F. Ron Smith is the co-founder of Compass Realty, a firm that has grossed more than $14 billion in sales. Ron has personally been involved with over $1.8 billion in personal real estate transactions; in 2018 he sold 72 units for $210 million, and in 2019, 86 units at $266 million. He's been in the business for 30 years and currently has a team of 4 staff and 8 agents, including himself and his partner.  In today's episode, we discuss finding the right place for you, selecting your team and effective networking methods.  In this episode, you'll learn..  Background - Who is F. Ron Smith | Are you happy where you are - if not - it's your own fault Why a Team - Is it a trend or our new reality Team Marketing vs. Solo Marketing - 5 steps to a stronger marketing plan Meet quick | Meet often | Have an agenda Network often and Travel whenever you can  Links and resources mentioned in this episode.  https://smithandberg.com/  To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below:   Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:    

247 - Teams with F. Ron Smith

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Patrick Lilly wears many hats: successful New York City real estate broker, educator, transformational life coach, speaker, and world traveler. Curious by nature, Patrick likes to explore other ways of thinking, feeling, living, and being, which ultimately allows him to serve his clients’ best interests. Patrick has sold over 1,200 properties worth more than $1.35 billion worth of property in his 34-year career. This strong sales success has resulted in many national honors, most notably the Keller Williams Pinnacle Award which is presented to just 20 exceptional agents across all North American firms. Additional distinctions include being named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Agents in the nation and Inman’s 101 Most Influential Agents in North America. He was also featured in “The Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor. Through his organization Real Estate Success Rocks, Patrick hosts an annual conference and a weekly podcast for agents. He is also the founder of Real Estate Vision (REV), an educational and networking group for top producing agents. Patrick is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars throughout the world. A consistent theme in his talks is the creation of practices that nurture both your soul and financial well-being. After completing his BS in Psychology and Mathematics from Missouri State University, Patrick earned an MBA in Marketing and International Business from New York University. In 2007, he earned his life coaching credentials, which allows him to conduct transformational seminars throughout the world on discovering one’s essence and purpose in life. Patrick divides his time between New York City, his weekend house in the Hudson Valley, and pursuing his passion for traveling the world. In today's episode, I discuss the concept of expiration dates, and what lies beyond once a situation or relationship has reached that point.  In this episode, you'll learn...  What are expiration dates? The future of REV  Links and resources mentioned in this episode.  https://www.patricklillyteam.com/ REV Facebook Group  To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below:   Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:    

327 - Expiration Dates with Patrick Lilly

From College Student to Financially Independent in 2 years with Airbnb! Zeona McIntyre has been an Airbnb host since 2012! After 9yrs of being a Short Term Rental Property Manager & Consultant, she has transitioned to Selling Real Estate to Investors. At 34 years old, she is an avid Real Estate Investor owning 11 doors & managing 15, all on a short to medium-term basis. She teaches how to become financially independent through Real Estate on The FI Team Podcast. Zeona has been to 47 countries, she spends half the year in Boulder, Colorado, and the other half traveling the world as an international pet and house sitter. In today's episode, We discuss the freedoms and benefits from utilizing AirBnB in your business, or as a side-hustle.  In this episode, you'll learn...  How Zeona got started in AirBnB Buying for AirBnB Integrating AirBnB into your real estate business Living for free Growing your portfolio Knowing the regulations  Links and resources mentioned in this episode.  https://www.zeonamcintyre.com/  To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below:   Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:    

326 - AirBnB with Zeona McIntyre

Originally from Cambridge, England, Ellie is a Maryland transplant since 1997. She proudly helps her clients buy and sell all types of homes in Howard County, Carroll County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County & Baltimore City.  Every transaction is different and everyone has different needs. Ellie caters to those needs and establish lifelong relationships.  Ellie has been licensed for 19 years, and is luxury certified in CLHMS, MRP, CRS, MREA. She uses modern technology and multiple resources that other agents do not use. As a full-time agent her number one goal is to provide exceptional service ALWAYS. In today's episode, We discuss creating a strong community presence and integration using social media.  In this episode, you'll learn...  Becoming the digital Mayor Creating a community Facebook page Interacting with individuals in your locality Giving publicity for local businesses Hosting events  Links and resources mentioned in this episode.  https://www.facebook.com/LivingInTheVille/ https://epikhomegroup.kw.com/  To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below:   Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:    

REV #325 - Community Pages with Ellie McIntire

Patrick Lilly wears many hats: successful New York City real estate broker, educator, transformational life coach, speaker, and world traveler. Curious by nature, Patrick likes to explore other ways of thinking, feeling, living, and being, which ultimately allows him to serve his clients’ best interests. Patrick has sold over 1,200 properties worth more than $1.35 billion worth of property in his 34-year career. This strong sales success has resulted in many national honors, most notably the Keller Williams Pinnacle Award which is presented to just 20 exceptional agents across all North American firms. Additional distinctions include being named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 Agents in the nation and Inman’s 101 Most Influential Agents in North America. He was also featured in “The Billion Dollar Agent” by Steve Kantor. Through his organization Real Estate Success Rocks, Patrick hosts an annual conference and a weekly podcast for agents. He is also the founder of Real Estate Vision (REV), an educational and networking group for top producing agents. Patrick is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars throughout the world. A consistent theme in his talks is the creation of practices that nurture both your soul and financial well-being. After completing his BS in Psychology and Mathematics from Missouri State University, Patrick earned an MBA in Marketing and International Business from New York University. In 2007, he earned his life coaching credentials, which allows him to conduct transformational seminars throughout the world on discovering one’s essence and purpose in life. Patrick divides his time between New York City, his weekend house in the Hudson Valley, and pursuing his passion for traveling the world. In today's episode, I share my personal experiences and challenges with asking for help, and explain how overcoming these leads to stronger relationships and a richer life.  In this episode, you'll learn...  The difficulties of asking for help Where could you be asking for help?  The downsides of trying to do everything yourself, both for you and others Asking for help is taking care of yourself Give others the gift of being able to help  Links and resources mentioned in this episode.  https://www.patricklillyteam.com/ REV Facebook Group  To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below:   Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:    

324 - Asking for Help with Patrick Lilly

Margot Ettedgui is an entrepreneur, educator on mortgages/real estate, and general manager of Triangle Companies. Before she got a taste of mortgages and real estate, Margot wanted to work around the fashion industry in fashion merchandising. In fact, she went to college for it but realized that she had to drop out as she didn't think that the fashion industry would fulfill her ambitions and goals. Real estate and the mortgage industry have close similarities in terms of business to fashion merchandising. Having a close relationship with her father, who is the CEO of Triangle Companies, brought her into the business. Margot has been working there ever since, moving up the ladder to general manager and expanding the business! Margot Ettedgui has gained a lot of experience and knowledge, which he shares on her social media platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram. It is something that the younger generation should really learn and understand. In today's episode, We discuss creating short-form video content for the numerous social media outlets that exist today. In this episode, you'll learn...  Challenges of financing foreign nationals Supplying an appropriate equity investment (usually at least 30%) Rates & terms for foreign nationals Working with clients from countries with money transfer restrictions Financing co-ops & other types of purchases/investment Current trends with foreign Investment  Links and resources mentioned in this episode.  TheRealQueenMargot on TikTok https://www.financialtriangle.com/margot  To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below:   Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:    

247 - Teams with F. Ron Smith

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