In this powerful episode, Kyle Whissel sits down with Jason Matthews, a former NCAA basketball star turned real estate investor, to share his journey from humble beginnings in South Central LA to launching a multimillion-dollar luxury short-term rental business in Florida. Jason’s story spans personal transformation, lessons from NBA legends, Wall Street internships, and how showing up led to life-changing opportunities. The episode wraps with practical advice on building wealth through real estate, including his niche strategy of developing FEMA-compliant beach homes. A must-listen for agents looking to scale, pivot, or break into investment real estate.

In this special episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, we pulled this segment from Real Estate Team OS where host Ethan Beute sits down with Chris VanderValk, COO of Whissel Realty Group, to uncover the key strategies behind building and running a high-performing real estate team.

In this episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, hosts Karlee VanDyke and Bryan Koci sit down with top-producing agent Karlee Van Dyke to uncover the secrets behind accurate home pricing and effective CMAs. Karlee Van Dyke shares real-world insights on avoiding common pricing mistakes, understanding market trends, and using data-driven strategies to price homes correctly. She also breaks down how to communicate pricing with sellers, handle objections, and use marketing price strategies to generate multiple offers. Whether you're a new or experienced agent, this episode will give you the tools to price homes effectively, reduce expired listings, and maximize your clients' profits.

In this episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, Kyle Whissel sits down with Adrian Quijano for a raw and honest conversation on what it really takes to become a top-performing agent and build a nationally recognized real estate team. Kyle shares everything from his strict morning routine and how he handles failure to hiring mistakes, team structure, and a vulnerable story about his past that completely reshaped his life. They explore the power of mindset, emotional intelligence, the importance of being social—not just creating content—on social media, and the systems that separate average agents from top producers. Whether you're new to the business or scaling a team, this episode is packed with actionable insights to level up your real estate game.

In this episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, Kyle Whissel and Bryan Koci dive into the power of niche marketing for real estate agents. They discuss why specializing in a particular market—whether geographic, demographic, or lifestyle-based—can lead to higher success and greater profitability. Kyle shares key insights on how to determine if a niche is right for you, how to use AI to research total addressable market (TAM), and how to create targeted marketing that resonates with your ideal clients. They also emphasize the importance of networking, leveraging social media, and committing long-term to a niche before pivoting. If you're looking to refine your strategy and build a more focused, profitable real estate business, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

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In this episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, hosts Bryan Koci and Jen DiJulio dive deep into the power of buyer consultations and why they are a non-negotiable for serious agents. Jen shares her "secret sauce"—a mindset shift that turns buyer meetings into trust-building experiences, reducing surprises in escrow and increasing referrals. They break down the ideal structure of a buyer consult, how to set expectations, where to hold them, and how to handle objections. Plus, they discuss how new and experienced agents alike can refine their approach to ensure smoother transactions and happier clients. If you’re struggling with buyer retention or getting ghosted, this episode is packed with actionable insights to change that.

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In this episode of The Whissel Way podcast, Kyle Whissel and Bryan Koci dive into the importance of building net worth over simply increasing income as a real estate agent. They discuss why so many agents focus solely on commissions and how shifting the mindset to wealth-building strategies can lead to financial freedom. The episode provides actionable insights on leveraging investment opportunities, using other people's money to maximize returns, and transitioning from transactional deals to creating generational wealth. Real estate agents will walk away with practical steps to start investing, find investors, and take advantage of market opportunities.

In this episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, hosts Bryan Koci and Cody Stamm dive deep into the real strategy behind successful open houses. They debunk myths about open houses being ineffective and outline proven techniques to drive traffic, engage visitors, and convert attendees into serious buyers and clients. Cody shares his journey from assistant to top-performing agent, revealing step-by-step methods to set up, create the right atmosphere, and, most importantly, secure the next appointment. This is a must-listen for real estate agents looking to turn open houses into a revenue-generating machine.

In this episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, Kyle Whissel sits down with Blake Comfort, an expert in mobile home park investing. Blake shares his journey from a rebellious high schooler learning about real estate to scaling his portfolio to over 2,300 units. They discuss why mobile home parks are one of the most underrated asset classes, how syndications work, the tax advantages investors can leverage, and why 1031 exchanges are a game-changer for passive income seekers. If you're a real estate agent looking to diversify your income or help clients transition into passive investments, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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This is a special episode of Real Estate Success: The Whissel Way, where guest host Ethan Beute with Real Estate Team OS and Follow Up Boss interview's Kyle Whissel and they dive into the key strategies behind scaling a profitable and sustainable real estate team. Kyle shares how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) transformed Whissel Realty Group, increasing efficiency, reducing chaos, and boosting profitability. He reveals the biggest mistakes agents make when trying to build a team, why many teams fail due to lack of structure, and the importance of hiring the right people while cutting those who don’t perform. If you’re a real estate agent or team leader looking to grow your business without sacrificing profitability, this episode is packed with actionable insights

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