Linda De Fusco can tell you, and it looks like a lot of referrals! This week I interviewed Linda De Fusco. Linda runs and incredibly successful Facebook group for agents called “Referral Mindset/Refer with Purpose” where she has over 10,000 agents in the group who are sharing referrals every day around the globe. It’s no question that Linda’s niche is referrals and it’s easy to see how passionate she is about them! We talk about how she built the group to such an amazing number of agents and how she maintains it. She shares how it’s influenced her business and allowed her to connect with agents all over the globe. And build a more predictable and sustainable business. She shares strategies on how you can get more referrals for your own business and how to get yourself into the correct referral mindset so you make the most out of your referral business. If you haven’t joined Linda’s group I suggest you check it out. Get yourself into referral mode and start sharing your referrals today! (Your business will thank you!) Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Linda De Fusco (Episode 37) [ 27:29 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1405) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Linda De Fusco With over 30 years in the business and over 3,500 deals under her belt, there is absolutely no question that Linda De Fusco know’s her business! And did we mention that 75% of her business comes from listings?! Linda is a consistent performer and a master of referrals. She has built the Referral Mindset/Refer with Purpose facebook group to over 10,000 agents and is growing every day. This group is filled with a daily buzz of activity and is one of the largest facebook real estate groups out there. Make sure you check out the “Referral Mindset/Refer with Purpose” Facebook group if you haven’t done so already! To you and your niche, Ryan Smith – The Niche Agent www.TheNicheAgent.com (P.S. In case you haven’t got your copy yet, make sure you get your copy of the “101 Real Estate Niche Markets” eBook we created at www.TheNicheAgent.com/eBook ) ...
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Jackie Youngblood does… And sells a ton of homes doing it! This week I interview Jackie Youngblood of Keller Williams Tampa Properties. Jackie works in a very interesting and specific niche. If you haven’t guessed from the headline, she has mastered the nudist/clothing optional market. You have recognize Jackie as the host of TLC’s “Buying Naked” TV show. As a Florida REALTOR® and fellow nudist, it only made sense for Jackie to combine thing two things she loves the most! In this episode, Jackie shares her story how she went from a part time agent to having that “ah-ha” moment when she realized that focusing on her niche would be the best thing for her business. She has never looked back! The success from focusing on her niche had turned into local publicity then turned into and opportunity to get her own TV show deal with TLC. Jackie’s passion and playful personality make her the perfect host for the show and you can sense her passion about real estate and the nudist life style in this interview. So don’t worry about putting on your clothes to listen to this episode, just sit back, relax and enjoy! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Jackie Youngblood (Episode 36) [ 36:08 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2147) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Jackie Youngblood Jackie states, “With so many agents and REALTORS® in the real estate field, I realized I needed to “think outside the box” and immediately began targeting the nudist and clothing optional clientele. With Pasco County being the Nudist Capital of North America, this has been and continues to be a rewarding “out of the box” experience”. Jackie received her real estate licenses in 2004 and joined a small real estate company in Land O’ Lakes. When she saw signs of a “shift” in the market in 2007 and 2008, Jackie revised her goals and, in order, to reach those goals, she placed her licenses with Keller Williams Tampa Properties. After moving her real estate licenses to Keller Williams Tampa Properties, Jackie began building The Jackie Youngblood Group....
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Want to use social media to build/master your niche? Daren Phillipy can show you how… This week I interview Daren Phillipy about some easy strategies you can use to build your niche online. Daren dives into some actual applicable social media strategies that he has used and you can apply to your niche too! We talk about proven short term and long term strategies that can catapult your business into success if followed. Daren also runs a real estate podcast and has been coaching agent for a while, so when he speaks, you should listen. He is extremely knowledgeable about social media, online marketing and mastering a niche. Also, Daren also created a special FREE training video for our listeners that shows you how to use a strategy that lets you see how competitive your niche will be online. Check it out here (You can thank Daren and I later for this one!) www.realestatetechacademy.com/Niche Daren was one of the people who helped me kick start this whole project, so please show your support and check out his new project Real Estate Tech Academy and listen to his podcast Real Estate Roundtable Podcast! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Daren Phillipy (Episode 35) [ 50:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1547) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Daren Phillipy Daren Phillipy is the CEO/Team Leader of Keller Williams The Marketplace in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also the Founder of Real Estate Tech Academy, a website that teaches real estate agents how to use their technology. Daren also produces a real estate coaching podcast called Real Estate Roundtable found on iTunes. When he is not spending time with his awesome wife, and 4 cool kids, he spends his time helping real estate agents grow their business. He especially loves helping agents learn how to use technology to leverage their real estate business. You can connect with Daren and find out what he’s up to by checking out the following: www.realestatetechacademy.comdarenphillipy48@gmail.comReal Estate Roundtable PodcastTwitter Google+ Again, check out the FREE video Daren create for our listeners that shows you how to...
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So Matthew Slutsky built it! This week I interview Matthew Slutsky of BuzzBuzzHome. Matthew is the president and founder of the company that is taking the new home world by storm. So he built it… And they came! In droves… It started with an idea. Then came the long hours combined with a lot of hard work. It wasn’t easy for Matthew and his team at BuzzBuzzHome, but he will tell you it has been worth it. (And when you see what they have built, I’m sure you will agree!) In this episode, Matthew shares his successes and some of his failures as he launched his game changing innovation for the new home sales world. Matthew and I discuss what it takes to launch your own business and how he has stayed strong even when things got tough. This interview is a must for anyone who is thinking about starting their own business, or is thinking about going deep with their niche. (And for anyone who loves The Niche Agent… Which is most of you I assume 🙂 ) Matthew shared this amazing quote that I think will resonate with most of you! “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” – Calvin Coolidge So check out the episode and check out what they are up to over at BuzzBuzzHome! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Matthew Slutsky (Episode 34) [ 31:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1246) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Matthew Slutsky of BuzzBuzzHome Matthew is the President and Founder of BuzzBuzzHome, North America’s largest listing of new construction homes. The site lists detailed information for over 11,000 residential projects in the US and Canada and is an important resource for new homebuyers. With a background in land development, Matthew possesses a wealth of knowledge on the inner-workings of the new development industry....
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Lisa Archer might just be on her way there… This week I interview Lisa Archer from Live Love Realty with Keller Williams in Charlotte North Carolina (And a number of other areas!) Lisa and I discuss her success with her team’s expansion. At the time of the recording Lisa has moved her (very successful) team and systems into 8 different markets. And she has no plans of stopping! Unless you have been living under a rock, then you have most likely heard of Lisa Archer, The Geeky Girls or her Live Love Realty brand. With less than a decade under her belt, Lisa and her team have taken the real estate world on full force and built an incredible team and business to be reckoned with. If you are interested in finding out more about the expansion models that are making waves in this business and want to find out how you can apply these models to your team or just want to hear about the future of the industry, then this episode is for you! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Lisa Archer (Episode 33) [ 29:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1265) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Lisa Archer Realtor, Internet Marketing and Social Media/Tech Trainer/Speaker, and Geeky! Lisa is a licensed NC Realtor and co-owner of Live Love Realty of Keller Williams Realty. She has spoken at Agent Reboot, ReTechSouth, Inman Connect, & Keller Williams Mega Camp and Keller Williams Family Reunion among numerous other real estate events. Named as one of Inman News 100 Most Influential in Real Estate 2013 and 2014. If you would like to connect with Lisa you can find her on her website at www.LiveLoveRealty.com on Facebook On Twitter or email her CEO of agent expansion at DeniseLiveLoveRealty@gmail.com To you and your niche, Ryan Smith – The Niche Agent www.TheNicheAgent.com (P.S. In case you haven’t got your copy yet, make sure you get your copy of the “101 Real Estate Niche Markets” eBook we created at www.TheNicheAgent.com/eBook ) (P.S.S. If you like this episode and would like to learn more about...
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Ask Ted Peterson! That’s his niche… This week I interview Ted Petersen about his role with SportStar Relocation. As the name suggests, Ted and his team of agents specialize in working with high profile sports stars and provide top notch service for these exceptional athletes. We take you from his beginnings in the publishing industry to how he became the executive vice president of SportStar Relocation and running his own branch in Arizona where he has built an entire business around working with professional athletes. In this episode Ted helps break down some of the myths and misunderstandings of working with professional athletes and explains that they are just regular people. They just have different needs and require a different approach than “typical” agents usually provide. Ted shares some of his strategies for finding, servicing and keeping these top athletes as clients and how you can be a part of it. As well as how you can build a luxury real estate business at the same time. This episode has a ton of great takeaways and valuable insights from an industry leader. If you are into sports, luxury homes, becoming a better real estate agent or just love this podcast, then I’m leaving the ball in your court to watch this episode! (See what I did there? haha) Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Ted Petersen [ 36:52 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1141) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Ted Petersen Ted Petersen of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in Scottsdale, Arizona is an agent whose extensive experience in the Professional Athlete industry truly sets him apart in a crowded real estate market. Acting as Executive Vice President of SportStar Relocation (Manhattan Beach, CA) and President & CEO of SportStar Relocation Arizona – 100% of Ted’s daily real estate efforts are focused around the professional athlete industry and locating Luxury Properties this unique clientele demands. Ted founded SportStar Relocation Arizona to deliver superior Real Estate & Concierge services for his professional athlete clients in Arizona. As a result of his local athlete relationships and connections –...
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