Summary

In this episode, Garrett discusses the importance of gaining margin in our lives and examines the tendency to prioritize our own desires over the glory of God. He emphasizes the need to identify and confess the idols in our hearts and to focus on building the kingdom of God rather than our own kingdoms. Garrett encourages listeners to release control and trust in God's plan, recognizing that everything else we build in this world will eventually fade away.

Takeaways

It's important to gain margin in our lives and not overcommit ourselves.
We need to examine our motives and ensure that we are prioritizing the glory of God over our own desires.
We must identify and confess the idols in our hearts and be willing to let go of them.
Building the kingdom of God should be our focus, rather than building our own kingdoms.
We should seek accountability and be aware of the dangers of pride.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
02:01 Change in Format
04:07 Gaining Margin in Our Lives
08:47 Identifying and Confessing Idols
11:31 Building God's Kingdom
12:42 Conclusion

Resources & Opportunities:

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Summary

Heather Caine, broker owner of the Kane luxury team in Naples, Florida, and creator of the Style to Design platform, joins the Faithful Agent podcast. Heather shares her journey in real estate and how she built her successful business. She emphasizes the importance of leaning into your God-given gifts and creating a long enough runway for success. Heather also discusses the challenges she faced and the perseverance required to overcome them. She offers advice on time blocking and protecting family time while still being successful in business. Finally, she introduces Style to Design, a platform that allows agents to sell real estate with design services included, and shares how it can benefit agents and their clients.

Takeaways

• Lean into your God-given gifts and create a long enough runway for success.
• Protect your family time by setting boundaries and being intentional with your schedule.
• Use time blocking to allocate your time to the tasks that you love and excel at.
• Style to Design is a platform that allows agents to sell real estate with design services included, providing a competitive advantage and increasing the value and speed of home sales.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Funny Christian Story

03:19
Heather's Background and Journey in Real Estate

06:08
Overcoming Challenges and Persevering

13:15
Identifying and Living in Your God-Given Gifts

22:16
Time Blocking for Productivity and Success

25:04
Introducing Style to Design

27:08
Selling Real Estate with Design Services Included

30:01
How to Connect with Heather and Learn More

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
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📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

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Summary

In this episode, Garrett Maroon discusses how to present buyer brokerage agreements to clients. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing your worth as an agent and charging what is standard in the industry. Garrett also shares his dialogue for explaining the buyer brokerage agreement, including the responsibilities of both the agent and the client, and how the agent gets compensated. He advises giving clients time to review the agreement and not pressuring them to sign immediately.

Takeaways

Recognize your worth as an agent and charge what is standard in the industry.
Explain the buyer brokerage agreement to clients, including their responsibilities and how the agent gets compensated.
Give clients time to review the agreement and answer any questions they may have.
Take the pressure off clients by not pressuring them to sign the agreement immediately.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
02:45 The Importance of Overcoming Assumptions
04:11 Dialogue for Presenting the Buyer Brokerage Agreement
07:44 Leaving Time for Clients to Review the Agreement
08:06 Not Pressuring Clients to Sign Immediately
09:32 Conclusion and Encouragement to Improve

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
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SummaryIn this conversation, Garrett and Matt Plummer discuss the importance of having a financial plan and system in place for real estate agents. They emphasize the need to be intentional with money and to have a clear path for financial goals. Matt shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and debt, and how he became a financial coach for real estate agents. They discuss the common mistakes agents make with their finances and the importance of having an exit strategy. The conversation highlights the need for agents to think like business owners and to prioritize their long-term financial well-being. The conversation focuses on understanding how money works and taking steps to become financially stable. Matt Plumer emphasizes the importance of mapping the path of money from the time it is earned to the time it is received. He highlights the various factors that can affect an agent's income, such as brokerage fees, commission advancements, caps, and royalty percentages. Matt encourages agents to live on less than they make, avoid debt, and invest in their future. He also emphasizes the need to give, save, and plan for unexpected expenses. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of being a good steward of money and seeking help if needed.

Takeaways

• Real estate agents need to have a financial plan and system in place to manage their money effectively.
• It is important to be intentional with money and have a clear path for financial goals.
• Many agents make common mistakes with their finances, such as not having an exit strategy or thinking long-term.
• Agents should prioritize their long-term financial well-being and think like business owners. Understand the path of money from the time it is earned to the time it is received.
• Consider factors that can affect your income, such as brokerage fees, commission advancements, caps, and royalty percentages.
• Live on less than you make and avoid debt.
• Invest in your future and plan for unexpected expenses.
• Give, save, and be a good steward of your money.
• Seek help and guidance if needed.

Titles

• Common Mistakes Agents Make with Their Finances
• Overcoming Addiction and Debt: Matt Plummer's Journey Investing in Your Future
• Mapping the Path of Money

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
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In this episode, Garrett discusses the topic of working on the Sabbath as a Christian agent. He shares some scriptures that talk about the Sabbath and provides his personal practice and rule of thumb. Garrett emphasizes the importance of discernment and conviction in deciding how to handle the Sabbath day of rest. He encourages agents to prioritize rest, trust in the Lord's provision, and be intentional about fellowship with family and church community.

Takeaways

• The Sabbath is a day of rest and should be prioritized by Christian agents.
• It is important to have discernment and conviction in deciding how to handle the Sabbath day of rest.
• Trusting in the Lord's provision and obeying His commandments is key in honoring the Sabbath.
• Taking a day of rest allows agents to recharge and be intentional about fellowship with family and church community.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:12
The Question of Working on the Sabbath

05:21
Garrett's Personal Practice and Rule of Thumb

07:38
Trusting in the Lord's Provision

09:05
The Goal: Sunday as a Day of Rest

10:55
Encouragement to Practice Rest and Fellowship

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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Naureen Stack-Frierdich shares her journey in the real estate industry and how her faith played a significant role in her career. She started as a front desk person at her mother-in-law's brokerage and eventually got licensed. After facing challenges and contemplating leaving the industry, Naureen and her husband found faith and decided to stay. She left the family business, took a leap of faith, and started her own real estate team. Despite the initial difficulties, God provided for her and led her to the right people and opportunities. Naureen emphasizes the importance of sharing her faith in the real estate industry and being obedient to God's calling. Naureen Stack-Frierdich shares her testimony of how she and her husband found faith during a difficult time in their marriage. She emphasizes the importance of not getting too caught up in the busyness of real estate and forgetting to share the gospel with those who need it. Naureen encourages agents to be open and vulnerable about their struggles and to surround themselves with a community that will hold them accountable. She also reminds listeners that they don't have to be perfect and that God's forgiveness is always available.

Takeaways

Faith plays a significant role in navigating challenges and making decisions in the real estate industry.
Being obedient to God's calling can lead to unexpected blessings and opportunities.
Sharing one's faith in the real estate industry is important, even if it may be challenging or uncomfortable.
God provides for those who trust in Him and take a leap of faith. Don't get too busy with real estate that you forget to share the gospel with those who need it.
Be open and vulnerable about your struggles and surround yourself with a community that will hold you accountable.
Remember that you don't have to be perfect and that God's forgiveness is always available.
Prioritize the gospel and shepherding your family above your real estate business.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tooth Extraction Story
03:02 Noreen's Journey in Real Estate
09:02 Facing Challenges in Marriage and Career
11:08 Taking a Leap of Faith and Returning to Real Estate
13:59 The Importance of Sharing Faith in the Industry
18:50 Balancing Real Estate and Sharing the Gospel
22:34 Embracing Imperfection and God's Forgiveness
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tooth Extraction Story
03:02 Noreen's Journey in Real Estate
09:02 Facing Challenges in Marriage and Career
11:08 Taking a Leap of Faith and Returning to Real Estate
13:59 The Importance of Sharing Faith in the Industry
18:50 Balancing Real Estate and Sharing the Gospel
22:34 Embracing Imperfection and God's Forgiveness

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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Summary

The conversation discusses the importance of prioritizing the gospel over growth in business. It emphasizes the need to stay true to the gospel message and not compromise it for the sake of growth or personal gain. The speaker acknowledges that he also struggles with this and encourages listeners to join him in learning and growing together. The episode concludes with a reminder to focus on being gospel witnesses and serving others in the real estate industry.

Takeaways

Prioritize the gospel over business growth
Avoid compromising the gospel for personal gain
Recognize the importance of being gospel witnesses in the real estate industry
Focus on serving others rather than pursuing growth at all costs

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Gospel Over Growth
04:21 The Dilemma: Compromising the Gospel
06:07 The Danger of Abandoning the Gospel
07:30 The Priority: Numbers of the Kingdom
09:55 The Truth: Security in Christ
10:23 Conclusion: Gospel Over Growth

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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Tune in for the 2nd part of Garrett's conversation with Randi Mendez-Parra. The conversation delves into the themes of faith, resilience, and real estate business. It explores the intersection of personal faith, life challenges, and the practical aspects of running a real estate business. The speakers share personal stories of overcoming adversity and finding strength in their faith, while also addressing the need to balance personal challenges with professional responsibilities. The conversation delves into the concept of being a good steward of opportunities and the impact of faith on business success. It explores the idea of God driving business, the importance of being a good steward of time, and the role of refinement in personal and professional growth. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of community and the eternal security found in Christ.

Takeaways

• Faith and resilience play a crucial role in overcoming personal challenges and building a successful real estate business.
• Balancing personal challenges with professional responsibilities requires a strong foundation in faith and a relationship-based approach to business.
• Systemizing and process-driven business strategies can coexist with a faith-driven approach, creating a holistic and impactful business model. Success in business is tied to being a good steward of opportunities.
• God's role in driving business and the importance of being a good steward of time.
• The impact of refinement and the significance of community in personal and professional growth.
• The eternal security found in Christ and the importance of faith in business success.

Chapters

00:00
The Intersection of Faith and Real Estate

16:18
The Role of Stewardship in Business Success

26:26
The Impact of Refinement and Community

28:30
Eternal Security and Faith in Business

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
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In this episode, Garrett discusses the three questions every buyer asks when making a buying decision: Can I trust you? Are you good at what you do? Do you care about me? He emphasizes the importance of building trust and showing genuine care for clients, rather than focusing on statistics or achievements. Garrett explains that consumers make decisions based on whether they feel they can trust and connect with an agent. He shares personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points.

Takeaways

The three questions every buyer asks when making a buying decision are: Can I trust you? Are you good at what you do? Do you care about me?
Consumers can only understand an industry at a 2 out of 10 level, so focusing on statistics and achievements may not resonate with them.
Building trust and showing genuine care for clients is more important than showcasing expertise or accomplishments.
Leading with trust and care helps to close more deals and generate referrals.
As believers, showing curiosity and asking good questions can demonstrate trustworthiness and care.
Understanding how people make decisions can help agents tailor their approach and improve their business.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
03:01 The Three Questions Every Buyer Asks
06:19 The Importance of Trust and Care
09:00 Consumers' Lack of Industry Knowledge
10:28 Curiosity and Good Questions
10:57 Closing Thoughts

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
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Tune in as Garrett talks with Randi Mendez-Parra out in Nevada! The conversation covers topics such as overcoming perfectionism, the challenges of public speaking, the journey of faith, and the impact of personal experiences on one's relationship with God. It also delves into the themes of family, real estate, and the importance of community support. The story of resilience and faith in the face of adversity is a central theme throughout the conversation. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including faith, family, health, and resilience. It delves into the challenges faced by the speaker, her family, and her community, and the role of faith in overcoming these challenges. The speaker's journey is a testament to the power of faith, hope, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Takeaways

• Overcoming perfectionism and embracing authenticity
• The impact of personal experiences on one's faith journey
• The importance of community support and resilience in the face of adversity
• The intersection of family, real estate, and faith in the context of personal and professional life The power of faith and surrender in overcoming life's challenges.
• The importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The role of community and family in providing support during difficult times.
• The transformative impact of faith on personal growth and healing.

Chapters

00:00
Embracing Authenticity: Overcoming Perfectionism

03:18
Journey of Faith: Resilience in Adversity

06:19
Family, Real Estate, and Faith: A Holistic Perspective

09:14
Community Support: Navigating Challenges with Resilience

14:38
The Power of Faith and Surrender in Overcoming Adversity

27:06
The Transformative Impact of Faith on Personal Growth and Healing

Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendar.app.google/YmCPQRhWJaV7owmw6

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
🔗 faithfulagent.com/referral

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