The Better Agent Series

The Better Agent Series

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The Better Agent Series episodes

  • Winning strategies for creating high-performing agents - Matthew Harvey
    In the latest episode of The Better Agent Series, we spoke to First Nationals Head of Growth for Australia and New Zealand and Chief Auctioneer, Matthew Harvey.
    Matt reveals strategies for developing agents who want to be ‘top dog’. Plus... 
    - Why First National's growth strategy works (and wins)
    - The nuts and bolts of an adaptive agent
    - The critical components of a successful agency
    - And heaps more! 
    Follow the podcast to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    33 min
  • The Making of a Real Estate Juggernaut - Eoghan Murphy
    Kollosche's Eoghan (Owen) Murphy is quite the hot commodity in real estate right now - securing lavish luxury listings, hitting enormous GCI numbers and has Tom Panos singing his praises.
    In our most recent instalment of The Better Agent Series, host Will and Eoghan chat about his stints as a professional soccer player and reality tv star, how he has soared to success in a short amount of time plus much much more! 🎙
    In the mammoth-sized chat the pair also discussed:
    ​- How to wrap up your year in elite fashion
    ​- Why you need a consistent content strategy
    - Behind the numbers: How to dominate like Eoghan
    - Eoghan's three-pronged tip for agents
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    26 min
  • Becoming a digital agent - Scott Edwards
    Starr Partners duo, Scott and Sara Edwards, are fast becoming a shining example of what it means to be a digital agent in 2021.
    Despite the NSW-based agents discovering Openn just 3 months ago, the pair have catapulted up the rankings in our recent agent report - uploading 16 properties in the quarter alone.
    We spoke to one half of the team (Scott), in our latest episode of The Better Agent Series to hear how they're using digital tools to create a point of difference in a hot market.
    Scott also shares some of his own appraisal tips - specifically a key stat he shows to potential vendors to help him secure the listing.
    Find out what it is and more in today's episode🎙
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    30 min
  • Openn and the USA: Meet our new Director of Operations - Eric Bryant
    In a series first of The Better Agent Series, we spoke to Openn USA's new Director of Operations, Eric Bryant.
    In this episode we covered:
    - Tech tools: Ways to shake up your real estate game
    - USA vs AUS - who has the best property tech?
    - Top US real estate influencers you should be following
    - What in the heck is Blockchain (and how it ties into real estate)
    - Predictions for how the US market will respond to Openn
    PLUS we put Eric through his paces - testing him on the hybrid dialect (and way of life) we call Aussie slang. 
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    45 min
  • Blood, sweat and changing gears - Alex Jordan
    In our latest episode of The Better Agent Series, we spoke with McGrath Paddington’s top agent, Alex Jordan.
    In a colossal-sized podcast, Alex shared with us:
    - The art of delegating for high-GCI writers
    - What advice he would give himself as a first year agent 
    - Real estate 2021: Adjusting swiftly 
    - How to scale your focus and commitment 
    - Extracting the full value out for your clients
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    43 min
  • How to Defuse Conflict Bomb's - Scott Dutton
    In our latest episode of The Better Agent Series, we sat down with Director and Co-Founder of Fighting Fair, Scott Dutton.
    Awarded 'Breakthrough Speaker of the Year' in 2021, Scott is a global expert in problem solving and a well-known conflict whisperer.
    In this episode, find out:
    - The pillars (and the traps) of conflict intelligence
    - Revamping team culture: How to flip negatives into opportunities
    - If your work-life balance is in order or disarray
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    34 min
  • Signs of an Unhealthy Real Estate Agency - Kylie Walsh
    In this episode of The Better Agent Series, we sat down with Director and Founder of Regrowth, Kylie Walsh.
    Recognised as one of the most influential women in the industry, Kylie works with agents and agencies to increase their performance and potential.
    In this episode, find out:
    - The glaring signs of an unhealthy (and healthy) agency
    - What is an 'office pulse check' and why you need one
    - How the top performing agents keep a work-life balance
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    20 min
  • The Future of Real Estate - Leanne Pilkington
    In this episode of The Better Agent Series, we spoke to CEO of Laing + Simmons and President of REINSW, Leanne Pilkington.
    An advocate for technology and an industry legend, Leanne is a forward-thinking individual who has been one of the bright spots of real estate.
    Along with her large array of experience, she is also the co-founder of Real Women in Real Estate - a global networking group.
    In this episode find out:
    - How technology will define success for you in the future
    - What the next 5 years look like in real estate
    - Why 90% of your focus should be on the right now
    Find Leanne's podcast on Instagram @realwomeninrealestate
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    25 min
  • The Power of Communication - Rik Rushton
    In this episode of The Better Agent Series, we spoke to Performance Coach and in-demand speaker, Rik Rushton. 
    An accomplished communications professional, Rik has worked with agencies around Australia, as well as big-name institutions like: Emirates, Holden, Cricket Australia, Collingwood FC and many more.
    In a jam-packed episode, Rik shares:
    - How to adjust your comms approach based on client personality
    - 3 tips to becoming a master communicator
    - How the best agents put active listening into practice
    Listen to Rik's TED Talk here: https://bit.ly/3thjHFe
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    50 min
  • What it Takes to be a High Performing Agent - Matt Lahood
    In this episode of The Better Agent Series, CEO of The Agency, Matt Lahood shares what it takes to be a high performing agent, plus:
    - The biggest time-sucker activities agents should delegate
    - How he gets top performers out of a slump
    - Leadership mistakes to avoid
    Follow our series to stay up to date on the best advice from industry experts.
    Get all the latest updates by following us on Instagram @opennaustralia
    www.openn.com.au
    48 min

About The Better Agent Series

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Whether it’s through keeping up with social media changes, trying new dialogue, or testing out the latest gadgets and platforms — the best agents are always looking to ‘be better’.