Real Estate Success Rocks | Top Producing Agents Who Value Excellence, Personal & Professional Growth

F. Ron Smith is the co-founder of Compass Realty, a firm that has grossed more than $14 billion in sales. Ron has personally been involved with over $1.8 billion in personal real estate transactions; in 2018 he sold 72 units for $210 million, and in 2019, 86 units at $266 million. He's been in the business for 30 years and currently has a team of 4 staff and 8 agents, including himself and his partner.  In today's episode, we discuss finding the right place for you, selecting your team and effective networking methods.  In this episode, you'll learn.. Background - Who is F. Ron Smith | Are you happy where you are - if not - it's your own fault Why a Team - Is it a trend or our new reality Team Marketing vs. Solo Marketing - 5 steps to a stronger marketing plan Meet quick | Meet often | Have an agenda Network often and Travel whenever you can Links and resources mentioned in this episode. https://smithandberg.com/ To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below: Follow Real Estate Suc

  Joe and Debbie moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania shortly after being married in 1977. Even though the climate and landscape of Arizona represent quite a change of scenery, it did not take them long to realize the beauty of the desert. In no time, Debbie and Joe were enjoying hiking, biking, and year-round camping in their free time. Within three years Joe and Debbie had discovered their calling in Casa Grande. Debbie entered real estate in 1980, and Joe joined her in 1983. Their warmth with clients and a commitment to hard work soon combined for tremendous success. By 1995, they purchased their own RE/MAX franchise and began building their team. They hired one licensed assistant and a part-time administrative assistant and focused on providing superior customer service. That first year, they closed 127 units. In 1999, they closed 303 units and won the award for the #1 RE/MAX Team in Arizona for the number of units closed—and their team continues to win awards nationally, including being recognized as one o

Mauricio works for a national cloud-based Real Estate company owned and operated by Realtors. By not having "overhead" they are able to give their clients a cost-effective method using new wave technology-based brokerage. Mauricio has been in the business for 10 years and serves the SE Wisconsin & SW Minnesota (primarily LA Cross County) areas.  In today's episode, we discuss the benefits of operating a cloud-based real estate business model.  In this episode, you'll learn.. Cloud-based real estate outline our culture and collaboration How we got here  What it has done for our career Why cloud bases work Links and resources mentioned in this episode. Cellphone 608-386-1202 Email mauricio.peterson@exprealty.com Website MaPeterson.exprealty.com   To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below: Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:  

Described as “down to Earth” and “easy to talk to” by his patients, Dr. Fritz knows first hand just how much anxiety can cripple even the strongest person. With over twenty years of experience as a therapist, he has many tools in his toolbelt to battle anxiety and anxiety-related depression.  But…it wasn’t always that way. Dr. Fritz battled through his own personal journey of anxiety. It was this journey and the incredible life-altering impact it had that inspired him to pursue a career fighting the one thing that almost cost him his life. His successful formula has attracted a lot of national attention to him.  He currently receives referrals from many local therapists and clinics, including the Dr. Phil television show, and has appeared on many television and radio shows to demonstrate his techniques. In today's episode, we discuss the rise of anxiety in modern society, and how to deal with it to function at your best in stressful environments.  In this episode, you'll learn.. What is anxiety? The physiolo

Will Grimes and Eli Schmidt own a real estate team in Denver, Colorado and host the Day One Dollar Zero Podcast. In their first year as a team, they are on track to hit almost $40 million in production all through generating real relationships through social media in addition to averaging 2-3 referrals per deal.  From careers to family, to life and everything in between; Day One Dollar Zero is about two friends tackling it all together. Uncut, raw, punch you right in the face style of branding and business. From a Marine Corps/SOCOM perspective to born entrepreneurs; get ready for a no-bullshit style to approaching life and how two different perspectives of leadership create a dichotomy that leads to success day in and day out. In today's episode, we discuss Will & Eli's unique perspective on sales and marketing, and how they documented their journey from the very beginning to create a compelling story and brand identity.  In this episode, you'll learn.. Meeting clients  Keeping clients focused on their

Benjamin Ross is a real estate expert and professional who serves the state of Texas. Benjamin started his career in 2002 as a director for private investment companies, responsible for acquisitions and management of real estate. In 2017 he became a licensed broker serving the State of Texas. Benjamin also serves a variety of journalists and bloggers and has a passion for teaching others about the real estate industry.  In today's episode, we discuss how working with local schools to educate students on real estate can be an effective marketing strategy, and help young people learn important skills for their futures.  In this episode, you'll learn.. A quick introduction and background of Benjamin as a person, investor, and realtor. How realtors can tie into the needs of their community. Building trust by serving the community. Incorporating student help into your marketing campaign, creating a win-win.  Becoming a local influencer in your community by tying in other forms of advertising. Being a giving realt

Patrick Durkin is a Las Vegas native. Before becoming a real estate agent, he spent several years in Phoenix, AZ as a mortgage banker working with Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Bank and Guild Mortgage Company. His background in finance and the advantage of being raised in Las Vegas give him a real advantage when dealing with clients unfamiliar with the area. Patrick states, "My favorite part of being a real estate professional is finding a solution for each and every client. Everyone has a unique story and serving my clients to play a role in their story with their real estate is one of the most gratifying experiences." In today's episode, we discuss how to approach challenging expired listings clients, and create results for clients who have so far not had success in selling their property.  In this episode, you'll learn.. Built a $75k GCI pipeline in the first four months of calling expired listings How to: Calls & direct mail Call strategies: Vulcan 7 for dialer and data, Tom Ferry Scripts (tweaked onc

Carey Smolensky [careysmolensky.com] is a proud husband, father, and newly grandfather aka "Papa C" who truly cares about making a difference in the lives of others. He's a dynamic Businessman, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Event Producer, and Author of Living Life with Passion and Helping Others [amazon.com]. Born in Chicago, Carey started his family of companies while in high school. A graduate of The Loyola University of Chicago with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, Carey has received numerous local, national, and international awards for his entertainment and production. Through Carey's events, collaboration with top thought leaders, and partnerships with impactful businesses and charities, Carey has impacted the lives of countless people. He believes that evolution is the key to innovation and is constantly evolving both personally and professionally to continually live his life with passion. Carey is President and Founder of Carey Smolensky Productions [cspworldwide.com], Executive Producer o

Patrick Lilly wears many hats: successful New York City real estate broker, educator, transformational life coach, speaker, and world traveler. Curious by nature, Patrick likes to explore other ways of thinking, feeling, living and being, which ultimately allows him to serve his clients’ best interests. Patrick has sold over 1,200 properties worth more than $1.35 billion worth of property in his 34-year career. This strong sales success has resulted in many national honors, most notably the Keller Williams Pinnacle Award which is presented to just 20 exceptional agents across all North American firms. Additional distinctions include being named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Agents in the nation and Inman’s 101 Most Influential Agents in North America. He was also featured in “The Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor. Through his organization Real Estate Success Rocks, Patrick hosts an annual conference and a weekly podcast for agents. He is also the founder of Real Estate Vision (REV), an educatio

Brian became a licensed agent when he sold a business to help his wife grow her team. He personally closed 42 transactions in his first year, which is how Sisu was born. Her team is in Utah, and they will do 250 transactions and $100M in volume this year. Brian has built and sold a few software and telecommunication companies. He then flipped roles and started buying franchise companies as the franchisor before jumping into the real estate space. He's super passionate about solving problems and changing the world through technology. In today's episode, we discuss how changes in technology have affected real estate business in recent history, and how things are likely to develop in the future.  In this episode, you'll learn.. Email Pre Internet How to make money and make the internet more convenient Large Datacenters at every tech company connect to the Cloud Technology now: simplicity & automation Mobile 24/7 Constantly online Changing the way we do things The impact of technology on the real estate spac

  Jimmy Rex is one of the most extraordinary people that you will ever meet because he chooses to truly live his life and not let one moment go to waste. Jimmy is currently an active real estate agent based out of Utah. He has found success in the real estate industry, starting at a young age to selling over 2,000 homes by the time he turned 37. He has sold the highest-priced listing in Utah MLS history at 32.5 million in 2019. Jimmy is also one of the most sought out coaches in the real estate industry. His course, 100K Agent Blueprint, is focused on helping Agents build their business with the help of learning new processes and techniques. He recently launched his second course, The Social Realtor which is a system designed for real estate agents to implement, learn and have all of the tools they need to start finding success while using social media to build their business. In today's episode, we explore how to effectively use social media to generate business.  In this episode, you'll learn.. The importa

  My biggest assets to my clients are communication and accountability. If you are looking for the most responsive, hungry, professional, and honest agent in Omaha, you’ve found him! I pride myself on being an energetic agent and willing to work hard to ensure that you feel comfortable and educated throughout your entire real estate transaction. You will always be treated with the utmost respect, dedication, and customer service. My promise is to pay attention to your specific needs and details so you get exactly what you desire! Whether you’re selling your 5th home or your first, you can feel confident with the one-stop-shop service that myself and my team will provide! Interacting with other agents/brokers, contractors, and people in general on a daily basis allows me to learn something new every day, hone my craft, and build my network inside and out to market your home the best! I truly believe that this dedication to making meaningful connections has allowed me to complete 46 transactions and $7,800,000

Scott Shuman, Westfield, grew up in Chatham, and has been with The Sue Adler Team since 2010. Scott spearheads all of the team’s marketing, and in a nutshell, is responsible for ensuring that the Sue Adler Team runs efficiently and effectively,  with client service always in the forefront, creating the best possible experience for our clients. If you have a conversation with Scott, it will instantly become clear how passionate he is about the real estate industry – he is one of the rare people (besides Sue), who got his real estate license as soon as he turned 18!   Scott has had his hand in many positions from transaction management to lead conversion to SEO and online marketing and everything in between. Scott also works with many the Sue Adler Team’s contractor and investor clients, helping them to identify great investment opportunities in the Morris, Union and Essex county areas. He spends the time upfront consulting with each individual contractor or investor to gain an understanding of what they are lo

Patrick Lilly wears many hats: successful New York City real estate broker, educator, transformational life coach, speaker, and world traveler. Curious by nature, Patrick likes to explore other ways of thinking, feeling, living and being, which ultimately allows him to serve his clients’ best interests. Patrick has sold over 1,200 properties worth more than $1.35 billion worth of property in his 34-year career. This strong sales success has resulted in many national honors, most notably the Keller Williams Pinnacle Award which is presented to just 20 exceptional agents across all North American firms. Additional distinctions include being named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Agents in the nation and Inman’s 101 Most Influential Agents in North America. He was also featured in “The Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor. Through his organization Real Estate Success Rocks, Patrick hosts an annual conference and a weekly podcast for agents. He is also the founder of Real Estate Vision (REV), an educatio

Patrick Lilly wears many hats: successful New York City real estate broker, educator, transformational life coach, speaker, and world traveler. Curious by nature, Patrick likes to explore other ways of thinking, feeling, living and being, which ultimately allows him to serve his clients’ best interests. Patrick has sold over 1,200 properties worth more than $1.35 billion worth of property in his 34-year career. This strong sales success has resulted in many national honors, most notably the Keller Williams Pinnacle Award which is presented to just 20 exceptional agents across all North American firms. Additional distinctions include being named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Agents in the nation and Inman’s 101 Most Influential Agents in North America. He was also featured in “The Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor. Through his organization Real Estate Success Rocks, Patrick hosts an annual conference and a weekly podcast for agents. He is also the founder of Real Estate Vision (REV), an educatio

  Shaun Osher founded CORE in 2005. As CEO, and under his leadership, he has led CORE to become the number one boutique real estate marketing and sales company in New York. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and creative minds in marketing, branding, and selling real estate, he has been responsible for more than 30 projects and 6 billion dollars in sales. Having started his career as one of NYC’s most successful and respected agents, he is known as a broker's broker, with a keen understanding of the market and acumen for sales and negotiation. A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Shaun graduated from The New School and began his career in 1994. In today's episode, we discuss the power of data accumulation, how it's used by real estate firms, and issues surrounding data security and protection.   In this episode, you'll learn.. Shaun wrote an important opinion piece for Forbes Tech company vs Real Estate Company How Tech companies view data vs real estate companies Who owns the data How transpar

Patrick Lilly wears many hats: successful New York City real estate broker, educator, transformational life coach, speaker, and world traveler. Curious by nature, Patrick likes to explore other ways of thinking, feeling, living and being, which ultimately allows him to serve his clients’ best interests. Patrick has sold over 1,200 properties worth more than $1.35 billion worth of property in his 34-year career. This strong sales success has resulted in many national honors, most notably the Keller Williams Pinnacle Award which is presented to just 20 exceptional agents across all North American firms. Additional distinctions include being named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Agents in the nation and Inman’s 101 Most Influential Agents in North America. He was also featured in “The Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor. Through his organization Real Estate Success Rocks, Patrick hosts an annual conference and a weekly podcast for agents. He is also the founder of Real Estate Vision (REV), an educatio