Being a coach means playing lots of different roles – teacher, mentor, motivator, accountability partner. And sometimes, psychologist-slash truth-teller. In other words, sometimes I’ve got to cut through the BS and call people on the stories they’re telling themselves. So let’s walk through a common conversation I have with agents who ask me for advice […]

Are you all in? Or are you just sorta dabbling in real estate, hoping for what you’ve heard is quick, easy money? Both of these personas exist in our industry. But only one has longevity… the real “professionals” will always outlast the “hobbyists.” Which begs the question: What does it take to become a true […]

Few people – if any – have influenced my perspective on marketing more than the one and only Seth Godin. He’s written a bunch of great books. (I actually own two prized copies of his epic 17-pound release.) His blog is legendary. He’s launched countless successes through his AltMBA and Akimbo workshops. And now… He’s appearing […]

Who remembers “The Decision” in 2010 when a 25-year-old LeBron James warranted an hour-long live TV special to announce that he was “taking his talents to South Beach”? Why was it such a big deal? Because at 25 and already a two-time league MVP, LeBron’s next contract would determine where he played his prime years… […]

I’ve often said your role as a real estate professional is to solve problems for a profit. The agents who are figuring out how to solve today’s problems are killin’ it… And those who aren’t putting in that effort are, well, struggling. Ninety-one percent of all commissions right now are being earned by the top […]

Are you the best agent in your market? Most agents I talk to would say yes, they are. And it’s not an ego thing. It’s the pride they take in their work that pushes them to provide better service than other agents. I’d go so far to say that in a highly competitive industry like […]

Today marks the beginning of the second half of the year. A lot has happened already in 2021… The U.S. market continued its frantic pace with strong buyer demand and low listing inventory. We’ve emerged from pandemic rituals and mostly returned to normalcy. Zillow bought ShowingTime and agents everywhere freaked out. Buyers are making offers […]

Most of the time at our events, I’m on stage and I’m the teacher. Which I love. But I also love the role reversal when I’m able to become the student while our keynote speakers hit the stage. And that’s exactly what happened at our recent BluePrint event with guest speaker Mel Robbins. I was […]