In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, host Grant Wise sits down with Mike Benton, a seasoned expert with over 20 years in the real estate and mortgage business. Mike shares his journey from getting his real estate license in 2004 to building and scaling Responsive Mortgage into a national powerhouse, partnering with over 35 real estate teams nationwide.

Key topics covered in this episode include:

• Real Estate Marketing & Partnerships: Discover why strategic partnerships with real estate team leaders are critical and how alignment is key to consistent growth 03:06.
• Growing Through Partnerships: Learn how Mike’s partnership model helps real estate teams open mortgage branches and create new revenue streams, and why control of the transaction matters 04:16.
• Driving Adoption: Practical strategies for rolling out new systems and achieving high adoption rates among agents and teams 07:24.
• Choosing the Right Partners: Insights into what makes a good business partnership and why focusing on character and long-term commitment is essential 10:12.
• Organic vs. Paid Real Estate Marketing: The power of building trust and audience with influential partners like Jon Cheplak, and how co-marketing can rapidly scale your business 12:51.
• Actionable Advice for Team Leaders: How real estate leaders can create better client experiences, increase profitability, and elevate their mortgage operations with Responsive Mortgage 17:40.

If you are a real estate agent, team leader, broker-owner, or mortgage professional looking for actionable marketing and advertising strategies to scale your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights and proven tactics.

Connect with Mike Benton:

• Instagram: mikegbenton
• Learn more: Responsive Mortgage

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In this insightful episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, host Grant Wise welcomes Phil Stringer, an AI expert with deep roots in real estate and a proven track record of helping agents and business owners transform productivity with artificial intelligence.

Phil shares his journey from Chief Operating Officer of a mega real estate team in North Carolina to speaking full-time on implementing AI in business. Discover how Phil rapidly scaled his influence and business through events, partnerships, and genuine contribution, offering tactical advice for real estate professionals on maximizing relationships and creating trustworthy marketing in an age of AI-generated content.

Key topics discussed:

• How AI can save time and make you more money in real estate and beyond
• The essential role of relationships, events, and word-of-mouth in building and scaling a business without relying on paid advertising
• Tactical strategies for following up and adding value to your network, including using tech like Monday.com for managing high-value connections
• The importance of authentic, human content in the face of overwhelming AI-generated “slop” in the real estate industry
• Why vulnerability and transparency will help real estate agents and team leaders stand out online in the years to come
• The coming shift back to live, in-person and online events as key tools for creating trust and building profitable partnerships

Whether you're a team leader, seasoned agent, or new to real estate marketing, this episode is your blueprint for leveraging AI and authentic relationships to grow your business. Get actionable advice you can implement immediately, and learn how to connect with Phil for expert guidance to help you succeed.

Connect with Phil Stringer on Instagram (@philstringer) or at philstringer.com for more on making AI accessible and impactful in your business.

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In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, host Grant Wise sits down with Brandi Munguia, an accomplished business strategist, director, and mastermind curator for some of the industry’s biggest names. Together, they dive deep into the power of partnerships, the art of authentic relationships, and the crucial role of contribution in building a profitable business.

Brandi unpacks her journey from executive director in elite masterminds to advising visionary founders, shares the importance of “lighthouse” brands, and offers actionable strategies to create powerful real estate marketing and business partnerships. Real estate agents and team leaders will discover why trust, clarity, and follow-through are the foundation for enduring and lucrative collaborations.

You’ll Learn:

• The secret to masterminds that truly grow businesses and brands 05:27
• Why putting people first always leads to profit in business and real estate 09:04
• How to spot your ideal business partner—and red flags to avoid transactional relationships 11:32
• The non-negotiables of partnership agreements (contracts, rev share, clarity) 15:12
• How to be a “dream partner” in joint ventures, affiliate deals, and launches 19:57
• Why giving more than you take—and doing what you say—will help you crush any business 22:15

Whether you’re looking to level up your real estate marketing, expand through strategic partnerships, or simply want to be a better collaborator, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and a little bit of cat mom life!

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This episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, hosted by Grant Wise, dives deep into the power of partnerships in the real estate industry with special guest Shon Kokoszka, a renowned real estate coach and team leader. Whether you're a real estate agent, team leader, or entrepreneur, you'll want to tune in for proven strategies to leverage relationships, build marketing momentum, and expand your influence.

Topics Covered:

• Why partnerships are the key to thriving in real estate marketing and sales growth 00:24
• Building a business through strategic alliances, not just solo effort 01:02
• The Brand Ambassador Program concept: How real estate professionals can co-market with local service providers to zero-base lead generation costs 02:57
• Leveraging "brand halo effect" for smarter advertising and audience engagement 15:01
• RESPA guidelines and how to stay compliant when forming marketing partnerships 04:49
• Multiplying your reach through cross-promotion and database sharing 18:15
• Real-life examples: Investor seminars, zero-based marketing, and actionable ways to grow your business without shouldering all the expenses 19:18
• The mindset behind creating win-win partnerships in your market 08:51
• How to turn relationships with lenders, movers, title reps, and more into profit-driving alliances 10:10
• How listeners can connect with Shon and get free investor webinar resources 23:33
• PLUS: A motivational look at what life and business are like when your marketing is paid for by partners 14:24

Who should listen:

• Real estate agents and team leaders looking to scale their business
• Real estate marketers wanting to maximize advertising ROI
• Entrepreneurs focused on partnership-based business models
• Anyone motivated to grow through relationships and co-marketing

Resources & Links:

• iconcoaching.com – Free webinars and resources for agents
• To get Shon’s “Real Estate Investor Webinar in a Box”, text "investor strategy" and your email address to 720-341-4876 

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On this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant Wise sits down with Andrew Becker, a real estate entrepreneur with a fascinating background—starting his professional journey with the Air Force at the Pentagon before successfully transitioning into the world of real estate. Together, they break down how strategic partnerships can skyrocket your business, the power of collaboration, and practical ways to profit through authentic business relationships.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Andrew Becker's unique career path from the Pentagon to building and running real estate ventures
• The lessons learned from military systems and how they translate to operations and scalability in real estate teams
• Why borrowing infrastructure through partnerships (vs. building everything yourself) leads to faster growth, smarter resource allocation, and business scalability
• The inside scoop on building and leveraging tech tools like Billions, Brighter PPC, and probate lead gen solutions to dominate real estate marketing and advertising
• How co-marketing and affiliate partnerships create instant exposure, build trust, and help you grow “one-to-many” instead of “one-to-one”
• Tactical tips for being a good partner (hint: don’t be greedy, always give more than you take, and surround yourself with people you genuinely like)
• Insights on community engagement, how consistency in showing up multiplies your influence (and lead flow), plus simple actions anyone can take to stand out in today’s real estate world
• Andrew Becker’s actionable strategies for growing your real estate business through networking, masterminds, and mutually beneficial partnerships

Who should listen:
Real estate agents, team leaders, brokerage owners, and anyone invested in scaling their business through partnerships, innovative marketing, and smart tech adoption.

Connect with Andrew Becker:
Find him on all social platforms @IAmAndrewBecker or text/call as mentioned in the episode.

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If you’re searching for real estate growth hacks, partnership strategies, and agency-building insights, this episode is packed with practical advice from leaders doing the work. Hit play and get ready to partner—and profit.

In this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, host Grant Wise sits down with Chris Giannos, founder and CEO of Humanize, for an honest and insightful conversation about scaling a real estate business through the power of relationships, partnerships, and real estate marketing.

Chris Giannos shares his journey from building real estate teams to launching Humanize, a platform that helped transition over 30,000 agents last year. Together, they discuss what most brokerages and teams get wrong about recruiting, why luck isn’t a strategy, and how the best recruiters focus relentlessly on consistent follow-up and providing value.

You’ll hear practical tips on:

• Why relationships and partnerships drive lasting growth in real estate
• The role of both organic and paid marketing channels in attracting (and keeping) great agents
• The “microwave effect” – and why following up is more important than ever
• Overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there, and why most people aren’t thinking about you as much as you think
• How “done is better than perfect” can change your approach to content, outreach, and building trust
• The power of delayed gratification and staying in the game long enough to win

Plus, Chris Giannos reveals the story of sending 51 text messages to industry legend Tom Ferry before getting a response—and the lessons every agent and team leader can take from that persistence.

If you’re in the real estate space and serious about growing your business through true relationship marketing, this episode is packed with mindset shifts, actionable advice, and the kind of real talk you can turn into profit.

Key Topics:

• Agent recruiting and onboarding
• Real estate marketing strategies
• Building a strong personal brand
• Harnessing organic growth and paid ads
• The art and science of follow-up
• Overcoming fear and analysis paralysis
• Personal development and the importance of giving without expectation

Connect with Chris Giannos:

• Learn more about Humanize and how to partner up for growth and scale.

Join the Conversation:

If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with your real estate friends and partners! For more actionable real estate marketing and business-building insights, keep listening to the Partner & Profit Podcast.

In this value-packed episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant Wise sits down with Justin Havre, leader of the #1 real estate team at eXp in Canada. Justin Havre shares the strategies behind building an elite real estate team, serving over 1,100 families in a single year, and assembling a powerhouse of over 80 agents.

Dive deep into the real-world tactics Justin Havre uses to stay ahead in today’s evolving real estate market, with a focus on partnership, relationship-driven business, and leveraging vendor alliances to elevate both reputation and revenue. You’ll learn how creating a “five-star client experience” and aligning with trusted service providers fuels repeat business, referrals, and long-term success in real estate marketing.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why relationships and trust are the true currency in real estate
• How to vet and build a network of home service partners that protect your brand and add value to every transaction
• The long-term benefits of being a homeowner’s “go-to” resource for everything around the home, not just a one-and-done agent
• How Justin Havre’s team leverages technology and co-marketing platforms to streamline vendor partnerships, track referrals, and unlock new revenue streams
• Tangible strategies for real estate marketing, offsetting lead generation costs, and maximizing the lifetime value of each client
• Why now is the time for agents and team leaders to build out their own ecosystem of preferred partners

If you’re a real estate agent, team leader, or broker owner looking to strengthen your business, create new profit centers, and become the trusted advisor in your marketplace, this episode is a must-listen.

Connect & Partner:

Interested in building a relationship with Justin Havre and his team? Justin Havre welcomes new vendor partners who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to homeowners.

Want to join Justin's network on Comarketing.com? Go here and create your free account now: https://app.comarketing.com/earn?referrer=justinhavrerealestateteam

Listen now and discover how to future-proof your real estate business through strategic partnerships, real estate marketing, and next-level client care!