Real Estate: Cost Effective Ways to Build Your Brand

[app_audio src=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/barenakedagent/Marlene_-_Cost_Effective_Ways_to_Build_Your_Brand_-_6_9_14_1.51_PM.m4a”] Pat Hiban, the Bare Naked Agent, answers questions from Rockstar Nation, the audience of Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars. Marlene phones in from Pat’s stomping grounds Baltimore, Maryland. Marlene is looking for cost…

46: Diane Kink on How to Turn Every Real Estate Client Into A Raving Fan.

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Diane shares her realtor mindset and a glance at her journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar.

Since graduating Purdue University with a degree in Marketing in 1984, Diane has amassed 20+ years of sales and marketing experience. Prior to Real Estate, Diane was involved in commercial construction and interior design as a sales and marketing representative for fifteen years. What she found was that she thrived on working with people. With Diane’s creative approach, positive personality and marketing background, real estate proved to be the perfect way for her to apply her unique talents and an ideal chance to make a positive difference in the community. Diane has experienced great success and grown her business, from rookie of the year to Real Estate Rockstar. Grab a pen and paper and learn how to do what it takes to work your sphere and dominate the Real Estate industry.

Sponsors

  • Infiniti HR: In addition to their full service outsourcing models that include PEO and ASO arrangements, Infiniti HR offers a broad range of HR consulting services for that one time project or on a continual basis.
  • 6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Audible: Go audibletrial.com/hiban to get your 1 Free month trial, and your 1 FREE book.

Real Estate AH-HA Moment

The Kink Club

  • The Kink Club is an exclusive group of members who obtain memberships by providing The Kink Team with referrals. One ref feral will make you a member for life. Being a member sure does have its perks as Diane throws parties, cooking classes, gives away tickets, and much more. Learn in this episode how to create a membership group that reminds your database who the best agent in town is. Create a referral group today! If you know someone in the Houston area, join the Kink Club by sending Diane an email referral.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About:

  • How to not spend time in the 80%.
  • How to take time for yourself daily.
  • Change the way you dominate your day.
  • How to set expectations with your sellers.
  • How to do what it takes in Real Estate.
  • How to specialize in luxury listings.
  • How to work with multi-million dollars listings.
  • How to work your sphere.
  • Plus so much more!

Thank Diane on Twitter

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45: Lucas Edington, REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 on How Positive Energy Gets It Done.

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Lucas shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a member of the REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 Class of 2014, and a Real Estate Rockstar.

Positive energy gets it done, it breeds success in business. From selling million dollar farms to 3,900 dollar lots, Lucas Edington has become a master of selling his lifestyle. This incredible 30 Under 30 Real Estate agent is a thoroughbred, and is committed to running with the thoroughbreds. From taking potential clients hunting and fishing, to carrying a man across a swamp, there is nothing that Lucas won’t do to seal the deal. Join us to learn how with good old fashion hard work and proper marketing, you can become the go to, for all things Real Estate in your area.

Sponsors

  • Infiniti HR: In addition to their full service outsourcing models that include PEO and ASO arrangements, Infiniti HR offers a broad range of HR consulting services for that one time project or on a continual basis.
  • 6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Audible: Go audibletrial.com/hiban to get your 1 Free month trial, and your 1 FREE book.

Real Estate AH-HA Moment

  • Lucas’ Real Estate AH-HA moment came on a listing appointment one evening. He was showing a client a potential plot of land when they came up to a swamp. There were two options, walk through the swamp or turn back; and by creating option 3, Lucas sold the property. Listen in to hear how he did it.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About:

  • How to be active in the community.
  • How to give back.
  • Change the way you look at Real Estate.
  • How to sell your lifestyle.
  • How to run with the thoroughbreds.
  • How to move peacocks.
  • How to take your business to the swamps.
  • How to dominate your market.
  • Plus so much more!

Thank Lucas on Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to show Raj some love for coming on the show, you can do so easily by clicking on the link below!

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Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

To get more Rockstar content sent directly to your device as it becomes available, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher!

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Have any questions? Tweet me, Facebook me and ask Pat anything. Then head on over to Bare Naked Agent for his answers, and advice.

Thanks, and keep rockin!

44: Raj Qsar: How to digitize & boutiqueify your Real Estate business.

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Raj shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a boutiqueified Real Estate Rockstar.

Leadership, passion, strategy, and execution are the keys to success according to Raj Qsar. Raj has started The Boutique Real Estate Group in Orange County, California. It is his vision that effective marketing of residential Real Estate be, by nature, complex. Each listing they receive is assigned a best-in-class sales & marketing campaign, and it then receives industry-leading marketing, advertising, social media, interior design, and graphics/design. Each of these pieces come together to create a customized marketing plan for each client and each property. When you partner best-in-class sales & marketing with a digital Real Estate experience, you have one of the most sophisticated, strategic companies in the Real Estate industry. Join us to learn how Raj Qsar and The Boutique Real Estate Group are turning heads everywhere they go!

Sponsors

  • Infiniti HR: In addition to their full service outsourcing models that include PEO and ASO arrangements, Infiniti HR offers a broad range of HR consulting services for that one time project or on a continual basis.
  • 6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Audible: Go audibletrial.com/hiban to get your 1 Free month trial, and your 1 FREE book.

Real Estate AH-HA Moment

  • When Raj first entered the world of Real Estate he tried to do it all. From the fancy camera, to video, to social media, and even staging, Raj was a one-person show. He realized that in order to scale his business he needed to hire others that were experts in their field. His first hire was a graphic designer, Listen in to hear what happened next.

The Boutique Real Estate Group

  • “We are a tech start-up who happens to be passionate about people, and we happen to sell homes” Check our their website to see for yourself just how cutting-edge they are: http://www.theboutiquere.com

In this Episode, We Also Talk About:

  • How to become publicly recognized.
  • How to start a business.
  • Change the way you market a home.
  • How to find that “one shot” of a home.
  • How to learn and then tell the story of the home.
  • How to specialize in Pinterest.
  • How to take your business digital.
  • How to market a home for social media outlets.
  • Plus so much more!

Thank Raj on Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to show Raj some love for coming on the show, you can do so easily by clicking on the link below!

Click here to tweet-thank Raj

Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

To get more Rockstar content sent directly to your device as it becomes available, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher!

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Have any questions? Tweet me, Facebook me and ask Pat anything. Then head on over to Bare Naked Agent for his answers, and advice.

Thanks, and keep rockin!

43: James Macchio: How To Land A Hedge Fund To Expand Your Business

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as James Macchio shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar.

James Macchio is an agent that is licensed in two different states with two different companies. In Connecticut, James is a member of the Coldwell Banker team and a Century 21 agent in Massachusetts. Buying his first property while in college, James had his Real Estate liscense 3o days after graduating from Florida State University in 2004. Being an REO expert and working with multiple hedge funds has allowed James to close on almost 400 units in the last year, taking home close to $500K. James shares the importance of timing and making a shift in your business to match the upcoming market.  In this episode you will also learn how to become the Real Estate agent of choice for Hedge Funds and learn how to capitalize on the REO market.

Sponsors

  • Infiniti HR: In addition to their full service outsourcing models that include PEO and ASO arrangements, Infiniti HR offers a broad range of HR consulting services for that one time project or on a continual basis.
  • 6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Audible: Go audibletrial.com/hiban to get your 1 Free month trial, and your 1 FREE book.

Real Estate AH-HA Moment

  • James comes from a strong, New York, Italian family. All of his family members remained where they grew up, which James loved, but he always felt a need to break out of the mold. While attending Florida St. University, James bought his first property, and well the rest… you’ll have to Listen in to hear to find out.

James’ Quote

  • “You have to find them, find a connection and get an introduction. After that, you have to make him remember your hand.” – James Macchio on working with Hedge Fund managers.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About:

  • How to set yourself apart.
  • How to be successful in REO.
  • How to work with hedge funds.
  • How to buy & hold properties.
  • How to double your rental income.
  • How eat, sleep, and breathe the business.
  • The importance of focusing on niche.
  • How to see things happening in your market.
  • Plus so much more!

Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

To get more Rockstar content sent directly to your device as it becomes available, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher!

Reviews on iTunes are extremely helpful and  appreciated! We read each and every one of them, please feel free to leave your email so that we can personally reach out and say thanks!

Have any questions? Tweet me, Facebook me and ask Pat anything. Then head on over to Bare Naked Agent for his answers, and advice.

Thanks, and keep rockin!

Saturday Shake-up, Week 2: Real Estate Marketing, And News Of The Week

[app_audio src=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/barenakedagent/Week_2_-_Get_Vyral.m4a”] Pat Hiban, the Bare Naked Agent, chats with Frank Klesitz, the owner of Vyral Marketing. Vyral Marketing helps small business owners, salespeople, and professionals increase sales, referrals, and repeat business from their #1 business…

42: Kelly Mitchell on how to use Real Estate trends to plan for success in your business.

What does it take to be a Real Estate Rockstar? Join us as Kelly shares her realtor mindset and a glance at her journey to becoming an Inman News Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leader.

Kelly Mitchell is the founder and CEO of Agent Caffeine, a weekly broadcast focused on business, real estate and tech. Kelly is also a brilliant writer, contributing to Huffington Post Hawaii and the Swanepoel Technology Report. She has been named to Inman’s 100 Most Influential list for both 2013 and 2014 and was named 8th in the social media sector of  The Swanepoel 200 Most Powerful People in Real Estate. Prior to winding down her Real Estate business and focusing on her other projects, Kelly was in the top 3% of all agents in Hawaii. She draws from 25+ years of strategic marketing, business development, and digital marketing expertise. Kelly has successfully launched multiple startup companies the technology, marketing and Real Estate industries. Get ready to take notes on recent Real Estate trends so that you can plan for success in your business.

Sponsors

  • Infiniti HR: In addition to their full service outsourcing models that include PEO and ASO arrangements, Infiniti HR offers a broad range of HR consulting services for that one time project or on a continual basis.
  • 6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destiny
  • MyOutDesk: MyOutDesk becomes familiar with your real estate systems and personality profiles before recommending Real Estate Virtual Assistants for you to interview. Use Virtual Assistants to grow your Real Estate Business. Hire a real estate virtual assistant today.
  • Audible: Go audibletrial.com/hiban to get your 1 Free month trial, and your 1 FREE book.

Real Estate AH-HA Moment

  •  Being a startup junkie, Kelly never had a desire to go into Real Estate. While on her fourth startup, bringing virtual reality main stream, the dot com completely imploded. All of her funding evaporated. In order to keep money coming in and the doors open, Kelly entered the Real Estate world with blinders on. Listen in to hear what happened next.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About:

  • How to build a social media presence.
  • How to start a business.
  • Change the way you plan for your year in Real Estate.
  • How to find success.
  • How to find passion in what you do.
  • How to get over syndication, and move on.
  • How to plan your business around potential trends.
  • How to navigate your startup business.
  • Plus so much more!

Thank Kelly on Twitter

If you enjoyed this interview and would like to show Kelly some love for coming on the show, you can do so easily by clicking on the link below!

Click here to tweet-thank Kelly

Thanks for Rocking Out

Thank you for tuning in to Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, we appreciate you!

To get more Rockstar content sent directly to your device as it becomes available, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher!

Reviews on iTunes are extremely helpful and  appreciated! We read each and every one of them, please feel free to leave your email so that we can personally reach out and say thanks!

Have any questions? Tweet me, Facebook me and ask Pat anything. Then head on over to Bare Naked Agent for his answers, and advice.

Thanks, and keep rockin!