💼 If one slow quarter could tank your entire business, it’s time to rethink your foundation. In this episode of KGCI Real Estate On Air Live, host Ian Wheatley is joined by elite real estate coach John Kitchens, host of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, for a masterclass in building a business that’s built to last.

From personal habits to business structure, strategy, and team alignment, John lays out the complete blueprint for agents who want to move from chaos to clarity, and from grind to growth.

What You’ll Learn 📌

🔹 [06:31] Bulletproofing Starts with You – Health, habits, and leadership drive everything. You can’t scale what you can’t sustain.
🔹 [09:12] Vision Attracts Talent – If your business doesn’t have a clear vision, your top people won’t stick around.
🔹 [13:25] Fix the Right Problem First – Use strategic planning to solve your business’s biggest bottleneck every 90 days.
🔹 [14:06] Are the Right People on the Bus? – How misaligned team members are killing momentum—and what to do about it.
🔹 [15:26] Do What Gives You Energy – Learn how to use your “unique ability” to increase productivity and avoid burnout.

Episode Breakdown ⏳

⏳ 00:00 - 02:24 | Opening Monologue – Activity without structure is survival mode. Here’s how to escape it.
📰 02:41 - 06:05 | Housing Headlines – Inventory is up, buyers are cautious, builder deals are back, and mortgage rates are dipping (for now)
🎙 06:31 - 18:56 | Exclusive Interview with John Kitchens – Bulletproofing yourself, your systems, and your team so you can scale sustainably
💡 19:06 - 20:22 | Top 5 Takeaways Recap – Ian unpacks the big lessons from John: self-leadership, vision, bottlenecks, energy zones, and the growth ladder
😆 21:03 - 22:27 | Real Estate Confessions – CRM fails, AI misfires, charcuterie-gate, and the coaching call gone wrong
📣 22:51 - 23:20 | Friday Focus Preview + CTA – Don’t miss 6 hours of coaching from Kitchens, Randy Byrd, Stuart Hyslop, and more

🚀 From Hustle to Health to High Performance

John Kitchens reminds us that growth without structure is just grind. Whether you’re closing 12 deals a year or scaling a team of 20, this episode will show you how to stabilize your systems, align your team, and lead like a true CEO.

📲 Listen On-Demand: Available now on the KGCI app or wherever you stream your podcasts
📘 Get Your Growth Score: Take John’s 8-factor assessment at MyGrowthScore.com
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