The goal of this episode is simple: help you become the smartest agent in the room. Tom Ferry and Jason Pantana combine a housing market outlook for 2026 with three must-watch AI shifts that will shape how agents scale, operate, and dominate in the next 12–18 months.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

🎧 This is Episode 17 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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In this episode of Growth Mode, Tom Ferry, Jimmy Mackin, and Jason Pantana break down the practical, high‑impact AI and data strategies top agents are already using right now.

Believe it or not, the main goal of this episode wasn’t about listing every tool, it was built with one focus: helping you communicate your value in a way that sticks with clients and drives real decisions. 

👉 In this episode you’ll learn:

🔥 If you want to cut through noise, communicate value clearly, and build real credibility fast — this episode is for you.

🎧 This is Episode 16 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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Tom Ferry, Jason Pantana, and Jimmy Mackin sit down to give you their insight to one question: What are the biggest opportunities for growth in 2026? 

Here’s what you can expect:

🎧 This is Episode 15 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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Tom Ferry and Jimmy Mackin break down the three biggest stories shaping the real estate market right now, and what smart agents should be doing about them.

First up: the $2B expired listing jump-ball happening January 1. Why it matters, what’s working right now, and the playbook top agents are already using to turn expireds into listings…without sounding like every other salesperson in their market.

Then, they unpack the new class action lawsuit against Zillow. The allegations, the fallout, and what it signals about lead flow, mortgage quotas, and the future of referral-based business.

Finally, they take a clear-eyed look at the 50-year mortgage. Good idea or long-term trap? They dig into the math, the psychology, and the surprising equity edge that early buyers might have over renters who wait.

This is a tactical, high-signal episode for agents who want to grow their business by understanding the trends and turning it into appointments.

🎧 This is Episode 14 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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Jimmy Mackin sits down with Chris Smith to break down the AI-powered content system that helped him 10x his reach - without adding headcount or lowering quality.

They walk through the exact GPT setup Chris uses to produce high-performing content daily, how he built a flywheel that feeds itself, and the mindset shift agents need to go from grinding to growing.

Here’s what’s covered:

This is a tactical, behind-the-scenes look at how to use AI to grow your brand, your business, and your audience, without burning out or falling behind.

🎧 This is Episode 13 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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This episode is about execution. Jimmy Mackin sits down with Ken Pozek to unpack the systems, video formats, and strategic bets that turned a camera and consistency into $400M in closed volume - without buying a single Zillow lead.

They walk through the five types of videos that consistently drive revenue, how to test content without getting stuck in planning mode, and what it actually looks like to build a scalable real estate media engine that runs off organic traffic.

Here’s what’s covered:

This is a masterclass in doing the work that actually moves the business forward - without chasing trends or relying on paid leads.

🎧 This is Episode 12 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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Zillow updated the terms. Follow Up Boss is no longer neutral. ChatGPT changed how buyers search. 

This episode is about positioning. Tom Ferry, Jimmy Mackin, and Jason Pantana walk through what’s actually happening behind the scenes, what most agents still don’t realize, and what you can do right now to protect your client relationships, stay visible in AI-driven search, and build a moat around your business.

Here’s what’s covered:

🎧 This is Episode 11 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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A client said it straight: “I need to do something different in my marketplace.” That one line turned into the theme for this whole episode.

Tom, Jimmy and Jason got into it: what it actually looks like to find growth when your usual stuff isn’t working. From small investor segments no one’s targeting… to offers that start real conversations… to data that shows you who’s ready to move before they raise their hand.

Inside this episode:

If what used to work isn’t working, this episode gives you a smarter path forward.

🎧 This is Episode 10 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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Growth isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s about choosing the right move…and making it early. In this episode, Tom, Jimmy, and Jason lay out the Growth Playbook: six core strategies that help real estate pros grow in any market, and the three that separate the ones who scale.

You’ll hear:

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Whether you’re in scale mode, acquisition mode, or prepping for the next market cycle, this one gives you real options and a path forward.

🎧 This is Episode 9 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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In this special edition episode, Jimmy flips the script on listing promotion - and shows you how to turn one listing into more listings.

If the first time you're promoting a listing is when it hits Zillow, you're already too late. Every listing has five marketable moments most agents miss. Jimmy breaks them down and shares:

Plus: the mindset shift that turns your current pipeline into future listings, even if inventory is tight.

If you're looking for a clear, repeatable way to turn your current listing into your next one—this is where you start.

🎧 This is Episode 8 of Growth Mode, the weekly podcast for agents, marketers, and business owners who want to move faster, think bigger, and grow on purpose.

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