The Real Estate Heavyweights

EP 123: Logan Walter - From Full Time Ministry to One of DFW's Top Agents in 4 Years


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In this episode of The Real Estate Heavyweights Podcast, hosts Ashton Hines and Tavis Westbrook sit down with Logan Walter, a top-producing Realtor at Keller Williams who made the bold leap from full-time ministry into real estate during the COVID lockdowns.

Logan opens up about the challenges of starting in a volatile market and how he learned to thrive through consistent lead generation, smart use of social media, and building repeatable systems that drive growth. He shares lessons on balancing hustle with strategy, leveraging technology to create freedom, and the real meaning of persistence when times get tough.

Whether you're a new agent trying to gain traction or a seasoned pro looking to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights and honest advice about what it takes to win in today’s real estate market.

 

🔑 Key Takeaways
  • Logan made the switch from ministry to real estate during the COVID lockdowns

  • He adapted quickly amid market volatility

  • Lead generation is non-negotiable, especially early on

  • Social media & video build relationships and influence

  • Systems, tech, and virtual assistants buy you time

  • Mistakes early on teach lessons you need to scale

  • Showing up repeatedly builds momentum

  • Your network and local reputation fuel growth

    🎤 Sound Bites

    “You have to put yourself out there.”

    “You have to look bigger too.”
    “How hard are you willing to work?”

    ⏱ Chapters / Timecodes

    00:00 — Intro to Real Estate Heavyweights

    01:07 — Logan’s Shift from Ministry to Real Estate
    06:29 — Navigating a Volatile Market
    11:41 — Hunting vs Farming for Leads
    17:57 — Persistence Through the Rough Patches
    21:09 — Overcoming Early Hurdles
    26:43 — What Mistakes Taught Him
    31:08 — Power of Social & Video
    31:52 — Systems & VA Support
    35:26 — Content Strategy that Converts
    37:37 — Importance of Communication
    39:22 — Using Loom for Client Engagement
    41:12 — Turning Long-Form into Shorts
    43:13 — Scaling Up with a Team
    45:23 — The Value of Relentless Work
    55:23 — Final Reflections & What’s Next

    🔗 Links & Resources
    • Logan Walter Website: loganwalter.com

    • Logan Walter YouTube Channel: Logan Walter – REALTOR

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