In this episode of The Brian Icenhower Podcast, Brian takes on one of the most talked-about topics in real estate leadership today: Should real estate brokers offer revenue share to agents?

As revenue-share companies expand across the country, many brokers and team leaders are wondering if they need to change their compensation structure to stay competitive. Brian breaks down why that’s often a knee-jerk reaction — and how chasing new models or cheaper splits can actually hurt profitability and culture in the long run.

Through decades of coaching top real estate teams and brokerages, Brian has seen every iteration of this trend — from the early rise of revenue-share brokerages to their plateaus and declines in different markets. In this powerful episode, he explains the real difference between revenue share and profit share, how to recognize the hype on social media, and why the best brokers and team leaders focus on adding value, not adjusting splits.

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Whether you lead a team, run a brokerage, or aspire to, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the financial and leadership implications behind the revenue-share trend.

Don’t get caught up in the noise — get back to the fundamentals of building a profitable business that attracts and retains agents because of the value you provide, not the compensation you promise.

🎧 Listen now to Should Real Estate Brokers Offer Revenue Share to Agents? — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.

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