Summary In this episode, Garrett discusses the importance of gaining margin in our lives and examines the tendency to prioritize our own desires over the glory of God. He emphasizes the need to identify and confess the idols in our hearts and to focus on building the kingdom of God rather than our own kingdoms. Garrett encourages listeners to relea…

Summary Heather Caine, broker owner of the Kane luxury team in Naples, Florida, and creator of the Style to Design platform, joins the Faithful Agent podcast. Heather shares her journey in real estate and how she built her successful business. She emphasizes the importance of leaning into your God-given gifts and creating a long enough runway for s…

Summary In this episode, Garrett Maroon discusses how to present buyer brokerage agreements to clients. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing your worth as an agent and charging what is standard in the industry. Garrett also shares his dialogue for explaining the buyer brokerage agreement, including the responsibilities of both the agent and …

SummaryIn this conversation, Garrett and Matt Plummer discuss the importance of having a financial plan and system in place for real estate agents. They emphasize the need to be intentional with money and to have a clear path for financial goals. Matt shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and debt, and how he became a financial coach …

In this episode, Garrett discusses the topic of working on the Sabbath as a Christian agent. He shares some scriptures that talk about the Sabbath and provides his personal practice and rule of thumb. Garrett emphasizes the importance of discernment and conviction in deciding how to handle the Sabbath day of rest. He encourages agents to prioritize…

Naureen Stack-Frierdich shares her journey in the real estate industry and how her faith played a significant role in her career. She started as a front desk person at her mother-in-law's brokerage and eventually got licensed. After facing challenges and contemplating leaving the industry, Naureen and her husband found faith and decided to stay. Sh…

Summary The conversation discusses the importance of prioritizing the gospel over growth in business. It emphasizes the need to stay true to the gospel message and not compromise it for the sake of growth or personal gain. The speaker acknowledges that he also struggles with this and encourages listeners to join him in learning and growing together…

Tune in for the 2nd part of Garrett's conversation with Randi Mendez-Parra. The conversation delves into the themes of faith, resilience, and real estate business. It explores the intersection of personal faith, life challenges, and the practical aspects of running a real estate business. The speakers share personal stories of overcoming adversity …

In this episode, Garrett discusses the three questions every buyer asks when making a buying decision: Can I trust you? Are you good at what you do? Do you care about me? He emphasizes the importance of building trust and showing genuine care for clients, rather than focusing on statistics or achievements. Garrett explains that consumers make decis…

Tune in as Garrett talks with Randi Mendez-Parra out in Nevada! The conversation covers topics such as overcoming perfectionism, the challenges of public speaking, the journey of faith, and the impact of personal experiences on one's relationship with God. It also delves into the themes of family, real estate, and the importance of community suppor…

In this episode, Garrett discusses the concept of the common agent scoreboard and how to create a personalized scoreboard that aligns with one's values and priorities. He emphasizes the importance of measuring success beyond financial goals and business achievements, focusing on family, relationships, and personal well-being. Takeaways Success shou…

In this conversation, Garrett and Tyler discuss the importance of authenticity and being true to oneself. They emphasize that everyone is unique and has different gifts and talents, and it is important to embrace and excel in those areas. They share personal stories and examples to illustrate the challenges of wearing a mask and pretending to be so…

In this conversation, Garrett discusses the topic of anxiety and stress, drawing insights from the passage in Luke chapter 12 verses 22 to 31. He shares personal experiences and biblical references to highlight the importance of focusing on the goodness and provision of the Lord in times of anxiety. Garrett emphasizes the faithfulness of the Lord a…

In this conversation, Garrett and Tyler discuss the topic of motivation and how to stay motivated in a difficult market. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's purpose and aligning goals with that purpose. They caution against comparing oneself to others and getting demotivated by external factors such as social media or news. They al…

In this episode, Garrett discusses the book 'Buy Back Your Time' and shares specific ways for real estate agents to buy back their time. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging tasks and hiring support to focus on dollar productive activities. Garrett suggests using a showing assistant, hiring a transaction coordinator, and delegating administra…

In this episode, Garrett discusses how to deal with a difficult day in the real estate industry. He shares practical tips for managing time and attention when faced with challenges, such as putting problems in a time block and focusing on controllable tasks. From a spiritual perspective, Garrett encourages listeners to remember the truth of the gos…

In this episode, Garrett discusses the importance of understanding what moves the needle in your business. He shares a story about one of his coaching clients who felt like he was working long hours but not making progress. Garrett emphasizes the need for clarity on what actually pushes your business forward and identifies lead generation as a key …

*We are replaying our top episode of the year! Truthfully, just to give Garrett and Tyler a one week break :) - Hope you enjoy! Money is all around us. Money drives so much of what we do. But as Christian real estate agents and professionals how should we properly think about money? How do we protect ourselves from falling in love with money in a s…

In this episode, Garrett Maroon discusses the concept of the hierarchy of attention. He explains that we often allow our attention to go anywhere and everywhere without being specific about where it should actually go. He encourages listeners to create a hierarchy of attention, starting with God, followed by spouse, children, work, and other commit…

The conversation explores the concept of the hierarchy of attention and the importance of being intentional with our focus. It begins with a review of a podcast review from a listener who was struggling with balancing work and personal life. The hosts discuss the tendency to prioritize work and external validation over important relationships and s…

This episode discusses the power and necessity of community, particularly for Christian real estate agents. The host emphasizes the importance of being in relationship with other believers and the depth of connection that can be found in Christian community. He encourages listeners to find a local church and join a local group like Faithful Agent t…

The origin story of Faithful Agent, a community for Christians in real estate, is shared in this conversation. The hosts, Garrett and Tyler, discuss how the idea for Faithful Agent came about and how it has grown since its inception. They emphasize the importance of being excellent in business, home, and as passionate disciple makers for Jesus. The…

The Lord is a God of provision. But what happens when we began to doubt that and work in our own strength? Connect with Garrett on social! Instagram Help us fund the continued work of The Faithful Agent by sending us your Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA buyer and seller referrals! https://faithfulagent.com/referral Join our Facebook community to mee…

In this live podcast episode, Garrett and Ashley discuss tips and tricks for social media success. They emphasize the importance of showing up authentically and building relationships with the right audience. Ashley shares her strategy of creating Facebook groups based on shared interests and engaging with members through conversations. She also hi…

In this episode, Garrett discusses the biblical response to commission lawsuits in the real estate industry. He emphasizes the importance of not reacting out of fear or anxiety, but instead trusting in God's sovereignty and provision. Garrett encourages Christian agents to stand out from the world by demonstrating calmness and faith in the midst of…

The conversation explores the concept of balance and how it can lead to the pursuit of perfection. It highlights the struggle women face in trying to be who God says they are while also conforming to societal expectations. The importance of seeking first the kingdom of God and trusting that all other things will be added is emphasized. Taking actio…

In this episode, Garrett opens up about his struggles and anxieties regarding money. He shares his desire for a win in his real estate business and the impact it has on his emotions and finances. Garrett reflects on the challenges of the current real estate market and the need to trust in the Lord for provision. He discusses the difficulty of keepi…

Tune in as Garrett talks with the co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Henry Kaestner. Henry shares his heart for the Gospel and the desire for Christians to be exceptional in business. Faith-driven entrepreneurship and willful vs. faithful actions. 0:00 Complete devotion to the Gospel in business. 2:29 Balancing ambition and contentment as Chr…

Garrett gets real. The struggle with success-ism and the reality of reliance on self not Christ Connect with Garrett on social! Instagram Help us fund the continued work of The Faithful Agent by sending us your Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA buyer and seller referrals! https://faithfulagent.com/referral Join our Facebook community to meet other age…

The balance of contentment with ambition is an impossible equation. What's the appropriate Biblical thinking? Tune in as the guys discuss The importance of contentment in real estate. 0:00 Parenting, storytelling, and humor. 1:32 Finding joy and contentment in unexpected moments with children. 4:20 Balancing ambition and contentment in faith and bu…

In this short episode Garrett shares more about his Rule of 8's in lead generation Connect with Garrett on social! Instagram Help us fund the continued work of The Faithful Agent by sending us your Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA buyer and seller referrals! https://faithfulagent.com/referral Join our Facebook community to meet other agents who share…

Reclaim an intentional life through being authentically who The Lord made you to be Overcoming struggles in real estate and life. 0:00 Doubling profits without increasing work hours. 3:08 Defining one's life and success through authenticity. 9:49 Redefining success in real estate and personal life. 12:12 Prioritizing profit over industry ranking. 1…

In this brief episode Garrett shares his thoughts and tactical tips/tricks for Christians in real estate. How do we balance ambition and contentment? Connect with Garrett on social! Instagram Help us fund the continued work of The Faithful Agent by sending us your Hampton Roads and Richmond, VA buyer and seller referrals! https://faithfulagent.com/…

Chris Craddock is a top agent and team owner. Coming from a life of full-time vocational ministry he realized real estate is also full-time ministry just in a different way. Tune in as we hear his story! Christian business ethics and employee-employer relationships. 0:00 Real estate investing and ministry. 3:32 Leadership, ministry, and real estate…

What would happen if you were crushing it in real estate, working nonstop, living in the hustle culture and then got saved? Listen to this amazing story of The Lord's faithfulness in Erin's life! Repentance and God's joy in heaven. 0:00 Faith journey from real estate success to chronic illness and newfound purpose. 3:02 Finding purpose and meaning …

Building a rhythm of gratitude is difficult and challenging. We are prone to complaints, prone to focus on what we don't have instead of what The Lord has blessed us with. Tune in as the guys talk about their own struggle to find a rhythm of gratitude. Gratitude and money management. 0:00 Parenting, hospitality, and authenticity. 3:58 Gratitude and…

Believers are immune to temptations aren't they? We can succeed completely on our own right? Tune in as Garrett discusses "The Secret War Within", an allegory of a business owner and their journey to learn to trust The Lord, with the author and founded of Iron Deep, Brett Snodgrass. A book and personal reflections. 0:00 Building deep friendships th…

Everyone is in leadership. Whether it's leading your clients, leading your team, leading in your home or leading yourself. How to we beat the chaos that ensues from bringing order to a disordered world? Tune in as Garrett talks with Gary Harpst, the author of Built to Beat Chaos. Setting a clear vision to solve problems and ignore distractions. 0:0…

What would happen if our name simply faded away? How would you feel if no one knew who you were? We wrestle with pride and lifting the name of Christ over our own name. How can we desire more of Him and less of ourselves? Tune in as the guys try to navigate this difficult subject. Legacy and obedience to God's calling in sports. 7:40 Legacy and fai…

Austin exemplifies the purpose of The Faithful Agent community - his life was changed surrounded by all of you! At the Faithful Agent conference in October 2023 Austin showed up as a sponsor and left with a changed life. Hear how The Lord has worked in his life and transformed his heart! Business, faith, and community with a real estate agent. 0:00…

What can take someone from a life of marketing, to selling weed, to getting into crystals and totally turn them right side up? Only the blood of Jesus. Listen in to the incredible story of The Lord's work in Brianna Crunk. God's faithfulness and pursuit of His people. 0:00 New Year's resolutions and spiritual growth. 3:43 Real estate career and fai…

At the end of our lives our headstone will have two numbers - our birthday and our death day - and in between will be a dash. That dash will be our life. How will we spend the dash? How do we stay focused on exactly what The Lord is calling us to do even when the unbelieving world around us seems to be winning in ways we aren't? Tune in as Garrett …

Do you ever feel just utterly worn out? Wondering if maybe it's actual burnout not just exhaustion? Tune in as the guys discuss the real challenge of burnout in the real estate business and how to focus on God's purpose and mission for our lives! Burnout in the real estate industry. 0:03 Burnout and alignment with God's purpose. 4:45 Burnout and fi…

Failure happens to all of us. If we try at anything we will fail at something. How do we, as Christians, overcome failure as we pursue our God-given purpose? Tune in as the guys discuss opportunities that failure provides us as believers. Overcoming fear of failure in pursuit of purpose. 0:03 Dealing with failure in baseball career. 4:25 Embracing …

There is so much talk about setting goals and future plans but as followers of Jesus, how should we properly think on these things. Scripture says do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself but how do we, as business owners, rightly understand how to set goals and work with a plan? Tune in as the guys discuss. Planning and dre…

We spend so much of our lives in the church and in the community of the church. Should we lead generate in our churches? Or is that just awkward? Tune in as the guys discuss how a Christian can properly think of their church and naturally invite their community into their business. The purpose of the church and leveraging it for business. 0:03 Leve…

Do you ever get distracted? Duh that's a bad question, of course you do. We all do. Well how do we manage distractions in our every day lives? From distractions keeping us from Jesus to distractions in our every day work as real estate agents, tune in as the guys discuss some helpful ways to stay focused on the mission at hand. Distractions and pri…

In this episode we seek to understand the question that we all wrestle with - what is my purpose? Real estate agents and Christians everywhere want to know why they were made, what is my God-given purpose. Tune in as the guys discuss ways to seek and understand our identities as business owners and our identities as believers. Prioritizing God's wi…

Success holds different meanings for different people. In the world of real estate, success is often equated with financial gain and material possessions. However, we want to challenge this conventional notion of success. We’d argue that true success lies in finding a balance between faith, family, and vocation. In today’s episode of the Faithful A…

The purpose of business is to serve one's life, not the other way around. So often agents are tempted to chase after shiny objects and quick fixes especially if they see a colleague having success. I say let’s maximize our existing resources and systems before spending money on new ventures. In today’s episode of the Faithful Agent podcast we dive …