Partner & Profit Podcast

What does it take to build powerful relationships and partnerships that drive your real estate business forward? In this episode, Grant Wise sits down with industry leader Kendall Bonner to uncover the mindset, habits, and strategies behind genuine connections and how those connections can transform into meaningful revenue.

From scaling real estate brokerages and teams to forging industry-defining relationships, Kendall Bonner shares actionable insights on:

• Managing expectations and eliminating entitlement in relationships 07:05
• The art of value-driven networking in real estate marketing and advertising 09:41
• How to identify, connect with, and serve your target audience by “underthinking” the process 13:19
• Building win-win strategic partnerships that last 25:35
• Reducing friction and skepticism in B2B relationships 22:01
• The power of listening, humility, and aligning intentions for long-term success 10:03

Whether you’re a solo agent, team leader, or real estate entrepreneur, this episode is packed with real-world advice to help you deepen your network, amplify your marketing, and grow your business by putting service and authenticity first.

Connect with Kendall Bonner:
Instagram - @connectwithkendall

Don’t miss this impactful conversation for anyone serious about turning partnerships into profits especially in today’s competitive real estate landscape.

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Join as Grant Wise sits down with Patrick Precourt, a seasoned real estate expert and entrepreneur, to dive into the realities of successful partnerships, personal growth, and real estate marketing strategy. In this episode, Patrick Precourt shares a powerful backstory, tracing his journey from contracting and home inspection to real estate investing, education, and business development.

Discover:

• Why most people partner out of fear and how to build meaningful, results-driven partnerships 00:00
• The real reason entrepreneurs fail to achieve breakthrough results (hint: it’s not a lack of info!) 01:42
• Key insights from real estate marketing, advertising, and affiliate strategies that you can apply today 08:46
• The power of delayed gratification and high-performance habits for real estate professionals 04:45
• The step-by-step approach to getting more out of your current partnerships instead of constantly seeking new ones 09:17
• How to leverage co-marketing, speaking engagements, and strategic relationships to grow your business 13:11
• The behavioral blueprint top producers use to break through limiting beliefs and take massive action 23:57

Whether you’re an agent, team leader, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and mindset shifts to help you turn relationships into revenue and build a thriving real estate business.

Connect with Patrick Precourt:
Find him on Facebook and Instagram at Patrick Precourt. 

Tune in, take notes, and take your real estate partnerships, marketing, and personal productivity to the next level!

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Join Grant Wise as he sits down with Brandon Cobb, a medical device sales rep turned real estate developer, on this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast.

Discover how Brandon Cobb went from being fired from his dream job to flipping houses, building new communities from scratch, and scaling a thriving real estate investment and development business.

In this episode:

• Brandon Cobb shares his story of being fired and realizing the importance of personal financial responsibility 00:00
• The missteps and learnings from launching a course, a motivational blog, and finally finding success in real estate investing 02:55
• A clear explanation of land entitlements, horizontal development, and selling to national homebuilders 08:47
• Going from 100 employees to 5, thanks to outsourced partnerships and focused relationships 10:18
• The core values, long-term vision, and skills required for strategic partnerships in real estate 17:05
• Lessons on recruiting the right partners and the immense value of retention 19:54

Resources Mentioned

• hbgcapital.net — Learn about investment opportunities
• learnlanddevelopment.com — Free Land Development 101 course & mastermind info

If you’re a real estate agent, team leader, or entrepreneur looking to master real estate marketing, advertising, and business growth through partnerships, don’t miss this episode!

Tune in now and leverage the power of partnership to take your real estate business to the next level!

Join Grant Wise as he welcomes real estate leader and entrepreneur Dustin Runyon, who has built powerhouse teams, closed over 900 real estate transactions in a single year, and leads a thriving development business with projects spanning 1,200 acres. In this episode, Dustin breaks down the habits, mindsets, and systems that fuel top real estate performers and explores the silent force that shapes all human behavior: environment.

Key Topics:

• The psychology behind real estate success and why environment is critical 00:00
• Lessons learned from leading brokerages and scaling teams by 500% 02:43
• How the right partnerships and relationships propel your real estate business farther, faster 19:51
• Building teams, selecting partners, and the three core values for successful collaboration 10:11
• Action vs. information in real estate marketing. Why doing matters more than knowing 18:23
• Navigating common pitfalls and over-trusting, and why personal responsibility is foundational for agents and team leaders 16:12
• Real estate partnerships: strategies for evaluating potential partners and the importance of aligning values
• Why relationships and accountability are the ultimate shortcuts in real estate growth

Whether you're an agent, team leader, or broker, this episode is filled with practical insights on scaling your business, optimizing your environment, and forging powerful partnerships. If you’re ready to accelerate your growth in the real estate industry with proven marketing and relationship strategies, this episode is for you.

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On this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast, Grant Wise sits down with Kevin Kauffman, a top-producing team leader and community builder based in Phoenix. They dive deep into the real stories and practical tactics that have helped Kevin grow his business through relationships, partnerships, and smart real estate marketing.

This conversation is jam-packed with honest insights, from activating vendor partnerships and team building, to scaling with referral networks and leveraging content (like podcasts and events) as lead generation tools. If you're an agent or team leader looking to grow your business and deepen your influence in the real estate space, don’t miss this one!

Episode Highlights

• 00:23 – How long-term business coaching changed Kevin’s real estate career
• 02:44 – The turning point: Building a scalable team through powerful partnerships
• 04:03 – Scripts for activating vendor and lender relationships (real-world scripts you can use today)
• 06:58 – Why you need to consistently stay in front of your partners to keep the business flowing
• 09:59 – Using events and community content to create real estate advertising opportunities
• 12:16 – The “sniper” approach to building intentional business relationships
• 14:41 – Leveraging podcasts and masterminds for lead gen, learning, and relationship-building
• 18:10 – What kills a partnership fast (and how to avoid one-sided relationships)
• 22:01 – Spotting red flags and choosing the right people to go into business with
• 22:45 – How to connect with Kevin, his agent community, and refer deals to his team

No fluff, just real talk and proven strategies on using relationships, partnerships, and smart marketing to grow your real estate business.

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What does it take to build a thriving real estate business rooted in powerful relationships? In this episode, Grant Wise welcomes Keri Shull, a top-producing team leader, entrepreneur, and dedicated mom, to discuss the game-changing impact of strategic partnerships, real estate marketing and team-building in today’s market.

Keri Shull shares her journey from struggling to sell homes in the 2008 market crash to leading a mega-team in the DMV area, revealing how real estate coaching, networking, and core value alignment helped her compress time and eliminate costly mistakes. She highlights why surrounding yourself with the right people, leveraging partnerships, and providing massive value is essential in real estate advertising and leadership.

Tune in for tactical strategies on:

• Finding and sustaining win-win business partnerships 07:01
• The importance of strategic alignment and core values 08:11
• How to scale with the right agents, home service providers, and vendor relationships 15:00
• Real estate marketing tips that propel your growth 13:40
• Navigating the challenges and emotional side of ending partnerships 12:09
• Fostering loyalty and earning long-term referral business 17:00

If you’re a real estate agent or team leader looking to build true wealth and success through relationships rather than just more ads, you won't want to miss this episode.

Connect with Keri Shull:
Follow on Instagram @thekerishull and stay tuned for her upcoming book covering AI-driven real estate strategies and leadership lessons.

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How do you take your real estate business to the next level without burning out on the transaction treadmill or blowing a budget on advertising? This episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast dives deep into the powerful role that relationships and partnerships play in building a scalable, sustainable business. Grant Wise sits down with Rob Chevez, real estate investor, entrepreneur and founder of the Grid community, for a conversation that’s packed with actionable advice, mindset shifts and tactical frameworks for agents, team leaders, and investor-minded professionals.

Key Topics Covered

• Why advertising isn’t always the solution for business growth (and when relationships work better) – 05:33
• Rob Chevez’s journey from solo agent and investor to running multiple real estate businesses – 01:17
• The exponential impact of partnerships - real stories that prove nobody succeeds alone – 02:14, 04:02
• Leveraging educational events, content, and value exchanges to accelerate your network and customer base – 06:40, 09:06
• Turning income into ownership and building generational wealth as a real estate professional – 04:29
• The “Zone” Framework for attracting ideal partners and building systems for business success – 11:22
• How to identify, attract, and align with people who share your values and vision – 18:23, 18:52
• Lessons learned from business setbacks and how those experiences shape long-term growth – 13:47, 14:26
• Actionable strategies for creating authentic, win-win partnerships in real estate – 15:16, 27:27
• “Who Not How”: Finding the right people to help you grow your business – 25:55

Who Should Listen

• Real estate agents and team leaders
• Real estate investors
• Professionals seeking leverage through marketing, partnerships, or community
• Anyone wanting to break out of the transaction treadmill and build real wealth

Connect with Rob Chevez

• Instagram: @RobChevez
• Gridinvestor.com

Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to grow your business through smarter partnerships, powerful real estate marketing, and a long-term game plan for ownership and impact!

Join Grant on this episode of the Partner & Profit Podcast as he sits down with legendary real estate entrepreneur, coach, and mega team leader Joshua Smith (aka "Mr. GSD"). Discover how Joshua Smith has built one of the most respected brands in real estate by mastering the arts of strategic partnerships, mentorship, recruiting, and relationship-driven business growth.

In this high-energy conversation, you’ll learn:

• How Joshua Smith went from rookie agent to building one of the top real estate teams in the country, launching a global brokerage, and coaching 5,000+ agents 01:04
• The role of relationships, partnerships, and mentorship in driving real estate success 02:16
• Tactical tips for recruiting top agents and developing long-term nurture strategies that work 05:31
• Joshua Smith’s unique “hunter” approach vs attraction-based recruiting and why being proactive matters 06:03
• How to leverage real estate marketing and advertising to build your network and attract the right partners 07:53
• The surprising impact AI is having on lead generation, trust, and relationship building in today’s market 14:16
• What it really takes - mindset, habits, consistency - to build a business (or brokerage) with thousands of agents, and why hustle beats complacency every time 22:18

Whether you’re a real estate agent, team leader, or aspiring business builder, this episode is packed with actionable insights on leadership, relationship-based selling, and the real work behind real estate growth.

Ready to connect with Joshua Smith, join his global organization, or learn more? Reach out to him at [email protected] or find him on social @joshuasmithgsd

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Join Grant Wise as he sits down with Randy Carroll and Spencer from Ruuster for an in-depth conversation about growing a real estate tech startup, building authentic partnerships, and the secrets to long-term business relationships in the real estate industry.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The real story behind Ruuster’s founding and why it stands out in the proptech world 02:10
• Hard-earned lessons from marketing failures and why not all real estate advertising strategies work 03:30
• How Randy Carroll and Spencer identified their ideal client profile (ICP) and what that means for their marketing and outreach 05:27
• Why authentic value and human-to-human connections trump transactional relationships in real estate marketing 07:49
• Real-world advice on starting, growing, and sustaining fruitful partnerships with brokerages, real estate teams, and service providers 10:03
• Proven strategies for relationship-building, from social engagement to in-person networking 14:00
• What not to do when structuring deals and the importance of setting clear, measurable objectives 14:44
• Why reputation and trust matter more than affiliate commissions and quick wins 17:00

Perfect for real estate agents, team leaders, and anyone invested in real estate marketing and advertising who wants tactical insight and inspiring stories from industry insiders.

Connect with Ruuster:
Ruuster works with large real estate teams and independent brokerages to help them wake up their databases and capture more business - from relationships, not just transactions.

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In this episode, Grant Wise sits down with Sam Khorramian, serial entrepreneur and co-founder behind the rapid rise of Big Block Realty, now leading the largest team in California at LPT. Sam Khorramian shares his journey from selling mortgages to building one of the real estate industry's most influential brands, scaling to over 1,500 agents and $30 billion in sales.

Discover the role of relationship-building in real estate marketing, advertising, and business success. Sam Karamian unpacks:

• Why there’s “no shortcut to success, but if there was one, it would be relationships” 00:00
• Specific, actionable strategies for building powerful business partnerships 04:05
• The value of focusing on giving without keeping score and how this shift accelerates personal and financial growth 10:57
• How understanding and serving the goals of others leads to bigger opportunities in real estate and beyond 08:54

Grant Wise and Sam Khorramian also discuss practical tips for real estate agents and team leaders to implement next-level client service and relationship marketing in their businesses 17:17.

Whether you’re a new real estate agent or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with insights to help you deepen relationships, unlock new opportunities, and profit through strategic giving.

Connect with Sam Khorramian

• Interested in business acquisitions or connecting with Sam Khorramian? DM him on Instagram @the9thzero