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π‘ 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 oneβs for you.
Chat highlights include:
00:00 Intro π¬
03:01 The Real (and Expensive) Costs of Running a Business πΈ
05:55 Why New Agents Are So Damn Impatient β³
08:46 Why Experience Still Beats Hype π
12:10 The Harsh Reality of Starting Your Own Brokerage π’
15:03 Mentorship and Training: Your Secret Weapons π‘οΈ
18:08 Personal Branding: The New Power Move π
21:02 Leadership vs. Management: Big Difference, Bigger Impact π₯
24:08 Playing the Long Game in Real Estate π§
26:59 How to Qualify Clients Like a Boss π―
29:56 The Hard Truths They Donβt Tell You About Real Estate π₯Ά
33:13 What Good Leadership Actually Looks Like π₯
36:09 So... Should You Start Your Own Brokerage? π€
Share your thoughts below! π¬ And if you're an aspiring agent, high-performing agent or brokerage owner, let us know what challenges you're facing β we'd love to hear your story in the comments! π
π Follow Nathan & Phoenix Homes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kirkham-95b80215/
https://www.instagram.com/phoenixhomes.ae
https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenix-homes-real-estate-dubai/
https://www.facebook.com/phoenixhomesdubai
π Follow Silvia:
https://www.instagram.com/silviaeldawi/
https://www.instagram.com/propologi/
https://www.tiktok.com/@silviaeldawi
https://twitter.com/propologi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/
#NathanKirkham #PhoenixHomes #DubaiRealEstate #RealEstateLeadership #TopAgentRealityCheck #RealEstateSuccess #DubaiRealEstate #BrokerBossMoves #RealEstatePodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #RealEstate #SilviaEldawi #GoldenNuggets #PROPOLOGI
By Silvia Eldawiπ‘ 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 oneβs for you.
Chat highlights include:
00:00 Intro π¬
03:01 The Real (and Expensive) Costs of Running a Business πΈ
05:55 Why New Agents Are So Damn Impatient β³
08:46 Why Experience Still Beats Hype π
12:10 The Harsh Reality of Starting Your Own Brokerage π’
15:03 Mentorship and Training: Your Secret Weapons π‘οΈ
18:08 Personal Branding: The New Power Move π
21:02 Leadership vs. Management: Big Difference, Bigger Impact π₯
24:08 Playing the Long Game in Real Estate π§
26:59 How to Qualify Clients Like a Boss π―
29:56 The Hard Truths They Donβt Tell You About Real Estate π₯Ά
33:13 What Good Leadership Actually Looks Like π₯
36:09 So... Should You Start Your Own Brokerage? π€
Share your thoughts below! π¬ And if you're an aspiring agent, high-performing agent or brokerage owner, let us know what challenges you're facing β we'd love to hear your story in the comments! π
π Follow Nathan & Phoenix Homes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kirkham-95b80215/
https://www.instagram.com/phoenixhomes.ae
https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenix-homes-real-estate-dubai/
https://www.facebook.com/phoenixhomesdubai
π Follow Silvia:
https://www.instagram.com/silviaeldawi/
https://www.instagram.com/propologi/
https://www.tiktok.com/@silviaeldawi
https://twitter.com/propologi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/
#NathanKirkham #PhoenixHomes #DubaiRealEstate #RealEstateLeadership #TopAgentRealityCheck #RealEstateSuccess #DubaiRealEstate #BrokerBossMoves #RealEstatePodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #RealEstate #SilviaEldawi #GoldenNuggets #PROPOLOGI

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