Best Tim Garrity Podcasts (2025)

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From Socks To Sales: Building A Real Estate Routine That Works with Tim Garrity 42:14

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On this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and industry peer, Tim Garrity—a Philly real estate leader known for relentless consistency, content-driven marketing, and building a business that serves both his clients and his life. We dig into the habits that actually move the needle (hello, 5 AM start times and “eat the frog”), why consisten…

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What Building His Own Appraisal Firm Has Taught Mike Coyle | Episode 96 54:20

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Send us a text Mike Coyle has been through it. From roofing homes in Chestnut Hill, to partnering with a likeminded business owner, and to running his own appraisal firm: The Coyle Group. While he understands that it takes deals to build a business, he also believes in developing relationships with good people, listening to the stories they tell, a…

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Survive, Then Thrive: Adaptability, Leadership & Philly Real Estate with Chris Somers 38:23

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I sat down with my longtime friend (and friendly competitor) Chris Somers, CEO of The Somers Team. We’ve both been in this wild real estate world for 22 years, and today we went straight at it—adaptability, leadership, and getting deals to the finish line when the market isn’t giving anyone freebies. I opened with a line that anchors me: “The most …

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The Truth About Bad Business Advice | Episode 95 38:49

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Send us a text Question of the Day: Where do you want to go, and why? Sounds simple, right? Welp, it isn't. It requires experience, success, failure, and deep inner thought. But, when figured out as early on in your career as possible, you will be in a much better spot to deliver on your own goals, personally and professionally, and not the goals o…

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Smash the Mold: Reinventing Real Estate with Kevelyn Guzman 41:56

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In this dynamic episode of Be the Solution, host Maria Quattrone sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Kevelyn Guzman, a woman who's not only reshaped how brokerages operate—but how leaders lead. As Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, Kevelyn has spent more than two decades building innovative, people-first solutions for New …

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Why Jarrod Blackwell Believes That Empathy In Business Drives Digital ROI | Episode 94 50:32

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Send us a text Tim met Jarrod at the mother of all local real estate events, Triple Play in Atlantic City, NJ. At the time, Jarrod was working at a title company and Tim was running an independent brokerage. Fast forward a few years, and both of their paths have pivoted. In this guest interview, Jarrod believes that life's too short to not enjoy th…

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From Burnout to Boundless: Craig Lerch on Reinventing a Real Estate Life 55:05

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By Maria Quattrone

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How to Fix Your Insurance Retention ... and Grow | Episode 93 36:31

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By Sean Mooney & Tim Garrity

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What if the “how” isn’t the hurdle, but your ego is? 41:28

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What if your clients didn’t need you in the room to feel fully served? We sit down with Guillermo Salas—born and raised in Philly, now raising four kids in Madrid—to unpack how he moved abroad, kept his real estate business thriving, and actually got closer to the life he wanted. The surprise isn’t that remote real estate works; it’s that leading w…

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The “Milwaukee Moment” That Pivoted Justin Heath’s Career Into Real Estate | Episode 92 53:35

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Send us a text Although Justin Heath has been at the residential real estate game for just shy of a decade, he has a lifetime worth of real-estate-blood coursing through his veins; through both his Mom & Dad. From pushing through competitiveness as a kid, when he realized he may not be the most athletic, to experiencing a corporate job dead-end whi…

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Home Inspection Secrets That Can Save Your Next Deal with Corwin Jackson 23:29

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Ever wonder what's really happening during those crucial hours of a home inspection? In our eye-opening conversation with returning guest Corwin Jackson, we pull back the curtain on this pivotal moment in the real estate transaction that can make or break a deal. Corwin dismantles the common misconception that home inspectors are "deal killers," ex…

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How To Stop Chasing The "Realtor Joneses" | Episode 91 39:14

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Send us a text The Realtor ... what? Mmm hmm, Tim made that term up; haha. But, for those of you in residential real estate, this is a very real thing. Experiencing the "Realtor Joneses" happens when another real estate agent, leader, or coach starts comparing you to another agent with the intention of making your business bigger, faster, or just m…

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Dial, Grind, Close: How Robin Martin Brute-Forced His Way to Success 35:36

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What if the answer you've been searching for is simply putting in the work? That's the powerful message Robin Martin, leader of Premier Home Team at Keller Williams, shares in this compelling conversation about persistence, discipline, and accountability in real estate. Drawing from his background as a college track coach, Robin reveals how he "bru…

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He Turned a $35K Job Into 80+ Properties (Without Quitting His 9–5) with Cory Jacobson | Episode 90 50:25

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Send us a text If you've ever wanted to invest in real estate, but lack the knowledge or confidence to get started, listen to this episode. Cory Jacobson has cracked the millennial real estate code by house-hacking his first home at a young age with advice from his 9-5 colleague. Through his own trial and error, as well as a solid partnership, he h…

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The Power of Discipline and Relentlessness: Michelle Berman - Mikel's Journey 47:31

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What if the question that annoyed you throughout childhood became the guiding principle for your success? For Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Beyond the Method, her father's persistent question after every swim meet—"Was that the best you could do today?"—transformed from a frustrating interrogation into the cornerstone of her business philosophy…

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How We Survived Year 1 - What They Don’t Tell You About Starting a Business, Part 2 | Episode 89 34:34

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Send us a text We took a different route on this B&R ep by focusing on "Year 1" in business for both Sean & Tim. How hard was it to get started in insurance and real estate? What hurdles did we have to clear? What was our mindset in the face of daily doubt? How did we decide to invest in our businesses? Part 2 of a 2 part episode, dive in to learn …

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Building Your Real Estate Empire One Relationship at a Time 25:45

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The secret to lasting success in real estate isn't found in flashy marketing campaigns or viral social media strategies—it's built one meaningful relationship at a time. Broker Gina Romano reveals how this philosophy has fueled her 21-year career during a candid conversation with Maria Quattrone on the Be the Solution podcast. "In relationships, th…

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How We Survived Year 1 - What They Don’t Tell You About Starting a Business, Part 1 | Episode 88 32:09

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Send us a text We took a different route on this B&R ep by focusing on "Year 1" in business for both Sean & Tim. How hard was it to get started in insurance and real estate? What hurdles did we have to clear? What was our mindset in the face of daily doubt? How did we decide to invest in our businesses? Part 1 of a 2 part episode, dive in to learn …

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Life by Design: Overcoming Fear and Living with Purpose 54:40

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What does it truly mean to live life by design? In this powerful conversation with returning guest Dan Zytowski, we explore the transformative philosophy that "life begins when you step outside your comfort zone." Dan shares his journey from being a self-described "depressed millionaire" flipping houses to creating a life centered on purpose, prese…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Kelly Donahue-Piro Helps Insurance Agencies Thrive in Any Market | Episode 87 53:20

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Send us a text Kelly has an unbelievable knack to take something that is fairly complex and provide an easy-to-digest perspective on it. Both Sean & Tim noticed this throughout their conversation with her. As an accomplished entrepreneur and speaker, Kelly's company (Agency Performance Partners) has been inspiring insurance agency owners for more t…

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Harnessing Fear, Honoring Culture: Jay Doran on Self-Mastery and Building Vision-Driven Businesses 42:31

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What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail? This question lies at the heart of entrepreneurship, where fear often becomes the invisible barrier between where we are and where we want to be. Jay Doran, culture expert and founder of Culture Matters, takes us on a journey through the complex relationship between fear and organizational cultu…

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Episode #86: The #1 Mistake Homebuyers Make When Shopping for Insurance Online 38:12

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Send us a text Today's Bricks & Risk Podcast ep was inspired by a recent article/video we saw about California introducing an "insurance contingency" to it's residential real estate contract, amid insurance concerns in recent years. What was more interesting is that Pennsylvania has already had this option in its contract for years. The video helpe…

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From Real Estate to Soul Coach: Jennifer Maher's Journey of Transformation 33:05

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Jennifer Maher's return to the Be The Solution podcast takes us on a profound journey from her days as a real estate professional to her current calling as a soulful prosperity coach. What begins as a conversation about Buddhist philosophy—Jennifer reveals she's an ordained Buddhist priest—quickly evolves into a masterclass on personal transformati…

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Episode #85: She Lost 4 Employees In 2 Months. Here's How Missy Stallings Saved Her Insurance Agency! 48:55

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Send us a text Sean & Tim love that not only does the Bricks & Risk Podcast have a niche focus on real estate and insurance, but that it also spills over to sales, small business, and entrepreneurship. Our discussion with Missy Stallings hits on every one of those categories. Not only did she pivot to owning a business after she earned the #1 sales…

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Revamp365: The Software Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment 31:37

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Drew Farnese's journey from flipping houses to creating revolutionary real estate investment software reveals how mindset shapes business success. After years of manually analyzing MLS data through Excel spreadsheets to find profitable investment properties, Drew transformed this process into Revamp365.ai – a platform that automatically evaluates t…

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Episode #84: All-Inclusive vs. À La Carte Brokerages: What Kind of Real Estate Agent Are You? 50:58

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Send us a text Have you ever planned and booked your own vacation? In today's internet/AI-fueled world, I would say the super-high majority would answer "Yes." But which kind of vacation is right for you? All-inclusive or a la carte? That's the analogy we set up for today's episode. Tim compares "old-school brokerages" to all-inclusive vacations, a…

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When to Call the Short Sale Expert: Insights from Matt Merenoff 31:49

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Uncovering the truth about today's real estate market reveals a surprising reality: short sales didn't disappear after COVID - they're hiding in plain sight. Matthew Marinoff of Real Estate Recovery Group returns to the Be the Solution podcast to shatter common misconceptions and expose the current landscape of distressed properties. Drawing on two…

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Episode #83: Just Keep Going with Dustin Brohm 40:40

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Send us a text Sometimes in business, rookies ignore veterans who provide simple, sound advice, such as: "If you just keep doing it, you'll get better." It almost sounds too easy, right? It also sounds like there must be an easier way, correct? Sorry to break the bad news, but there isn't. Success in real estate, or business in general, takes hard …

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When You Stop Trying So Hard, Magic Happens 38:34

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What if the key to real estate success isn't working harder, but shifting your energy? That transformative question lies at the heart of this eye-opening conversation with veteran Philadelphia real estate professional Janice Bensock. Drawing on 21 years of industry experience, Janice shares her remarkable journey from operating in constant "doing m…

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Episode #82: It's not about you, it's about them. 29:44

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Send us a text It's very easy in business, when creating, curating, and posting content, to focus on yourself and how good you are at what you do. In all honesty, why wouldn't you tell your network and followers how good you are at what you do and how much you enjoy doing it? But, that approach does not always provide value to your viewers. In fact…

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Mastering the Open House: Persistence, People, and the Path to Real Estate Success 32:43

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Persistence is the vehicle that carries ambition to success. This powerful truth serves as the foundation for our conversation with Philadelphia real estate veteran Pam Rosser-Thistle, who has built a thriving business by mastering one fundamental activity: open houses. Pam conducts 50-75 open houses annually, revealing why they form the "top of th…

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Episode #81: Growing a Mortgage Team from Scratch with Rob Wishnick 51:36

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Send us a text We have talked shop on mortgages in past B&R episodes, as that's how Tim started his journey in business, but today's ep with Rob Wishnick is sure to educate and inspire on growing a mortgage business from scratch. Not only will you learn more about mortgages in general, but you'll learn what it takes to start as a solo loan officer …

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Mastering the Art of Connection in Real Estate Success with Coach Lucy 33:43

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What does it truly take to succeed in real estate? Coach Lucy reveals the answer isn't complicated, but it demands something many aren't willing to give: pure, unadulterated will. Coach Lucy joins Maria to share how her Winner's Wednesday Productivity Bootcamp is transforming real estate agents through a simple formula. Unlike typical networking ev…

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Episode #80: The Life of a Small, Independent Business Owner 33:34

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Send us a text The daily life of a small, independent business owner (aka entrepreneur), is not something that is talked about often. Actually, the general topic of daily life is so infrequent, it's hard for us to find other podcast content that focuses solely on it. Yes, there are plenty of business and marketing podcasts that teach you how to mar…

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Missing 20% of Your Work Time Equals 2.4 Lost Months 4:16

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Ever wonder why some sales professionals consistently hit their numbers while others struggle? The answer might be simpler than you think. Today I'm sharing a powerful realization from our morning success huddle that shocked my entire team. We've all had those days when picking up the phone feels impossible, but what's the real cost of giving in to…

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From Pebble to Avalanche: How AI Transforms Real Estate Business 39:54

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Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone—a principle perfectly exemplified by real estate innovators Stacie and Bruno as they pioneered AI integration into their business. What began as experimentation with new technologies evolved into a comprehensive system that now saves them 8-12 hours weekly while enhancing their digital presence…

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Episode #79: Kindness Elevates Entrepreneurs with Skye Michiels 54:05

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Send us a text If you're in real estate and from the Greater Philadelphia area, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who has not heard of Skye Michiels. From a super-successful real estate team leader and brokerage owner, to a nationally acclaimed speaker and coach; Skye's done it all in residential real estate. As a leader, Skye is kind, empathet…

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Episode #78: 3 Reasons Why Email Marketing is Valuable 35:58

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Send us a text Sean & Tim sit at the desk this week and talk about a business marketing strategy that has lost some luster over the past 10 years, but has recently been gaining lots of traction once again: Email Marketing. In this one, we talk about 3 reasons why email marketing is such a smart marketing tactic that a lot of people either overlook …

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Episode #77: Be Honest, Laugh Often, and Help Others with Lisa Murphy 48:29

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Send us a text Sean & Tim were lucky enough this week to sit down with a local, real estate legend: Lisa Murphy. Lisa is a hard worker, loyal advocate, and a complete self-starter. Her story about buying a Shore house, not being thrilled with her agent, and then just going out and getting her license, is enough to motivate you. In this episode, we …

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Health, Wealth, and the Lost Art of Conversation in Sales 7:11

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Your health is your wealth, and what you do when you're not feeling your best reveals your true character and commitment to success. I'm sharing something controversial today, but it's a truth I've proven time and again: the foundation of every successful real estate transaction begins with a simple conversation. While scrolling through social medi…

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Episode #76: What is the difference between a "Scarcity" and "Abundance" mindset? 35:16

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Send us a text As much as Sean & Tim joke about "glass half-empty" and "glass half-full," we both believe in the abundance mindset. In other words, "There is plenty of business for everyone." Again, just our own perspectives; there is no right or wrong way to look at business. On this episode, we dive way down into the psychology behind why some be…

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Work Works: Why Real Connections Drive Real Results 7:11

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Ready for an uncomfortable truth about sales success? The most effective strategy isn't a fancy new technique or social media hack - it's simply doing the work. This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what really drives results in real estate and sales professions. Your database holds gold. Those contacts from two, three, even four years…

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The Magic Formula Doesn't Exist: You Have to Do the Work 8:34

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What does it truly mean to "be the solution" in your professional and personal life? Drawing from 31 years of experience in real estate sales, I share powerful insights about accountability and the unwavering commitment required for success. The journey starts with a simple personal challenge - 28 days without wine. But this experiment represents s…

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Episode #75: Executing Events & Building Community with Josh Buchter & Beth Williams 1:00:41

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Send us a text While Josh Buchter & Beth Williams are heavily focused on the real estate industry, they also work with salespeople, contractors, and small business owners in other industries. More or less, their company's model is to promote and market small business owners of all kinds: carpet cleaners, credit repair, barber shops, etc. As world t…

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I'm terrified, but I'm doing it anyway—100 appointments in 31 days 6:12

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Growth happens at the edges of comfort. That's the philosophy driving my most ambitious professional challenge yet—scheduling 100 real estate listing appointments in the month of March, more than doubling my previous record of 42 appointments in a single month. The vulnerability is palpable in my voice as I share this goal. I'm flushing, anxious, a…

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Episode #74: Why do consumers assume real estate and insurance agents are all the same? 46:29

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Send us a text Good question, and a fair one as well. Sometimes, those seeking the services of a real estate or insurance agent believe that most of them are held equal. For real estate, they just open doors, write paperwork, and get paid. For insurance, they just field calls, get quotes, and get paid. Right? Wrong. In fact, real estate and insuran…

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You Can't Control Results, But You Can Control Your Process 4:18

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Ever feel like you're doing everything right but the results just aren't coming? That's because we're often looking in the wrong place. The real secret to success isn't in chasing outcomes—it's in perfecting your process. Through a revealing story about a $600,000 listing that faced multiple delays, I share why patient persistence matters more than…

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Vacation or Vocation? Choose Your Memorial Day Wisely 2:32

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Deserve a long weekend off? That's the provocative question at the heart of this raw, unfiltered discussion about what it truly takes to succeed in business and real estate. The answer isn't simple. Those who've been consistently working hard, generating results, and building a strong pipeline of clients and deals have earned the right to enjoy som…

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Being the Solution Means Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be 4:40

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"You will be paid in direct proportion to what you know that you give away." This powerful truth has transformed my approach to business and life, leading me to create over 2,100 videos—with 600 just in the last year and a half—all with the goal of sharing everything I know to help others succeed. The concept is beautifully simple: contribution is …

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Episode #73: Flipping Homes & Holding Paper with Nick Disney 48:52

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Send us a text One of our listeners/watchers all the way from San Antonio, TX, Nick Disney, also happens to be a stud entrepreneur. Similar to Tim, Nick flips homes. But ... he is also providing seller/private financing when he flips; which is not your typical home flip. If you like residential real estate investing, this one is for you! Sean & Tim…