Pat and Andres open with Janis Joplin banter, Spindrift, and a sponsor shout before rolling into Hot Finds—where this week is more about honesty than hype. Then they tear through headlines on private listings, rent-vs-buy math, and Zillow’s 3D tour dust-up. The back half goes deep on the real reason agents burn out, how to protect your energy as your business grows, and the simple habits that keep clients feeling taken care of without taking over your life.

Hot Finds – [00:15:41]

• Pat didn’t bring a new Hot Find; he circles back to last week’s AI/course-building experiment and what actually worked (and didn’t).

• Andres didn’t bring a Hot Find this week—saving recommendations for true standouts.

Rip From the Headlines – [00:24:26]

• EXP’s Leo Pareja on why “private listings” hurt transparency (and how a Compass/Anywhere tie-up could fragment inventory).

• “Cheaper to rent than buy” lists (San Jose, Miami, Austin, Seattle, LA, Phoenix)—but it’s cash-flow only, not long-term wealth.

• Zillow pulls many Matterport tours and points at CoStar; CoStar fires back over contracts and blame.

Main Topic – [00:45:03]

• Burnout isn’t just stress—it’s what happens when you exceed your vision for the job.

• Middle years: protect your calendar, set expectations the right way (“call anytime; if I’m tied up, I’ll get right back to you”), and increase proactive touchpoints so clients feel your effort.

• Mature practice: hire help (apprentice/assistant), refer out misaligned clients, and keep your work aligned to what actually gives you energy.

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