In today's episode we finally do a deep dive into the NAR lawsuit and what our predictions of the future of real estate look like. We walk you through what we think will happen and also try to help you prepare for the future. Amazon Affiliate Link to buy 360 Tripod Mount for Open Houses. On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phil…

In today's episode, Johnny and Lizzy tackle the art of Nudging. Nudging is simply using the correct wording, phrases, and ability to frame a situation that allows your clients to make the best decision for themselves. It's important to remember that you have already seen all the possible outcomes of a situation as an experienced agent. Your clients…

Guests: Jaclyn Patterson is the Founder of Shopwise, an online sustainable fashion marketplace, making it easier for people to discover and shop smarter from more than 30 purpose driven brands that prioritize both people and the planet. Christal Duncan Earle founded Brave Soles in 2017. Brave Soles creates handcrafted shoes with upcycled tire soles…

As an agent the 80/20 or how we like to put it the 90/10 principle applies heavily. Join in to today's episode to find out what we think are the key items to being in the top 10% and how to achieve that. Amazon Affiliate Link to buy 360 Tripod Mount for Open Houses. On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by …

Welcome back Modern Agents. In today's episode we comb through some stats from the 2023 market. Breaking down the data allows us to know who is buying, who is selling, and how to best target your next client. Tune in as we talk about who is the best client to target for 2024 and how we use this data in our own business.…

Guests: Tia Upshaw is a dynamic, serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Blk Women in Excellence. Tashauna Reid is the owner of College Creative Curations, an online stationery store which addresses common student challenges by creating purposeful stationery items. Resources: Learn more about BWIE Connect with BWIE’s workshops and events Che…

Join today's episode as we walk you through how we're buying our first flip property and what our plans are. We talk through some ways that you might be able to get involved with real estate investing. Find out how we found a great deal and where we found it! Amazon Affiliate Link to buy 360 Tripod Mount On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - …

In This Episode In today's episode we give you our 5 tips in effectively marketing a property. We walk you through exactly what we do as real estate agents to help a property get sold in today's market. From Staging, to online marketing to open houses we cover it all. Tune in for our best tips. Amazon Affiliate Link to buy 360 Tripod Mount On Today…

In This Episode In today's episode we talk candidly about how we do our best the to know when to take risks and when to be more cautious. We walk through some of the ways that we have personally minimized the risk in our business and personal life. We also talk through when it is the right time to take risks. Amazon Affiliate Link to buy 360 Tripod…

In today's episode we walk you through how to handle relationships with your clients & other agents. We specifically share about our experience in selling our own personal home and the story that goes along with it. We give a lot of take aways that we learned being seller's ourselves.By Johnny & Lizzy Phillips

Freelancing is a very unique style of entrepreneurship. For freelancers, they are able to achieve flexibility and do work they are great at. For founders, freelancers are key contributors to their projects and business. In this episode, we talk about the tangible tools that allow freelancers to be successful and how to develop strong, empathetic an…

In This Episode Today we go through what we are changing up in 2024 for our real estate business. We talk through what are the things that have worked in the past and also what we are going to be doing differently. Open houses are something we are going to be focusing on this year! On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips T…

In This Episode In today's episode we talk through what we think are going to be some of the important things to watch out for in 2024. From interest rates to housing prices we share everything that we think is important to be aware of in the coming year! On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy P…

In This Episode In today's episode we begin by talking about one of the toughest things we have experienced yet as Realtors. We dedicate this episode to our friend Don. We all know that the best business is repeat client and referral. In this episode we talk through some of the ways to find new clients & nurture old relationships, both in person an…

Conor Phillips is an innovator, creative problem solver and serial-entrepreneur, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After working in the tourism industry for several years, Conor recognized that something was missing from how small businesses promote their products and services, and how travellers discover the activities, events, festivals and accom…

In This Episode We're back with Season 3 of the Modern Real Estate Agents Podcast! In this episode we talk about the last few months and what has been going on in our lives. We then jump into what your 2024 should look like and what is looks like for us! We have 50 episodes mapped out and we can't wait to share our stories with you! On Today’s Epis…

Have you ever googled the word entrepreneur? What kind of images show up? Who kind of folks do you see represented and associated with the word ‘entrepreneur’. More often than not, it isn’t women and we believe that needs to change because women are disrupting industries, they are making deep social impact and they are incredibly successful. Guests…

The world is your oyster, its full of opportunities. But what about trade agreements, laws, market research, and shipping costs? For entrepreneurs who want to go global, opportunities for growth can quickly feel risky, unclear and even out of reach. For Black and racialized entrepreneurs, these feelings are often amplified. Evelyne Nyairo is the Fo…

In this episode, we will explore Brood’s story, one that came to be through a passion for babies, friendship, and families. Emma Devin and Lizzy Karp have developed a language of care and through this conversation we are able to learn how the words we use affect the experience people can have. This conversation reminds us to look at parents and car…

CLICK BELOW TO ATTEND OUR COACHING ZOOM CALL AUGUST 21 On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Key Ideas (2:40) Take Inventory of Where You Are Right Now (4:15) Winning Is Done In The Fourth Quarter (7:43) Ways To Drum Up Immediate Busi…

Ivy Wong is the Founder of Ripple Foundation, a non-profit created to inspire imaginations, and foster creativity and literacy for children in Canada. Today, Ripple Foundation serves communities across the country and children and youth at various stages of their writing journeys. Megan Poole is the Manager of Community and Community Relations at T…

In our latest podcast, we speak with Julia Baker and Tanith Cook of Mott McDonald, as we discuss #biodiversitynetgain, delving into the fascinating world of biodiversity and the concept of net gain.Discover how the metric looks in practice, its potential to make and difference, and how it differs from ecosystem services.…

In This Episode Posting from Sweden! 2 Notes, Really Quick: 1 - We are halfway through our family Sweden trip. Check out Lizzy's Instagram for all the highlights. 2 - I don't know what happened, but our recording equipment failed and this is some rough audio. But the content is a must for new agents, so check it out! Today we dive into what farming…

Money matters for entrepreneurs and for business owners. It can also be a source of stress, shame and overwhelm. Chris and Melissa have advice for you to feel more comfortable with making and managing money as a women entrepreneur. Guests: Chris McMartin is our Topic Expert. Chris leads The Scotiabank Women Initiative Small Business Strategy across…

In This Episode Welcome back to the beautiful and talented Lizzy Phillips. After a much deserved maternity leave, Lizzy is back on the pod. Today we talk about a project that has been months in the making. Today we officially launch The Modern Real Estate Agents Coaching Program. Since the inception of this podcast, we have had agent after agent re…

In This Episode Welcome back listeners. Today, we dive into what we bring with us when showing homes. No one gave us proper training on how to present homes professionally and how to be informed and inform our clients. Today is another, "learn from our mistakes" episode. If you have anything that you bring to your showings that we missed, reach out…

In This Episode There are 2 ways to do an Open House, show up and hope it works out and the right way. The right way takes preparation and work. There is homework, legwork, and expectations to make the most out of an Open House. Today we are talking about the steps we take, days in advance, to make the most of each Open House. Remember that Open Ho…

In This Episode Time is your most valuable resource. I cannot say that loud enough. You will only get some many hours in a day and days on this earth. Do yourself a favor and take control of your schedule. If you don’t, the days will slip away and you will never accomplish what you want in life. The same way in business, take control of your busine…

In This Episode Let’s assume that you have secured the client, you’ve found the dream home, negotiated like the boss you are, and now you’re under contract. Now what? It’s all hands off from now on, right? Wrong. Now is the time when you have the opportunity to shine as a better agent than everyone else in your market. You need a checklist to follo…

Chelsea Howard is the Founder of Drift Employer Brand Consulting. Chelsea is a workforce strategist, partnering with companies from a range of industries to build human-centric culture and employee experience strategies. Mary Wildman is a First Nations Indigenous woman from Curve Lake First Nation. Mary is a vibrant warrior who works to build relat…

In This Episode Why do people hire us? There are a couple of reasons that come to mind, but negotiating is at the top of the list. Today Jessica does a deep dive into some case studies of how we have been negotiating for our clients and getting the best deals for both our buyers and sellers. Join us as we talk through how we get our clients in the …

In This Episode Low Overhead. I can’t say it loud enough. The key to being successful and happy in real estate is operating on low overhead. The math is simple: do less deals and make more money. Today we dive into 6 ways to get free leads right now. No paying referral fees. No paying set up fees. And not being at the mercy of someone else providin…

Your venture needs funding, how you get there can be up to you. In this episode, Kailey shares NONA Vegan’s fundraising journey while Shelley chimes in with insight and advice for funding your business so you can grow. “Founders should put themselves first. I want to understand their judgment, I need to see that they are coachable. I love companies…

In This Episode Everyone wants to be well liked. And in this industry, there's a level of cut-throatness that will always find its way to you. Today, we are going to talk about how to be the agent that everyone wants to work with and the agent that other agents want to be. It's not hard but it does take a few proactive steps and thinking ahead. Joi…

In This Episode Today we welcome back our guest host, Jessica Chambers. Lizzy is out on maternity leave so Jessica will be filling in for a few weeks. Today, we are talking about 6 ways to win when others lose. In particular, we are talking about how to Recession Proof Your Business. There is a lot of fear out there because of the rise in interest …

Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster, with high highs and low lows. Add in navigating a new country and all of the emotions and learnings that come along with it, that is a whole new rollercoaster. In this episode, we hear from two women entrepreneurs who left home and came to Canada for a new life. Through their journeys, we quickly learn that newc…

In This Episode In today’s episode, we are joined by Stephen Acree. Stephen is a top producing agent out of Virginia who now runs a mega team! We cover everything from how Stephen was able to go from having 1 deal in his first 6 months to over 30 in his first full calendar year. Don't miss out on a real, raw and honest conversation about how to fin…

When entrepreneurs hear Make Lemonade, they likely think of Rachel Kelly – but what is the secret to achieving this and how do you do it? Reagan Bradley, is a personal brand strategist, or in her words ‘a part time investigator, and part time storyteller’, guiding entrepreneurs to find their authenticity, and curate the right story so they can clea…

In This Episode In today’s episode, we take a look at networking. It’s incredible how many agents say that they will never prospect. For whatever reason, they refuse to pick up the phone. So today, we pay homage to those agents. If you want to know how to get your name out there without having to pick up the phone, this is the episode for you. Key …

In This Episode In today’s episode, we look at the upcoming Spring market from the perspective of working with a Seller. We cover topics from interest rates to scripts to use with a seller, to hosting an open house. There are even a few lively debates between Johnny & Lizzy. Be sure to tune in to find out helpful tips for preparing for the spring m…

Expressing our emotions at work is not always easy, but what if paying more attention to our behaviours and emotional needs made us better leaders? Leaders who could hire according to their emotional inventory, operate in a more self aware state and create emotionally in tuned and strong teams that support business growth. Daisy Wright, who support…

In This Episode In today’s episode, we look at the upcoming Spring market, trends in pricing, trends in interest rates, and how to guide your buyers as they enter the Spring market. Each market is different and you want to know what’s going on in order to be the expert in your field. In this episode, we walk you through how we work with our buyers,…

In This Episode In today’s episode, we have our first guest in 2023 on the podcast, Nathan Indergaard. Nathan is brand new a real estate agent out of North & South Carolina and has done an incredible job at setting up systems to bring in leads and close a lot of deals in his first 8 months!! We talk about automation, using your CRM & much more. Thi…

In This Episode In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into setting up your daily schedule. Setting up a schedule is absolutely essential to your ongoing success in Real Estate. As a real estate agent, you will have things pop up and going to distract you from the actions that keep transactions up in your business. Join us today as we talk about t…

In This Episode Join us to find out 5 different ways to take listings now. Some might not be what you think. We cover everything from pro-active lead generation by calling FSBO & Expired listings, to how you might be able to take a listing by hanging out at new construction homes. Key Ideas (1:45) Jumping right into the content, just kidding... (5:…

Monique Hutson is the Founder and Lead Content Producer of Dom Productions. After running the business for 6 years, her mindset and missions have changed and evolved, they have had to. Cheryl Sutherland is the Founder of PleaseNotes, a business she has built to help women step into their power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity. Togeth…

In This Episode In this episode Johnny & Lizzy jump into their best pieces of advice for setting up client events for 2023. From budgeting to how to execute an amazing event they walk you through the steps that they currently take themselves doing their own events. Key Ideas (1:45) Happy New Year, how we have started the year (2:45) Intro to the ep…

In This Episode In today’s episode, we cover several different ways to have the best year yet in real estate! We talk through a recap of our year and how you should recap your previous year. We cover topics from lead generation (surprise surprise), investing in your sphere and watching your overhead expenses. Key Ideas (1:10) Why we've been MIA and…

Is diversity, equity and inclusion a destination or a journey? Jess Dassanayake is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of BinoBooks. BinoBooks exists to help children understand important topics like the COVID-19 pandemic, gender, body image, and more, through personalized e-books. With representation at its center, BinoBooks is reinventing…

Impact isn’t always a number or a dollar amount. Often it is a story. Jacqueline Sofia and Noora Sharrab are the founders of SITTI Social Enterprise, a venture that exists to improve the lives of refugees and displaced communities. Sagal Dualeh is the Senior Director of the Investment Readiness Program at Canada’s Women Foundation, supporting women…