Learn For 2.0 with Brandon DeVere

Yesterday I spoke with an agent about people throwing up all over each other when talking about opportunities.

It can get to the point that people are automatically turned off and will reject even the best offer just based on the approach.

And even worse, they can be turned off long term because of that approach.

Even if it would better them.

That is the reason I never mention my company.

What I am building is about getting the right people to come together and want to build something great together.

I've never wanted an award from my brokerage, just an opportunity to contribute.

Today that opportunity came.

I was able to share with 70+ real estate agents on how I have been able to partner with 116 agents and counting, to build an International Real Estate team.

I am very grateful for the agents that took their time today to listen to what I had to say.

And I am especially grateful to those who have already joined me, and those who are about to join me on this journey.

Today I learned that Huey Lewis is losing his hearing. 

That is a pretty significant thing to lose when you are a musician.

What if you lost a major tool in your business?

Would you be able to survive?

This is exactly why I don't ever learn a skill that is specific to real estate.

I learn skills that transcend industries.

This will allow me to continue to have the versatility to move with the market.

Whichever way it may turn.

Growing up, my friend Tanner's dad Jim (Swannie) would always tell us stories about his baseball career.

He would tell us that he was the only left-handed catcher in pro baseball.

Recently my dad brought me a book that was written about him, confirming that.

What is incredible is that Swannie didn't let anyone else's ideas or beliefs stop him from pursuing his dreams.

"There aren't any left-handed catchers in baseball"

"Not Yet", thought Swannie.

This determination landed him on a team called the Portland Mavericks coached by actor Kurt Russell's dad, Bing.

It was Swannie's determination and persistence that led him to his success.

It is a great reminder to us all.

I never thought I'd be in the position I am now and I am absolutely grateful for the opportunity that I have been given.

In this episode, I had to let out my best Ric Flair impression and yell, "whoooo".

I haven't had this much fun in real estate since I first started.

I have been able to change the lives for quite a few clients and their families.

But the impact I'm able to have on agents and families now, blows that number out of the water.

I love listening to this episode myself because I can hear the genuine excitement in my voice.

This is just the beginning of the impact that our team will have. 

Over the next 5 years, I don't doubt that it will be in the 1,000's or even 10's of 1,000's.

Keep joining me for the ride, and if you want to jump on this crazy train, be sure to reach out to me.

Yesterday I hosted a podcast class.

I really have 3 goals and 1 result in mind when I host these classes.

3 Goals:

1) To get you to realize that someone needs to hear your story

2) To demystify the level of difficulty of it.

3) To teach you how to do it for little to no cost 

1 Result:

To share your story with others, because someone needs to hear it.

That goal was accomplished after yesterday's podcast class.

One of the attendees, Dan, text me an hour and a half after the class telling me he would have an episode up that night.

Honestly, I was a little hesitant to believe he'd actually do it. 

But, sure enough, he did.

By 7 o'clock he had his episode published.

And the best part...

He shared his story of battling type-1 Diabetes so that he could help others.

A big shout out to you Dan for your contribution to others.

Check out Dan's podcast here: http://bit.ly/DansSugarFreePodcast

Lately, I have been experimenting with the cold shower challenge.

It is a program to essentially get you to slowly learn how to take cold showers in order to control your breathing.

I am on week 2 of the 4 week challenge.

Each week adds :15 seconds to your previous week.

So I am now ending my regular morning shower with :30 seconds of the coldest water setting available.

I have been having my son use my phone as a timer, so I know when I am finished.

Well... yesterday he decided to pull a prank on me.

He paused the timer and didn't tell me.

As I waited for him to tell me that I was done, I had actually stayed under longer than I had ever done before.

It was a great reminder from my 7-year old son, that I was only limited by my own thoughts.

When I told myself I could only do 30 seconds, that's all my mind would allow me to do.

But by taking that limitation out of the way...

If your gates are closed, I cannot help you.

No one can, really.

Just over 2 years ago, my gates were open.

So... here I am, building something that I once never thought possible.

Open your gates or close your growth.

It’s your choice.

What does it feel like when you meet those you look up to?

Hopefully it is a great experience for you, occasionally it doesn't go quite as planned.

But, sometimes...

Sometimes, it can be more than you could have ever imagined.

That happened to me this past week in Puerto Vallarta.

I had partnered with Author, Speaker, and Coach, Dean Philpott.

He brought amazing energy and lit a fire under me to be more for others.

I can't wait for the opportunity to collaborate more with him.

Plus, he even signed my book!  

Get your copy of Dean's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Wishing-Start-Winning-Philpott/dp/1599303965/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1581393339&sr=8-1