Best Smith Group Real Estate Podcasts (2024)

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Onboarding 101: A Structured Approach to Set Agents Up for Success 40:36

1h ago40:36

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Onboarding is CRITICAL to agent success, but so many teams struggle with it. That's why I brought in my Director of Operations, Jenna Swift, to unpack our revamped onboarding process on the latest episode of the All or Nothing in Real Estate podcast. Jenna and I dive deep into the 3 crucial phases of onboarding 1️⃣ Pre-onboarding 2️⃣ Boot camp 3️⃣ …

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Recruiting: The Key to Scaling Your Real Estate Business 18:55

3h ago18:55

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I've had the privilege of peeking behind the curtain of some of the highest-performing teams in the industry. Wanna know something they all have in common? They treat recruiting like a business They mirror the same way they have built their real estate business for recruiting Just like your real estate business… Recruiting incluxes lead generation,…

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It Takes What It Takes 28:18

15d ago28:18

28:18

In today's episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast we are getting TACTICAL and in the trenches... because, agents, now is one of your BIGGEST opportunities. Tune in and learn, Changes that have happened in the marketplace and how agents today can face them head on The Daily Minimum Standard of Activity REQUIRED of Agents Tactical Strategie…

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Cheplak Tahoe Takeaways 2024 1:10:39

22d ago1:10:39

1:10:39

If you’ve ever been to an event hosted by Jon Cheplak… then you know and have felt the difference. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Jon’s most recent event: Cheplak Tahoe. This is by far one of his most well-known events attracting the elite, high performers in the industry. In my opinion, this was the best one yet. The contribution, valu…

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Behind the Scenes: Executing an Elite Client Experience 48:09

29d ago48:09

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How does a top producing Real Estate team execute an elite client experience? I started Matt Smith Real Estate Group with a very clear vision, one that we hold at the core of our business today: To Deliver an Elite Client Experience. In fact, this is such a focus on our team we decided to rename our Operations and Marketing Departments our Experien…

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The Power of Personal Development: Unlocking Your Potential 43:24

1M ago43:24

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Personal Development is the single lever that holds the power to change EVERYTHING in your life. On today’s episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate - I’m cutting through the noise and uncertainty out there in the market right now to bring you an important message… The only thing you truly control is your own growth and development as a person. And…

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(Ep 207) Dealing with Real Estate 56:04

30d ago56:04

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In this episode, Devin talks through a topic he's passionate about - activating your real estate for economic development purposes. A community's land is one of its most precious assets, and if you don't take control of its future then someone sure as heck will. We explore how to break down the steps to real estate activation through a simple proce…

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Interview with $100 Million Producer - Brian Danney 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

If you want to be the best, you have to learn and implement the actions of the best. Brian Danney is one of the top Real Estate Agents in the WORLD as a $100 Million Dollar Producer. He serves on the Beer Home Team in San Diego and his consistency, discipline, commitment and contribution has propelled him into massive success. I’m so excited to sha…

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(Ep 206) FAM Tours - Keith Gillenwater - The Enterprise Group of Jackson 1:03:19

1M ago1:03:19

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Keith Gillenwater, the president & CEO of The Enterprise Group of Jackson in Michigan. We discuss what it's like as an…

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How to Establish a Winning Culture 42:47

2M ago42:47

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When you think about some of the greatest teams to ever exist on the face of the earth... It becomes very clear what makes these teams so great: Their culture. I'm talking about a winning culture. A culture that promotes and encourages personal growth and excellence among everyone on the team. Strong culture is what separates good businesses from g…

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Stop Losing Money: Plugging Holes in Your Pipeline 43:51

2M ago43:51

43:51

You're losing money… You’re buying leads You're spending money on marketing You’re constantly buying and doing more but… Despite all of that you're still losing money Ok… maybe you actually aren't “Losing” money but you are leaving money on the table In today's episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast I’m sharing the blueprint on how to STO…

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(Ep 205) Economic Development Marketing - Jonathan Sackett - Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership 53:09

2M ago53:09

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Jonathan Sackett, head of marketing and communications at the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. How do economic …

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Banking on your Future: Insights with Brian Klaver, Chief Lending Officer, United Bank of WM 1:23:11

2M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

In this episode of "The Chris and Max Show," we sit down with Brian Klaver, Chief Lending Officer at United Bank of Michigan. Join us as we dive into the latest trends in lending, the challenges facing the banking industry, and Brian’s insights on how to navigate the current economic landscape. Whether you're a financial professional or just curiou…

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Could this be the BIGGEST opportunity in Real Estate? 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

Could this be the BIGGEST opportunity in Real Estate? Between the recent NAR changes and the season shifting… agents around the country are about to go into hibernation. But here’s the secret… Opportunity isn’t slowing down - and it’s there for those willing to take it. In today’s episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast I’m breaking down e…

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My real estate hero Tiffany Szakal 1:32:28

2M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

Join Max and Chris as they sit down with Tiffany Szakal, the dynamic owner and broker of The Local Element. In this insightful episode, Tiffany shares her journey in the real estate industry, offers expert advice on navigating the local market, and reveals the secrets behind her successful brokerage. Whether you're a seasoned real estate profession…

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ep. 63 Secrets to Agent Attractions and Retention W/ Jim Remley 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

In this Episode we take a DEEP dive into Agent Attraction, How to keep agents, Create a Strong Culture to provide the best Agent Experience. Jim Remley is a true luminary in the real estate industry whose journey began at the remarkable age of 19. Jim's incredible achievements and trailblazing career have shaped him into a top performer, consistent…

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Navigating the NAR Lawsuit and Changes... are you ready? 58:45

2M ago58:45

58:45

NAR Changes are just around the corner... are you prepared? or are you panicking? For our team, these changes took place on last week with new forms, disclosures and commission advertising removed on our MLS. Wanna know what our teams reaction was? "We are so prepared for this!! Let's go!! 💪🏻💪🏻" "SEPERATION SEASON" "Idk about you guys but I love ho…

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How to Manage It All with Anne Ficeli, CPM 1:31:45

3M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

Join Max and Chris as they sit down with Anne Ficeli, Certified Property Manager (CPM) and leader at PURE Real Estate Management. Anne shares her extensive knowledge on property management, discusses the latest trends in the real estate market, and offers invaluable advice for both new and seasoned real estate professionals. Don’t miss this episode…

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How to Make $100,000 in Real Estate 1:05:43

3M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

What if we told you there is a proven framework to generate $100,000+ as a Real Estate Agent… Real Estate has the power to fuel a life beyond your wildest dreams... and we've seen it happen time and time again. 👉🏼 Building generational wealth 👉🏼 Doubling their income year over year 👉🏼 Building Savings Accounts and Nest Eggs 👉🏼 Taking their family o…

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(Ep 204) Work-Life Balance 54:06

2M ago54:06

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In this episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin tackles work-life balance in a highly competitive environment. Let's take a look at some of the unique demands and challenges associated with each profession (site selection and economic development) and scratch the surface of some best practices and strategies for finding balance. Traveling …

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Creating a Culture of Accountability in Real Estate - Remastered 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Today’s episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast is a special one. Roughly 2 years ago I did a podcast episode on How to Create a Culture of Accountability. I believe accountability is the highest form of love and with the market getting tougher and tougher out there for agents, accountability is crucial for team success. Listening back - i…

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Create an UNSTOPPABLE Real Estate Business 24:06

3M ago24:06

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The 3 things you need to create an UNSTOPPABLE real estate business. Mindset. Environment. Consistency. Mindset matters... without growing internally, you cannot grow externally. Embrace a growth-oriented mindset. Face challenges head-on, learn from failures, and constantly push your limits. Your environment is EVERYTHING... surround yourself with …

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(Ep 203) Electric Cooperatives in Rural America - Matthew Marshall - Minnkota Power Cooperative 49:05

3M ago49:05

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this second installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Matthew Marshall, manager of member services, rates & economic development for the Minnkota Power Cooperative i…

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How 27 Agents Sold 104 Homes In a Month 43:48

3M ago43:48

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How did 27 Agents sell 104 homes in a single month? I’m extremely blessed and grateful to run the #45 Team in the Nation, Matt Smith Real Estate Group, and this year we are having one of our best years yet… … Yes, in this market 🤯 Last month I opened our playbook to a room of top performers at Jon Cheplak’s Business Leader Mastermind - Maverick. No…

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(Ep 202) Regionalism - Keith Lambert - Lansing Economic Area Partnership 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Keith Lambert, chief operating officer for the Lansing Economic Area Partnership in Michigan. Keith can be reached at:…

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Turnover Taboo: Unpacking Attrition and Mastering Recruitment 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

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Turnover… All industries deal with it… Most workplaces pretend it doesn't exist. 🫣 And in an industry like Real Estate where the failure rate for an agent in their first year is 87%… It's something team leaders are all too familiar with. In this episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate we are embracing a little controversy and running towards a top…

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Born To Be in Real Estate 1:29:30

4M ago1:29:30

1:29:30

Welcome to "Born to Be in Real Estate" with Drew Born! Join Drew, a seasoned broker at Remax Commercial, as he shares his wealth of experience and insights from the real estate world. Dive into captivating stories from his past and explore exciting future endeavors in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about real e…

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(Ep 201) Public Engagement in Confidential Projects 29:49

4M ago29:49

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In the 1st Episode of Season 2 of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin responds to a listener question about how the public can get more engaged with economic development projects. How do we balance critical project confidentiality with the community's right to know what's coming next? It's not an easy topic, but it's one worth discussing. Here's …

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Maverick Mastermind Recap - Tactical Takeaways 59:47

4M ago59:47

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If you've ever attended an event hosted by Jon Cheplak, you know you'll leave with valuable tactical takeaways. In today's episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast, guest Shawn McArthur and I unpack the key insights from Jon's latest event, Maverick Mastermind. For those who don't know Shawn, he's the top agent at Matt Smith Real Estate Gro…

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(Ep 111) Community Leadership - Bryant Niehoff - Uplands Science & Technology Foundation 43:23

4M ago43:23

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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, will feature the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this first installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Bryant Niehoff, executive director of the Uplands Science & Technology Foundation in southwest Indiana. Brya…

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The 7 Steps to the Perfect Offer 21:18

4M ago21:18

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About a year and a half ago we hosted a webinar revealing our proven process: the 7 steps to crafting the perfect offer. At the time our market was flooded with multiple offer scenarios and this step-by-step process changed the game and helped agents separate themselves and WIN more deals… The market looks a bit different today. Homes are sitting o…

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Ep. 62 Massive Growth w/ Dionne Malush and Mike Hanlon 40:30

4M ago40:30

40:30

This episode of the Success Agent Podcast, hosted by JP Fluellen, explores various strategies and practices in the entrepreneurial real estate environment. The show introduces Dionne Malush and Mike Hanlon, co-owners of Realty One Group Gold Standard in Pittsburgh. They discuss their disruptive journey in the real estate market, transitioning from …

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(Ep 110) The RFI Process 58:53

4M ago58:53

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In the 10th episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin takes a look at the RFI and how it informs the site selection process as a whole. We dig into how the RFI is put together and how economic developers can better tailor their efforts to increase their chances of success. If you don't get the results you want, does that mean you failed? Or …

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How 27 Agents Sold 104 Homes in a Month 39:53

4M ago39:53

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If you’re serious about crushing it in real estate, you need to listen up. Our team of 27 agents sold 104 homes last month—and guess what? I didn’t sell a single one. I’m going to give you actionable strategies that you can implement TODAY that will give you massive results. If you want to win in this market, you need to know what works. ✅ Master P…

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(Ep 109) The Life of an Economic Developer 53:32

4M ago53:32

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In today's episode, Devin explores the realities of being an economic developer. What does it take to get the job done? What does a day in the life look like? Let's dig beyond the tip of the iceberg of being an economic developer, including what it takes to serve as the intersection between community and business. Here's some resources for those in…

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Improv to 1000 Transactions Per Year feat Aaron Drussel 56:41

4M ago56:41

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What do Improv and Real Estate have in common? In today’s episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast, we welcome Aaron Drussel! Aaron shares his journey from solo agent doing nearly 90 deals in a year to now running a massive 200 agent powerhouse on track for over 1,000 transactions. In an effort to pull himself out of a plateau and get out o…

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(Ep 108) The Life of a Site Selector 52:00

5M ago52:00

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In today's episode, Devin explores the realities of being a site selector. What does it take to get the job done? What does a day in the life look like? Let's dig beyond the tip of the iceberg of being a site selector, including what it takes to manage a corporate site selection project. Note: winning clients and getting paid will be discussed in f…

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The Power of the Team 48:47

5M ago48:47

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We always tell our buyers and sellers about the power of choosing the RIGHT agent. I mean, who you work with matters! Especially when it comes to one of the biggest financial decisions of your life! …But have you ever thought about your power as an agent in choosing who you align yourself with? In today’s episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Po…

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(Ep 107) Trust Matters 49:41

5M ago49:41

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Devin tackles a fundamental aspect of human interaction - trust. In this episode, we explore the definition of trust, how to build it, how to ruin it, and its role in economic development and site selection. Economic developers and site selectors serve as a bridge between communities and companies, requiring a focus on being trusted advisors and re…

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How to build a strategic database with Travis Halverson 42:36

5M ago42:36

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Your database is your most valuable asset, how you optimize and organize it will make or break you. In today’s episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast, we welcome database management expert, Travis Halverson. Travis works with over 75 of the biggest databases in the industry. His knowledge and advice has personally helped our company save …

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2 Things You Should Be Doing In Your Business 24:57

5M ago24:57

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On this episode, we delve into the power of email lists for effective communication, exploring how to build, segment, and leverage these lists to keep your audience engaged and informed. We'll also the power custom audiences and lookalike audiences for Meta Ads using your list, showing you how to target the right people with precision. Additionally…

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Setting Up Hoops: Filtering Out the Wrong Fit- Hiring Part 2 23:31

5M ago23:31

23:31

Summary In this part 2 episode, Rick and Magen discuss the nuances of hiring the right person for self-storage facilities. They emphasize the importance of hiring for personality rather than just the position, as it substantially increases the quality of applicants. They share their hiring process, which includes using a job ad that focuses on pers…

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(Ep 106) The Impact of AI 1:01:32

5M ago1:01:32

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In this episode, Devin explores the role and impact of artificial intelligence on economic development and site selection. We discuss how AI is currently being deployed, its limitations, and the future for our professions. Is AI going to replace us all? Here's some resources for those interested in learning more: AI 101 for Site Selection AI: These…

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SBA 7(a) Pari Passu Lending To Acquire A Business With Bruce Marks | Ep. 9 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 1:19:30

5M ago1:19:30

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Bruce Marks has made a career out of mastering lower middle market business acquisition financing by leveraging the SBA 7(a) loan program coupled with a Pari Passu conventional loan for loan requests that exceed the SBA's $5 Million borrowing limit.In this Episode Bruce pulls back the curtain revealing how to structure a Pari Passu loan for success…

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The 30 Listings in 30 Days Challenge 26:08

5M ago26:08

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What would your business look like if you gained 30 listings in 30 days? In today’s episode of All or Nothing in Real Estate Podcast I’m sharing the challenge I’m personally tackling and my entire listing team is tackling… The 30 Listings in 30 Days Challenge We’re unpacking our exact blueprint… ✅ How to leverage listings through effective database…

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How To Properly Apply For An SBA Working Capital Term Loan 3:56

5M ago3:56

3:56

Working capital has many meanings and definitions depending on the application of funds. For the purpose of this podcast, I will define working capital as capital provided to a business to fund tangible recurring business expenses or capital expenditures. Working Capital For Growth As an SBA Loan Broker, I often receive inquiries from SMB owners fo…

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(Ep 105) Empowering Each Other 50:53

5M ago50:53

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Let's tackle some small steps we can take to empower each other in a big way in this episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too. Can it really be as simple as acknowledging receipt of a RFI response? I think so, and I think you do, too.By Devin Hillsdon-Smith

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How to Create Predictable Success in an “Unpredictable” Market 29:10

5M ago29:10

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I’ve been in Real Estate for nearly a decade, and I’ve seen it all. ... the height of the pandemic ... back when homes sat on the market for months upon months ... the unicorn years right after the pandemic If I’ve learned anything… it’s that Real Estate has a bad rap for being “unpredictable” (it’s why over 60,000 agents left the industry last yea…

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SBA Loan Default Insights And Strategies with John Homan | Ep. 8 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 41:26

5M ago41:26

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Join Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, as he sits down with John Homan, esteemed SBA Loan Workout Specialist. John shares valuable insights into the intricacies of SBA loan defaults, including how to avoid defaulting, how lenders respond to non-payment to mitigation strategies. Discover how to safeguard your assets, negotiate settlemen…

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Allyson Roberts - Entrepreneur, Author, Keynote Speaker & Coach 44:36

5M ago44:36

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Join us for a captivating episode of the Growth Grit Grind Podcast, where we sit down with the renowned Allyson Roberts. Allyson is not only a celebrated author and keynote speaker but also one of the most influential success coaches in the industry. Having graced stages nationwide, her insights have propelled countless professionals to new heights…

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