profits on today’s Real Estate Rockstars with Linda Liberatore. Linda runs My Property Manager, an innovative property management company that helps landlords streamline tenant communication and payment processing. On this podcast, Linda shares some of the best tools and services for maximizing a rental property's profitability. If you own rental property, you won’t want to miss what Linda has to say!

Interested in making 30 percent more next year? If so, don’t miss this podcast with veteran agent and luxury listing consultant Michael LaFido. On today’s show, Michael shares his system for winning luxury listings – a system proven to boost agents’ earnings by 30 percent or more. Not only is his system excellent for winning over high-net-worth sellers, it works great at ANY listing appointment. So, if you want more luxury listings or just more listings in general, this is one Real Estate Rockstars you won’t want to miss!

Have you been waiting for the perfect time to invest in industrial real estate? That time is now. With the cannabis industry booming, there’s a huge unmet demand for industrial properties, and their value continues to climb rapidly. On today’s podcast, Doug Marshall offers investment advice backed by his 35+ years of commercial real estate experience. In addition to explaining how listeners can evaluate whether or not commercial properties are right for them, he shares how to make smart, safe real estate investments through research and reliance on the right tools.

Working hard is something most real estate professionals can relate to, but is trying too hard to please potential clients detrimental to long-term happiness and success? According to author Honoree Corder, it absolutely is. In her latest book, Stop Trying So F*cking Hard, Honoree covers why trying too hard to please is a recipe for disaster. She also explains the true power of authenticity. On this Real Estate Rockstars, Honoree summarizes these ideas for listeners so that they can start making meaningful changes in their lives today.

Real estate markets are starting to slow down, but do agents’ sales really have to slow along with them? Today’s guest, Peter Hernandez, doesn’t think so. He’s been in real estate since 1970 and has managed to succeed through some of the toughest times in the industry. On this podcast, Peter offers advice to agents who are losing business, including tips on getting price reductions and bouncing back when things go wrong. If you want to keep sales strong and boost your resiliency, be sure to catch this Real Estate Rockstars!

After selling under 250k in volume for the entire year of 2014, agent Jessica Hensley realized that her inconsistent approach to getting business wasn't working. Instead of giving up on real estate, Jessica decided to overhaul all of her systems and start a new business. To say that she's succeeded would be a massive understatement. By the end of 2015, Jessica sold over six million in volume, making her the number one agent in her market. Hear how she did it on today’s Real Estate Rockstars!

Who says it takes tons of time to be really successful in real estate? Jeannie Grant is living proof that a new agent can succeed from the very start. With less than two years in the industry, Jeannie’s already getting referrals from her highly satisfied past clients. On today’s show, Jeannie shares the strategies that have helped her rapidly increase business. Not only does she cover the best way to run an open house, she dives into door knocking, communication with past clients, and more. If you’re looking for ideas that will help you make more money in real estate, you won’t want to miss this podcast!

The path to success doesn’t have to be hard. Today’s guest, Dr. Hank Seitz, has a simple technique that will absolutely help any real estate agent succeed. This three-step technique is exactly what Dr. Hank shares with the agents he coaches, and it’s one of the most effective tools in his arsenal. After explaining why this technique works and how to use it properly, Dr. Hank offers other invaluable information for agents, including a way to increase annual commissions by $100,000 and a strategy for overcoming sales slumps. Don’t miss it!

The biggest mistake agents make doesn’t occur before or even during real estate transactions. It happens once the deal is done. Instead of taking the time to turn good clients into good friends, most agents simply move on. Unfortunately for them, so do the clients. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Denae Judd explains how she connects with clients after closing. Pay attention because what she’s doing works. Denae’s past clients bring her hundreds of thousands of dollars in repeat and referral business. If you put her practices to use, yours will too!

Many agents think that going after as many potential clients as possible is the best way to boost business, but that’s simply not the case. At least that’s what today’s guest, author Christopher Lochhead believes. According to Chris, niching down is the fastest, most effective way to bring in new business and more commissions. On this Real Estate Rockstars, Chris explains why niching is so powerful before diving into examples of niches that have made agents incredibly successful. If you’re looking for ways to attract eager new clients, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss!

Agent Dustin Fox hasn’t been in real estate long, but he’s already hit a sales volume of $40 million per year at a profit margin of 73 percent. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Dustin explains exactly what he’s doing to get tons of business without spending tons of money. In addition to covering his most successful direct-mail campaigns, he shares how he’s adapted his online marketing strategy to work with Facebook’s new targeting requirements. Plus, Dustin offers advice all new agents should hear in order to start making sales fast.

Starting a second career in real estate and worried about what might go wrong? Don’t be! Instead, listen to this interview with agent Paul Swack. Paul’s been in real estate less than two years now, but he’s already earning close to $300,000 annually. On today’s podcast, he shares the steps he took to jumpstart his new career, including what he did to get his first few clients and how he leveraged online leads to build his business. Paul also discusses the importance of having a good coach, his goals for the future, and more.

Most would agree that it takes hard work to make lots of money in real estate, but today’s guest, Hoss Pratt, isn’t like most people. Hoss, the CEO of coaching firm Hoss Pratt International, is renowned for his ability to help agents hit incredible sales figures fast. On this Real Estate Rockstars, he outlines the approach agents must take to make easy money in this industry. By implementing Hoss’ simple tips, you’ll make more money in less time, so listen in and learn how to stop running your real estate business the hard way!

Are you sick of experimenting with real estate strategies only to learn that they won’t work in your market? If so, you won’t want to miss today’s podcast with Alisha Collins. Alisha has some surefire strategies that agents can use to get better leads and more listings in any market. In addition to covering how she closes Zillow leads, she shares her best online and offline advertising methods. Plus, Alisha discusses her bold strategy for winning listings and some interesting tidbits about Wyoming’s real estate markets.

Before becoming an award-winning agent with Keller Williams in South Africa, Priscilla de Jager was a drug addict. For years, Priscilla struggled with her addictions until she received the ultimatum from her family that landed her in rehab. Now, less than three years later, she’s completely turned her life around. Not only is she happier and healthier than ever, she’s selling over 70 homes per year as a solo agent and inspiring others to achieve their dreams. Don’t miss her incredible story on today’s Real Estate Rockstars!

What’s holding you back from the success and financial security that you’ve been dreaming about? As broker Chris Watters explains on today’s Real Estate Rockstars, it’s probably you. No, it’s not that you’re working too little or even that you don’t have enough experience; it’s the fact that you’re letting limiting beliefs stand in the way between you and a better, more profitable real estate business. Listen and learn what these beliefs are and how to overcome them. Also, don’t miss Chris’ advice on advertising, his guide to getting your lead spend covered by other companies, or his overview of the real estate expansion process.

Susan Reinhart was a psychologist long before she became a real estate agent, but she’s found that certain skills from her previous career do carry over. Her ability to build rapport and strong relationships with clients, for instance, helped her build a successful, sustainable real estate business much faster than most. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Susan shares the three characteristics that agents must possess in order to build better client relationships. She also covers questions to ask new clients, when to refer business out, and why two thirds of agents could be gone within 10 years.

Plenty of real estate professionals run Facebook ads to bring in business, but how many actually run their business from Facebook? Charles Burgess is one of the few brokers who uses Workplace by Facebook to communicate with and manage his team, and he claims it’s changed his business for the better. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Charles explains how he uses Facebook in all facets of his business, including both management and marketing. He also shares strategies for staying relevant on social media, advice on promoting listings, and more. Don’t miss it!

Will technology change how real estate transactions take place? Are real estate commissions likely to dip even lower? The founder of Worth Clark Realty and Transactly, Bryan Bowles, joins Pat today to answer these questions and more so that listeners won’t just survive, but thrive through coming changes in the industry. Bryan also offers advice on working with savvy clients, including how to present à la carte service options at listing appointments. Plus, Pat and Bryan discuss why providing an excellent client experience is essential for long-term success as an agent.

Tyler Meyer worked expireds relentlessly when he started his real estate career eight years ago. Now, he’s reaping the benefits of his hard work in the form of repeat and referral clients. Still, Tyler hasn’t abandoned the methods that built his business; he’s just made them better. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Tyler shares his new, improved strategies for getting expired listings. He also touches on becoming a 30 Under 30 honoree, why he wins when competing against big teams for listings, and the importance of being yourself in real estate.

Are you spending hundreds of dollars per month on listing leads? There’s a better way to bring in new business – farming. For years, Scott Himelstein has generated listing leads for free by building relationships with the residents of his real estate farm. Thanks to his persistence, Scott gets dozens of listings per year from his farm. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Scott shares the farming methods and tools that have worked for him so that listeners can start successful farms of their own. If you want more listings without spending more money, don’t miss this podcast!

Technology has already disrupted countless industries, forcing companies to either adapt or close their doors. Some argue that the real estate industry is ripe for major disruption; investor Engelo Rumora is one of them. He believes that agents and brokers are slowly losing their edge, and that technology may soon make them both obsolete. On this Real Estate Rockstars, Engelo shares his predictions on what will happen when the industry is finally forced to adapt in order to satisfy the needs of today’s tech-savvy consumers. Listen to this podcast and learn why your real estate job may not be as secure as you think.

Sick of putting on your best suit for a listing appointment only to walk away empty handed? Realtor James Like has a suggestion for you: stop trying so hard to impress potential clients. For years, James has gone to listing appointments wearing his favorite fishing shirt and a pair of flip flops, and he claims it helps business rather than hurting it. Don’t believe him? Well, in the last 12 months, his team has sold 150 homes, so he’s obviously doing something right. Catch today’s podcast to learn more about James’ approach to real estate, including some awesome strategies for getting new contacts and staying in touch with past clients.

You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on real estate leads in order to sell 100 homes or more per year. For just dollars per day, you can capture the interest (and information) of your market’s most motivated buyers and sellers. Broker Krista Mashore is here to explain how. Thanks to her in-house lead generation efforts, she managed to sell 151 homes last year with a profit margin over 60 percent. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Krista shares her system for generating real estate leads via social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. She also offers several time-tested tips on nurturing leads so that each listener’s database is used to its full potential.

Brad Chandler watched his parents struggle to make ends meet while growing up. By the time Brad reached ninth grade, he knew he needed to find a way to generate enough money to achieve financial freedom. He finally found it in 2002 when he started flipping homes. Now, thousands of deals later, he’s the co-founder and CEO of a highly successful real estate wholesaling business. His company, Express Homebuyers, is projected to complete over 250 transactions in the next 12 months alone, all without his direct involvement. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Brad shares how to flip homes, what it takes to start and scale a wholesaling business, and a unique way for agents to land more listings. Don’t miss it!

Halstead is one of New York City’s top residential real estate brokerages – and for good reason. Halstead is represented by some of the most knowledgeable, skilled agents in the industry. The president of Halstead, Richard Grossman, joins us today to share how Halstead takes new agents and turns them into top performers before offering advice backed by his 35-plus years of real estate experience. Richard also explains what Halstead does differently to outperform the competition in one of the world’s hottest real estate markets.

Want to improve your ability to close prospects over the phone? If so, you won’t want to miss this podcast with conversion expert Dale Archdekin. Dale has been cold calling since he was 17 years old, making him one of the most experienced prospectors in the industry. With countless teams' increased sales to his credit, he’s also one of the most successful. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Dale shares his top scripts along with invaluable advice on prospecting that’s sure to boost your close rate. He also made his entire script manual available to listeners, so don’t forget to download your free copy!

Too many agents get in the way of clients’ deals rather than facilitating smooth real estate transactions. Chao Cheng-Shorland is hoping to change that so that the property-purchasing process is faster and more secure for everyone involved. Her company, ShelterZoom, allows potential buyers to submit offers at the click of a button, but that’s not all; it also serves as a platform for facilitating property rentals, effectively eliminating the need to manage the application process manually. Learn more about ShelterZoom, blockchain-based real estate transactions, and trends that will influence the future of the industry on today’s Real Estate Rockstars.

Jennica Holmquist doesn’t waste money on online leads; she doesn’t have to. 99 percent of her business comes from repeat and referral clients, and she has several systems in place to ensure that these clients always come back. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Jennica discusses ways to keep business going strong the old-fashioned way, including how to throw an awesome client appreciation party without breaking the bank. Jennica also covers modern-day marketing strategies, her opinion on real estate boards, and more.

Moving to a new market or getting started in real estate and worried about getting clients? Don’t be. Today’s guest, Isabel Affinito, is an expert on rapport building and has some great tips for agents who want to build their SOI quickly – even if starting from scratch. Listen and learn the best way to structure conversations, a proven system for overcoming objections, and Isabel’s most effective door-knocking script. Isabel also shares real estate book and technology recommendations, her take on making NAR’s 30 Under 30, and more.

Tyler Hassman started his journey to real estate moguldom earlier than most. At age 18, he bought his first multifamily property with no credit and without putting any of his own money down. Now 21 years old, Tyler owns seven multifamily properties and a total of 86 units. On today’s podcast, Tyler shares his story along with details on how he became such a successful real estate investor at such a young age. Plus, Pat and Tyler offer investment advice to listeners, including how to raise money for property purchases and when to double down on a strategy.

Shortly after her real estate business’ best year ever, Vicky Noufal got the news that her husband was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Suddenly, she had to put her career on hold to care for her husband and their three sons. After her husband passed 18 months later, Vicky struggled to get back on her feet, but she persevered. Now, she’s completely rebuilt her business, hitting over $25 million in sales in the last six months alone. On today’s podcast, Vicky shares how she managed to overcome tragedy and triumph in the face of adversity. Listen and learn how to handle real-life crises so that you’re always able to bounce back.

Brie Stephens started her real estate career as a part-time agent, only selling two homes per year. Still, she made more money in real estate than she did working her previous full-time job. That’s because all of her initial listings were million-dollar homes. On today’s podcast, Brie shares how she was able to get high-end listings as a brand-new agent and how she’s grown her business since then. She also explains how she got the support needed to make NAR’s 30 Under 30 list, what her most successful marketing methods are, and more. Don’t miss it!

Since starting Renters Warehouse 10 years ago, Kevin Ortner has taken his property management company from zero doors under management to over 22,000. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Kevin shares how he did it so that listeners can learn what it takes to scale on a massive level. In addition to sharing his system for scaling, Kevin covers how his business model has evolved over the years to ensure profitability, the mistakes he’s made, and more. If you’re currently expanding your business or planning to in the future, you won’t want to miss this podcast!

Amanda Whitney failed the licensing exam five times before finally passing and starting her real estate career. Now, just eight months later, she’s already sold 17 homes for a sales volume of more than $3 million. What’s even more impressive is the fact that these deals came directly from online leads that more experienced agents couldn’t convert. On today’s show, Amanda gives advice to new and aspiring agents, including how to pass the licensing exam and where to start for strong sales. She also shares her proven strategy for converting online leads over the phone before running through a couple mock cold calls with Pat.

Working in real estate as a mom comes with its own set of unique challenges. No one knows this better than the owner of Platinum Group Real Estate, Karen Cooper. Not only does Karen have three kids of her own, she manages a team of 23 women – all moms. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Karen talks about what it’s like to be a hard-working agent while raising kids and how she’s helped her mom-only team dominate the busy real estate markets of Northern Virginia. She also shares her strategies for winning listings, training agents, and more.

Want more real estate referrals but hate asking for them? No problem! Author Stacey Brown Randall joins us today to share the five-step referral system from her latest book, Generating Business Referrals …Without Asking. In addition to exploring the best referral sources for real estate agents, Stacey covers ways to stay top of mind with past clients and the language agents can use to plant what she calls “referral seeds.” If you’re interested in learning a proven system for maximizing referral-based business, don’t miss this Real Estate Rockstars!

Give more, get more: that’s the philosophy that fueled Real Estate Rockstar Kevin Paffrath’s rapid rise in one of California’s hottest markets. At only 26 years old, Kevin’s already running his own brokerage and pulling in over $500K in annual profit. On today’s podcast, Kevin explains how his unique approach to business works and why it works so well. Additionally, he offers advice to the industry’s underdogs and shares a few controversial opinions, including why he thinks real estate teams are a scam.

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin will have a major impact on the real estate industry in coming years. After hearing this podcast with the CEO of Lannister Holdings, Joseph Snyder, you’ll be ready to tackle the high-tech real estate transactions of tomorrow. On today’s show, Joseph explains how blockchain transactions work and why they’re a faster, more secure option for closing real estate deals. He also offers predictions on what the future will hold for agents, title companies, and major financial institutions before closing out the episode with some valuable advice for listeners.

Superior Realty Group doubled its business with only half the number of agents it had last year. Not only is business better, profitability is through the roof due to decreased team size. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Tabitha Kontur shares the story of her brokerage and the strategies that have helped it succeed. In addition to advice on hiring agents, Tabitha offers tips on beating out bigger brokerages. She also explains how she automated her team’s entire follow-up process for a massive boost in agents’ lead conversion rates.

Madison Kazes’ door-knocking strategy works so well that it pushed her sales to the elite level required to earn a spot in NAR’s 30 Under 30. On today’s podcast, Madison shares this strategy with listeners, including the script she uses and her proven method for selecting prospects. Madison also covers the seminars she runs for first-time buyers. These inexpensive, easy-to-run seminars bring her a massive amount of new business, and any agent can pull them off after hearing how they’re done. If you’re hungry for new, inexpensive ways to generate business, this is one Real Estate Rockstars you won’t want to miss.

Before getting his real estate license in 2014, Matt Bauscher played professional basketball in Europe. By taking the work ethic he developed as an athlete and applying it to real estate, Matt became very successful very quickly. Last year alone (his third year in the business), he netted over $800K in profit. On today’s podcast, Matt covers exactly how he became one of Boise’s top real estate agents in just a few short years. He shares his best business practices, including a great technique for boosting efficiency and the approach to client relationships that gets him over 100 referrals per year!

Don’t let bad inspection reports cause your real estate deals to fall through! Listen to today’s podcast with home inspector Preston Sandlin for tips on handling the inspection process from both sides of the deal. He also argues the value of pre listing inspections for sellers and explains how agents can leverage inspections for leads from serious buyers. Plus, Preston shares what agents should and shouldn’t do during an inspection, ways to offset the cost of pre listing inspections, and more.

Why split real estate profits with a team when you can keep them all for yourself? Today’s guest, solo agent John Mentis, doesn’t split his commissions with a team or even pay for an assistant’s help. John does everything from lead generation to record keeping himself and has a highly profitable business as a result. On today’s show, John explains how he maintains a profit margin upwards of 70 percent while selling over $22 million in volume per year. He covers everything from getting clients to staying organized so that solo agents listening know what they need to do in order to succeed on their own.

According to Zig Ziglar, “You don’t build a business. You build people, and people build the business.” This idea resonates strongly with Connie Carlson, CEO and managing broker of Live Love Atlanta. On today’s show, Connie shares how she found and trained the agents who took her brokerage to the top of the Northwest Atlanta market. She also offers advice on attracting quality agents, encouraging adherence to core values, and hitting the numbers you need to boost profitability. Also, to help others avoid the problems she encountered on the path toward success, she shares the mistakes she made and her biggest failure.

Rosalia Podolak landed a $625K commercial listing two weeks into her real estate career. A half year in, she did over $4 million in deals and was on track for annual earnings in the high six figures. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Rosalia discusses how she generated so much business despite the fact that she had hardly any experience. She covers methods for boosting business referrals, social media strategies, and ways to meet potential clients through community involvement. She even shares how charity work got her a spot on national television!

Too many real estate agents are stuck showing homes well into their 70s. One of the best ways to ensure you’re able to retire long before then is to build a business that’s salable. On today’s show, coach Rich Fino walks listeners through the steps they need to take in order to build a business that’s valuable and attractive to potential buyers. Rich covers everything from determining your book of business’ worth to maximizing its value before the time comes to sell. He also shares the one thing that causes more real estate business sales to fail than anything else. Don’t miss it!

Want to 10x your listing business without working constantly? Epic Listing Agent Chris Stafford is here to tell you how it’s done! He has over 25 years of experience working listings and has picked up some great tricks over the course of his real estate career. On today’s show, Chris shares the secrets behind his massive success selling multimillion-dollar properties, including where his best listing leads come from and how he wins over sellers during listing appointments. He also explains how any agent can earn six figures annually while working less than 40 hours per week.

Trying to build your real estate brand? If so, don’t miss this podcast with Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr of BrandFace. On today’s show, Tonya and Michael share the seven deadly sins of real estate branding to help agents avoid the biggest marketing mistakes. Listeners will also learn how to be unique, authentic, and consistent with their message so that they’re able to attract and retain clients. Plus, Pat and his guests share plenty of branding examples, suggestions, and more!

Missy Miller has been in real estate since 1994, and she’s spent decades perfecting her approach to listing appointments. On today’s podcast, Missy shares her most effective strategies for getting listings, including the best way to win over sellers. Missy also covers her top script for setting listing appointments, the questions you should always ask sellers, and the one mistake you should never make during a listing appointment. If you want to drastically increase the number of homes you sell this year, you need to hear this Real Estate Rockstars!

Need a successful real estate agent to emulate? Look no further than Anthony Manzon. Not only was Anthony awarded Rookie of the Year, he recently became one of NAR’s 30 Under 30 honorees. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Anthony shares how he quickly became one of his market’s most successful agents and what he’s done to grow his business since then. You’ll hear how he sold 13 homes his very first year, his advice on getting on the 30 Under 30 list, and more!

Templeton Walker hasn't been in real estate long, but he’s already making major waves in Arizona’s hottest housing markets. Last year, Templeton sold 180 properties, and 70 of them were off-market homes that he found himself. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Templeton shares exactly how he built a hugely successful real estate business in just a few short years, including the three things he did as a new agent to jump-start his career. If you’re a new agent or an agent looking to take your real estate business to the next level, you NEED to hear this podcast.

Before co-founding one of New York City’s most successful brokerages, Aleksandra Scepanovic was a journalist reporting from the front lines of the Bosnian War. During that time, she developed the mental toughness needed to thrive in the world’s most competitive real estate market. Now, she takes young, inexperienced agents and molds them into top performers. On this Real Estate Rockstars, Aleksandra shares the same advice she offers her own agents along with tips any agent can use to outperform the competition.

Are you sick of wasting money on real estate leads that rarely convert? Today’s guest, Josh Rhodes of Agent Lead University, is here to discuss ways for agents to generate their own high-quality leads via video marketing. In addition to covering the best types of video content for brand building and attracting new clients, Josh explains how to get leads with Facebook video ads; he even shares the exact custom audience agents should use for best results! If you want to master today’s most efficient method of lead generation, you won’t want to miss this Real Estate Rockstars.

Want to quadruple your rental property's monthly earnings? Listen to today’s podcast with Gene Guarino and learn how to do it. Not only does Gene’s strategy offer tons of profit potential (some of his properties generate over $20,000 monthly), it’s unique, which means that there’s plenty of opportunity still out there! Here’s how it works: Instead of renting homes to families, Gene invests in upscale homes and converts them into small-scale assisted living facilities. For details and advice on how to get started, catch the full show.

Is 33 the ideal number of touches? What’s the best way to communicate with clients? Returning guest Honoree Corder answers these questions and more so you know exactly what it takes to make clients fall in love with you and your real estate business. She also shares several useful snippets from her latest book, Business Dating, including ways to instantly create rapport with prospects and common mistakes that can cost you clients. Don't miss this Real Estate Rockstars!

Are you sick of driving all over town to close real estate deals? There’s a better way. Doug Devitre joins us on this podcast to explain how agents can close more deals in less time by communicating with clients via video calls. Listen and learn what you can do to leverage video-conferencing software for greater profitability and productivity. Doug covers various video-chat platforms, advice on making video calls to clients, and more. He even shares one of his scripts for converting buyer clients via video chat!

Too many agents know too little about commercial real estate. Today’s guest, Brian Hennessey, is here to change that. He’s been in commercial real estate for over 30 years, doing everything from acquisitions to syndications. On this podcast, Brian shares the three things all agents need to know about closing commercial deals, including how to valuate properties and exercise due diligence. This episode is perfect for expanding your knowledge of the real estate business. Don’t miss it!

Things are changing fast in real estate, and today’s teams must adapt in order to survive. Kevin Kauffman of Group 46:10, one of the nation’s most successful teams, joins us today to explain what he’s doing to ensure the long-term success of his business. After covering his team’s structure and recruitment practices, Kevin offers insight on what it takes to compete against discount brokerages and new companies disrupting the industry. If you want your real estate business to remain competitive and profitable for years to come, don’t miss this Real Estate Rockstars!

Want to flip homes but don’t have the money to fund property purchases? No problem! On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, hard-money lender Beau Eckstein shares how investors and agents can buy investment properties via non-conventional loans and partnerships. Beau also explains the biggest reason why flippers fail before jumping into strategies that listeners can use to ensure their flips are profitable. If you’re interested in flipping homes or working with real estate investors, don’t miss this podcast!

Stop wasting time and money trying to convert leads the old-fashioned way! David Fulk of HelloAlex, a service that automates client communication, joins us today to explain how artificial intelligence can be used convert real estate leads more efficiently. David also shares strategies for generating high-quality leads, maintaining top-of-mind awareness, and getting detailed information on prospective clients. Listen and learn how you can leverage the latest real estate technology to earn more commissions in less time.

Video is easily one of the best marketing methods for generating real estate business, but only when it’s done right. On today’s podcast, video expert Tori Toth covers the best ways for agents to build their brand and get new clients via video marketing. Not only does Tori discuss the best types of videos for getting potential clients' attention, she shares tips for creating professional-quality videos quickly and cheaply. On top of that, Tori gives app suggestions, advice to agents who hate the spotlight, and more!

Getting out of production is often a necessary step toward higher profitability. Today’s guest, Misti Bruton, made the difficult decision to stop working with clients after generating over $500,000 in commissions last year. As a result, she’s managed to scale her business rapidly by focusing on agent recruitment. On this podcast, Misti explains why staying in production gets in the way of growing your real estate business and what it takes to build a successful team. Misti also shares tips for moms in real estate, the weirdest thing she’s ever seen in a client’s home, and more!

Homeownership is falling fast, but that doesn’t mean that your real estate profits have to. Today’s guest, Vinney Chopra, believes that the decline in homeownership is creating opportunities for real estate agents, not taking them away. Listen and learn strategies for leveraging the popularity of rental properties for steady streams of passive income. If you’re interested in investing in multifamily properties, you won’t want to miss this podcast!

When working long hours and dealing with constant client-related headaches, feeling stressed from time to time is normal. Chronic stress, on the other hand, isn’t normal and definitely isn’t healthy. On today’s podcast, Dr. Sheri Fluellen, a licensed psychologist, shares ways for agents to manage day-to-day stressors encountered in real estate and at home. Listen and learn what you can do to keep stress in check so that you’re able to stay productive and passionate in real estate for years to come. Dr. Fluellen also offers excellent tips and techniques for communicating with frustrated clients.

Most agents have plenty of great listing leads in their database; they just don’t know it. Chris Drayer, a real estate technology expert, joins us today to help agents uncover their best listing leads through the use of predictive analytics. Listen and learn about indicators you must pay attention to in order to contact prospects at the perfect moment. Also, hear how to massively boost your referral network in a few hours, why today’s agents need a high-tech approach to prospecting, and more on this Real Estate Rockstars.

John Newman runs a millennial-only real estate team, and while it’s not without its challenges, he wouldn’t have it any other way. Not only are his agents energetic and eager to learn, they make the office a fun place to be. On today’s podcast, John shares how he recruits millennials with potential and turns them into superstar agents. After that, he covers some of his team’s most effective strategies for winning listings when competing with experienced agents. Plus, Pat and John share some of their craziest client stories, including one involving nudists and a very unusual request.

Imagine what it would be like to run your real estate business at maximum efficiency. How many more deals could you close per year? The number’s probably higher than you think. Today’s guest, Josh Mente, helped his team sell over 300 homes last year by doing what he could to boost their efficiency. Listen as Josh shares the apps, systems, and software that made it possible to get his business firing on all cylinders. Plus, learn a strategy for targeting off-market homes with direct mail, a great all-around script for potential sellers, and more!

If you’re not using Instagram, you’re missing out on tons of real estate business. Realtor Rebecca Donatelli constantly gets clients and opportunities in the industry thanks to her huge Instagram following. On today’s podcast, Rebecca shares valuable Instagram tips, including how to grow your follower base organically and what hashtags to use for greater reach. Plus, Pat and Rebecca talk top real estate apps, a way to instantly increase your success with direct mail, and more.

Kelly Gilson taught middle schoolers in Nebraska before moving to California and starting a new career in real estate. His first year, he earned just under six figures. By year four, Kelly's annual income jumped to roughly half of a million dollars – nearly 1,000 percent more than he ever earned as a teacher. On today’s podcast, Kelly shares the secrets to starting a massively successful second career in real estate, including where to get business and how to run a growing team. If you’re thinking about starting a new career as a real estate agent or simply looking for some inspiration, you won’t want to miss this Real Estate Rockstars!

The next downturn is coming. Are you ready for it? Broker Mike Bjorkman is, and he’s here today to share several ways listeners like you can prepare for major market changes. In addition to exploring alternative business sources in the real estate sphere, he covers the things agents can do to protect their commissions and keep potential clients from turning to discount brokerages. Mike also explains how he managed to hire over 100 agents in less than one year, runs through his best prospecting script, and more. Don’t miss it!

Listing appointments are a lot like job interviews – or at least they should be. That’s what today’s guest, Aaron Hendon, thinks. He feels so strongly about it, in fact, that he wrote a book on the questions sellers should ask potential agents: Don't Get Fooled Again: An Insider's Guide to the 7 Questions You MUST Ask to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Real Estate Agent. On this podcast, Aaron covers all seven questions and shares the types of answers that agents must provide if they want to win listings. Listen and learn what to say at listing appointments to maximize your chances of success.

Are you embarrassed to call yourself a Realtor? After some bad experiences working with “professionals” in this industry, Jay O’Brien was. He adopted the title “Anti-Realtor” and vowed to deliver seven-star service in an industry where just average is considered good enough. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, Jay shares exactly what agents can do to go above and beyond for clients. If you implement his ideas instead of sending thank-you notes and giving gift cards like most agents, you’re virtually assured repeat clients and a wealth of referrals.

Most real estate agents fail. In fact, 75-87 percent of agents give up on real estate within five years. Broker Katherine Scarim is working hard to change that. Not only does she personally ensure that the 14 agents under her are set for success, she’s authored multiple books so that all agents have access to the information they need to make it in this industry. On today’s podcast, Katherine explains why so many agents fail before sharing solutions that brokers and agents can both utilize to turn things around.

Jennifer Myers will be the first to admit that she had a slow start in real estate. She only managed to sell two houses her first four years as an agent. Somewhere along the way, however, something changed. Now, she sells over 40 homes per year and runs a highly successful brokerage. She also loves her job because she only works with the people she actually wants to help. On today’s Real Estate Rockstars, she shares how any agent can ramp up business while working with the clients they love.

Is renting a brick-and-mortar office eating away at your real estate profits? Here's a solution: move your business into the cloud! Since 2009, that’s exactly what eXp Realty has done for thousands of real estate agents across the United States and Canada. Today, the CEO of eXp Realty, Jason Gesing, talks about the benefits of working under a cloud-based brokerage. He also shares predictions, advice, and tools related to the industry’s shift toward virtualization. If you want to learn more about where the industry may be 10 years from now and what you can do to prepare, don’t miss this podcast.