Social Media Strategies And Niches – With Daren Phillipy
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 use a strategy that helps you find out how competitive your niche will be online. www.realestatetechacademy.com/Niche 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 the Niche Agent or just stay on top of what is happening on the program, be sure to sign up for the Niche Agent Insiders club...
read moreIf You Build It… They Will Come!
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. This knowledge has been integral to the advancement of BuzzBuzzHome. He also spearheads the company’s seemingly ubiquitous social media presence. You can find out what Matthew Slutsky and BuzzBuzzHome are up to by connecting with them here: www.BuzzBuzzHome.com Twitter Facebook And you can connect directly with Matthew: Twitter Matthew@BuzzBuzzHome.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 the Niche Agent or just stay on top of what is happening on the program, be sure to sign up for the Niche Agent Insiders club...
read moreTotal World Domination (At Least Real Estate Domination!!)
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 the Niche Agent or just stay on top of what is happening on the program, be sure to sign up for the Niche Agent Insiders club...
read moreWhat kind of homes do multi-millionaire athletes buy?
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 – Ted developed a powerful Local Athlete Marketing Program to expose his client’s luxury properties to the professional athletes living in and/or playing in Arizona. Most of Ted’s player and client relationships come by way of referral which is a testament to his professionalism and negotiation skills that were developed during his 6 years in New York City’s Publishing Industry (GQ Magazine, Talk Magazine) while also spending time at the National Football League. Ted Petersen & SportStar Relocation Arizona continue to build momentum in the Luxury Market and together have become a brand name professional athletes discuss in locker-rooms across the Valley! If you want to find out what Ted and the rest of Sports Star Relocation is up to you can connect at: www.SportStarRelocation.com www.SSRAZ.com Twitter Facebook 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...
read moreBoomers-Schmoomers… Millennials Are Where It’s At!
And Jacqueline Pennington tells us why Millennials are a smart move! This week I interview Jacqueline Pennington of RE/MAX in Cobourg. Jacqueline shares with us why she has made the “millennials” (aka Gen Y) a staple of her business and why you should too. We discuss the ever changing millennial market and ways you can increase your business by catering to this up and coming (and profitable market). As a millennial her self, Jacqueline saw the need to not only connect with her own generation, but also the chance to build a solid real estate niche based around working with this generation of buyers and sellers. If you don’t know who the millennials are or are wondering how you can tap into this market, then this episode is one you surely won’t want to miss. Listen in right now as Jacqueline shares some of her insights and techniques to cracking this market with The Niche Agent audience! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Jacqueline Pennington (Episode 31) [ 26:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1455) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest – Jacqueline Pennington Jacqueline is in her 6th year of Real Estate and is a Broker with RE/MAX Lakeshore Realty and serves the communities of Cobourg and Port Hope. She is a member of the OREA Young Professional Network, and previously served as a Director for her local real estate association. Jacqueline is passionate about giving back to her community and volunteers for numerous community organizations. Her love of the community inspired her to create a social media project called “Life in Northumberland” that promotes local small businesses & charities. In 2013 Jacqueline was recognized as one of RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantics “Top 30 women under 30” and is the recipient of the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for “Entrepreneurial Spirit”. Jacqueline is also a new Mom and blogs about her journey as a “Mompreneur”. The best way to connect with Jacqueline is at www.JacquelinePennington.com or connect with him on Facebook or on Twitter 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 the Niche Agent or just stay on top of what is happening on the program, be sure to sign up for the Niche Agent Insiders club...
read moreCondos, Videos, Online Marketing and Niche Domination
This episode with Ian Watt has it all! (I promise…) This week I interview Ian Watt about his incredible success with the condo niche. As a nearly 10 year veteran in the business, Ian has only sold 3 “houses” in his career and further proving why he really is the condo kind in Vancouver. Ian and I get right into what strategies he has used and is using to become extremely successful in his niche and how he has grown his business over the years. This episode is chalk full of great tips on how to become the go to person in your niche, how to leverage yourself so you can get the most out of your business and your life. And we have a lot of fun talking about it. As a well-known speaker and leader in the real estate world, it’s easy to see how Ian’s passion and strong work ethic has gotten him to be in the top 1% of his market (And I may add, the most expensive market in Canada). And he has done all of this by being genuine, honest, transparent and original. Did I mention he only works 35 hours a week? He been able to do this by leveraging his time and REALLY focusing on the most important things and then delegating the rest. That’s what this business is all about, right? All the niche nay-sayers take heed… Niche markets are the here to stay! Don’t miss this incredible episode with Ian Watt… Listen in now! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Ian Watt (Episode 30) [ 34:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1217) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest Ian Watt is internationally recognized as one of the leaders in real estate marketing and ranked in the top 1% of 9,800 members in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (ranked #83 out of 9800 members of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver for 2009 unit sales). Specializing in luxury condominiums in Vancouver, Ian has a thorough knowledge of Yaletown, Coal Harbour and Downtown’s new urban markets. As a leader in marketing Vancouver’s most luxurious condominiums, Ian Watt has achieved unparalleled success due to a focused digital marketing plan, a powerful “organic” web presence, and an unmatched level of traditional customer service. Ian has been featured in the New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, MSNBC, The Vancouver Sun, The Province, 24 Hours, Inman News, Better Homes and Gardens, The Future of Real Estate Marketing, the book “Sociable”, Jay Conrad Levinson’s book “Guerrilla Social Media Marketing”, and Gary Vaynerchuck’s book “CRUSH IT”. He has also appeared on Global TV, CBC Television, CityTV, Inman News, REM Real Estate Marketing, Business in Vancouver, and various other web, print and radio programs. Ian has spoken about internet marketing to real estate professionals and other small business professionals throughout Greater Vancouver, Victoria, Alberta, New Brunswick, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco and New York. Furthermore, Ian consults for a number of real estate related product and service companies throughout the world. The best way to connect with Ian is at www.IanWatt.ca or connect with him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/IanWatt ...
read moreSmall Market, Big Business!
Beth Samberg has proven this business strategy works! This week I interview Beth Samberg. Beth shares her success story about how she started as an under producing agent, and then turned that into a 35 million a year business. Her secret? Staying small. As listeners of The Niche Agent, you know that the money is in niches, and Beth found this truth out with her business very early on. She focuses on a very small geographic area. (She doesn’t drive more than 15 mins mins for work) This focus started as a desire to stay close to family and to not waste her valuable time and its paid off… HUGE! Beth and I also go in deeper with her new found success with putting in business systems and a coach that has allowed her to double her business in the last year. She attributes this success to a mindset shift and help from her business coach. She shares some of her insights over the past few years and gives us an open and honest look into her life. If you are wondering if going small is bad for business, than listen to this episode before you change your mind! Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Beth Samberg (Episode 29) [ 32:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1347) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest As a dynamic, energetic personality with superior negotiating skills, Beth Samberg has continuously earned recognition as top producer in the real estate industry. She has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine with the Five star award the last four years in a row. Beth Samberg specializes in the Lower Main Line and surrounding areas of Philadelphia including Lower Merion Township. Beth’s knowledge of the Lower Main Line permits her to fill all the needs her clients require. Whether buying your first home, downsizing or relocating, her specialized care and service will overwhelm you. If you would like to connect with Beth you can find her at www.BethSamberg.com, Twitter: @BethKnowsHomes, Facebook : Beth Samberg Team 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 the Niche Agent or just stay on top of what is happening on the program, be sure to sign up for the Niche Agent Insiders club...
read more6 Steps To 7 Figures… Is it possible?
It is, and Pat Hiban and I discuss how he did it and how you can too! This week I interview Pat Hiban. We discuss his incredible career where he made just over $13,000 his first year, and follow his journey to becoming a BILLION DOLLAR AGENT! Pat shares his stories and advice for our audience. We delve into what he did to grow his business to such a high level. In this episode, we talk about the different niche’s that Pat has tried and mastered, which helped build such a solid foundation for his business. I get Pat to share his story about how he wrote the book and how its changed his business, and how it can change yours as well. We also talk about his golden nugget advice for our listeners at the end, and its truly insightful. If you would like to learn how you too can build a 7 figure income in this crazy real estate world, then you aren’t going to want to miss this episode. Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Pat Hiban [ 42:10 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1432) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest Pat has have lived in MD his entire life and graduated from Frostburg State University-Degree in Sociology. While working toward getting his real estate license Pat was a substitute teacher. In his first full year in real estate Pat sold 10 homes and made 13,700 dollars in commissions. After attending a Floyd Wickman Sweathog Course he learned the key to real estate and tripled his earned commissions. From there the sky was the limit. In his 5th year in the business Pat switched to RE/MAX where he spent 15 years. After branching off on his own in 2005 Pat started the Pat Hiban Real Estate Group which joined Keller Williams in 2006. In that same year Pat became the #1 Agent in the world with Keller Williams. At the start of 2007 Pat began to write his book 6 Steps to 7 Figures A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny. His book released in 2011 and became #6 on New York Times Best Seller List, #2 on USA Today Best Seller List, #1 on Barnes and Noble Best Seller List, and #2 on Amazon during it’s launch week. Pat is currently “retired” or living the life of horizontal income (income that he doesn’t have to work for). He currently has over 40 streams of income that pay him monthly or annually. He has now begun to tackle the world of educating others through podcasting. Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars launched in March of 2014 and Hiban Digital Broadcasting Network was formed. If you would like to connect with Pat you can find him on the following channels: www.PatHiban.com www.Facebook.com/PatHiban Instagram @IAmPatHiban Twitter @PatHiban 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...
read moreAn Open House Domination Plan – All In One Episode
Listen in as Chris Suarez shares his proven open house system that launched an incredibly successful career. This week I interview Chris Suarez about his incredible (and outside the box) approach to open houses… Doing them every day! GASP…. Wait, what? You mean he doesn’t do them Saturdays and Sundays 2-4?! Nope! And he built a massive successful business by going against the norm. Chris and I talk about the scripts, marketing materials and the reasons behind his wildly successful open house strategy. You can hear exactly what he did and how he did it and much much more in this weeks episode. From starting in a new city, to being a mega agent in a very short time, the basis of his success was his dedication, focus and ability to try things a bit differently. I know I say it all the time, but if you are doing open houses, or want to, then you DEFINITELY don’t want to miss this episode. Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Chris Suarez (Episode 27) [ 37:08 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1691) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest Chris Suarez always believed that the MREA models, if committed to, would be the fast track to truly owning a real estate business. In just 4 years after moving to a new city and starting a real estate team, he has proven these models will take you from Thinking A Million…to Earning A Million…to Netting A Million. Chris is running an amazing (and VERY affordable) group coaching program through maps coaching that you aren’t going to want to miss. From day one of launching his business in a new city, MREA was the guidebook for every decision he made. Chris will break down his duplicatable path to building the Economic Model, Lead Generation Model, Budget Model, and ultimately the Organizational Model that helped grow his business from $0 to over $70M in closed sales in just his fourth year of selling real estate in Portland, OR and grossing almost $2M in GCI! You can register for the program here: http://mapscoaching.kw.com/group-coaching/model-your-way-million If you would like to connect with Chris you can connect with him at www.pdxpropertygroup.com or you can reach out and give him a call at 503-7488300 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 the Niche Agent or just stay on top of what is happening on the program, be sure to sign up for the Niche Agent Insiders club...
read moreFrom Selling Historic Homes To Her Own Radio Show…
Find out how Valorie Ford has taken her business to amazing places and remains so passionate about what she does. This week I interview Valorie Ford with Keller Williams in Richmond West and Charlottesville Virginia. Valorie has had an amazing journey with her business. She started off in mortgages and then got into the real estate game and now has her own real estate radio show. With a family background in home construction, she mixed her passion of helping people, loving historic homes and selling real estate. She quickly grew her business by finding a void in the market and realizing she could help. Valorie has a true passion for helping and connecting people and its clearly evident in this episode. She took her loves and combined them to grow a business that she absolutely loves and is proud to call her own. Running a successful team and having a radio show doesn’t come without its road blocks, but she has proven she has what it takes to completely rock it! Don’t miss this episode, its worth the listen. Plus she is the first American guest to call it “Neesh” so she has bonus points in my books! 🙂 Listen/Download Audio File Here: The Niche Agent - With Valorie Ford (Episode 26) [ 34:53 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1560) (To save, hit download, then right click on the screen and hit save as…) Watch The Youtube Version Here: About Our Guest Valorie is a Realtor managing her team called Valorie Ford & Co. Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty – Richmond West & Charlottesville. Valorie has created a great model for success that is pretty basic on some levels and more personalized and superior on others. As a real estate professional, she and her team are dedicated and committed to being there through the entire process helping to walk you through the financing and real estate maze so you can get into or sell your home as quickly and stress free as possible! With over 8 years of real estate and mortgage experience, she and her team have the tools to help you succeed in today’s tough market. If you would like to connect with Valorie you can find her on twitter at @ValorieFord or on facebook at www.Facebook.com/ValorieFord website at www.ValorieFord.com or text her at 434-327-6900 or at VFord@KW.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 the Niche Agent or just stay on top of what is happening on the program, be sure to sign up for the Niche Agent Insiders club...
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