🟡 In this episode of Golden Nuggets with Silvia Eldawi, I sit down with Nathan Kirkham, Managing Director of Phoenix Homes, to drop a serious reality check for high-performing agents thinking about starting their own brokerage.

Join us as we break down the real next steps for top-performing agents. From leadership and mentorship to the realities of business ownership, we cover what it actually takes to level up, the challenges of managing a team, the difference between leadership and management - and why most agents might not be ready.

If you're aiming for legacy - not just listings - this one’s for you.

Chat highlights include:

00:00 Intro 🎬

03:01 The Real (and Expensive) Costs of Running a Business 💸

05:55 Why New Agents Are So Damn Impatient ⏳

08:46 Why Experience Still Beats Hype 📚

12:10 The Harsh Reality of Starting Your Own Brokerage 🏢

15:03 Mentorship and Training: Your Secret Weapons 🛡️

18:08 Personal Branding: The New Power Move 🚀

21:02 Leadership vs. Management: Big Difference, Bigger Impact 👥

24:08 Playing the Long Game in Real Estate 🧠

26:59 How to Qualify Clients Like a Boss 🎯

29:56 The Hard Truths They Don’t Tell You About Real Estate 🥶

33:13 What Good Leadership Actually Looks Like 🔥

36:09 So... Should You Start Your Own Brokerage? 🤔

Share your thoughts below! 💬 And if you're an aspiring agent, high-performing agent or brokerage owner, let us know what challenges you're facing – we'd love to hear your story in the comments! 👇

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