123: Chris Watters: Controlling the consumer experience in real estate

Chris Watters is an Austin native and local real estate broker and team leader helping families and investors buy or sell property in Central Texas. His team had a record breaking year in the residential and investment community. In 2013, his team successfully closed over $65 Million in sales and helped over 325 families. Compared to the average real estate agent in Austin who sold SEVEN homes, Chris is at the pinnacle of the industry with over 300 closings in ONE single year. Chris’ clients on average sell their homes in half the time and for up to 18% more money than the average real estate agent.

Join us as Chris shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar and one of the most successful real estate agents in the country according to Real Trends.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Business all comes from referrals!’ – Chris Watters Click to Tweet

Tony Hsieh’s Books List:

While attending the Zappos tour in Las Vegas Chris was given a list of books that Tony Hsieh gives to all new employees, check it out:

You can also visit audibletrial.com/hiban and get an audible copy of any of these books for free

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The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • How to dial for dollars.
  • The best scripts for buyers.
  • The perfect plan to jump start your real estate business.
  • How to achieve at the highest level.
  • The library as Zappos.
  • Steps you should be taking to prospect.
  • How break through your goals!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Chris

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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122: Aaron Woodman: Tools to sell more houses

Aaron Woodman has sold over $200 million in real estate and has managed a portfolio of over 1,600 multi-family units. Recently, Aaron has focused his efforts on using his breadth of experience to act as consultant for a variety of Real Estate businesses, including individual residential brokers across the country, national property management firms, and Real Estate technology start-ups. A contributor of Inman, Aaron is highly respected in the real estate industry and is currently starting another real estate team in Los Angeles.

Join us as Aaron shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar and one of the most brilliant minds in real estate!

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Put simple steps in place, it will change your career!’ – Aaron Woodman Click to Tweet

The Best CRM’s

  • ‘The best CRM is the CRM that you will use’ – Aaron Woodman Click to Tweet
  • The key to finding the best CRM is the one that will allow you to identify how you can leverage your business, here are the CRMs that Aaron suggests
  1. Contactually
  2. Rethink
  3. Revolve
  4. Infusionsoft
  5. Top Producer

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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Performance Anxiety: Creating A Fortune Investing In Non-Performing Real Estate Loans by Gordon Moss

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • How to find the best CRM for your business.
  • The power of meeting 100 people each day.
  • How to make more connections.
  • Capitalize using your email subject line.
  • Use social media platforms for different meanings.
  • 5 apps that real estate agents should be using.
  • How break through your goals!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Aaron

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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121: Ron and Eva Cedillo: Winning through helping others

Ron & Eva Cedillo are husband and wife Brokers & Owners of Home Buyers Realty. Prior to getting into real estate Ron worked as a mortgage broker for five years. Eva was scared into the industry as an illness to Ron had her believing that real estate was the only way to maintain their lifestyle. Thankfully Ron is healthy and still dominating real estate, all with his wife by his side!

Join us as Ron & Eva share their realtor mindset and a glance at their journey to becoming Real Estate Rockstars and winning through helping others.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Do what you do best & out perform the rest!’ – Ron & Eva Cedillo Click to Tweet

Shark Tank Endorsement

Business Networks

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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Performance Anxiety: Creating A Fortune Investing In Non-Performing Real Estate Loans by Gordon Moss

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should invest in real estate.
  • Why real estate is still a job.
  • How to use the 4 option script.
  • How to create a real estate club.
  • The power of focusing on flow & communication of the team.
  • Having the heart to help people.
  • How break through your goals!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Ron & Evan

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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120: Taylor White: Overseas Property Insider

Taylor White has bought and sold real estate in 5 countries, has been living overseas full-time since the age of 27, and believes 100% in strategies you can take anywhere versus chasing “the next big thing”.If you want to know more about buying overseas real estate, how to travel the World house sitting, the best strategies to use when doing a home exchange, the latest tactics when using a self-directed IRA, and hearing the most up to date information on property markets World Wide then you have to check this out!

Join us as Taylor shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar and the Overseas Property Insider.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Nothing begins until you begin!’ – Taylor White Click to Tweet

Taylor’s Podcast

  • Check it out HERE! 

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Nothing Down for the 2000s: Dynamic New Wealth Strategies in Real Estate by Robert Allen
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should invest overseas.
  • Why you should walk into a great deal.
  • How to buy to sell.
  • How to invest in real estate.
  • The power of buying pre-construction.
  • The best books for investing.
  • How to get started in real estate!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Taylor

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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119: Michael Perna: Prospecting, farming, business planning

After spending many years in other business careers Michael Perna realized that he would always be controlled by someone else’s dream, which led him to discover real estate, an industry he has been in for over 13 years now. In 2013, Michael and his team closed 412 units totaling $81M in sales and this year they are on track to close 460 units totaling $95M in sales. By beginning with the end in mind and focusing on his mindset Michael was able to pick a goal, commit to it, and go from real estate rookie to real estate rockstar!!

Join us as Michael shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by using a systemized approach that has helped him win!

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Make the decision to no longer be controlled by someone else’s dream!’ – Michael Perna Click to Tweet
  • ‘Talent will not put up with the inability of a leader to lead!’ – Michael Perna Click to Tweet

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6 Steps to 7 Figures: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Building Wealth and Creating Your Own Destinyby Pat Hiban

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should use a systemized approach.
  • Why you don’t know what you don’t know.
  • How to constantly fail forward.
  • How to become a real estate rockstar.
  • The power of breaking down your goals into manageable tasks.
  • The power of being a professional cheerleader.
  • How to get started in real estate!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Michael

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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118: Jackie Youngblood: TLC Star of Buying Naked

With so many agents and REALTORS® in the real estate field, Jackie Youngblood realized she needed to “think outside the box” and immediately began targeting the nudist and clothing optional clientele. With Pasco County being the Nudist Capital of North America, this has been and continues to be a rewarding “out of the box” experience for Jackie. Having been in real estate since 2004 she has experienced the ups and downs of the market yet she continues to double her business by focusing on her niche. Recently featured on TLC’s Buying Naked Jackie is attracting people and business to her niche, the clothing optional buyers and sellers.

Join us as Jackie shares her realtor mindset and a glance at her journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by finding and focusing on her niche.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘What you focus on expands!’ – Jackie Youngblood Click to Tweet

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Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership by John C Maxwell

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should find a niche.
  • Why clothing optional clients are profitable.
  • How to ignore the drunk monkey.
  • How to get on TLC.
  • The power of tapping into a niche market.
  • How to attract people.
  • How to get started in real estate!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Jackie

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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117: Danny McElroy: The power of mastering real estate models

After selling residential new construction on site for new home builders for 8 years, Danny McElroy transitioned into residential resale brokerage and built The McElroy Team from 0 sales to over $50M in volume and over 250 units per year in less than 3 years by using best practice models and systems with precision execution. By laying a foundation and never stopping Danny began to see success. In this exclusive interview Danny shares the 3 prerequisites to being successful in real estate.

Join us as Danny shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by mastering and implementing real estate models.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Humble yourself, learn scripts and sell 1 house at a time.’ – Danny McElroy Click to Tweet

3 Prerequisites to being successful

  1. Come from contribution-It is always all about the clients
  2. Confidence-Know in your soul that you are the one for the job
  3. Scripts & Dialogues-MASTER, MASTER, MASTER THEM!!

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Cracking the Real Estate Code by Jim Keaty

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should master the models.
  • Why scripts and dialogues are so important.
  • How to constantly fail forward.
  • How to build an online presence.
  • The be, do, have concept.
  • The 3 keys to lead generation.
  • How to get started in real estate!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Danny

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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116: Jim Keaty: Starting from the ground up

Jim Keaty is the owner of Keaty Real Estate LLC, one of Lafayette Louisiana’s Fastest growing Real Estate families. Jim was born and raised in Lafayette LA and is married to Danielle Chastant Keaty with 2 girls Mae and Josephine “Joey Keaty”. Jim was nominated as Twenty under Forty by the Daily Advertiser in 2007. In 2013 he was the recipient of the Exponential Growth award, Market Dominator Award, and the King Kong award from the National Association of Expert Advisors. 2010 through 2014 both he and his company were nominated for one of the Times of Acadiana Best Realtor and Best Real Estate Agency in Lafayette Louisiana. Jim is a Best Selling Author and his Team was recognized by the Wall Street Journal and RealTrends.com as the Number One Team in Louisiana by Volume and Sides and 35th in the country by Sides.

Join us as Jim shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar starting from the ground up.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘If you’re not talking to people everyday you aren’t doing your job.’ – Jim Keaty Click to Tweet

Endorsed by Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank

  • Check out Barbara Corcoran endorsing the Keaty Team here!

AIM Cruise Incentives

  • Looking to use the same Cruise Incentives that Jim and his team use? Call Barry at 866-541-9090 or email BLubin@aimcruise.com Tell Barry that Jim sent you!

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Cracking the Real Estate Code by Jim Keaty

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should just GO FOR IT.
  • Why you have to be relentless in real estate.
  • How to track your calls.
  • How to get off of the treadmill.
  • The perfect script.
  • The power of having skin in the game.
  • How to get started in real estate!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Jim

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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115: Brendon Payne: Hiring to do more deals

Brendon Payne began in real estate in 2007 after many years in the retail industry.In a very short period of time he became one of the top producing agents on the Grand Strand, and is currently selling over 100 properties per year and is ranked in the top 1% of agents Nationwide and in the Top 50 Century 21 Agents in America. By setting high expectations and holding himself extremely accountable the coachable Brendon Payne went from real estate rookie to real estate ROCKSTAR!

Join us as Brendon shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar and hiring in order to do more deals.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Do what others won’t so you can have what others won’t’ – Jerry Rice Click to Tweet

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The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your Advice by Brendon Burchard

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should hire to do more deals.
  • Why early success correlates to expectations.
  • How to hammer expired’s and FISBO’s.
  • How to create massive accountability.
  • The perfect script for presenting an offer.
  • The mind: Your servant.
  • How to get started in real estate!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Brendon

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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114: Tanya Diaz: The Power of Education

Tanya Diaz Soto is a RE/MAX Real Estate agent in the Dominican Republic and the recipient of the Inman Innovator Award. Tanya is among the leading real estate professionals in her country. Awarded with the famous 100% Club Award of Remax International, Tanya has also earned the prestigious designation as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), earned membership within the Million Dollar Guild (GUILD), become a member of the Institute For Luxury Home Marketing and the International Real Estate Specialist Designation (I.R.E.S), as proof of her preparation and performance throughout her Real Estate career.

Join us as Tanya shares her realtor mindset and a glance at her journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by using the power of education and designation.

Tanya’s Links

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘If it’s meant to happen it is up to me!’ – Pat Hiban Click to Tweet

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Life! By Design: 6 Steps to an Extraordinary You by Tom Ferry

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • How to raise your average sales price.
  • Becoming an international real estate agent.
  • How to invest in yourself!
  • How to attract international customers.
  • Why investors are a consistent stream of business.
  • The tax benefits of investing in the Dominican Republic.
  • How to get started in real estate!
  • Plus so much more!

Podcast Pilot

  • If you want to start podcasting but don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the whole process yourself, check out my friends over at Podcast Pilot. They will help you fly through the big skies of podcasting!

Thank & Connect with Tanya

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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