Summary Daniel Keeton shares his journey from being a part-time youth pastor to becoming a successful real estate agent and team leader. He talks about the challenges he faced, including financial struggles and the decision to enter the real estate industry. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, gratitude, and trusting in God's plan. Daniel encourages Christian agents to view their challenges as opportunities to be a light to others and to remain faithful in their work.

Takeaways

• Perseverance is key in overcoming challenges in the real estate industry.
• Developing a tolerance for failure and learning from setbacks is crucial for success.
• Expressing gratitude and focusing on the blessings in life can help overcome discouragement and anxiety.
• Trusting in God's plan and being faithful in one's work is essential for Christian agents.
• Challenges are opportunities to be a witness and show others who God is through our actions and attitudes.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:08
Overcoming Challenges in the Real Estate Industry

07:36
Trusting in God's Plan and Being Faithful

12:16
Developing a Tolerance for Failure

19:18
Practicing Gratitude to Overcome Discouragement

23:48
Being a Witness in the Real Estate Industry

27:33
Conclusion and Call to Action

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Summary In this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett and Cole discuss the upcoming changes from the NAR settlement and the anxiety it has caused among real estate agents. They emphasize the need to trust in God's promises and not be consumed by worry. They also discuss the opportunity for agents to stand out and serve their clients better in light of these changes. The conversation highlights the importance of shifting focus from self to others and relying on God's provision.

 Takeaways

• Trust in God's promises and do not be consumed by anxiety.
• Use the NAR settlement changes as an opportunity to stand out and serve clients better.
• Shift focus from self to others and rely on God's provision.
• Remember that our security lies in God's calling and not in financial outcomes.

  Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction to The Faithful Agent

00:27 Exciting Announcement: Faithful Agent Conference

00:58 Special Guest: Cole Orderway Returns

02:31 Housekeeping and Upcoming Events

03:12 Humor Break: Christian Jokes

04:10 Addressing Anxiety in the Real Estate Market

05:24 Biblical Encouragement and Reflection

10:35 Faithful Agent Conference: A Gospel-Centered Event

13:11 Trusting God's Sovereignty in Uncertain Times

24:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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SummaryIn this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, host Garrett Maroon interviews Stacey Alwine, a real estate agent who recently lost her husband to pancreatic cancer. Stacey shares her journey of grief and how her faith has been tested and strengthened through this challenging time. She emphasizes the importance of community and giving back, and discusses her involvement with a recovery high school for teenagers with addiction issues. Stacey also talks about the need to prioritize self-care and family amidst the demands of the real estate business.

Takeaways

• Grief is a process that requires time and support. It is important to be surrounded by a community that can provide encouragement and understanding.
• Losing a loved one can test one's faith, but it can also lead to a deeper and stronger belief in God's presence and guidance.
• Real estate agents should recognize that they are more than just professionals in the industry. They have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of their clients and colleagues.
• Investing time and energy in activities that have eternal significance, such as giving back to the community, can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
• Prioritizing self-care and family is essential for maintaining balance and finding joy amidst the demands of the real estate business.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Community

03:14
Funny Christian Story

05:08
Guest Introduction and Personal Background

09:02
Navigating Grief and Strengthening Faith

15:08
Finding Balance in the Real Estate Business

19:07
The Power of Community and Giving Back

22:59
Investing in Activities with Eternal Significance

27:49
Reflection and Conclusion

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Summary

In this episode, Garrett discusses two main points from the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. The first point is about making decisions based on whether something is a 'heck yes' or not. Garrett encourages listeners to prioritize their time and say no to things that are not a strong yes. The second point is about zero-based scheduling, where Garrett advises starting from scratch and intentionally choosing what to include in the schedule. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional with time and not letting pride or laziness dictate the schedule.

Takeaways

Prioritize your time and say no to things that are not a 'heck yes'
Start from scratch when scheduling and intentionally choose what to include
Don't let pride or laziness dictate your schedule

Chapters

00:00 Making Time for What Matters: The 'Heck Yes' Principle
13:53 Starting from Scratch: Zero-Based Scheduling
17:36 Overcoming Pride and Laziness in Scheduling

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Extra

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