Our Latest Podcast Episodes

"The funny thing is, the less you need money, the more people want to do business with you."

Episode 161 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Cash Flow Expert, Chris Miles. Join us as we delve into Chris's remarkable financial journey, from his early days as a financial advisor to his astonishing retirement at the age of 28.

Discover why Chris Miles decided to break free from conventional financial wisdom and how it led to a radical shift in his financial trajectory. He shares invaluable insights on unlocking the secrets to increasing cash flow and establishing multiple streams of income, strategies that have empowered countless individuals on their path to financial independence.

In this insightful conversation, we explore Chris's tips for generating passive income and demystify the art of selecting the right investment opportunities. Whether you're an aspiring investor or someone seeking financial freedom, this episode will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Learn more at: https://moneyripples.com/

Listen to the Money Ripples Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-ripples-podcast

“The number one thing I would really focus on is figuring out what their pain is, why is a person coming to you.”

Episode 160 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Sophia Dagnon, the Head of Research and Copy at GetUplift, a Conversion Rate Optimization agency. When it comes to marketing, the ultimate aim is conversion – turning your leads into loyal customers. But for Sophia and her team, it's about more than just catchy subject lines or ad copy. 

“Obviously they're coming to you because they need help to find a real estate agent to get a house but it's about taking those couple of steps deeper.”

Throughout our conversation, Sophia unveils the strategies to pinpoint customer pain points, harness data for message enhancement, and provides valuable tips to assess whether your message is truly driving conversions. Tune in and discover the keys to a more effective marketing approach!

Learn more at: https://getuplift.co/blog/

“A tip that will make your prospecting less painful is if you will consciously identify a slice of the local realtor database to focus on who is primed to succeed in your model.”

Episode 159 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Bradley Pounds, Co-Owner of Watters International Realty, to delve into the strategies and insights for building a powerhouse brokerage through effective agent recruitment. Bradley shares invaluable tips on enhancing communication with prospects, crafting standout job ads, and mastering the agent interview process.

Whether you're considering launching a new team or are already leading your own brokerage, the insights shared in this conversation are invaluable and not to be missed.

Check out Bradley’s book, The Million Dollar Real Estate Team at: https://www.themilliondollarrealestateteam.com/free-book-updated

Get more coaching at: https://recruitbetteragents.com/

“Make it a habit at the end of every day, look at what you spent and track it." 

Episode 158 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Caryn Silvius, Founder of Olive Branch Bookkeeping and a seasoned professional with 15 years of bookkeeping experience. Before establishing her own firm, Caryn managed a real estate team with her husband, where she honed her expertise in the financial aspects of the business. She also dedicated time to training agents on effective business management and expense handling. 

Throughout our conversation, Caryn emphasizes the significance of tracking individual listing expenses for agents, provides valuable tools to stay on top of expenses, and shares more insights to optimize your financial strategies in the real estate world. Tune in now for essential tips and knowledge! 

Follow Olive Brach Bookkeeping on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OliveBranchBK

Visit Olive Branch Bookkeeping at: https://www.olivebranchbk.com/

“My manifestation was to be the number one agent in the country." 

Episode 157 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Kyle Seyboth, Broker/Owner of Century 21 Limitless in Providence, Rhode Island. Kyle's remarkable journey from entering the real estate industry started with a single goal - becoming the #1 ranked agent in the country. That goal was achieved in 2019 when he was named Real Trends #1 Realtor Nationwide.

“I had a two-year run where that was everything I thought everything I worked towards everything I ate everything I drank everything I did was to become the number one real estate agent in the continental US in in terms of sides.”

Join us as Kyle reveals the strategies and tactics he employed to grow his real estate business, the pivotal role of video and content creation plays in his business, and how he transformed his brokerage into the powerhouse it is today.

Follow Kyle on Instagram at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theseybothteam/

“If you want to be a master in the space, you've got to bring the heat. You've got to get obsessed." 

Episode 156 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Josh Parish, a real estate professional hailing from the sunny shores of Destin, Florida. With a background in sales and personal training, Josh made a career pivot and acquired his real estate license. Working closely with one of the top brokers in his area, Josh learned the ins and outs of the real estate industry, resulting in an impressive track record of over $35 million in real estate sales over the past four years.

In this episode, Josh shares his journey and reveals the secrets to his success. Tune in as he discusses his meticulous approach to cold calling, the art of building a lead list that stands the test of time, and his insights on crafting a strong personal brand.

See more from Josh Parish at: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshparish/

“By the end of 2023, up to 50% of Realtors will go out and do something else... what really is going to make a difference is mindset."

Episode 155 of The Smart Agents Podcast features business consultant and coach Joey Drolshagen. After a 28-year corporate career, Joey took what he learned to launch IFGT Coaching and develop the SMT Method or Subconscious Mindset Training™.

Throughout our conversation, Joey shares how mindset plays such a big part in a person's business success, explains the SMT Method and gives examples of how his training has helped transform real estate careers around the country.

Learn more from Joey at: 

https://www.realtorprocoach.com/

https://www.josephadrolshagen.com/

“Start investing and educating in your future. Start looking ahead."

Episode 154 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Patrick Grimes Founder and CEO of InvestOnMainStreet.com to talk all about how you can get a jumpstart investing in your future or diversify your current portfolio.

As a former robotics engineer, Patrick got his start in real estate investing in 2007 and actually lost everything when the market crashed. Fast forward 15 years and Patrick has raised over $50M to acquire a $600M+ portfolio.

Throughout our conversation, Patrick shares his tips for getting started in real estate investing and explains why you should be seeking non-correlated investment opportunities.

Check out Patrick's book Persistence, Pivots and Game Changers: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities at: https://investonmainstreet.com/book

Use promo code SMART AGENTS to get a free copy!

“The reason why the discoverability on TikTok is so great, is because 90% of the people that see your content on the "For You" page are strangers."

Episode 153 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Amanda Kohal, Social Media Expert and Founder of The Wolfe CO. If you're a real estate professional juggling a million tasks and trying to shine online, this episode is for you. Through her years in the social media world, Amanda has pinpointed how to grow your social reach and ultimately bring in more customers developing what she calls the Instasite.

Throughout our conversation, Amanda shared her dos and don’ts for growing your social audience, tips for creating content, and advice for finding success on individual platforms.

Follow Amanda Kohal on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thewolfe.co/

“My grandmother used to say you're not on the earth to mark time, you're on the earth to make a difference in somebody else's life.”

Episode 152 of The Smart Agents Podcast features real estate Icon Alexis Bolin. Based in Pensacola, FL, Alexis began her real estate career in 1978 and was with the same franchise for 39 years for before joining Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast in July 2017.

Throughout her 45-year career, Alexis has closed over 6000 transactions and has been recognized with countless awards, including a 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Residential Real Estate Council. Alexis has also continued to give back to the real estate community by serving on such boards as the National Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee and the Professional Development Committee.