The Authentic Agent Podcast

Brandon and Kyle understand that the last two years have been an intense roller coaster ride. They’re seeing their clients hit walls, feel frustrated and uncertain where to go from here, and so much more. This week, they talk about looking at the hard truth: yourself, to see what proactive changes you can make so that you’re not creating a reactionary business for yourself. It’s time to think proactively about your next steps and avoid burnout.Key TakeawaysIt's been two years of intense real ...

Brandon sits down with his very first guest so far on the show, Margaret “Mo” Smith! Mo is the CEO of I Love it When, a coaching, consulting, training, and retreat company for Entrepreneurs and their Operators. Mo shares why it’s important to have a spiritual side to your business and the positive impacts meditation and slowing things down can have for your mental wellbeing. In this hour-long discussion, join Brandon and Mo as they talk about unselfish selfishness, being your true self as a b...

Brandon and Kyle talk about some of the big negative drama that the news loves to feed about what’s happening in the real estate market right now. It’s so easy to get distracted. It’s so easy to focus on things that are outside your control, to blame Zillow, to blame XYZ, but really, all it’s doing is taking time and energy away from you building something great in your business. Brandon and Kyle share their thoughts on how to get out of this negative cycle and back to focusing on things that...

Brandon and Kyle talk about authenticity and why it’s so important when you’re building your own business. If you hope to be authentic to your team and your clients, it means you need to have a level of confidence within yourself to not care what people might think of you. It’s hard to develop this skill right away, especially for agents that rely on commissions. Brandon and Kyle share what you can do to be more authentic, and why repelling people is actually a good thing.Key TakeawaysWhat is...

Brandon and Kyle talk about selfishness. There’s actually a positive form of selfishness that more people need to embrace! The selfishness of taking care of yourself first so you can show up in a bigger and better way for your team, friends, and family.Key TakeawaysLet’s talk about selfishness. It’s not just a negative thing!It’s not selfish to focus on yourself.What are the right conditions to create positive selfishness?Brandon knows he needs to work on his health, but he also knows that’s ...

Brandon and Kyle talk about some of the common pitfalls agents fall into when they’re working in their business. It can be hard to let go of certain things and really capitalize on the resources that are available to you. In this week’s episode, Brandon and Kyle talk about leverage and some of the myths and hesitations agents are faced with when it comes to using this leverage!Key TakeawaysLeverage can be so good for your real estate business, so why aren’t more agents using it?Let’s dive in ...

Brandon and Kyle sit down to talk about client acquisition in today’s market. It’s tricky. There’s no denying that, and there are certain marketing tactics out there that aren’t just dead, but dangerous to do. Brandon really wants you to take home a core message today: You have to control your own client acquisition strategy. Do not outsource this! Your sales and marketing are your lifeblood, and if you don’t know your numbers, you’re basically giving a third party the control to sink your sh...

Brandon is joined by Kyle in today’s podcast episode to talk about BTG Real Estate’s manifesto and how they approach core problems as a business entity. They also talk about why it’s so important to have this “tried and true” document within the company and how it helps them always have a North Star to succeed and deliver the best to their customers! Their manifesto is broken down into several parts, which they will be sharing step by step!Key Takeaways●Brandon is excited to share the company...

Stuart Crawford is the Senior Vice President for VIP Mortgage, which is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stuart was incredibly successful in his career but was miserable. He was so burned out that he was ready to walk away from the success he built completely. He was also someone who hated the idea of reaching out and seeking a coach. Stuart shares some of the things he wishes he’d learned sooner about success, happiness, and mentorship in this week’s episode.Key Takeaways●Our happiness or our s...

Brandon took a vacation with his family after 16 months of being locked down and wow! Some important revelations have happened as he watched people adapt to the changing weather patterns on the beach and watched the ocean flow in and out. How many of us try to resist the tide in our business instead of adapting and trying to flow with it? Why do we make things more complex than they need to be? There’s so much we can learn from nature. Brandon shares his thoughts on this week’s episode on why...