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Self-sabotage doesn't feel like sabotage. It feels like busywork, comparison, and "waiting for the market to change." Jennifer Morin joins Garrett to expose the five sneaky ways agents undermine their own success — and what to do instead.

With over 25 years of experience coaching and mentoring agents, Jen has seen the same patterns show up again and again: agents blaming shifting markets, interest rates, and difficult clients for results that actually trace back to their own habits and mindset. Garrett and Jen dig into why so many agents don't even realize they're sabotaging themselves, and how comparison, control, rejection, busyness, and past disappointment quietly derail careers that could otherwise be thriving.

The conversation moves through five specific sabotage patterns Jen has identified from decades of coaching: focusing on lack and comparison instead of stewardship, trying to control what only God can control, letting rejection turn into discouragement, staying busy while avoiding the actual business-building work, and living in the past instead of moving forward. Along the way, Garrett shares personal stories from parenting his own kids, coaching new agents, and his own struggles staying focused on high-value activities instead of busywork like tweaking a Canva graphic for the fifteenth time.

Jen also shares a practical exercise she uses with every agent she coaches: a time and energy audit. For three to seven days, agents track what they actually do every 30 minutes from wake-up to bedtime, then circle what genuinely moved the business forward versus what just felt productive. The results, she says, are consistently eye-opening — even for agents 25 years into their careers.

This episode is a gut-check for any agent who's felt stuck, discouraged, or like they're somehow behind where "everyone else" seems to be on social media. Jen and Garrett make the case that the industry doesn't fail agents nearly as often as agents fail themselves — and that recognizing the pattern is the first step toward breaking it.

Key Takeaways

• Self-sabotage often hides behind "outside forces." Agents blame the market, interest rates, or client behavior for problems that actually stem from their own habits, fear, and mindset.
• Sabotage #1 — Focusing on lack and comparison instead of stewardship. Social media makes it easy to compare your behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel, which pulls attention away from what God has actually entrusted to you.
• Sabotage #2 — Trying to control what only God can control. Agents burn emotional energy on things outside their sphere of influence — rates, buyer decisions, timing — instead of focusing on the input they're actually responsible for.
• Sabotage #3 — Letting rejection become discouragement. Discouragement is a feeling; defeat is a decision. Rejection is part of the job — it only becomes a problem when you let it dictate your next move.
• Sabotage #4 — Staying busy but avoiding the right work. Logo tweaks, website updates, and social graphics feel productive but often function as a hiding place from the real business-building activities: calls, follow-up, and relationship-building.
• Sabotage #5 — Living in the past. Letting yesterday's disappointing client or deal define how you show up today keeps agents stuck in fear instead of moving forward.
• The time and energy audit works. Tracking every 30 minutes for a few days — and honestly circling what moved the business forward — is one of the fastest ways to see where self-sabotage is hiding in your schedule.

One Practical Step

Pick one of the five sabotage patterns that hit closest to home, and run a short time audit: for the next 3–7 days, write down what you're doing every 30 minutes from the moment you wake up. At the end, circle every activity that genuinely moved your business forward — and be honest about everything else.

Connect with Jennifer Morin

• Book: Beyond the Sale: Unlocking Your Full Potential as a New Real Estate Agent - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Sale-Unlocking-Potential-Estate/dp/B0FKQLWL94
• Blog: Rookie Real Estate Agent - https://rookiereagent.com/
• Social: Instagram and Facebook @Rookie Real Estate Agent / @Jenifer Morin
• In person: Meet Jen at The Gathering, September 10–11 in Northern Virginia!

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Prayer isn't a substitute for the work. But the work was never meant to happen without prayer.

Is prayer a lead generation strategy? It's a question that sounds simple on the surface, but it opens the door to a much deeper conversation about faith, work, stewardship, and the purpose of business. In this episode, Garrett, Janet, and Cole wrestle with the tension many Christian entrepreneurs feel: If God is sovereign, what role do our effort, discipline, and strategy actually play?

Rather than offering easy answers, the conversation explores the biblical balance between trusting God completely while faithfully using the gifts, opportunities, and wisdom He has already provided. The hosts discuss why prayer should never become a substitute for action, but also why relentless hustle without dependence on God inevitably leads to pride, anxiety, and misplaced identity. Throughout the discussion, they challenge the idea that prayer is a formula for getting more clients and instead present it as a means of surrendering our ambitions, aligning our hearts with God's will, and allowing Him to reshape our motives.

The conversation also dives into practical questions every agent faces. Should you pray specifically for listings and buyers? How do you know whether you're pursuing success for God's glory or your own? What does it look like to faithfully work when you aren't seeing results? Why does God call us to persistence when He already knows the outcome? These questions lead to a thoughtful discussion about stewardship, obedience, and the mystery of God's sovereignty alongside human responsibility.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Prayer is not your business strategy—it is your posture. Prayer isn't designed to replace faithful work but to continually surrender your plans, motives, and ambitions to God.
• Faith and action were never meant to compete. Throughout Scripture, God calls His people to pray faithfully while also stewarding the opportunities, talents, and responsibilities He's entrusted to them.
• God gave you both a heart and a mind. Trusting the Lord doesn't mean refusing to make decisions or waiting indefinitely for perfect clarity. He also expects us to use wisdom, discernment, and the rational abilities He created us with.
• The condition of your heart matters as much as the condition of your business. Before asking God for more clients, it's worth asking why you want them. Prayer often reveals whether our ambition is rooted in service or self.
• God is more interested in your surrender than your success. A growing business means very little if it comes at the expense of intimacy with Christ or obedience to His calling.
• You can't copy someone else's calling. Every agent has different gifts, personalities, and opportunities. Instead of imitating another person's strategy, seek the unique way God has equipped you to serve others.
• Persistence is part of faithfulness. Farmers don't dig up seeds every day to check their progress. Likewise, faithful agents continue planting, serving, and following up—even before they see the harvest.
• You control the input, not the outcome. We plant, water, and faithfully work. God alone produces the growth. That truth frees us from both pride when business is booming and despair when it isn't.
• Prayer reshapes us before it changes our circumstances. The greatest work God often does through prayer isn't increasing our business—it's increasing our trust, refining our character, and aligning our desires with His will.

Prayer without effort can become presumption. Effort without prayer can become pride.

ONE PRACTICAL STEP

Before you start your workday tomorrow, spend five minutes praying one simple prayer:

"Lord, show me who You want me to serve today. Give me the wisdom to recognize the opportunities You've placed in front of me, the courage to act on them, and the humility to trust You with the results."

Then get to work. Make the calls. Send the messages. Follow up with people. Trust that your responsibility is faithfulness—the outcome belongs to God.

CONNECT WITH JANET:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Janet.Brinck.Realtor
Website - https://www.thesaltyagent.com/

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He weighed 340 pounds, was $100K+ in debt, unemployed, and sitting in the shower crying, thinking about not being here anymore. Then a random Bible verse notification on his watch snapped him out of it. Tanner Helm rebuilt his faith, his family, and a real estate business from literally nothing using four checkboxes a day. This is what surrender actually looks like when you stop pretending you have it together.

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Tanner Helm isn't here to tell you a polished success story. He's here to tell you the truth about what happens when a Christian real estate agent tries to build a business without ever inviting God into it, and what it costs to rebuild after everything falls apart.

Tanner got into real estate 13 years ago at 19, married with kids, selling copiers before stumbling into title insurance and eventually real estate. He built a team in Southern California, did $14-15 million in volume his first year, then moved his family to Bend, Oregon, chasing a slower pace of life. What followed was a brokerage coaching role, years of solid production, and a slow disconnect from his faith that he didn't even notice happening. He describes it plainly: he treated his business and his spirituality as two separate things, and by the end of 2022, after one of his best professional years ever, he was so burnt out he stopped responding to clients altogether. He quit real estate in January 2023 and took a job sweeping floors at a commercial construction site, just to escape the pressure of thinking.

That's not where the story bottoms out. A head-on collision on an icy Oregon highway with his wife and four kids in the car became the moment reality hit — that he was fully out of control, not just behind the wheel, but in every area of his life. A men's conference reignited something. A move to Idaho followed. And then came the real low: a failed construction business, mounting debt, his wife going to work every morning while he pretended to get ready for a job he didn't have, and a season where he admits he was suicidal.

The turning point wasn't dramatic. A verse-of-the-day notification on his watch, mid-breakdown in the shower, was enough to make him get up and write four words on a notepad: Faith. Family and marriage. Business. Health. One small action in each category, every single day. That simple structure — not a strategy, not a system, just consistent daily obedience — became the foundation for a complete turnaround: real estate license renewed, income restored, a coaching business built on stewardship instead of hustle, and a business he now describes as fully surrendered to God.

Whether you're a Christian entrepreneur in a season of burnout, rebuilding after failure, or just trying to figure out what biblical business principles actually look like day to day, Tanner's story is proof that God doesn't need you to have it together — He just needs you to take the next step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Compartmentalizing faith and business is its own kind of burnout. Tanner's disconnect wasn't rebellion — it was quietly treating his spiritual life and his real estate business as separate categories. That gap is where the exhaustion lived.
• God can't guide steps you're not taking. The line that stopped Tanner cold in prayer: "What steps? You're not taking any steps. I can't guide steps you're not taking." Surrender doesn't mean passivity — it means moving and trusting God with the outcome.
• Small, daily, unglamorous obedience compounds. The four-checkbox system (faith, family/marriage, business, health) worked because it was doable on the worst days — "return an email," "answer the phone" counted as a win.
• Rock bottom is often a mirror, not a punishment. The car accident, the debt, the depression weren't random bad luck — Tanner describes them as a reflection of the direction he'd already been drifting for years.
• A second chance in business is a stewardship opportunity, not just a comeback. Tanner didn't just rebuild his real estate career — he rebuilt it asking, "How do I steward this well this time?"

ONE PRACTICAL STEP

Tonight, write down four words on a notepad: Faith. Family. Business. Health. Tomorrow morning, before you check your phone or your CRM, commit to one small action in each — one prayer, one text to your spouse or kid, one email you've been avoiding, one walk. Don't aim for a system. Aim for four checkmarks. That's the whole practice — and it's the one that took Tanner from the shower floor to a business fully surrendered to God.

CONNECT WITH TANNER

Instagram - @tannerhelm

Website - https://collectivegrowthcoaching.com/

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Mortgage applications just fell two weeks in a row, even with rates coming down. Buyers are picky. Sellers are still living in 2021. And somewhere in the middle is you, trying to have an honest conversation nobody wants to have. Let's talk about it.

Garrett and Cole sit down for a real-talk conversation about what's actually happening in real estate right now, July 2026, high interest rates, an oversupply of listings, and buyers who have become notably picky. As top Christian real estate agents, they unpack why so many struggles agents are facing right now trace back to one root issue: unmanaged expectations. From sellers who still expect a 2021-style quick sale to buyers who put in offers and casually back out, Garrett and Cole walk through the exact scripts, frameworks, and systems they use with clients to keep negotiations rational instead of emotional.

The conversation covers Garrett's four-week marketing plan and 30-day price adjustment framework, the "Friday video update" system for keeping sellers informed without ambushing them, and why he only shares negative showing feedback with sellers (never positive). They dig into the psychology behind pricing decisions, including a breakdown of the endowment effect using a Duke vs. UNC basketball ticket study, and a surprisingly effective Zillow views-to-saves ratio trick for showing sellers real-time proof of pricing accuracy. On the buyer side, they discuss how to run effective buyer consultations, the "non-negotiables checklist" exercise, and a clever trust-building tactic: sharing your own personal home inspection report with clients before they get spooked by theirs.

Throughout, the two return to their core conviction as faith-based realtors: this is a hard market, but it's not about speed — it's about skill, service, and building a referral-based real estate business rooted in trust rather than transactional commodity work. They close with a reminder from Romans 12:10 about honoring one another in every negotiation, and a preview of THE GATHERING, their two-day Christian real estate conference happening September 10–11 at the Dulles Airport Marriott in Northern Virginia.

Key Takeaways

• Nobody gets angry until they're surprised. Set expectations at the listing appointment — average days on market, the game plan, and exactly when and why a price adjustment will happen — so sellers are never blindsided.
• Talk to the rational brain, not the emotional brain. Introduce hard news (like an upcoming price reduction) a week before you actually need the seller to act on it, so it's not tied to the moment you're asking them to change something.
• Use a four-week marketing plan with a built-in price adjustment clause, signed by the seller in advance, so there's already agreement in place before emotions run high.
• Only share negative showing feedback with sellers — positive feedback doesn't give them anything actionable and can create false confidence.
• The endowment effect is real, whether it's a basketball ticket, a piece of gum, or a $500,000 house — sellers consistently overvalue what they already own compared to what buyers are willing to pay.
• Zillow's views-to-saves ratio can be a powerful pricing conversation tool. Roughly 10% of viewers saving a listing suggests it's priced correctly; well under that suggests it's overpriced.
• Run real buyer consultations before writing offers — have buyers physically re-rank their non-negotiables against the house so decisions come from logic, not "rose-colored glasses."
• Share your own home inspection report (with permission if it's not yours) to normalize what a "scary-looking" inspection report actually means and build trust before a client's own inspection comes back.
• Referral-based business solves the trust problem at the root. When clients come to you already trusting you, hard conversations about price and expectations become dramatically easier than when you're just "the first person who called."
• Faithful agents are called to honor both sides of a transaction — buyer and seller — because ultimately these negotiations are an extension of representing Christ, not just closing a deal.

One Practical Step

This week, build (or update) your "expectations conversation" script for your next listing appointment. Before you present a price, walk the seller through: the current average days on market in your area, a specific day-count checkpoint for when you'll revisit pricing if there's no offer, and the exact dollar-amount adjustment you'd recommend at that checkpoint. Get their verbal (or written) agreement to that plan before the home ever hits the MLS, so if a price conversation becomes necessary at day 30 or 60, it's not a surprise, it's just following the plan you already agreed to together.

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In light of last week's roundtable discussion with Janet Brinck, we're replaying her first episode on the show — a well-loved conversation about God's faithfulness in her real estate journey.

Janet opens up about a season of her life that looked polished on the outside — top producer, growing team, "Miss Real Estate" reputation — while everything behind the scenes was falling apart. She walks through the day her house was raided by FBI and ATF agents, learning her husband was headed to federal prison, and the years of debt, fear, and single-handedly rebuilding her business and family that followed. Janet traces her path from that rock-bottom moment through joining Keller Williams because of a sign on the wall that read "God, Family, Business," to stepping down from a team leader role in 2020 when she realized her life was out of alignment with her values, to eventually checking herself into rehab for alcohol in 2022. She shares how surrendering control — instead of white-knuckling her way through faith — became the turning point that led her to her three life words: fearless, authentic, and faithful. This episode is a raw reminder that God's faithfulness shows up most clearly in the seasons we'd never choose for ourselves.

Key Takeaways

• Looking successful and being okay are not the same thing — Janet spent years performing "Miss Real Estate" while her personal life was in crisis, and pulling back the curtain on that gap is where real healing and connection start.
• A crisis can become the moment you actually start trusting God instead of just saying you do — Janet's surrender happened not when life was easy, but when she had no other option left.
• Business alignment isn't just about production — Janet's 2020 decision to step down from a team leader role came from recognizing "God, Family, Business" had quietly become "Business, Business, Business."
• Vulnerability multiplies impact — Janet's willingness to share her rehab story and past trauma publicly has connected her with far more people than her production numbers ever did.
• Community events like conferences can be genuinely used by God for timing and connection, even when the "why" isn't obvious until later.
• Faith and inclusivity aren't in conflict — you can hold your convictions firmly and still love and include people who believe differently than you do.

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For 500 years, the word "priority" only ever meant one thing — the first thing. Then somewhere along the way we pluralized it, and convinced ourselves we could have several "first things" at once. In this roundtable episode, Garrett and Cole are joined by their good friend Janet Brinck for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it actually looks like to protect one priority in a business — and a season of life — that constantly pulls in a dozen directions.

This week's episode is a roundtable conversation with Janet Brinck, a top-producing Christian real estate agent and leader in the SALT (Servant Agents Leading Together) community, joining Garrett and Cole for a raw, honest conversation about priority (not priorities), time, and what it actually looks like to build a referral-based real estate business without losing your walk with God. Janet opens up about stepping down as CEO of a Keller Williams franchise, the season of her life that forced her to fully surrender control, and why "God, family, business" as a hierarchy was actually part of the problem.

This conversation is built for the Christian real estate agent who is tired of chasing more leads while quietly losing time with the people who matter most. Garrett, Cole, and Janet talk candidly about the pressure every faith-based realtor feels to always be reachable, always be producing, and always be saying yes — and why that pressure often comes from a lack of trust rather than a lack of discipline. They dig into biblical business principles around work, rest, and ambition, including a hard look at Luke 21:34 and what it means to "watch yourself" so your heart isn't weighed down by the cares of this life.

Key Takeaways

• "Priority" was never meant to be plural. For 500 years it meant one thing — the first thing. Treating everything as a priority quietly guarantees that nothing actually is.
• Overworking is usually a trust problem, not a discipline problem. Saying yes to everything often comes from fear that God won't provide if you say no.
• There's a difference between working "for God" and working "from" Him. Building from a place of identity and rest looks different than building to prove something or earn approval.
• "God, family, business" as a stacked priority order can still miss the point. The goal isn't ranking categories — it's letting God be present in all of them at once, not compartmentalized.
• Proximity shapes priorities. Surrounding yourself with people who chase the Lord (not just bigger production numbers) will change what you say yes and no to.
• The moments that matter rarely show up as urgent. A daughter's birthday, a quiet morning, a Sabbath afternoon — these are easy to sacrifice for "just a little more work," but they're the ones you can't get back.
• Praying for your clients — not just about your goals — shifts your posture. It reorients a real estate business away from self-interest and back toward genuinely serving people.

Practical Steps

• Spend time in real stillness this week and ask God directly: what am I saying yes to that I need to say no to?
• Before your next "just a quick question" client text on a weekend, decide in advance what your boundary is — and hold it.
• Identify one relationship in your circle that's pulling you toward hustle over presence, and one that's pulling you toward the Lord — lean into the second.
• Try praying specifically for your current clients (not just about closing them) and notice how it shifts your approach.
• Do the "age 80 on the park bench" exercise: picture what you want to be true then, and ask if today's calendar is actually building toward it.

Connect with Janet:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Janet.Brinck.Realtor
Website - https://www.thesaltyagent.com/

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Have you ever been to a real estate agent's retirement party? The running joke is that there isn't one; they just keep selling until they can't. In this episode of The Faithful Agent, Cole and I sit down with Rebekah Taylor — passive income strategist, co-founder of MachSpeed Lending, and the American Apartment Owners Association's 2024 Best Passive Income Expert — to ask the question most agents avoid: what's your exit strategy?

As a realtor, your time is tied directly to your income. It's transactional; you have to produce to get paid, which means you're constantly trading your most valuable asset for your next commission check. But what happens when you don't want to keep selling, or you reach a season where you can't? Rebekah has invested in over a thousand rental units nationwide and managed millions in private equity, and she's here to show agents that there's a middle ground between "buy all your own rentals" and "throw it in the stock market and forget it."

This is a conversation about stewardship. We get into the practical side — house hacking, real estate syndications, self-directed IRAs, hard money lending, and the tax advantages most agents have no idea they're leaving on the table (depreciation, bonus depreciation, cost segregation, and qualified real estate professional status). But we also get into the heart side: how do you discern which opportunities the Lord is actually calling you toward instead of chasing every idea you hear on a podcast?

If you've ever felt the golden handcuffs of big commission checks while quietly wondering whether you're building anything that lasts, this one's for you. Rebekah closes with simple, actionable advice on budgeting, living below your means, and putting your money to work so that one day, work can become optional — and you can be present for the moments that matter most.

Key Takeaways

Your time is your most valuable asset, so build an off-ramp. As an agent, your income stops when you stop. Creating alternative streams of income protects you when deals fall through and gives you a real exit strategy instead of selling until you're 83.

You already understand real estate better than the stock market. Agents have a built-in advantage — you know property, values, and locations. Rebekah's challenge: why pour everything into a market you don't understand when you could invest in the space you know cold?

There's a middle ground between active and passive. You don't have to choose between buying your own rentals and doing nothing. Syndications let you come in as a silent limited partner, while debt funds and hard money lending offer another path entirely — without the toilets, tenants, and trash.

The tax benefits are massive — and most agents miss them. Depreciation, bonus depreciation, and cost segregation studies can create paper losses that offset your active income. Because realtors can qualify for real estate professional status (track those 750+ hours and talk to your CPA), those write-offs can work against your GCI in ways most other professions never get.

Hard money is about speed and convenience. Rebekah's Coke-at-Sheetz vs. a-12-pack-at-Sam's-Club analogy nails it — you pay more to get funded in days instead of waiting weeks on a bank. MaxSpeed runs around 13.5% annualized on roughly six-month terms for flips, builds, and gap funding.

The debt fund is the steady, hands-off option. A one-year hold, 10% under $500K (11% over), quarterly distributions, compounding if you reinvest, and backed by collateral. No tax benefits on the debt side — but it pairs beautifully with the equity side that does carry them.

Stewardship starts with a heart check. Don't chase every opportunity you hear. Garrett's story — feeling called to be a landlord, then sensing the Lord say "that's not what I want you to do" — is the reminder to ask first. And Joey's $10 million analogy lands the point: if someone trusted you with that, you'd invest time learning to manage it well. That's exactly what the Lord has done.

Start with your budget. Know your numbers, live below your means, tithe, and invest the difference. Make the hard choices early so that work can eventually become optional — and you're free to say no without guilt when it matters.

Connect with Rebekah:Website: https://machspeedlending.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-taylor1986/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@passiveincomeplaybookrt

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - I am ecstatic to introduce my new co-host Cole Ordiway, a fellow realtor and great buddy of mine. Cole brings a rare mix to the show: a coach's instinct for asking the questions you didn't know you needed answered, and a fresh, faith-driven perspective that pushes every conversation deeper (plus a few Christian dad jokes of his own). I'm so excited to welcome Cole to the show; he'll make it sharper, more practical, and a whole lot more fun for every agent trying to grow a business without losing their faith, family, or peace.

Most agents think being "always on" is the price of success, but what if that is the very thing holding them back? Garrett and Cole welcome Shae Spitz on this episode of The Faithful Agent podcast. Shae has sold more than $95 million in real estate and helped over 360 families buy and sell homes across eight years in the business — all while raising three kids and staying present in her marriage. But she opens this episode not with a production number; she opens with a story about her eXp sponsor Brent Gove calling her out of the blue, in the middle of a hardware store, just to ask how she was doing and to pray over her.

That moment sets the tone for an honest, unguarded conversation about what Christian real estate agents are really chasing. As Shae puts it, once you start making money you realize the money was never the point — what you're actually chasing is peace, and a deeper relationship with God.

Garrett, Cole, and Shae also dig into the tension every faith-based realtor knows: how do you build a thriving, referral-based real estate business without losing your faith, family, or peace? Shae shares the marriage rhythms that saved her relationship — a weekly Wednesday planning lunch and a Sunday "State of the Union" check-in that came out of couples counseling — plus the hard-won boundaries that taught her clients to respect her time, including not working Sundays and letting go of the client who demanded 11pm phone calls.

You'll also hear a genuinely useful breakdown of Shae's "set it and forget it" referral systems, an honest open-house debate between three top producers, and why being intentional with your time is one of the most biblical business principles an agent can practice. Garrett even shares the experiment that proved most of the busywork agents cling to doesn't matter at all.

Whether you're a Christian entrepreneur, a faith-based realtor in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, or Richmond VA, or simply an agent tired of being "always on," this episode is a reminder that the way you make people feel will always outlast the way you closed the deal.

New episodes of The Faithful Agent release every Thursday to help you build success that actually lasts — to the glory of God, at work and at home.

Key Takeaways

• A single phone call can change someone's life. Shae's most impactful recent moment wasn't a closing — it was her sponsor Brent Gove stopping to pray over her in the middle of a hardware store. Faithful agents can replicate that kind of impact simply by reaching out and asking, "How can I pray for you?"
• Being present beats being home. Shae's husband didn't need her to be home more — he needed her mentally and emotionally present when she was there. Naming what you actually need, instead of criticizing what your spouse is doing wrong, changes the entire conversation.
• Build marriage rhythms into the calendar. A weekly Wednesday lunch to plan the week and a Sunday "State of the Union" check-in (both recommended in couples counseling) keep small frustrations from quietly turning into big ones.
• Boundaries earn respect, not resentment. When Shae stopped working Sundays and after-hours, clients respected her more — and the ones who didn't (like the seller demanding 11pm and 4am calls) weren't the clients she wanted anyway.
• Abundance is what protects your boundaries. You can only say no to bad-fit clients when you have enough business that no single deal controls you. Strong, consistent lead generation is what actually makes freedom possible.
• "Set it and forget it" referral systems compound. Shae runs two low-cost, automated systems — a follow-up plan that mails postcards and newsletters for five years, and a year-long card drip that ends with delivered brownies and a QR code prompting a Google review. The payoff: 76% repeat-and-referral business with very little daily effort.
• Question the busywork. Garrett's challenge: most of us do things we've convinced ourselves matter. He once quietly cancelled a 30-person book club to test it — and no one said a word. What in your business could you simply stop doing?
• Do open houses with intention, or not at all. Open houses procure only about 1–3% of buyers, but they can still serve as a value-add to sellers, a way to re-engage a stale listing, and a source of new listing leads — when they're done deliberately rather than out of habit.
• The money was never the point. Once you start earning, you realize you were chasing peace and a relationship with God all along. How you make people feel will always outlast how fast or how high you sold.

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What if the thing holding back your business isn't your lead gen, your systems, or your skill set — but a quiet belief that you don't actually deserve to succeed?

This week's guest came on to talk about AI. The Lord had other plans. Christian Santiago is an AI strategist and marketing systems operator who's spent over a decade building lead generation and revenue systems behind major real estate brands and high-growth businesses, and he's the founder of Meet The Agents AI. But what unfolds in this episode goes far deeper than tools and prompts — it's a spiritual roadmap for any agent who's ever felt stuck, unworthy, or afraid to move.

The conversation centers on Christian's "D.A.D. Framework" — Departure, Arrival, and Destiny — and each piece hits a nerve that most agents never talk about out loud.

Departure is the moment you stop being loyal to the version of yourself God is trying to deliver you from. Christian draws on the ten lepers in Luke, who were healed "as they went" — a reminder that you're often not blessed first and then you move. Sometimes the blessing is in the movement. To depart, you have to abandon something: a mindset, a fear, a brokerage, an old identity.

Arrival isn't about reaching some finish line — it's arriving at the truth of who God is and who you are in Him. God can take you out of Egypt in a moment, but He may walk you through the wilderness to take Egypt out of you. We live in a microwave, Netflix-style culture, but real growth is still a process, and there's still work required once you get where you're going.

Destiny is what becomes possible when obedience, identity, and surrender come into agreement. It's not fame. It's not money. It's alignment with what God intends to do through your life.

The most powerful thread running through it all is redemption. Using the genealogy of Jesus — Rahab the prostitute, David the adulterer and murderer, Moses — Christian and Garrett unpack a truth that frees a lot of agents who are secretly stuck: God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Your past can be real without being final.

Key Takeaways

• The blessing is often in the movement, not before it. Like the ten lepers who were cleansed "as they went," you're frequently not blessed first and then you move — you have to step out in obedience before you see the breakthrough. Departure means abandoning something old to arrive somewhere new.
• You can leave Egypt physically but still carry it spiritually. God can deliver you from a situation in a moment, but He may walk you through the wilderness to remove the old identity from you. Growth is a process, not an instant arrival — and there's still work required once you get there.
• God qualifies the called, not the other way around. Rahab, David, and Moses all carried serious failures, yet remained in the bloodline of Jesus. Your past can be real without being final. God doesn't erase the failures — He redeems them, and repentance and mercy carry your destiny forward.
• Many agents self-sabotage because they don't feel worthy. When you secretly believe you don't deserve a good business because of your past, you'll unconsciously hold back. But when the Lord looks at you, He sees Christ — those sins are paid for, not continually being paid for. Be excellent at the input and let the Lord determine the output.
• The fundamentals never change, even with AI. You still have to contact your list, make the calls, and have conversations. AI doesn't replace the fundamentals — it helps you run them at a level no one else can. It all boils down to math: calls, conversations, appointments.
• Leverage what you have to get what you don't. Christian's biggest early breakthrough came from pure organic movement — no paid ads, just serving other people's audiences and making it all about them. That same fundamental drives smart AI systems today.
• Destiny isn't arrival — it's alignment. It's not about getting famous or making money. Your ultimate purpose is to lead others to Christ; real estate is simply the method. Be excellent because it brings God glory, but never forget the goal is to be a gospel witness — to your kids first, then your community.

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What if the thing you built to give you freedom is the very thing trapping you? That's the question Jason Shinpaugh had to face after years of building a high-producing real estate team — complete with four ISAs, multiple listing partners, a full ops staff, and six-figure overhead. From the outside, it looked like success. From the inside, he was broke, broken, and falling asleep in a chair while his family had dinner without him.

In this honest, fire-starting conversation, Jason joins Garrett to talk about what it really costs to chase the traditional team model — and why the industry narrative around leverage, scale, and "building to step away" is failing agents at every level. Jason and Garrett dig into the difference between a team and an organization, why most team leaders are quietly drowning while accepting awards, and what it actually looks like to design a business that gives your life back instead of slowly consuming it.

Jason has spent the last decade living full-time on the road with his family — all while continuing to run a successful real estate business remotely. He's not sharing theory. He's sharing the hard-won, been-through-the-fire truth of what it takes to build what he calls "and relationships" — the only kind that lead to real, lasting freedom.

This episode is for the agent grinding to hit $100K who wonders why freedom still feels so far off. It's for the team leader putting on a show while the lights are barely on. And it's for the faith-driven agent who knows deep down that something has to change — but isn't sure what.

Key Takeaways

• The prison no one warns you about. Jason built a team with over a dozen staff and agents — and found himself more trapped, more broke, and more burned out than when he was selling solo. He breaks down exactly how that happens and why the industry keeps pointing agents in this direction anyway.
• Teams vs. organizations — the critical difference. A team is an "or" relationship: you're either in or you're out. An organization is an "and" relationship: agents can grow beyond you, build their own freedom, and everyone wins. This mindset shift changes everything about how you lead and recruit.
• And = freedom. Jason's simple, powerful equation — and relationships equal freedom. When you stop begging people to stay and start building an ecosystem where the right people swim to your boat, your energy, your peace, and your results all shift.
• The team leader nobody's talking to. Jason makes a passionate case for having honest conversations with team leaders — the ones footing $50K/month in overhead, smiling on stage, and privately asking themselves why they ever left solo production. This episode gives those leaders language and a lifeline.
• You can have an amazing life at 15–20 houses a year. The industry has sold agents on scale as the only path to success. Jason and Garrett push back hard — and lay out what a sustainable, freedom-based real estate business actually looks like year by year, and why the third year becomes the turning point.
• What freedom actually means. Not a beach laptop photo. Not a private jet. Freedom is going to a ball game with your phone off. It's sitting in church without fielding showing requests. It's having enough business that a lost deal doesn't wreck your week. Jason and Garrett define it on their own terms — and show a real, replicable path to getting there.
• The three things you need to feel fulfilled. Someone you're chasing. Someone giving you a hand up. Someone you're giving a hand up to. If you're checking all three boxes, life feels full — personally and professionally. This is the framework behind everything Jason and Garrett are building.

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Most real estate agents want a referral-based business. They just don't have a system for it — and good intentions without structure will always lose to life, busyness, and distraction.

In Part 2 of this referral series, Garrett Maroon breaks down the exact 36-touch system he's used to sell 50+ homes a year for ten consecutive years — never missing a single month, even through personal loss. Built from a combination of the Brian Buffini method, Keller Williams systems, and years of field-testing, this isn't theory. It's a repeatable, low-cost, relationship-first framework that any agent can install and run.

Last year, Garrett spent $7,500 on this system and generated $700,000 in GCI. No Facebook ads. No pay-per-click. No cold outreach. Just consistent, intentional touches with the people already in your world.

This episode is the actionable follow-up to Part 1 (mindset). Here, Garrett walks through every single touch — mailers, emails, video texts, handwritten notes, pop-by gifts, and client events — structured on a quarterly calendar so simple you'll know your exact lead generation strategy five years from now. If you've been wanting to build a business by referral but didn't know how to make it consistent, this is the episode.

Key Takeaways

1. Consistency beats creativity — every time. Only 11% of agents consistently send anything to their database. The agents who win in referral-based real estate aren't the most creative — they're the most consistent. Garrett has never missed a single month of his 36-touch system in ten years. That consistency is the pipeline.

2. The 36-touch system broken down. Each month includes three core touches: a mailer sent on the 1st, an email sent on the 15th, and one personal touch. That's 24 low-level touches per year (12 mailers + 12 emails) plus 12 personal touches — structured in a quarterly rotation of phone call/video text → handwritten note/pop-by gift → client event/client coffee. Rinse and repeat.

3. Use Wise Pelican for postcards and keep costs low. Garrett sends a simple postcard every month — not a fancy mailer in an envelope that gets tossed unopened. Postcards work because people see your face before they throw it away. Pro tip: split the cost with a mortgage lender by co-branding the card.

4. Emails don't build relationships — but they still matter. Don't spend hours crafting a polished monthly newsletter. A simple email sent to a blind-copied database on the 15th keeps your name in front of people. Toss the content into ChatGPT and send something clean and easy. The goal isn't a deep read — it's a consistent presence in the inbox.

5. Video texts are the highest-ROI personal touch for most agents. In the first month of every quarter (January, April, July, October), send a 20–30 second personal video text to everyone in your database. No tracking needed — bold their name in your Google Sheet as you go. It's warm, it's human, and it doesn't require a phone call most people don't actually want to receive.

6. The handwritten note is a superpower — less than 0.7% of mail today is handwritten. In the second month of each quarter, send a handwritten note to everyone in your database and do pop-by gifts for your top 10–20 people. The note doesn't need to be long — a single line of genuine gratitude is enough. Hand-address the envelope. They'll open it because they can see a real person wrote it.

7. Pop-by gifts under $2 outperform expensive mailers. The value of a pop-by isn't the gift — it's you showing up. Garrett has used $1 spatulas, chapstick, and turkey basters with clever real estate puns attached. Spend under $2 per person. Pre-plan your route. Don't go inside — protect your time. The relationship deposit happens at the front door.

8. Client events are the highest-touch, highest-yield quarterly activity. In the third month of every quarter, host a client event or aim for 10 client coffees. Garrett's team runs the same four events on repeat every year — a movie event in March, ice cream social in June, family photo event in September, and a Christmas lights drive-through in December. They've done all four for six-plus years. Partner with your mortgage lender to split the cost.

9. Your database doesn't need to be in a CRM — it needs to be worked. Garrett runs his database on a Google Spreadsheet. No expensive software. Just bold the name when the touch is done. Simplicity scales. The system only fails when agents over-complicate it before they've proven they can execute it.

10. A referral business is the only pipeline nobody can take from you. Facebook changes its algorithm. Google updates its search rankings. But no one can take your relationships. A business built on genuine, consistent care for the people in your world is both the most sustainable and the most biblically aligned way to build — because you stop treating people like transactions and start building a real community.

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Most real estate agents end their workday exhausted, wondering where the time went — and with almost nothing meaningful to show for it. The culprit isn't laziness. It's reactivity. In this Quick Cut, Garrett breaks down the simple three-part morning framework he followed for years that allowed him to consistently outperform nearly every agent in his market — not by working more hours, but by owning the right hours. Called the Three L's — Learn, Lead Generate, and Launch — this framework is repeatable, flexible, and built for agents who want to stop chasing their day and start directing it. If you've ever felt busy but unproductive, this episode is the reset you didn't know you needed.

Key Takeaways:
1. Reactivity is the silent productivity killer — and most agents never see it coming. The moment you pick up your phone and start scrolling texts, emails, and notifications, you've already handed ownership of your day to someone else. Garrett makes the case that the speed-to-lead culture — the belief that you must be available 24/7 to have good customer service — actually trains agents to surrender control of their own businesses. The fix isn't working harder. It's deciding, before the chaos starts, that you are the one who gets to tell your day where to go.

2. The Three L's — Learn, Lead Generate, Launch — can be done in as little as 60 minutes. Garrett's original rhythm was 9:00–10:00 (Learn), 10:00–11:00 (Lead Generate), 11:00–11:15 (Launch). But the framework scales down. Even 20 minutes per block — just one hour total — produces the same transformation: a sharpened mind, a moved-forward business, and an intentional plan for the rest of the day. The point isn't the exact time. The point is doing all three before the day gets loud.

3. Reading for one hour a day compounds into 1,000+ hours of learning over five years — and you can't outgrow your own thinking. Garrett leans on Einstein's principle: you can't solve a problem at the same level of thinking that created it. Scrolling social media is not the same as growing your mind. Reading, watching targeted training, engaging with new ideas — that's what expands your capacity. Your business is capped by your thinking. Grow the thinker and the business follows.

4. Lead generation done before distractions is a completely different activity than lead generation done after. When Garrett lead generated from 10 to 11, before texts piled up and showing requests came in, he was operating with full focus and zero excuses. He points to a key principle that the most productive agents he's ever coached weren't more talented — they were more intentional, and almost always more intentional with their mornings. Consistency beats creativity every time. Predictable input into a system beats unpredictable input into no system.

5. The Launch block — just 15 minutes — is what separates drifting from directing. This is the most underrated part of the framework. Before your day starts, review your calendar, identify who needs follow-up, and decide what actually matters today. The goal isn't to control every hour — it's to align your day with your priorities instead of your pressures. If you launch your day, you might still deal with fires. But you've already pushed your mind and your business forward. You already won.

6. The compounding effect of this framework is where the real advantage lives. One good morning is nice. A thousand of them — done consistently over years — is how agents build businesses that seem untouchable. Garrett ran the Three L's for years and accumulated over 1,000 hours of learning and 1,000 hours of intentional lead generation. That's not a tactic. That's a competitive gap that's nearly impossible for reactive agents to close. Success rarely happens by accident. It happens through intentional rhythms, repeated over time.

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75% of real estate transactions come through relationships. Yet most agents spend 80% of their time chasing strangers. Something doesn't add up. In part one of this two-part series, Garrett makes the case for why your database — not Zillow, not cold calls, not the next shiny system — is where your business is hiding, and what it actually takes to unlock it.

Using the story of his very first client, Nick Vogel, Garrett reveals that intentional relationship-building isn't just good for business — it's good for people. He challenges agents to rethink how they spend their time, why familiarity beats competency in the consumer's mind, and how to build and qualify a database that actually generates predictable referrals.

This episode isn't about tactics yet — that's next week. This one is about the conviction you need before the system can work. Because if you don't believe relationships are your business, no amount of strategy will stick.

Key Takeaways

• Referrals don't happen automatically — systems make them predictable. Being a good agent and a good person matters, but it's not enough. Most agents are missing referrals not because they're unlikeable, but because they have no intentional process. Start by writing down every person you've ever sold a home to and everyone in your personal world. That list is your starting point.
• Ask the one question that qualifies your entire database. Before you invest time, energy, and money staying in front of people, you need to know who's actually in your corner. Ask everyone in your sphere: "If you had a friend or family member thinking of making a move, do you have an agent you'd refer them to?" The answer tells you exactly who belongs in your database and who doesn't. Yes, some people will say their sister is an agent. That's okay — better to know now than to spend years nurturing someone who was never going to refer you.
• Get all three contact points for everyone who says yes. Phone number, email, and home address. You need all three. Each one unlocks a different way to stay connected — texts and calls, email campaigns, and handwritten notes or pop-bys. If you only have one, you're limited before you even start.
• People don't hire competency — they hire familiarity. Consumers don't know what makes a great agent. Studies show the average person understands most industries at a two-out-of-ten level. They're not evaluating your negotiation skills or your market knowledge — they're asking themselves two questions: Do I trust this person? Do I feel like they care about me? Familiarity is built through repeated, authentic interaction. That's it.
• 80% of your business comes from relationships. Give it 80% of your time. Most agents Garrett coaches generate the vast majority of their deals through relationships — but spend only 10–20% of their time intentionally building them. That's the core imbalance. Before you spend another dollar on leads or another hour on cold outreach, ask yourself: what would happen if I just went deeper with the people already doing business with me?
• Stop communicating like a brand. Start communicating like a person. Templated emails, polished-but-generic social posts, and robotic client check-ins don't generate referrals — connection does. People refer agents they feel close to, not agents who look professional online. Drop the corporate tone. Remember details. Follow up on things people told you months ago. Show them you were actually listening.
• The best touches have almost nothing to do with real estate. You don't need to constantly remind people you're an agent — they already know. What you need to do is remind them that you care. Show up with a book you thought they'd like. Remember their kid's birthday. Check in after a hard season. The real estate referral follows naturally when people feel genuinely connected to you.
• Inconsistency is what kills referral businesses. The math is simple: consistency equals consistency, inconsistency equals inconsistency. Most agents try a system for three months, don't see immediate results, and pivot to something new. Relationships don't work that way. Pick a system, commit to it, and trust that showing up over and over is what makes it work. Boring? Yes. Effective? Absolutely.
• Humans are wired to refer — they just need to be reminded. When was the last time you told a friend about a restaurant or a Netflix show? You did it because it came up naturally. That's exactly what happens when you stay consistently present in your database. You become the name that surfaces when someone in their world starts talking about buying or selling. Your job isn't to push — it's to stay close enough that they think of you first.

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What if your biggest business problem isn't that you're working too hard — it's that you're working as the wrong person? In this Quick Cut, Garrett opens with a simple question: who wins in a race between a Lamborghini and a nine-passenger van? The answer is obvious. But the real question — the one most agents never ask — is why are you trying to become a Lamborghini when you were designed to be something else entirely?

Garrett breaks down one of the most common and costly mistakes in real estate: chasing someone else's version of success. The industry has convinced agents that there's one way to win — cold call, door knock, buy leads, grind on social media. But that model doesn't account for the fact that you were specifically and intentionally wired by God to operate in a way that's unique to you. When you ignore that, you don't just underperform — you burn out.

Drawing from his own experience with anxiety attacks in late 2023 and early 2024, Garrett gets personal about what happens when misalignment goes unchecked. He shares how Psalm 131 became an anchor in that season, and how he came to understand that burnout isn't always about overwork — it's often about the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not.

This episode is a call to stop running the wrong race and start building toward who you were actually made to be.

Key Takeaways

• The industry has failed agents, not the other way around. New agents come in with no clear pathway and are handed a one-size-fits-all model for success. Most never question it — and that's where the problem starts.
• Misalignment eventually leads to burnout. Garrett shares how operating outside his design — including starting an Amazon business that had nothing to do with who he is — contributed to a serious anxiety attack. Operating against your wiring is like running into the wind all day. You can't sustain it.
• Albert Einstein said it best. If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing it's stupid. There are a lot of fish in real estate being told to climb trees — and they're wondering why they keep failing.
• Success is less about effort and more about alignment. Garrett built his entire business — over 650 homes sold — through relationships alone. No cold calls. No door knocking. No open houses. Not because he's special, but because he understood how he was wired and leaned into it instead of away from it.
• The comparison trap is real and costly. Social media has made it easier than ever to look at what other agents are doing and feel like you're falling behind. That constant comparison, stacked on top of industry pressure, pushes agents further from their own design.
• You don't need to become someone different. You need to get better at being you. The goal isn't an excuse for laziness — it's a call to pursue excellence within your design. What do you naturally love? What are you already good at? Go deeper there.
• God made you on purpose. Your wiring, your strengths, your way of doing business — none of it was accidental. Honoring that design and pursuing excellence within it is how you honor the One who made you.
• Everybody wins when they operate inside their design. The Lamborghini wins the race. The van wins the road trip. The fish wins underwater. Michael Jordan wins on the basketball court. Your breakthrough may not come from trying harder — it may come from finally becoming more fully yourself.

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Have you ever had a season where you're doing everything right, but still quietly wondering... am I going to make it? Maybe a deal fell through. Maybe the leads dried up. Maybe you're just tired. This episode is for that version of you. Dawn Cazedessus has led 17,000+ agents, written a book, and built businesses most people only dream about — but she didn't start there. She started in a trailer park, broke, and statistically unlikely to be anywhere near where she is today. And the framework she built to get here — and to help thousands of agents get unstuck — might be exactly what you need to hear right now.

This episode is a masterclass in how Christian real estate agents can reframe failure, find their calling, and build with consistency — not hustle. Whether you're in survival mode, quietly wondering if you're going to make it, or just stuck in a season that feels like wandering, this one is for you.

Key Takeaways

• The FAIL acronym that rewires your relationship with failure — F: Forgive yourself. A: Accept what happened. I: Inspect it (yes, even when it hurts). L: Learn from it. Dawn breaks down why skipping the "inspect" step is exactly why so many agents keep repeating the same patterns.
• Survival mode versus abundance mode — Growing up in poverty teaches grit, but it can also trap you in self-protection mode. Dawn explains how she made the shift and what it looks like to help agents do the same.
• Discipline is just consistency — Dawn reframes the intimidating word "discipline" as simply showing up with consistency — and explains why stopping your lead generation, at any stage of your career, will always produce the same result: no fruit.
• Intentional guided discipline — Discipline that's disconnected from your calling won't last. Dawn shares why most agents burn out not because they lack hustle, but because they're grinding on something that was never meant for them.
• The headlamp analogy — God's Word is a lamp to your feet, not a floodlight on the whole trail. Dawn's imagery from her trail running life beautifully captures what it means to take the next faithful step, even when you can't see far ahead.
• Get into bigger rooms — Whether it's podcasts, conferences, coaching, or community, the first move toward getting unstuck is changing what you're putting into your mind. Put the next conference on your vision board — not just the car.

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What if the secret to a bigger business wasn't better scripts, a new CRM, or another lead source — but just becoming more fully yourself? In this Quick Cut, Garrett unpacks the concept of affinity groups: a simple, organic strategy for building community, trust, and referrals around the things you already love to do.

Garrett shares real stories from agents in his organization — a fishing enthusiast who closed 7 deals from a 40-person Facebook group, a stay-at-home mom who launched a neighborhood walking group, and an agent who built a wine-and-true-crime podcast night that women actually showed up to. The secret isn't the activity. The activity is just the hook. What people are really after is community — and you get to be the one who creates it.

This episode is a challenge to stop asking "how do I get more leads?" and start asking "who are my people?" Because the agents who thrive long-term aren't the ones who perfected their personal brand — they're the ones who gave themselves permission to show up as who they actually are. Your affinity group isn't a marketing funnel. It's a front door to genuine relationship, and genuine relationship builds the kind of trust that turns into referrals for life.

Key Takeaways

• People work with people they like — and people they are like. The fastest path to a business you love may not be becoming more professional. It may be becoming more yourself.
• The affinity group concept. An affinity group is a community you build around something you already enjoy — fishing, walking, wine, bourbon, gardening, pickleball. You don't manufacture it. You just invite people into what you're already doing.
• The hook vs. the real reason. People don't show up for the activity. They show up because they want community and don't know where to find it. The activity is what gets their attention. The relationship is what keeps them.
• Real examples, real results. Jesse created "Real Estate Reel" for fellow fishing enthusiasts — just 40 members his first year, zero from his existing database, and 7 closed deals. He later added a bourbon group and landed an $850K cash purchase from it.
• This is a second leg, not a replacement. Your database and systematic follow-up come first. The affinity group is an additional, joy-filled way to grow — not a shortcut around the fundamentals.
• Alignment over performance. The industry pushes agents to disconnect from who they actually are in order to look more "professional." Garrett calls that submission, not strategy. The greater you are in alignment with who you naturally are, the greater your success will be.
• Your people are already out there. They're looking for someone familiar, someone who shares their values, someone authentic. You don't need to become more polished to grow. You may just need to become more real.

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What if the most powerful marketing strategy available to real estate agents right now costs less than a dinner out and doesn't require a single cold call? That's exactly what Nashville-based realtor Nick Woodard has been quietly proving for the last several years.

Nick is a 22-year veteran serving the greater Nashville market, a consistent top 5% producer, and the host of the 615 Podcast — a local community show built around meaningful conversations with interesting people. But here's what makes his story worth your time: the podcast was never designed as a business tool. It was just Nick doing what he loves. And it changed everything.

In this episode, Nick and Garrett unpack the surprisingly simple (and seriously underused) strategy of hyper-local podcasting as a relationship-building and brand-awareness engine. You'll also hear a refreshingly honest conversation about authenticity, the danger of trying to appeal to everyone, and why the agents who are still here in 20 years are the ones who showed up consistently rather than chased the next shiny thing.

Whether podcasting is on your radar or not, this episode is a masterclass in building a local brand, playing the long game, and letting people get to know you before they ever meet you.

Key Takeaways

• The power of hyper-local podcasting. Nick built the 615 Podcast around interviewing interesting people in the Nashville community — friends, clients, firefighters, local artists. The goal wasn't leads. It was authentic connection. The leads came anyway.
• One episode = months of content. Nick batches 3–4 episodes in a single day, then works with a producer to break each one into clips for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. One recording session can fuel 3+ months of social content.
• You don't need a big network — you need curiosity. Every guest Nick has interviewed has been a friend. Starting with people you already know removes the pressure of being a "host" and makes real conversation easy.
• Authenticity isn't a strategy — it's a filter. Leaning into who you are repels the wrong clients and draws in the right ones.
• Get to know me before you meet me. Nick's content goal is simple: let people feel like they already know him before the first handshake. When that happens, the sales process nearly disappears.
• Social media multiplied what 15 years of hard work had already built. Nick had a solid business before video content. Once he started showing his face consistently online, growth accelerated in ways his first decade couldn't match.
• The long game is the only game. It took Nick 22 years of relationship-building, consistency, and showing up — and the agents still standing in a decade will be the ones who never stopped.

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Are you building a business that actually fits you — or one you think you're supposed to have?

In this Quick Cut, Garrett breaks down a simple but powerful five-step framework called the Authenticity Framework (D.E.A.A.R.) — Discover, Eliminate, Align, Act, and Reinforce — designed to help Christian real estate agents stop copying what everyone else is doing and start building a business that reflects how God uniquely wired them.

If your business feels heavier than it should right now, this episode is for you. The problem isn't that you're not working hard enough. The problem is that you might be spending your energy on strategies, tactics, and lead generation methods that simply don't fit who you are. And every time you act out of alignment, it drains the belief that you can actually do this.

Garrett walks through each step of the D.E.A.A.R. Framework in practical, actionable detail — starting with the one question most agents never ask: not "what am I good at?" or "what makes money?" but "what gives me energy?" Because energy, Garrett argues, is the signal of authenticity. It's the clue that God wired you for something specific, and ignoring it is costing you more than you realize.

You'll also learn why eliminating what drains you is just as important as doubling down on what works, how to build a business model that fits your unique wiring instead of chasing ten different lead generation strategies, and why clarity alone isn't enough — reinforcement is the discipline that keeps you from drifting back into comparison and busyness.

Whether you're a faith-based realtor who's been cold calling because you think you should, posting on social media out of obligation, or just feeling like success keeps slipping through your fingers — this episode will challenge you to redefine what a God-honoring business actually looks like.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The five steps of the D.E.A.A.R. Framework (Discover, Eliminate, Align, Act, Reinforce) and how to apply each one to your real estate business
• Why most Christian real estate agents don't need more hustle — they need more intentional fit
• How to identify what gives you energy as a signal of your God-given design
• The "hope bucket" concept and why inauthentic actions destroy your consistency over time
• How to build a weekly ten-minute reinforcement habit that keeps you aligned with how God wired you

If you're a Christian entrepreneur in real estate who's tired of chasing a version of success that doesn't fit, this episode will reset your perspective and give you a clear, practical next step.

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What happens when you spend years chasing a definition of success that was never yours to begin with? In this solo episode, Garrett sits down for a direct, conviction-filled conversation about one of the most dangerous traps in real estate: letting the industry define what winning looks like for you.

Garrett unpacks why so many agents feel constantly off-course, distracted by the next lead gen system, the next production goal, or the next "this is where it's at" strategy someone else handed them. The result? A business that grows but a life that shrinks. More closings, less presence. More income, less margin.

Garrett shares the question that changed everything: "Who would you be most proud of five years from now — the guy who made more money but spent more hours doing it, or the guy who figured out how to make the same money in less time so he could actually be present with his family?" That question didn't just redirect his business. It became the foundation for how he defines success today.

Stop building your life around your business and start building your business around your life. For Christian real estate agents navigating the tension between production and presence, this is a message worth sitting with.

Key Takeaways

• The industry's definition of success is not neutral. Real estate celebrates closings, volume, income, and visibility — but almost never talks about time, margin, family, or sustainability. If you're not careful, you'll adopt that scoreboard without ever questioning it.
• Without a destination, you'll follow everyone else's GPS. Agents who don't have a clearly defined picture of success are the most susceptible to being redirected — by a broker, a coach, a trend, or a top producer.
• Define your life first, then build the business to fit it. Most agents do this backwards. Start with the questions that actually matter, then reverse-engineer the business from there.
• Constraints aren't limitations — they're clarity. Every other profession in the world has office hours. Doctors. Dentists. Plumbers. You're allowed to have them too. Protecting your time isn't unprofessional
• Success is not just what you achieve — it's what your life looks like while you achieve it. A big production year that costs you your marriage, your presence with your kids, or your peace of mind isn't a win.
• You may look different, and that's okay. Choosing a life-first definition of success might mean making less money in the short term, hearing pushback from a broker, or not fitting the industry mold, but it's far better in the long run.

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Join Garrett as he sits down for a solo reflection straight from his personal quiet time — sharing the full text of the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) and unpacking what it has to say to Christian real estate agents navigating seasons of struggle, comparison, and growth.

Garrett walks through the comparison between the younger son who squandered his inheritance and returned in humility, and the older son who stayed faithful but struggled with bitterness and comparison when his brother was welcomed back with celebration. He then connects the parable directly to the realities of the real estate business — agents who feel like they've been wasting their time, scrolling social media instead of prospecting, watching competitors receive blessings they feel they deserve, or sitting in a "famine" season wondering how to return to fruitfulness.

The episode closes with a challenge for every listener to pause and ask: Where do I need to return to the Father in humility? And where do I need to learn to celebrate a brother or sister's success, even when mine hasn't come yet?

Key Takeaways

• Famine can be a gift. Sometimes the lean season in your business is what finally brings you to your knees and back to the Lord. Don't waste the famine.
• Importance of humility and repentance. The son rehearsed a speech of worthlessness — "I am no longer worthy to be called your son." He wasn't manipulating; he was broken. We are called to approach God with the same humility and brokenness.
• The "older son" struggle is real. Garrett gets honest about personally identifying more with the older son — the one who's been faithful, done the work, and still finds himself watching others succeed. The comparison trap is real, and social media makes it worse.
• There is no scarcity in God's Kingdom. The Father's response to the older son is clear: "All that I have is yours." God blessing another agent's business doesn't diminish what He has for you. Kingdom economics don't work like the market does.
• Celebrate other people's wins, even when yours haven't come. This is one of the most countercultural things a Christian agent can do. Garrett challenges the community to learn to genuinely cheer for each other — not grudgingly, but as an act of faith that says, "I trust the Father to provide for me too."
• Every good gift comes from above. James 1:17 anchors the closing: whatever you've built, whatever success you've had — yes, you worked hard for it, but ultimately it came from the Lord. That keeps us grateful instead of entitled, and generous instead of competitive.

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Are you building your real estate business by design — or by accident?

Most agents don't wake up one day and decide to be overwhelmed. It happens gradually. Someone at a conference says you should be doing open houses. A top agent in your office swears by cold calling. You see a Christian entrepreneur crushing it on Instagram and think, "I should be doing that too." Before long, your business is a collection of random activities instead of a clear, God-honoring strategy.

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett introduces the Four Box Framework — a simple but powerful tool to help you identify what you should actually be spending your time on in your real estate business.

The Four Box Framework asks two questions about every task in your business: Do you love it? And are you good at it? Based on your answers, each task falls into one of four boxes — and your goal as a faith-based realtor is to move as much of your time as possible into the "love it and good at it" box. That's where God uniquely wired you to operate. That's where your business grows and you feel alive doing it.

This isn't just time management advice. It's a biblical business principle rooted in stewarding the God-given strengths and gifts He placed inside you. When you stop doing what you were never designed to do, clarity creates margin — and both your business and your life get better at the same time.

Key Takeaways

1. "Should" is one of the most dangerous words in real estate.
   When you build your business based on what you think you should be doing — based on what worked for someone else, what you saw on social media, or what your broker recommended — you end up with a business built by conditioning, not design.

2. You were not designed to do everything.
   God uniquely wired you with specific gifts, strengths, and natural affinities. When you try to do everything, you dilute the effectiveness of the things that actually matter. 100% of your energy in one God-given lane will always outperform 20% scattered across five lanes.

3. The Four Box Framework helps you find your sweet spot.
   Divide your business tasks into four categories: Love it + Good at it (sweet spot), Love it + Bad at it (passion, not profit — yet), Hate it + Good at it (danger zone — delegate this first), Hate it + Bad at it (stop immediately). Your goal is to spend more time in the top-left box. That's where your business grows and you feel energized.

4. Your business should be built around your calling, not your capacity.
   Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. When you lean into what God uniquely designed you to do, things start to click. Clarity creates margin — and when you know what to do, what not to do, and what to let go of, your business gets lighter and more effective at the same time.

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What if the thing holding you back isn't your schedule, your health, or your season of life — but what you've been told success has to look like?

In this Quick Cut, Garrett shares a story about the time when an agent stopped him mid-training with five words that revealed everything: "I just can't do that anymore." Susie had been a top-three producer in her office for years. But after facing serious health challenges, she quietly accepted a belief that had nothing to do with her capacity — she accepted the industry's conditioning. The idea that growing your real estate business requires more hours, more hustle, more of you showing up everywhere.

If you're a Christian real estate agent navigating a new season — whether that's kids, burnout, health, or just shifting priorities — this episode is going to challenge the assumptions you didn't even know you were carrying. Garrett introduces the idea of designing an intentional question: a personalized, measurable question that reflects your real life and forces you to design a real estate business that actually fits it. You'll walk away with a new framework for how faith-based agents can pursue excellence at work without sacrificing what matters most at home.

Whether you're just starting to feel the strain or you've already scaled back and accepted less than you were made for — this one will remind you: you don't need to go back to the old way. You just need a better way.

Key Takeaways:
1. Your model is the limitation, not your capacity. Most agents who feel like they "can't do it anymore" haven't hit their ceiling — they've hit a broken model. The solution isn't scaling back. It's redesigning the business.

1. The industry has conditioned us to believe success requires suffering. More hours, more hustle, more you. That conditioning is the real problem, and as Christian agents, we're called to something more intentional than that.

2. You can absolutely produce more without requiring more of yourself — but it requires reinvention. That means letting go of how you used to operate and what the industry said success had to look like.

3. Ask yourself a better question. Instead of "How do I sell 30 homes?" try "How do I sell 30 homes without missing family dinner and still coaching my son's soccer game?" The right question forces you to design the right business.

4. Your question should be personal, measurable, and rooted in the life God has given you right now — not the life you had five years ago. Build the question with the Lord and your spouse, then return to it every single day.

5. Intentional business design is the path forward for faith-based agents in new seasons. Structure, systems, and boundaries aren't a retreat from ambition — they're the foundation for sustainable success.

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"A lot of what you're doing is only important in your head."

If real estate feels like both a blessing and a burden, this episode will hit close to home. So many agents are trying to scale a real estate business while feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and unsure why their effort is not translating into real growth.

In this episode, we break down one of the most important shifts you can make if you want to scale a real estate business without burning out. The truth is, most agents do not have a time problem. They have a clarity problem. You are likely not doing too little. You are doing too much of what does not actually matter.

This conversation dives deep into what actually moves the needle in your business. You will learn why lead generation and relationships are your highest-value activities, and why so many agents avoid them in favor of tasks that feel productive but produce little to no income. If you have ever found yourself busy all day but wondering why your business is not growing, this will give you the clarity you have been missing.

We also walk through a practical way to calculate your dollar per hour so you can start making real business-owner decisions with your time. When you understand what your time is actually worth in lead generation, it becomes obvious why doing low-value tasks is costing you more than you think. This is where most agents get stuck, especially when trying to grow a real estate agent business growth strategy without systems or support.

You will also be challenged to evaluate everything on your calendar and ask a simple but powerful question: does this actually matter? Many of the things you are doing right now only feel important. This episode will help you identify what to eliminate, what to delegate, and what to double down on so you can build a more efficient and profitable business.

We also introduce a simple framework using four quadrants to help you identify what you love and are good at, versus what you should stop doing entirely. If you want better time management for real estate agents and a clearer path to growth, this exercise alone can transform how you operate day to day.

At its core, this episode is about building a referral based real estate business that allows you to grow with intention. You do not need more strategies, more tools, or more hustle. You need clarity on what actually produces results and the discipline to focus on it consistently.

If your goal is to scale a real estate business while protecting your family time, strengthening your faith, and creating real margin in your life, this episode will give you a practical roadmap to start making better decisions today.

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AI is moving fast — and for real estate agents trying to build a business without sacrificing their faith or family, that speed comes with a real danger. Not just of getting left behind, but of getting pulled in the wrong direction.

In this Quick Cut episode, Garrett follows up on his conversation with Jason Pantana by giving agents three things they need to understand about AI right now — before it quietly starts reshaping how they think, work, and live.

Whether you're a solo agent juggling showings and school pickups, or a team leader building systems to scale, this episode will challenge you to use AI with more intention — and less chaos.

Here's what Garrett covers:

1 — AI is a tool, not a voice of wisdom. These platforms are designed to be helpful, but helpful isn't the same as true. As believers, we already know where wisdom comes from — and it's not ChatGPT. AI will tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to hear. Learn why godly counsel and Scripture can never be replaced by a prompt.

2 — AI should give you your time back, not just make you busier. The biggest mistake agents are making right now is using AI to do more instead of asking whether they should be doing more at all. If the extra capacity AI creates is just getting filled with more work, more content, and more chaos — you're using it wrong. The goal is more output with less cost to your life.

3 — Speed is increasing, but you don't have to live at that pace. Jason mentioned in their interview that he caught himself getting frustrated reading slower than AI could produce a response. That's real. But just because technology moves faster doesn't mean your life should. As Christian real estate professionals, we're called to faithfulness — not constant output.

Garrett also shares his experience using Claude to actually take over tasks on a computer, why he thinks most agents are becoming "faster hamsters on the wheel," and a free training coming April 29th to help you build a business that grows without taking over your life.

If you're a Christian real estate agent trying to honor God in how you work, use technology, and lead your family — this one's for you.

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept — it is actively reshaping the way real estate agents work right now. In this episode, Garrett sits down with Jason Pantana, founder of the AI Marketing Academy and lead trainer with Tom Ferry International, for a wide-ranging conversation about what AI actually is, how agents should be using it, and — just as importantly — how believers should be thinking about it.

This is not just a tech episode. It is a conversation about stewardship, wisdom, margin, and what it looks like to use powerful tools without letting those tools use you. Jason and Garrett blend practical, actionable strategy with a grounded, faith-centered perspective that you will not find anywhere else in the real estate space.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
- AI is not the next thing you have to learn — it is the first technology that offers to do the work for you. For years, agents have faced wave after wave of new platforms — Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok — each one adding more to their plates. Jason reframes AI entirely: the marketing channels have not changed, but AI can now help you do the work those channels require. It is not an addition to your workload. It is a solution to it.

• The outputs of AI are always words, images, sounds, or video — and those are also the raw materials of all marketing. Every postcard, email, social post, reel, blog, or ad you create is some combination of those four elements. Once you understand that, you can identify the right AI tool for every task rather than relying on one tool for everything.

• AI agents like Claude Cowork represent a new era — one where AI does not just respond, it acts. Claude Cowork goes beyond a chatbot. It connects to your apps and tools, accesses files on your computer, browses the web, and executes tasks while you are doing something else entirely.

- AI is a tool, not a counselor — and believers need to keep it in its lane. AI is impressive, but it is not wise. It does not have the Spirit. It is designed to be a helpful assistant, which means it will often affirm you rather than challenge you. Use it as a tool for streamlining tasks — not as a source of wisdom or a substitute for the real relationships and real counsel God has placed in your life.

- When AI buys back your time, invest it in what matters most. If AI makes you more efficient, the question is not how to fill that time with more work — it is how to steward it. Go be with your kids. Be present with your spouse. Honor what the Lord called you to first.

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"Tension doesn't mean you're weak, it means you're awake."

What if you could double your real estate sales without giving up a single dinner with your family? In this Quick Cut episode, Garrett digs into one of the biggest lies the real estate industry has quietly accepted: that more money requires more of your life. Spoiler — it doesn't have to.

Whether you're a seasoned agent feeling burned out, or a newer agent trying to build a business without losing yourself in the process, this episode delivers a clear, practical, three-part framework designed to help you scale smarter — not harder. Garrett shares his own story of generating over 700 closings in 12 years while averaging just 1–2 hours of lead generation per week. His approach? Ruthless simplicity, strategic leverage, and intentional time protection.

Most agents are spread thin across Instagram, cold outreach, open houses, paid ads, YouTube, farming, and referrals — doing a little of everything and excelling at nothing. In this episode, Garrett breaks down why doing fewer things better will always outperform doing everything at once, how to identify the 1 or 2 lead sources that are actually generating your business, and how to become exceptional at those instead of exhausted by all of them.

Once your lead generation is dialed in, the next growth barrier is you. Agents who keep solving a systems problem with personal effort will always hit a ceiling. Garrett walks through how leverage — transaction coordinators, showing assistants, admin support, and smarter workflows — gives your time back without ever sacrificing the client experience. If you don't have an admin, you are the admin. And that means you're doing $30/hour work instead of $500/hour work.

Finally, Garrett gets honest about something the industry almost never teaches: protecting your time on purpose. Your business will consume whatever space you leave open. Deciding ahead of time what matters — your dinners, your evenings, your weekends, your peace — isn't laziness. It's building with intention. The goal isn't just more sales. It's more sales in a way that still lets you be there for the people you're building it for in the first place.

If you've been feeling that tension between wanting to grow and not wanting to lose your life in the process, this episode is for you. That tension doesn't mean you're weak — it means you're awake. And the good news? There's a better way to build.

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What if the very thing keeping you stuck in your business isn’t your strategy — but your need to stay in control?

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett sits down with Jess Munster for a conversation that goes far deeper than sales tactics, lead generation, or productivity. This episode is about what it really looks like to scale real estate business in a way that doesn’t quietly cost you your faith, your family, or your peace. Because if you’ve been in this industry for any amount of time, you’ve probably felt the tension. Your business may be “working” on paper. You may have closings, momentum, and outward signs of success. But underneath all of that, something can still feel off. You can be building something that looks good from the outside while feeling deeply out of alignment on the inside.

Whether you’re a realtor mom trying to be present for your family while carrying the emotional load of business, or a realtor dad feeling the pressure to provide without becoming consumed by work, this episode gets right to the heart of that internal conflict. It names something many Christian agents feel but don’t always know how to describe: the gap. The gap between what you say matters and how you’re actually living. The gap between your faith and your business. The gap between who you are in private and how you show up professionally.

If you want to gain leverage, not just make more money, then you have to build from a different foundation. Real leverage doesn’t just come from hiring an assistant or automating a few tasks. It comes from clarity. It comes from knowing what you’re actually called to carry and what you’re not. It comes from prayerfully building systems, delegating wisely, and being willing to stop running your business from a place of panic or self-reliance.

Surrender is not a formula for growth. It’s an act of trust. Sometimes God multiplies what you’ve built. Sometimes He strips things back. Sometimes the fruit of surrender is not a bigger year in business, but deeper peace, clearer purpose, stronger integrity, and more presence at home. That’s what makes this such an honest conversation for anyone trying to build a faith driven business without turning God into a means to an end.

If you’ve been trying to scale real estate business while also protecting your family, your sanity, and your spiritual life, this episode is going to encourage you in a deep way. It’s not a hype episode. It’s not built on hustle language or empty inspiration. It’s a grounded, honest conversation about what it looks like to release control, walk in obedience, and build with a different kind of confidence — not confidence in yourself, but confidence that God is able to lead you better than your own striving ever could.

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Anxiety in business doesn’t always look dramatic.
Sometimes it looks like checking your pipeline one more time. Refreshing your email. Wondering if the next deal will hold together. Feeling behind even when things are technically “fine.” For a lot of people in the real estate grind, anxiety has become so normal that we barely even question it anymore.

In this short episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, I open up Luke 12 and offer a quick reminder for every agent, business owner, and faith driven entrepreneur who feels the weight of uncertainty, pressure, and the constant temptation to put their hope in performance.

Jesus says, “Do not be anxious about your life…” — and that hits differently when you’re carrying real responsibility. Closings. Income. Family. Team pressure. Bills. Expectations. Future plans. The tension is real. I walk through why anxiety often reveals something deeper than just a busy schedule or a stressful week.

This episode gets to the heart of what causes so much stress in business in the first place: misplaced treasure.

When your security starts getting tied to your pipeline, your commissions, your savings account, your momentum, or your business growth, anxiety will always be waiting nearby. That’s especially true for anyone trying to build a business while also protecting work life balance and staying present at home.

If you’ve ever felt torn between trusting God and trying to control every outcome yourself, this conversation will hit home.

Luke 12 applies to the real everyday struggles so many agents and entrepreneurs face:

• fear about money
• fear about the future
• pressure to keep producing
• the temptation to measure your worth by your income
• the internal unrest that comes when your heart slowly drifts toward earthly security

If you’ve been carrying anxiety, feeling crushed by the real estate grind, wrestling with stress in business, or struggling to find real work life balance as a faith driven entrepreneur, this episode will point you back to where peace is actually found.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why anxiety is often a spiritual issue before it’s a productivity issue
• What Luke 12 teaches us about money, provision, and trust
• How the pursuit of success can quietly steal your peace
• Why your business may be revealing where your heart really is
• A better lens for handling uncertainty in real estate and entrepreneurship

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If AI makes business faster, how do you keep it from making your life noisier too? This is one of the most played episodes in The Faithful Agent podcast history!

In this top replay, I share my conversation with Bianca Downs about one of the biggest questions facing Christian agents right now: How should a Christian think about AI?

Because let’s be honest — AI for real estate agents is everywhere right now. From content creation to follow-up to systems and productivity, it feels like every agent is being told they need to use it or risk getting left behind. But for many faith-driven agents, the real question is deeper than just how to use it.

The question is: Should we?
And if we do… how do we use it in a way that honors God?

This conversation goes beyond tactics and gets to the heart of what it means to be a christian realtor in a rapidly changing industry. Garrett and Bianca unpack how to approach AI through a biblical lens, how to use it with discernment instead of fear, and why the goal is not to become more robotic — but to become more intentional.

You’ll hear a practical and faith-filled conversation around how AI can help you gain leverage in your business, create better systems, and simplify the things that are currently draining your time and energy. Whether you’re buried under content creation, struggling with consistency, or trying to improve your real estate lead generation, this episode will help you think about AI in a healthier, wiser way.

They also talk about the danger of using technology to feed hustle instead of stewardship — and why so many agents are still trapped in the real estate grind even when they have more tools than ever before. If your business feels noisy, scattered, reactive, or heavier than it should, this conversation will help you step back and ask a better question:

Is this tool helping me serve my calling… or distracting me from it?

One of the most powerful parts of the episode is Bianca’s SOUL Framework, a simple biblical way to evaluate AI and technology as a whole:

• S = Stewardship → Use the tool to multiply, not hustle
• O = Obedience → Let it support the assignment, not distract from it
• U = Understanding → Ask God for wisdom before adding more systems
• L = Love → Use freedom to serve others, not just yourself

This episode is especially for the christian realtor who wants to stay relevant, wise, productive, and faithful in a world that is moving fast. If you’ve been curious about AI for real estate agents, trying to improve your systems, or looking for smarter ways to handle real estate lead generation while still keeping your faith and priorities intact, this one is for you.

Because the goal is not just to use AI.
The goal is to use it well.

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What if the real reason you feel like a burned out agent isn’t because you need to work harder… but because your business is built wrong?

So many agents are chasing more deals, more income, and more growth… but deep down, they feel like a burned out agent just trying to keep up. The business might be producing, but it’s also consuming—nights, weekends, and the very time you said you were doing all of this for in the first place. That’s not true work life balance, and it’s not sustainable.

In this episode, we unpack why most agents don’t have a motivation problem—they have a realtor structure problem. You’ll learn how to shift from building your business on possibility to building it on probability, using simple, repeatable realtor systems that actually get executed. Because the truth is, complexity doesn’t scale—simplicity does.

We break down how the right systems and leverage can help you stop the cycle of inconsistent lead generation, constant overwhelm, and reactive business. Instead, you’ll begin to design a business that produces consistently without requiring you to be “on” all the time. When your realtor systems are simple and sustainable, you can grow your deals without sacrificing your family, your faith, or your peace.

This episode will challenge you to evaluate everything you’re currently doing and ask one powerful question: “Is this actually probable for me to execute every single week?” Because when you build around what’s realistic—not ideal—you finally create real work life balance and long-term success.

Most agents are just one simplified system away from doubling their business without doubling their time.

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Top Replay — one of the most listened to episodes in our history!

In this top replay, we revisit a conversation that has resonated with hundreds of real estate agents over the years. Originally recorded when the podcast was called Serving Not Selling, this episode tackles a challenge nearly every agent faces at some point in their career: how to take control of your schedule before your business takes control of your life.

Real estate can quickly become reactive. Showings pop up, offers come in late at night, clients need quick answers, and before long your days feel scattered and chaotic. Without intentional time management, agents often find themselves constantly busy but not always productive. Over time, that pace leads to frustration, declining productivity, and eventually burnout.

We discuss the importance of identifying the “big rocks” in your life — the priorities that matter most — and structuring your calendar around them before anything else fills your time. Family, faith, relationships, and meaningful work all require intentional space on the calendar if they’re truly going to remain priorities. We also explore how to organize your week into intentional “buckets.” Instead of reacting to every request that comes your way, you can create dedicated blocks of time for specific types of work — content creation, meetings, learning, relationship building, or business development.

Then we jump into how strong real estate systems can dramatically reduce the chaos many agents experience. It is essential to build simple systems and processes around communication, follow-up, and client care, you create space to focus on the highest-value activities in your business.

Another key theme of this episode is the power of your sphere of influence. Instead of constantly chasing new leads, agents who build deep relationships with the people already in their world often experience more consistent business and less stress. When your business is rooted in trust and relationships, you can focus your time on meaningful conversations rather than constant prospecting.

We also explore the role of leverage in creating a sustainable real estate career. By leveraging certain parts of your business — whether through systems, support, or structured processes — you can free up time to focus on what matters most. The goal isn’t simply to work fewer hours, but to spend your time where it has the greatest impact.

Your calendar reveals what truly matters to you. If something is important — whether that’s family time, personal growth, or building a meaningful real estate business — it needs to show up in your schedule.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of real estate, struggled with time management, or wondered how to build a thriving business without constant burnout, this replay will give you practical ideas and encouragement to start designing a business that supports the life you want to live.

Listen in and discover how better productivity, intentional real estate systems, and the right leverage can help you serve your clients well while protecting the priorities that matter most.

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Many real estate agents believe the only way to succeed is by constantly being available — answering every lead immediately, dropping everything for showings, and sacrificing evenings, weekends, and family time in the name of productivity.

But what if that belief is wrong?

In this quick-cut episode, Garrett shares a powerful story about a new agent named Sandy who found herself trapped in the exhausting speed-to-lead culture that dominates much of the real estate industry. She was closing deals and generating income, but it came at a cost — her work life balance, her time with family, and her overall peace.

After leaving her family on a Sunday to show a Zillow lead a home — only to discover that the buyer had already signed with another agent — Sandy realized something had to change.

That moment sparked a conversation about how many agents are unknowingly building businesses that require them to work more hours, chase more leads, and sacrifice the very life they hoped real estate would create.

Garrett walks through the key mindset shift that helped Sandy rethink her entire business model.

Instead of focusing on how many homes she needed to sell, they looked at the real number that matters in business: how much income she actually kept. By reframing the math, Sandy realized she didn’t need 19 deals again the following year to earn the same income — she only needed about eight.

That single realization opened the door to a completely different way of building a real estate business — one centered on relationships, referrals, and intentional systems that support both productivity and personal freedom.

This episode is a powerful reminder that building a thriving real estate career does not require sacrificing your family, faith, or personal priorities. When you shift from chasing internet leads to nurturing real relationships, you can build a business that allows you to work fewer hours while still growing your income.

The goal isn’t just more closings; it's building a business that allows you to succeed at work and at home.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why the speed-to-lead culture is hurting agents’ work life balance
• How to evaluate your business based on income instead of transaction count
• The simple math that can help you work fewer hours while earning the same income
• How a referral-based model improves both productivity and time management
• Why relationship-driven businesses lead to better long-term results than lead-chasing

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If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to ask yourself:

• Is my business model forcing me to sacrifice my personal life?
• Am I chasing transactions instead of building relationships?
• What would my business look like if I focused on referrals instead of speed-to-lead?

If you're ready to build a real estate business centered on relationships, productivity, and sustainable time management, I would love to connect with you.

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Real estate lead generation doesn’t have to mean chasing cold internet leads, buying ads, or constantly competing for attention online. In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Pro Insight co-founder Justin Stoddart to unpack a powerful shift in how agents think about real estate lead generation—moving from downstream competition to upstream relationships. This shift will transform your business and help you get more referrals consistently!

Most agents are working harder than ever. They’re boosting posts, purchasing online leads, and trying to win the speed-to-lead race—yet their pipeline still feels unstable. Justin challenges this approach by asking a simple but profound question: what if the problem isn’t your effort… but where you’re fishing?

Instead of competing directly for consumers, Justin introduces the concept of building strategic referral partnerships with professionals who are already connected to homeowners before a move ever happens. Think financial advisors, estate attorneys, tax professionals, and insurance agents—people who already have trusted conversations with your ideal clients. By positioning yourself in the right relationship ecosystem, real estate lead generation becomes far more predictable and relational.

Garrett and Justin explore how agents can leverage their sphere of influence while expanding into what Justin calls “upstream partnerships.” These relationships allow professionals who already nurture homeowners to introduce you at exactly the right moment—when a move is about to happen. The result is a referral pipeline built on trust instead of urgency.

The conversation also dives into the character behind sustainable success. Both Garrett and Justin emphasize that strong referral businesses grow from generosity, service, and integrity. When agents operate with a mindset of stewardship and contribution rather than extraction, they naturally experience greater peace in business and deeper client relationships.

You’ll also hear practical insights on identifying your ideal client avatar, determining which professionals surround that life stage, and building partnerships that multiply opportunities without multiplying your workload. For agents seeking better money and work alignment, this approach offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional grind of online lead platforms.

Whether you’re looking for better systems, stronger relationships, or a smarter real estate marketing strategy that doesn’t require sacrificing time with your family, this episode will challenge how you think about growth. If you want realtor coaching insights that combine practical strategy with faith-driven leadership, this conversation will equip you to build a referral business that’s both scalable and sustainable.

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Realtor systems are the difference between scaling your income and sacrificing your presence at home. In this episode, we expose the lie that more closings automatically mean more absence—and why that belief has quietly shaped thousands of real estate careers. For years, agents have accepted the false equation that more production equals less family time. But what if that’s not true? What if the real issue isn’t volume… but a lack of mature systems?

Garrett unpacks the dangerous mindset that says, “If I want to sell more homes, I have to miss more dinners.” That belief sounds logical on the surface. More deals equal more work. More work equals more time away. But Garrett points out that growth doesn’t demand your absence—chaos does. When your business grows faster than your structure, your family pays the price.

This conversation dives deep into what actually protects presence while increasing production. Predictable lead generation. Clear communication boundaries. Defined response windows. Protected calendar blocks. Strategic leverage. These aren’t luxuries—they are mature realtor systems.

Garrett shares a powerful story of a father trying to double his income without sacrificing time with his daughters. The breakthrough wasn’t about grinding harder. It was about structure. The truth is, you don’t need smaller goals—you need stronger realtor systems. When your business is built on clarity instead of chaos, you can gain momentum without losing alignment.

There’s also an honest reflection on ambition. Ambition isn’t the enemy. But unmanaged ambition will redline your life. Especially for the faith driven entrepreneur, success without boundaries can quietly erode what matters most. Selling more homes should not cost you your calling. The real win is building a business that allows you to gain leverage, work fewer hours, and create true work life balance without shrinking your income.

If you’ve ever felt physically present but mentally absent… if you’ve told yourself “it’s just a season”… if you’ve believed that doubling production means doubling stress… this episode will challenge that narrative. Because the problem isn’t growth. The problem is immature structure.

Going from 20 to 40 deals doesn’t require more chaos—it requires better realtor systems. From hiring a showing assistant to implementing a transaction coordinator, from setting office hours to defining client expectations, Garrett walks through practical shifts that create freedom. These are the same structural principles any seasoned money expert would tell you: maximize your highest and best use of time, delegate the rest, and build assets—not exhaustion.

The question isn’t, “Can I sell more homes?”
The question is, “Can I sell more homes the right way?”

If your production doubled tomorrow, would your peace collapse—or would your realtor systems support it?

This episode is for the high-producing Christian agent who refuses to choose between success and presence. You don’t need to shrink your ambition. You need to mature your structure. And when you do, you’ll discover that selling more homes can actually increase margin—not erase it.

Structure over hustle. Presence without guilt. Growth without drift.

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A successful realtor knows that growth is not just about closings — it’s about alignment. I'm joined by Eric Simon; we unpack what it truly means to be a successful realtor in an era where attention is currency and visibility feels mandatory.

More agents than ever are building personal brands. Social media isn’t optional anymore. Clients aren’t just checking reviews — they’re checking Instagram, watching stories, deciding who they trust before ever making a call. But here’s the tension: scaling attention without structure can quietly pull you away from the very life you’re working to build.

The modern successful realtor must learn to grow influence without drifting from identity, family, or calling. Because influence itself isn’t dangerous — unstructured influence is.

You'll learn:

• Why authenticity beats imitation every time
• Why posting about what you actually enjoy unlocks sustainable content & how realtor systems can help
• The hidden dopamine cycle of social media & how it impacts performance

For the successful realtor, social media should amplify connection — not replace it. That means being known for more than listings. It means letting your personality, hobbies, faith, and family perspective shape your content. People don’t hire logos; they hire people.

This conversation also goes deeper into building a faith driven business in a digital world. Can you scale influence without becoming addicted to validation? Can you pursue time freedom instead of trading visibility for constant accessibility?

One of the biggest shifts discussed is this: no one thinks about your content as much as you do. That realization is freeing. It removes pressure. It allows experimentation. It reduces fear of failure. And it empowers the successful realtor to show up consistently without obsessing over metrics.

We also unpack how attention connects to long-term growth strategies like real estate agent referrals. Visibility doesn’t replace referrals — it strengthens them. When people feel like they know you, trust compounds faster. Influence accelerates relationship-based business.

Ultimately, this episode challenges you to define success correctly. A successful realtor isn’t simply the one with the biggest following or the most deals. It’s the one who builds influence with integrity, protects what matters most, and creates structure before scaling further.

Successful realtors can make more money through social media, but it can't come at the cost of presence at home.

Eric Simon is the founder of Broke Agent Media (BAM). He started in real estate as an agent but quickly realized his true edge wasn’t just in selling homes—it was in telling the real story of what agents actually go through. He launched The Broke Agent as a humor brand that captured the chaos, rejection, wins, and absurdity of the industry.

Today, BAM produces daily content, newsletters, podcasts, and educational resources that shape conversations across the industry. Eric blends humor with insight, helping agents think differently about branding, media, and building attention in a crowded marketplace.

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Realtors of faith, this episode is your wake-up call: being home isn’t the same as being present. If you’ve ever felt guilty at work because you’re not with your family—and guilty at home because you’re thinking about work—this conversation was recorded with you in mind.

In this powerful episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, we confront a hard truth many high performers avoid: success in business can quietly cost us the moments that matter most. For realtors of faith, the tension between ambition and alignment is real. You love serving clients. You feel called to excellence. But you also feel the weight of missed dinners, distracted conversations, and the subtle drift toward real estate agent burnout.

In This Episode, Realtors of Faith Will Discover:

1. Formation Requires Presence
Proverbs 22:6 reminds us that training a child is relational and repetitive. It cannot happen from a distracted posture. You can negotiate contracts remotely. You can write offers from home. But you cannot disciple your children from a distance. For realtors of faith, this truth reframes what “productive” really means.

2. Your Family Feels Where Your Mind Lives
Matthew 6:21 teaches that where your treasure is, your heart will be also. Your spouse and children don’t measure love in hours logged—they measure it in attention given. Even good, meaningful work can create emotional drift if your mind never leaves the transaction. This is where work-life balance becomes more than a buzzword—it becomes a spiritual discipline.

3. Good Work Must Fit Inside the Right Order
Joshua 24:15 declares, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” God never condemns diligence or excellence. But He does care about order. Your real estate agent purpose is not just to close deals—it’s to glorify God through the hierarchy of your attention: God first, spouse second, children third, business fourth. When that order flips, even noble ambition becomes costly.

For realtors of faith who feel stretched thin, this episode also offers practical, actionable steps:

• Ask yourself honestly: Who is getting the best of my attention right now?
• Build a transition ritual between work and home.
• Turn off your phone for one consistent hour each day.
• Set clear expectations with clients around availability.

These aren’t dramatic lifestyle overhauls. They are small, intentional shifts. And over time, they protect your peace and reduce the slow drift toward real estate agent burnout.

You’ll also hear how proven systems for real estate agents can actually serve your family—not compete with them. Structure in your business creates margin in your life. When your systems are strong, your presence at home can be stronger.

This conversation is especially for realtors of faith who are winning on paper but wrestling in private. The ones who love their calling but don’t want success to cost their soul. The ones who are asking deeper questions about legacy, alignment, and what real success truly means.

For realtors of faith, reclaiming attention at home isn’t about shrinking your ambition—it’s about redeeming it.

Success that costs your family is simply too expensive.

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Real estate success isn’t just about bigger numbers, bigger awards, or bigger months — it’s about what your success is costing you behind the scenes. In this episode, I share a deeply personal story involving a $100,000 loss, a federal investigation, and a moment with my daughter that completely reframed how I think about ambition, pursuit, and what actually matters. This conversation will challenge how you define real estate success and help you examine whether your current path is building the life you actually want — or quietly undermining it.

Most agents are trained to chase production at all costs. The industry celebrates volume, rankings, and income, but rarely asks about your heart, your home, or your spiritual health. We unpack how easy it is for high performers to normalize unhealthy tradeoffs and call it growth. Drawing from Scripture and real-world experience, this episode explores how the pursuit of more can slowly choke out purpose, relationships, and calling if left unchecked.

You’ll hear a practical and faith-grounded framework for redefining real estate success through stewardship instead of accumulation, alignment instead of applause, and presence instead of pressure. We talk honestly about work-life balance and why it feels so hard for driven agents, especially those who genuinely love serving clients but struggle to turn work off. If you’ve ever felt torn between production and presence, this message will hit home.

We also dive into time freedom and what it actually looks like in a service-based business, along with time management for real estate agents who want structure without burnout. Instead of hustle without limits, we discuss building guardrails that protect what matters most while still allowing you to grow. This includes candid discussion around real estate agent integrity — not just in transactions, but in how you lead your family, steward your schedule, and pursue your calling.

At the core, this episode is about finding meaning in real estate career growth beyond commissions and closings. It’s about becoming the kind of person who can sustain success without sacrificing faith, family, or peace. You’ll be invited to ask better questions, examine hidden costs, and realign your ambition with values that last longer than market cycles.

If you want real estate success that is sustainable, faith-aligned, and deeply rooted — not fragile and performance-driven — this episode will give you both conviction and clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• Real estate success is not just production — it’s what your pursuit is costing your faith, family, and relationships.
• The most dangerous goals are often the ones the industry loudly celebrates.
• Chasing more money and recognition can quietly choke out purpose and spiritual growth.
• Ambition is good — but it must be aligned, structured, and value-driven.
• Presence at home is a truer scorecard than awards and rankings.
• Build systems that protect margin, not just income.
• Measure success by stewardship, integrity, and lasting fruit — not just numbers.

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Work-life balance in real estate isn’t a myth—you just need the right rhythms. If you’re a real estate agent who’s tired of being “always on,” this episode is for you.

Ever had a “quick” client text turn into 47 messages… during dinner… while your spouse gives you the look and your kid asks, “Are you done yet?” Or you finally sit down on the couch and feel your brain buzzing with the 12 things you forgot: follow-up calls, MLS updates, a showing request, an inspection question, and that one lead you promised you’d message “tomorrow” (three tomorrows ago). That’s not hustle—that’s chaos. It’s stealing your peace and will lead to real estate agent burnout. However, if you implement proper realtor systems, you can find peace in business.

Maybe you’re crushing it on paper, but your life feels like a constant game of whack-a-mole: notifications, last-minute showings, “just one more” phone call, and a calendar that belongs to everyone except you. And then the guilt hits—because you’re present at home, but not really present. If that’s you, you’re not broken. You’re just running without a sound real estate structure.

In this solo episode, Garrett gets real about why most work-life balance advice falls flat. You don’t need more motivation. You need realtor systems that protect your priorities—before your calendar gets filled for you.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• 3 practical steps to achieve work-life balance as a high producing agent
• A simple weekly rhythm that creates margin (without turning you into a robot)
• Communication “windows” that train clients to respect boundaries—and still feel cared for
• The #1 leak that keeps work bleeding into family time (and how to plug it fast)
• A 90-day focus method that keeps you moving forward without the burnout cycle

Garrett also shares practical scripts and moves you can use immediately to make more money: how to set expectations on day one, how to respond without being available 24/7, and how to batch the tasks that keep you stuck in reactive mode. Think: showing blocks, admin blocks, follow-up blocks, and actual off-time that’s protected like an appointment.

You’ll also hear how realtor coaching can help you stop measuring success only by closings and start measuring it by what matters: dinners made, Sundays protected, and a business that serves your life—not consumes it. If you’ve been craving peace in business, this is your reset.

If you are a realtor man or woman, press play, take notes, and pick one change you’ll implement this week. It is possible to achieve work-life balance. Your clients will be fine. Your family will feel it. And you’ll finally start building the kind of business that lasts.

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Your real estate goals can both build your business and honor God simultaneously. The industry tries to separate the two, but you don't have to give into the pressure to fit the mold.

In this powerful conversation on The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with global real estate leader and holistic business coach Cari Briner to unpack what it really means to pursue real estate agent goals that are rooted in obedience — not hustle culture.

Cari shares her journey from transactional success to intentional faith driven business leadership, revealing how God began using her real estate career as a platform for marketplace ministry. From building a 10,000-square-foot coworking space led by prayer, to boldly weaving faith into her organization, Cari’s story challenges Christian realtors to redefine success beyond volume and visibility.

This episode dives deep into real estate goals, realtor structure, realtor systems, and the unseen spiritual framework behind sustainable growth. Cari, a real estate mom, explains why obedience creates momentum, why distraction blocks clarity, and why your business expands fastest when your identity is no longer tied to production.

You’ll also hear how God used small, faithful steps — not massive strategies — to grow a national real estate organization that now sells hundreds of millions in volume. Along the way, Cari opens up about hardship, surrender, and how leaning into God-given purpose transformed her leadership, peace, and priorities.

If you’ve been setting real estate agent goals without first asking God what He wants your business to become, this conversation will reset your framework.

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why obedience accelerates growth more than hustle
• How to build a faith driven business & God-honoring real estate goals without alienating clients
• What marketplace ministry looks like in modern real estate
• How realtor structure creates margin, peace, and clarity
• Why your realtor systems should serve your calling — not control your life
• How to pursue real estate agent goals aligned with God’s order
• Why identity-based success leads to burnout

This episode will challenge how you define success, reshape your real estate agent goals, and remind you that God builds businesses better than hustle ever could.

If you’re a Christian in real estate tired of chasing numbers that don’t satisfy and ready to build a business that honors God, serves your family, and creates lasting impact — this episode is for you.

Connect with Cari Briner - https://www.facebook.com/cari.briner

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• 226 | Faith and Real Estate: A Coaching Perspective with James Houghtaling

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You can be a successful agent on paper and still feel exhausted, scattered, and behind every single day. If you’re quietly battling real estate agent stress, feeling the weight of real estate agent exhaustion, or wondering how long you can keep running your business this way, this episode is for you. In this conversation on The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with veteran coach Jim Remley to unpack why so many agents burn out at the 10–20 deal level — and how building intentional real estate systems is the key to growing without sacrificing your family, your faith, or your mental health.

Many high-performing agents are quietly struggling with real estate agent stress, real estate agent exhaustion, and burnout they don’t know how to fix. Jim shares why this pattern isn’t caused by laziness or lack of talent — it’s caused by the absence of intentional real estate systems that bring structure, clarity, and accountability to your day.

Instead of working from clarity, most agents fall into chaos — reacting to emails, chasing deals, and letting their calendar control their life. Jim explains why real estate systems aren’t about cramping your style… they’re about creating freedom, leverage, and long-term sustainability. If you want to stop living in survival mode and start avoiding burnout in real estate, this conversation will reshape how you think about your schedule, your standards, and your stewardship.

Jim walks through his practical real estate systems and frameworks to help agents bring structure, accountability, and consistency into their daily routines.

You’ll also learn why accountability is the missing link for so many Christian agents dealing with real estate agent mental health struggles. From treating yourself like a $500,000 employee to measuring productivity through participation, Jim explains how to build habits that compound over time. If you want real estate systems that support work-life balance, faith-aligned success, and predictable growth, this conversation will challenge the way you think about your business.

This episode will help you rethink how to grow your business without real estate agent exhaustion or hustle culture guilt.

If you’re tired of reacting to your business instead of leading it, this episode will show you how to prevent real estate burnout using proven real estate systems that bring clarity, discipline, and freedom back into your life.

You’ll Learn:

• The Five Non-Negotiables for daily structure and clarity
• The 4-1-1-1 model for consistent lead generation
• Why most agents get stuck at 10–20 transactions a year
• How to reduce real estate agent stress and exhaustion
• How to prevent burnout without sacrificing family time

Related Episode:

142 | Why Having a Dynamic Listing and Buyer Presentation is Important w/Jim Remley

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Burned-out agent—if that phrase hits a little too close to home, this episode is for you. In this conversation on The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with Rebecca Del Pozo—Millionaire Real Estate Mom Coach & Trainer and author of Stop Winging It: Don’t Accept Your Life, Lead It—to expose what’s really happening underneath the exhaustion so many agents normalize. Because burnout usually isn’t caused by one “crazy week.” It’s often the fruit of living in reaction mode: saying yes too fast, staying busy without being effective, and confusing hustle with faithfulness.

Rebecca shares the why behind her book and the John Maxwell quote that shaped it: most people accept their life—they don’t lead it. That idea becomes a mirror for the modern real estate professional. You can “wing it” and still get contracts signed. You can stay moving and still feel stuck. And you can build momentum in the marketplace while quietly becoming a burned-out agent at home—resentful, scattered, and always behind.

When you don’t trust God with the outcome, you start trying to force the process. That’s where ego, pride, and fear sneak in—especially for realtors of faith who genuinely want to honor the Lord but keep getting pulled toward shiny distractions, comparison, and reactive decisions. The result is the same: a calendar that owns you, a mind that won’t shut off, and a business that keeps feeding the real estate grind.

This episode gets extremely practical. Rebecca introduces the “not-to-do list”—a simple but powerful tool that reveals what drains you most and becomes a future job description (even if you can’t afford help yet). For the real estate agent who feels scattered, she offers a refreshing truth: the reset is often smaller than you think. Tiny acts of obedience—using a calendar consistently, showing up prepared, setting boundaries around social media, protecting your attention, and creating structure—can pull a burned-out agent back into clarity faster than another “big strategy” ever will.

They also confront one of the biggest time leaks in the industry: social media. Not because it’s wrong, but because many agents consume more than they create—and call it “work.” Rebecca shares how she sets timers, removes notifications, and builds parameters so her mind stays aligned with what actually matters. Garrett reinforces why this is so important: distraction isn’t neutral. It quietly drains your best energy and keeps you stuck in the real estate grind.

If you’re a burned-out agent who’s tired of winging it, tired of reacting, and tired of building a business that drains your home life, this episode will meet you with conviction and hope. You’ll walk away with practical steps to strengthen your realtor structure, build realtor systems, and create a faith driven business that’s sustainable—not frantic.

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If you want to grow your real estate business without burning out, chasing every new tactic, or sacrificing your faith and family, this episode will completely reshape how you define success.

In this powerful conversation on The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, and business coach Stefanie Gass to unpack what it truly means to grow your real estate business through faith, obedience, and intentional leadership—not hustle culture. Stefanie shares her journey from a failed network marketing venture to building a thriving podcasting and coaching company by surrendering her ambition to God and redefining what “winning” really looks like.

Together, Garrett and Stefanie explore the tension between ambition and submission—why striving without alignment leads to burnout, and how entrepreneurs who build from obedience experience greater clarity, peace, and long-term fruit. They discuss why so many business owners struggle with overwork, distraction, and comparison, and how shifting your foundation can help you grow your real estate business in a way that’s sustainable, meaningful, and aligned with your calling.

This episode dives deep into why faith-driven leadership is not a liability in business—it’s a competitive advantage. Stefanie explains how podcasting and long-form content create trust, authority, and authentic relationships in ways that surface-level social media never can. If you’ve ever felt pressure to constantly post, perform, or “be everywhere,” this conversation will show you a better path forward.

Garrett and Stefanie also address the dangers of hustle culture in entrepreneurship, especially in real estate. They unpack how unsubmitted ambition often leads to overextension, blurred boundaries, and loss of focus—and how establishing systems, rhythms, and priorities rooted in biblical order protects both your productivity and your personal life. You’ll learn why boundaries aren’t limitations—they’re stewardship.

This episode is especially powerful for agents who feel successful on paper but restless in their spirit. If you’ve been asking whether there’s a way to scale without selling your soul, serve clients without losing your family, and build income without sacrificing obedience, you’ll find clarity here.

You’ll walk away with renewed perspective on what it means to build a business that honors God, serves people, and creates lasting impact beyond transactions.

If your goal is not just to close more deals—but to grow your real estate business with integrity, peace, and eternal purpose—this episode will give you the framework to do exactly that.

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Successful realtor is often defined by numbers—homes sold, volume closed, rankings earned. But what if the version of success the industry celebrates is quietly costing agents their peace, their families, and their faith? From the opening moments of this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon invites listeners to rethink what it truly means to become a successful realtor in a way that honors God, protects relationships, and builds a sustainable life.

In this powerful conversation, Garrett interviews Taley Hunt, a high-producing real estate agent, successful realtor, team leader, and mom whose growth in one of the most intense markets in history was nothing short of extraordinary. Taley sold 28 homes in her first year, 86 the next, and 145 the year after that—while becoming a first-time mother in the middle of a chaotic market. On paper, she became a successful realtor at a pace few ever experience. But behind the scenes were exhaustion, anxiety, and a quiet question many agents are afraid to ask: What does this level of hustle actually cost?

Taley opens up about the hidden pressures of rapid growth, including burnout, fear of losing momentum, and the dangerous tendency to tie self-worth to production. For the real estate agent navigating the real estate grind, her story offers both inspiration and warning.

This episode speaks directly to the christian realtor building a faith driven business who wants more than surface-level success. Garrett and Taley unpack how hustle alone is not a long-term strategy, and why organic growth through relationships and community outperforms paid leads when done intentionally.

You’ll hear insight on:

• Why rapid success without boundaries leads to burnout—even for a successful realtor
• How many agents unknowingly tie identity to production
• Why relationships and community drive sustainable growth
• Why human connection will matter more—not less—as technology increases

Taley also shares how she transitioned from blind hustle to intentional ownership. She now helps moms in real estate build meaningful, scalable businesses without sacrificing faith or family. For realtors of faith, this episode is a reminder that defining success personally—rather than by industry benchmarks—is essential to long-term peace and purpose.

This conversation also reframes what it means to become a successful realtor through realtor systems and structure. Systems are not meant to extract more from you—they are meant to support what matters most. Garrett challenges agents to ask whether their growth model creates freedom or silently erodes the very life they are working so hard to build.

Connect with Taley:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatemomcoach/

• Website: https://taleyhunt.com/

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Time freedom is not a luxury in real estate—it is a calling. From the opening moments of this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon challenges one of the most celebrated lies in the industry: that doing more always means being more faithful, more successful, and more effective. In this powerful solo message, Garrett shares the true story of an agent who intentionally chose to sell 30 homes instead of 70—and how that single decision radically transformed her life, her family, and her business.

This episode is for the agent who is winning on paper but quietly losing at home. Garrett walks listeners through how hustle culture baptizes burnout, ties identity to production, and slowly steals what matters most. Using both this agent’s story and his own personal journey, he reveals why time freedom is not about doing less out of laziness—it is about doing what is obedient, sustainable, and faithful.

The agent in this story made a courageous choice to define a “healthy ceiling.” Her goal was not to shrink her impact, but to protect her purpose. She wanted to pick her daughter up from school—the very reason she entered real estate in the first place. What happened next surprised everyone: by choosing fewer transactions, her peace increased, her relationships deepened, and her referrals actually grew. It was not a loss of influence—it was a realignment of priorities. This is what time freedom looks like when it is rooted in obedience rather than fear.

Garrett also shares his own testimony of reducing his workweek from 60 hours to 40. That decision did not destroy his business—it saved his life, his marriage, and his spiritual health. For the real estate agent trapped in the real estate grind, this episode offers a radically different path forward. For the christian realtor building a faith driven business, it reframes success through stewardship, not sacrifice.

You’ll hear insight on:

• Why hustle culture often disguises burnout as ambition
• How choosing fewer clients can actually increase impact and referrals, leading to time freedom
• Why selling more homes is not always obedience
• How defining a healthy ceiling protects faith, family, and peace
• Why clients respect boundaries more than constant availability
• How God builds the business—not your 24/7 access

This episode speaks directly to leaders building realtor systems who want growth without exhaustion. Systems should not trap you—they should create margin. Garrett challenges agents to ask whether their current model supports time freedom or silently steals it. For those committed to real estate leadership, this message is a call to model boundaries, not burnout.

This episode will challenge you to redefine success and choose a pace that honors the Lord and protects what matters most. Sometimes the bravest decision is choosing less. When you trust God as the true builder of your business, time freedom becomes not just possible—it becomes the fruit of faithful obedience.

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Life balance is not a luxury for high-performing real estate agents—it is a spiritual and relational necessity. From the opening moments of this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon asks a sobering question: What if your real estate success is slowly costing you everything that actually matters? Joined by Jessica Wade, a successful real estate agent and mom, Garrett leads one of the most honest conversations on life balance you’ll hear in the industry.

Jessica's story is a powerful reminder that life balance is not just about scheduling—it’s about stewardship of what God has entrusted to you.

This episode speaks directly to the real estate agent caught in the real estate grind, especially for moms and families trying to “do it all.” Garrett and Jessica unpack what it means to build a faith driven business without sacrificing marriage, parenting, or peace. For the christian realtor who feels torn between calling and closings, this conversation reframes success through obedience, presence, and healthy boundaries.

You’ll hear insight on:

• Why life balance must be protected before burnout forces change
• How unchecked pride and blurred boundaries slowly erode what matters most
• Why God’s faithfulness can redeem even the hardest seasons
• How turning off notifications and setting real boundaries can transform both life and business
• Why real estate can become a ministry when aligned with the right priorities

Jessica also speaks directly to young moms in real estate, urging them to guard time with their children fiercely and to reject the lie that constant availability equals faithfulness. For realtors of faith, she offers a powerful truth: a healthy business flows from a healthy home. When your family is protected, your leadership becomes clearer, your relationships deeper, and your impact stronger.

This episode also provides perspective for those building realtor systems. Systems should create margin, not more pressure. Garrett challenges agents to ask whether their business structure is serving their calling—or silently stealing it. For those committed to real estate leadership, this is a call to model boundaries, not burnout.

If you’ve ever felt that your business is running you instead of the other way around, this conversation will meet you where you are. Jessica’s testimony makes it clear: life balance is not about doing less for comfort—it’s about doing what matters most for faith, family, and legacy. Saying “no” is often the most faithful decision you can make.

This episode will encourage you to redefine success, protect your home, and build a business that supports the life God has called you to live. You do not have to choose between faithfulness and fruitfulness. When your priorities align with God’s order, life balance becomes the foundation for both peace and purpose.

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If 2025 felt slow, inconsistent, or frustrating and you need to sell more homes… the 36 Touch Framework will rebuild your real estate business with steady referrals and meaningful client relationships.

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon breaks down why consistency—not charisma—is the true foundation of a thriving referral-based real estate business to sell more homes. He shares how follow-up becomes ministry, how your daily actions reflect Christ in your work, and why the 36 Touch System remains one of the most effective frameworks for sustainable lead generation, deeper client relationships, and long-term success.

Garrett shows agents how to simplify their marketing strategies, focus on meaningful personal touches, and create a rhythm that builds trust, fuels referrals, and protects against burnout all while you sell more homes. Whether you need a reset or want to elevate your current systems, this episode gives you the tools to build a business rooted in purpose, consistency, and genuine connection.

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Takeaways

• Consistency is the key to success in real estate—far more important than talent or charisma.
• Follow-up is ministry: caring for people consistently reflects Christ in your business.
• The 36 Touch System creates a sustainable rhythm for client relationships and referral generation.
• Not all touches are equal—personal touches deepen trust more than generic marketing blasts.
• Effective follow-up isn’t about cost; it’s about connection, authenticity, and presence.
• Simplifying your lead generation strategies leads to better execution and less burnout.
• Client events build shared experiences that strengthen long-term relationships.
• Faithfulness in small, repeated actions leads to big results in referral business.

Chapters

00:00 — Introduction & Humor
00:58 — Why Consistency Matters More Than Charisma in Real Estate
03:19 — The Missing Ingredient in Most Agents’ Lead Generation
06:06 — Reframing Follow-Up as Ministry
10:38 — What Touches Actually Build Client Relationships
11:07 — Simplifying the 36 Touch System for Real-Life Agents
15:43 — Creating a Yearly Plan for Consistent Marketing Strategies
29:45 — Final Thoughts & Call to Action

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Christian real estate agent is more than a title—it is a calling. From the opening moments of this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon invites listeners to examine not just what they are building, but how and why they are building it. Joined by Kara Chaffin Donofrio, founder and CEO of the KCD Team and host of the Soul Inspiring Business podcast, Garrett leads a powerful conversation about soul alignment, purpose, and what it truly means to operate as a christian real estate agent in a demanding, fast-moving industry.

Together, Kara and Garrett challenge the idea that growth must come at the expense of peace. Instead, they reveal how faith-driven alignment creates both sustainability and fulfillment for the christian real estate agent who desires impact without burnout.

This conversation speaks directly to the real estate agent navigating the real estate grind—busy, capable, and successful, yet longing for deeper meaning. When your soul, strategy, and schedule move in the same direction, work becomes lighter, decisions become clearer, and joy returns. For the christian realtor seeking a truly faith driven business, this episode reframes success through obedience, stewardship, and spiritual awareness rather than hustle alone.

You’ll hear insight on:

• How soul alignment blends faith, purpose, and business strategy
• Why daily prayer and mindfulness create clarity and direction
• How burnout often signals misalignment rather than incompetence
• How community and collaboration strengthen creativity and resilience
• Why human connection remains essential—even as technology grows

Kara also speaks to the importance of honoring the desires God places in your heart. Rather than dismissing your longings, she encourages you to see them as invitations into deeper purpose. For the christian real estate agent, this means building a business that reflects not alignment with trends, but alignment with truth.

This episode also provides perspective for agents implementing realtor systems. Systems are not meant to replace the soul of your business—they are meant to support it. Kara and Garrett discuss how technology and even AI can increase efficiency, but never at the cost of human connection. For leaders focused on real estate leadership, this is a reminder that people remain at the center of Kingdom impact.

As a christian real estate agent, you are not called merely to produce—you are called to steward your gifts, honor God, and serve people with intention and compassion. When your soul and strategy are aligned, growth becomes purposeful, not exhausting.

Connect with Kara:

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If you’ve been running so hard that you haven’t stopped to breathe, this Thanksgiving message is your reminder: slow down, look around, and ask—how am I spending my dash?

Happy Thanksgiving Faithful Agents! I'm so thankful you're here. In this episode, join me in a moment of quiet reflection and gratitude. Using the powerful idea of “the dash”—the small line representing your entire life between birth and death—let's consider what truly matters and how intentionally we're living each day. Explore Psalm 131 and unpack biblical wisdom about cultivating contentment, calming your spirit, and embracing gratitude in all circumstances.

This episode calls you to pause, breathe, and thank the Lord for His provision, His kindness, and the people entrusted to you. It’s a gentle but challenging reminder that your priorities shape your legacy, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to realign your heart.

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Takeaways Gratitude anchors us—especially in challenging seasons. * Your “dash” represents your whole life; be intentional with how you live it. * A calm and quiet spirit reflects trust in God, not striving. * Scripture calls us to give thanks in all circumstances. * Contentment grows when we recognize God’s daily kindness. * Complaining comes naturally; gratitude must be practiced intentionally. * True intentional living prioritizes relationships over achievement. * You can* win at work without losing at home. * A gratitude mindset shifts your entire perspective on life. * Jesus is the ultimate source of both contentment and thankfulness.

Chapters00:00 — Thanksgiving Reflections and Gratitude
03:11 — Understanding the Dash of Life
06:04 — Calmness, Quietness, and Intentional Gratitude
08:52 — Recognizing God’s Provision
12:09 — Living with Contentment and Purpose

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If you’ve ever felt like real estate was pulling you away from the life you’re trying to build, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing a recent conversation I had on the Stay Paid podcast, where I walked through how I built my business by keeping faith, family, and alignment at the center. In this interview, I unpack what it really means to define your own scoreboard for success, why “balance” is ultimately about priorities, and how mastering one simple system — my Rule of 8 and the PDA Formula — helped me sell 650 homes without losing what mattered most.

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👉 You'll learn:

• How to create your own definition of success
• The Rule of 8 that keeps your business focused and balanced
• The PDA Formula for building a predictable, profitable business
• Why authenticity beats hustle every time
• How faith and alignment create sustainable success

👉 Chapters:

• 00:00 – Intro & Garrett’s Story
• 02:18 – Redefining the Scoreboard of Success
• 06:29 – The Dash on the Headstone & What Really Matters
• 10:11 – The Tension: Providing vs. Being Present
• 16:24 – The PDA Formula: Predictable, Profitable, Aligned
• 19:49 – Holding Every Dollar Accountable
• 21:07 – Alignment, Authenticity, and Energy Audits
• 31:43 – Laziness, Calling, and Who Shouldn’t Be in Real Estate
• 38:22 – Don’t Grow Weary: Faith, Perseverance, and the Long Game
• 40:50 – Defining Your Own Success & Final Challenge

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What kind of legacy are you really building — one that fades with success or one that lasts for generations?

In this inspiring conversation, Garrett Maroon and Shaylee Clark unpack what it means to be a Christian real estate agent who leads with faith, purpose, and Biblical business principles instead of burnout and busyness.

They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, honoring the Sabbath, and pursuing health over hustle — reminding every listener that God calls us to faithfulness, not frantic striving. You’ll walk away challenged to build a business that reflects your values, faith, and calling, not just your numbers.

👩‍💼 About the Guest

Shaylee Clark is a REALTOR and leader of the Dor Group, Brokered by eXp. Her passion is helping people hear God’s voice above the noise, lead boldly at home and at work, and build a legacy that outlives them. She mentors fellow real estate agents and serves families with integrity and grit.
Connect with Shaylee:
https://www.facebook.com/shaylee.pyle
https://www.instagram.com/shayleeclark/

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Building a legacy means investing in faith, family, and impact—not just wealth.
• Your business can only be as healthy as you are.
• Be kingdom-minded in every decision you make.
• Sabbath rest and boundaries are vital for a sustainable business.
• It’s okay to delegate — others may be called to what drains you.
• Faithfulness matters more than scale or visibility.
• Clarity in your God-given purpose creates focus and peace.

🕒 Chapters

00:00 – Welcome and Humor
02:44 – The Meaning of “Dor” and Legacy
05:43 – From Compassion International to Real Estate
09:24 – Building a Legacy Through Faith and Real Estate
14:56 – Living a Kingdom-Minded Life
21:03 – Sabbath Rest and Work-Life Balance
23:31 – Health vs. Success in Business
28:58 – Finding Clarity in Purpose and Calling

2026 Lead Gen Zoom: https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan

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Are you feeling burnt out in your real estate career, struggling with work-life balance and caught in the relentless hustle culture that seems to define success? You're not alone. In this enlightening episode of The Faithful Agent | CHRISTIAN REALTOR PODCAST – Bible-Based Coaching to Sell More Homes & Serve with Purpose, host Garrett Maroon shares his personal journey through the highs and lows of being a real estate agent, revealing the often-overlooked truth about what it means to truly succeed in this demanding industry.

Garrett delves deep into the misconceptions surrounding hustle and busyness, highlighting how many agents equate constant activity with achievement, only to find themselves exhausted and unfulfilled. Instead, he advocates for a transformative shift from hustle to faithfulness, finding work-life balance, where the pillars of obedience and trust in God lay the groundwork for a sustainable and purpose-driven business. This episode is not just another real estate coaching session; it's a powerful reminder that our true provision comes from God, not from our relentless striving.

Throughout the episode, Garrett emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, establishing boundaries and prioritizing learning over mere activity. He shares scriptural insights that encourage listeners to seek rest and embrace God's plan, steering clear of the worldly definitions of success that often lead to burnout. This is a call to action for every real estate agent seeking a healthier work-life balance, where authentic relationships in real estate can flourish alongside a thriving career.

As Garrett guides you through his experience, he challenges you to reflect on your own work habits. Are you choosing hustle over faithfulness in your real estate sales? This episode will inspire you to reconsider your approach, encouraging you to build a relationship-based real estate business that not only serves your clients but also aligns with your Christian faith. Discover how faith-driven entrepreneurship can reshape your career and lead you to a more fulfilling life as a realtor.

Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on balancing family and a real estate career, and learn how faith and business can coexist harmoniously. Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting, this episode of The Faithful Agentpodcast promises to equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies for thriving in your real estate journey while serving with purpose. Tune in and embrace the power of faith-based coaching to sell more homes and impact lives!

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If you're not on social media, you're missing the party and the referrals.

Too many agents think social is just for fun or flashy branding—but it’s one of the most powerful ways to build trust, grow a business, and create consistent referrals... if you know how to use it. David Denning, co-founder of Jumpstart Go, breaks down the real strategies that are working right now—especially on Facebook—and how relationship-driven agents can win without dancing on TikTok.

David Denning is the co-founder of Jumpstart Go, a social media and marketing powerhouse helping real estate agents and insurance professionals grow their businesses online. A former top sales leader turned coach, David is passionate about helping service-based entrepreneurs use social media to build trust, create connection, and drive consistent business.

Connect with David:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ddenning3

• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jumpstartgo

• Website: https://jumpstartgonow.com/

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Facebook groups are goldmines for organic leads and authentic community.
• Social media isn’t optional—it’s essential for visibility and credibility.
• Engagement builds trust; content alone isn’t enough.
• Focus on one platform, master it, and build real relationships.
• Don’t just create your own group—leverage the right existing groups.
• Always provide value before asking for business.
• The best marketing looks like service, not selling.

⏱️ Chapters

01:00 – Building a business on trust, not tricks
05:36 – Facebook: the platform agents are sleeping on
10:27 – Why agents must show up on social
15:08 – Stop spreading yourself thin—pick your platform
19:48 – How to win inside Facebook groups
22:19 – Relationship > reach
24:35 – Understanding the algorithm so you don’t waste your time
26:56 – How to add value without being salesy
32:38 – Using content to connect with referral partners

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📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
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Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Success in real estate doesn't need to mean sacrificing your peace, your family, or your faith.

Listen as I share my story on the Life at Ten Tenths podcast. We unpack how I built a 650-home, referral-driven real estate business without cold calling, open houses, or buying leads—while protecting my marriage, family time, and faith.

Huge thank you to my friends at Life at Ten Tenths for having me on! Check them out here: https://www.lifeattentenths.com/

Key Takeaways

• Identity isn’t a backpack: Your faith and values aren’t something you take on and off—lead with the real you.
• Redefine success: Don’t wear the industry’s scorecard; include profit, marriage, family rhythms, and rest in how you “keep score.”
• Hierarchy of attention: God → spouse → kids → work. Give the best of your attention to what matters most.
• Build for probability, not possibility: Create simple systems you can execute 90–100% of the time—even when life happens.
• Taste and tweak: Run “recipes” for 30 days, then iterate. Did you do all the ingredients? Did the result match the goal?
• Community is a business moat: People have fewer close relationships than ever—be a real friend and referrals follow.
• Authenticity attracts: You won’t be for everyone, and that’s the point. The right people will lean in.

Chapters (with timestamps)

1. Relationship-First Origin Story — [02:30]
2. Is the Industry Failing Agents? — [05:04]
3. Redefining Success: The “Dash” & Legacy — [10:53]
4. Building Structure: 50 Deals Under 40 Hours/Week — [13:04]
5. Marriage, Communication & Alignment — [16:00]
6. Hierarchy of Attention (God → Spouse → Kids → Work) — [19:17]
7. How to Maintain Your Database & Earn Referrals — [21:00]
8. Unlocking Referrals vs. Just Repeat Business — [28:27]
9. PDA Formula & “Taste and Tweak” Lead-Gen Recipes — [31:04]
10. Consistency Through Hardship; Client Love Stories — [33:01]
11. Faith-Forward Branding: The 2:10 Collective — [34:41]
12. Authenticity as Strategy (and Why It Attracts) — [41:47]

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Are you tired of feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around?

Let's get real about the cost of chasing success at the expense of what matters most. From missing family dinners to burning out trying to be available 24/7, he shares what finally forced him to change—and the intentional steps he took to build a business that serves both his clients and his calling. Whether you’re overwhelmed by your calendar, stuck in the hustle, or just craving margin again, this episode is packed with clarity, conviction, and Christ-centered encouragement to take back control of your time and priorities.

You don’t have to sacrifice your faith, your family, or your peace to succeed in real estate.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• You can build a business that fits around your life—not one that takes over your life.
• Being available 24/7 isn’t heroic—it’s a fast track to burnout.
• Setting boundaries with clients honors your values and builds respect.
• Creating systems and rhythms allows you to show up better at work and at home.
• True success means being faithful in your calling, not just fruitful in your closings.
• Margin isn’t laziness—it’s stewardship.
• Rest is not a reward for productivity. It’s a command.
• The goal is not to escape the work—but to work in a way that reflects Christ.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Real estate shouldn’t run your life
01:25 – The lie we all believe: hustle equals success
03:12 – Missing family time, being always “on”
05:03 – Posting about working on vacation isn’t something to be proud of
06:44 – You don’t have to live like this
08:11 – Real change starts with boundaries and belief

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Ever felt tension between comfort and calling? Discover how to build a thriving business and Christ-centered community by saying “yes” to God—even when it doesn’t make sense. In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Christin Kingsbury shares her powerful journey with Garrett Maroon. From creative financing and rental properties to discipling women in real estate, her story is a compelling reminder of what God can do when we fully surrender our business and finances to Him.

Christin Kingsbury is a wife, mom of two, and CEO of Get Some Assets Inc. She leads a million-dollar real estate team powered by PLACE, owns multiple real estate-related businesses and 21 rental doors, and has built a multi-million dollar net worth—all while prioritizing faith and family.

Connect with Christin:

https://www.facebook.com/christin.kingsbury

https://www.instagram.com/christinkingsburygroup/

https://www.ChristinKingsbury.com

✨ Key Takeaways

• God doesn’t need your 5-year plan—He needs your yes.
• Faith-led action often feels uncomfortable… but obedience brings breakthrough.
• The world measures success by volume; God measures it by faithfulness.
• Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a Kingdom opportunity.
• You don’t have to hustle harder—you have to trust deeper.
• Stop waiting to be “ready.” God qualifies who He calls.
• You can build a powerful business without compromising your values.

📌 Chapters

00:00 – Welcome + Garrett’s joke of the day
01:00 – Meet Christin Kingsbury & her obedience story
04:00 – Walking away from her teaching job
06:30 – Starting a business with no plan—just faith
10:00 – Letting God lead the business model
13:00 – Creating Get Some Assets: a community for Christian women
16:45 – Moving from hustle to purpose
20:10 – God as provider in seasons of uncertainty
24:00 – Encouragement for anyone afraid to take the leap
27:00 – Final thoughts: Surrender leads to peace

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Garrett created a 99% conversion rate with buyers and a 95% conversion rate with sellers. Here's how. Listen as Garrett Marroon, host of The Faithful Agent Podcast, unpacks the exact strategy he used to build a 100% referral-based business that generated $300,000 in annual profit—all while staying aligned with his faith and protecting his time with family.

Garrett shares his proven 36-Touch System, including practical tools like video texts, handwritten notes, and simple client events that cost less but create deeper relationships. He also highlights how faith-driven agents can use these methods to stand out in an industry that's increasingly trying to replace the personal touch with tech.

Whether you're brand new to real estate or looking to shift from hustle to health, this episode will give you a roadmap to sustainable success built on relationships, not algorithms.

✅ Key Takeaways

• Garrett built a referral-only business that generated $300K/year—without buying leads.
• The real estate industry is investing billions to remove agents—referrals are how you protect your future.
• A personal touch still works: video texts, handwritten notes, and small gifts stand out.
• Hosting simple, thoughtful client events creates powerful engagement (and referrals).
• The 36-Touch System is predictable, repeatable, and scalable.
• Your business should serve your life, not the other way around.
• Faith isn’t a liability in business—it’s a differentiator.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction
02:30 – The Trap of Cold Leads and Why They Don't Work
04:10 – How Garrett Built a 100% Referral-Based Business
06:35 – Why the Industry Wants to Replace Agents
09:00 – The 36-Touch System Explained
13:25 – Video Texts, Handwritten Notes & Personalization
17:40 – Hosting Impactful (and Affordable) Client Events
22:15 – Faith and Business: The Real Calling
26:00 – Why Referrals Create Long-Term Stability
28:45 – Final Encouragement for Agents: You Can Do This Without Burnout

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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What if your business wasn’t just a source of income—but a divine assignment?
Join Garrett Maroon and his guest Leland Gross as they dive into how to align your financial life with your faith, balance ambition with contentment, and use your business as a tool to live out the calling God has placed on your life.
They unpack biblical principles for money management, the dangers of comparison and pride, and how real success is about more than what’s in your bank account. You’ll walk away encouraged, challenged, and equipped to steward your resources wisely and build a business that honors God.

Get your free copy of The Faithful Agent E-Book: https://faithfulagent.com/

🔥 About the Guest

Leland Gross is a Certified Financial Planner, Enrolled Agent, and the founder of Peacelink Financial Planning & Accounting. He specializes in helping real estate professionals manage variable income, reduce taxes, and grow lasting wealth—all while staying rooted in biblical stewardship. He’s the host of the Real Estate Success Podcast and was named a Top 40 Under 40 by Inside Business in 2023.

Connect with Leland here:

https://peacelinkfp.com

https://instagram.com/peacelinkfp

🗝️ Top Takeaways

• Faith + Finances: Integrate biblical principles into every part of your business.
• Avoid Comparison: Resist measuring success by others' standards.
• Stewardship > Ownership: See your resources as God’s and manage them faithfully.
• Contentment & Ambition: You can pursue big goals while staying grounded in gratitude.
• Check Your Heart: Pride and envy can creep in—stay rooted in God’s truth.
• Community Matters: Surround yourself with people who encourage faithful living.
• Redefine Success: It’s not just about money—it’s about eternal impact.

🕒 Chapters

• 00:00 – Introduction & Meet Leland Gross
• 03:00 – Integrating Biblical Principles into Business
• 09:00 – Avoiding Comparison and the Love of Money
• 15:00 – Gratitude, Faithfulness, and Stewardship
• 21:00 – Aligning Financial Practices with Faith
• 27:00 –

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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What if you could generate consistent referrals without spending big on ads or fancy events?

Access my FREE COURSES here

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, host Garrett Maroon shares powerful, real-world strategies to build a thriving real estate business through meaningful client engagement. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your approach, Garrett breaks down cost-effective, relational tactics that help agents deepen trust, boost referrals, and stand out in a crowded market.

He covers everything from handwritten notes and video texts to simple, low-cost client events—all rooted in the idea that relationships, not transactions, drive success.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

1. You don’t need a huge budget to build a referral-based business.
2. Real estate technology often tries to remove agents from the process—don’t let it.
3. Video texts are a game-changer for personal, scalable communication.
4. Handwritten notes are rare, impactful, and deeply appreciated by clients.
5. Client events can be done simply—think donuts, coffee, or Amazon gift cards.
6. Gifting doesn’t need to be extravagant to show appreciation.
7. The 36 Touch System helps agents stay top of mind all year long.
8. Prioritize relationships over reach—people refer who they trust.
9. Simplicity is the key to consistency and longevity.

⏱️ Chapters:

• Intro – Building Relationships for Success
• 00:40 – The Power of Repeat & Referral Business
• 01:05 – Why Client Events Don’t Have to Be Expensive
• 04:41 – Engagement > Extravagance
• 04:54 – The Impact of Handwritten Notes
• 06:13 – Relationship-Building Through Personal Touches
• 06:40 – Introducing Garrett’s Free E-Course
• 07:05 – Selling Homes Efficiently: The Playbook
• 07:13 – Video Texts: The New Gold Standard
• 09:07 – Building Real Connections with Clients
• 09:14 – Creative Ways to Engage Clients
• 10:11 – Personalization in Gifting
• 10:52 – Coffee Meetings as Connection Points
• 12:02 – The ROI of Relational Investment
• 12:22

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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What is a theology of real estate? What does it look like for you to view real estate as a calling rather than just a career? In this thought-provoking episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with Brett Johnson to explore the powerful concept of a “theology of real estate.” Brett challenges listeners to view their work not simply as transactions or commissions, but as a divine assignment with eternal significance.

Together, they dive into the biblical importance of place, the ethical responsibilities of real estate professionals, and how agents can serve as stewards of God’s creation.

This episode will stretch your thinking and inspire you to ask deeper questions—not just about what you do, but why you do it. Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned broker, this conversation will help you reframe your role through a kingdom lens and step more fully into your calling.

Brett Johnson is a Chartered Accountant, author, and founder of The Institute for Innovation, Integration & Impact, Inc. With 40+ years of experience and work with 400+ companies worldwide, he helps organizations pursue purpose beyond profit through leadership, innovation, and societal transformation.

Connect with Brett HERE to find his books, free resources, podcast & more!

Takeaways

1. A theology of real estate highlights God’s purpose in property and place.
2. “Place” matters deeply throughout the Bible—and still does today.
3. Work is a divine assignment, not just a means to earn.
4. Real estate can be a powerful tool for community restoration.
5. Agents can empower first-time buyers and underserved groups.
6. We need innovative, faith-filled solutions for housing affordability.
7. Asking deeper, purpose-driven questions leads to lasting impact.
8. The church holds untapped potential to bless neighborhoods through land and property.
9. Real estate should serve people, not just investors.
10. Understanding God’s intent transforms how we work and serve.

Chapters
00:00 – The Theology of Real Estate
06:03 – Understanding Place in God's Plan
11:58 – The Purpose of Real Estate
17:58 – Empowering First-Time Homebuyers
23:56 – Creative Solutions for Housing Affordability
30:00 – Building a Theology of Real Estate

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Resources & Opportunities:

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📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Are you ready to sell more homes without sacrificing time with your family? In this special episode, I had the honor of joining my friend Matt Farnham on The One Life Podcast for a conversation about building a thriving referral-based business without sacrificing faith, family, or health.

We dove into how I built my business entirely through relationships, why faith informs every area of my leadership, and how intentional rhythms create long-term success.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How I’ve led a 100% referral-based real estate team
• The importance of setting boundaries and owning your calendar
• How to build a business that fuels your life—not consumes it
• The mindset shifts that helped me move from burnout to balance
• Why faith isn’t separate from business—it’s the foundation

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. You don’t have to hustle endlessly to grow—you need the right systems and priorities
2. Building your life around your values makes your business more magnetic
3. Long-term success comes from stewardship, not striving

About Matt Farnham:
Matt is a top agent, team leader, and former broker-owner who now leads The One Life Podcast and heads up Rooted, his mission-driven real estate team. Learn more about Matt at www.TheOneLifePodcast.com (to hear more of his podcasts podcasts)
or www.MattFarnham.com (to learn more about Rooted, his team, and everything else he’s doing to make an impact).

Big thanks to Matt for having me on his podcast! 🎙️ It was an honor to share the conversation and talk about faith, business, and living with purpose. Our discussion was a blast, and I’m grateful for Matt’s friendship and leadership. I hope it encourages you to build a business—and a life—that reflects your values.

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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FREE PDA FORMULA DOWNLOAD - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

Transform your real estate business TODAY by making referrals the cornerstone of your success. Garrett Maroon, author of "The Balanced Breakthrough," shares his proven five-step system for building a thriving business through authentic relationships, predictable systems, and consistent effort—without cold calling or door knocking. Learn practical strategies, get a free downloadable guide, and start building a business that aligns with your values.

Key Takeaways
1. Referrals can be made reliable and central to your business with the right system.
2. Authenticity is crucial—build your business around your natural strengths and personality.
3. Use predictable, intentional touchpoints (like Garrett’s 36-touch system) to stay top-of-mind.
4. Focus on dollar-productive, relationship-nurturing activities over busywork.
5. Define your own scoreboard for success—measure what matters to you, not just sales or rankings.
6. Consistency is key: show up, serve, and care for your clients over time.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: The Power of Referrals
00:17 – Garrett’s Story: 650 Homes by Referral
00:39 – Free Download: PDA Formula
00:49 – Step 1: Embrace Authenticity
01:19 – Step 2: Create Predictable Touchpoints
02:48 – Step 3: Focus on Dollar Productive Activities
06:17 – Step 4: Build a Personal Scoreboard
07:45 – Step 5: Show Up Consistently
09:51 – Recap: Five Steps to Referral Success
10:39 – Final Thoughts & Free Guide
11:03 – Closing

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📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Faith over fame—one agent built her business on authenticity, service, and surrender AND YOU CAN TOO!

In this episode of The Faithful Agent podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with Linda Bayliss-Spence, a real estate agent whose story is rooted in faith, generosity, and genuine connection. Linda shares her personal and professional journey, revealing how staying true to her values—rather than chasing trends or comparison—led to meaningful impact in her business and community. From creative marketing to divine appointments, Linda highlights the power of authenticity and reminds agents that faithfulness, not fame, is the real win.

Takeaways
1. Treat every client the same, regardless of home price—people matter more than numbers.
2. Serve others without expecting anything in return.
3. Use creative marketing to authentically connect with your community.
4. View clients as divine appointments and trust God to open doors.
5. Give back generously to ministries and those in need.
6. Embrace your unique gifts and resist the temptation to compare.
7. Let your faith shape how you serve, market, and build relationships.
8. Steward your time, money, and influence with kingdom purpose.
9. Stay grounded—worldly success fades, but salvation is eternal.

Connect with Linda:
For the last 2 years, Linda has proudly served Virginia's Eastern Shore as a Realtor for Weichert Realtors, Mason-Davis. In 2024, Linda was awarded Rookie of the Year for Weichert's South East Division and the Ambassador Award for sales as well. In addition to real estate, Linda serves in outreach at her church and has been the Executive Director of the eastern shore's pregnancy resource center since 2001.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.baylis.spence/

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Linda's Journey
01:54 – Linda's Business Growth and Philosophy
04:50 – Authenticity in Real Estate
08:20 – Community Engagement and Creative Marketing
16:20 – Faith and Business Integration
20:12 – Giving Back and Supporting Ministries
26:20 – Encouragement for New Agents

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Launch your real estate business in 90 days with this roadmap that has proven to get any new or struggling agents off the ground, embarking them on a successful journey in real estate.

Are you a new real estate agent looking to launch your business, or are you an experienced agent struggling, looking for a reset? Whether you are looking to launch or reset, join Garrett Maroon and Jenifer Morin in this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast as they present a clear roadmap for launching successfully in just 90 days. Drawing from her book Beyond the Sale, Jennifer shares the key habits, mindset shifts, and systems that separate agents who thrive from those who burn out.

They dive into the realities of the business—dispelling industry myths—and offer practical advice on how to build a solid database, stay accountable, and focus on what truly drives results: relationships. Whether you're brand new to real estate or in need of a reset, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom and gospel-centered encouragement.

Whether you’re a brand-new agent or a seasoned pro looking to get back to basics, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement rooted in truth and experience.

Key Takeaways

1. Successful agents are consistent, coachable, and hungry to grow.
2. Mindset is everything when facing the ups and downs of the business.
3. Building a solid database is foundational for long-term success.
4. Focus on what energizes you—don’t try to do everything.
5. Surround yourself with supportive, honest people.
6. Real estate is a relationship business first, sales second.
7. Ask for referrals—don't be afraid to tell people you’re in business.
8. Beyond the Sale tackles the heart issues that drive real estate success.

Featuring Jenifer Morin, Director of Operations & Career Development at RE/MAX Gateway & Author of Beyond the Sale.

Connect with Jenifer:

Email: jeniferm@remax.net

Blog: https://rookiereagent.com/

Facebook: Rookie RE Agent

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rookiereagent/

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Don't miss this enlightening conversation on integrating faith with technology. Tune in now and explore how you can use AI to enhance your life and business while staying true to your values.

Explore how Christians can thoughtfully engage with AI. Garrett welcomes Michael Woodfield, a pastor and coach, shares insights on balancing technology with faith, the importance of intent, and how AI can be a tool for excellence in business and personal life.

Key Points:

Understanding AI's role in our lives and its potential benefits and pitfalls. The importance of maintaining authenticity and personal voice in content creation. How to use AI and automation to free up time for meaningful interactions. The significance of aligning AI use with Christian values and stewardship.

Connect with Michael:

Visit KingdomCampfires.com for more insights and to connect with Michael Woodfield

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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Garrett speaks directly to the agent who feels constantly behind. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be on every platform, follow every strategy, or say yes to every opportunity, this is for you.

Garrett reminds us that discipline is more powerful than omnipresence, and obedience is better than overextension. He exposes the lie that hustle equals holiness and shows you how staying in your God-given lane will actually unlock more momentum and peace.

Key Takeaways:
✅ You’re not behind—you're just distracted by what doesn’t matter
✅ Busyness is often the enemy’s way of keeping you off mission
✅ You don’t need to be everywhere—you need to be where God called you
✅ Focus leads to excellence, while frenzy leads to burnout
✅ Faithfulness in one lane will produce more fruit than scattered activity

Chapters:
00:01 – Intro: You’re Not Behind—You’re Distracted
00:18 – Busyness Is a Spiritual Strategy
00:32 – Focus Over Frenzy
00:48 – Faithfulness in Your Lane

Scripture Highlight:
📖 Proverbs 4:25–27 – “Let your eyes look directly forward… do not swerve to the right or to the left.”

🟡 Reflective Question:
Where are you over-committed in your business out of fear—rather than called by God to be effective?

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Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

Want to Sell More Homes While Honoring God?
Download my free guide REDEFINE THE WIN to learn how to implement my PDA Formula so you can build a more predictable and profitable business that actually aligns with who you are - get the guide here - https://www.210collective.com/redefine

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In this heartfelt episode, Garrett Maroon sits down with Gisela N. Sanchez—a top-producing real estate agent and podcast host with a powerful testimony. Gisela shares her journey from living without faith to discovering deep purpose through surrendering her life to Jesus.

She opens up about the struggles she faced early in her career, the refining power of humility, and how her relationship with God transformed not only her personal life but her business as well. Gisela also speaks directly to women in real estate, encouraging them to lean into community, prayer, and bold faith in the workplace.

Whether you're facing hardship or simply need a reminder that your calling is sacred, this conversation will uplift, equip, and remind you that God wastes nothing.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
✅ Gisela’s story reveals the journey from emptiness to purpose through faith
✅ Humility and hardship often shape our greatest growth
✅ The early struggles of real estate are real—but so is God’s provision
✅ Prayer and community are essential for Christian agents
✅ Women in real estate need each other—support and spiritual encouragement matter
✅ Bold faith is not a liability in business—it’s your foundation
✅ Even with faith, challenges remain—but so does peace
✅ God uses every part of your story for His glory
✅ Trust in His timing, and be obedient in the waiting

📅 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Community Engagement
02:50 – Gisela’s Journey into Real Estate
05:18 – Life Before and After Faith
09:51 – The Struggles of Early Career and Faith
13:29 – The Transition to a New Life
17:54 – The Challenges of Being a Christian in Business
23:28 – Lessons from Team Dynamics and Prayer
27:44 – Building Community and Outreach
30:25 – Encouragement for Christian Agents

Connect with Gisela - Facebook Group Instagram Podcast

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Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Pre-order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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The truth is, most agents have built a treadmill, not a business. No closings? No income. No showing? No security. No pipeline? No hope.
But what if that didn’t have to be your future? What if there was a model designed to give you freedom—not just more transactions? There is an exit strategy. And if you’ve never heard that before—consider this your wake-up call.

EPISODE: The Exit Strategy Every Agent Needs

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Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
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📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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Garrett welcomes guest Jared Lawrence, founder of Kingdom Living Connections—a national network designed to connect Christian real estate agents and foster meaningful, gospel-centered relationships.

Together, they explore what it looks like to live out your faith in business, the need for a Christian referral network, and how real estate can be a mission field, not just a marketplace. Jared shares the story behind Kingdom Living’s formation, how his upbringing shaped his purpose, and why a gospel-driven community is essential for the future of the industry.

Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out, this episode will encourage you to build a business rooted in faith, relationships, and eternal purpose.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
✅ Kingdom Living Connections equips and unites Christian real estate agents
✅ The gospel should guide every aspect of life and business
✅ Christian agents are called to serve, not just sell
✅ A faith-driven referral network is essential in today’s industry
✅ Community is the foundation for Kingdom impact
✅ Your background and journey uniquely prepare you for your mission
✅ Deep relationships often grow from real estate connections
✅ Be intentional in seeking out believers to partner with in business

📅 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Humor
02:35 – Overview of Kingdom Living Connections
07:24 – The Heart Behind Kingdom Living
11:53 – Building a Christian Agent Economy
16:26 – Growing Up as a Pastor’s Kid in Dubai
22:38 – The Vision for Kingdom Living Connections

🌐 Learn more about Kingdom Living Connections: Instagram Website

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Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
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📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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Scarcity is a spirit—and it’s loud in this industry. You’re told if someone else wins, you lose. If you rest, you fall behind. If you slow down, you’ll get swallowed up.
But God's economy is different. There is more than enough.
You can live and build from a place of abundance, not fear. But it takes a mindset shift—and a trust shift.

⭐️ Rate & Review:
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📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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With transparency and conviction, Garrett challenges the hustle culture mindset and invites Christian real estate professionals to redefine success according to eternal values—not industry pressure. In this powerful solo episode of The Faithful Agent, host Garrett Maroon unpacks the heart behind his upcoming book, The Balance Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life.

You’ll hear stories from Garrett’s own life, the concept of “the dash” (the time between your birth and death), and practical insights to help you build a business that honors your faith, your family, and your future.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why the dash between your birth and death is your most important legacy
• How to resist hustle culture and reclaim time for what truly matters
• Why redefining success is key to long-term peace and purpose
• How to measure success by your own scoreboard—not the world’s
• The importance of authenticity in a filtered, performance-driven world
• Practical ways to reflect, set boundaries, and live with clarity
• Why reflection, solitude, and small shifts can lead to lasting change

📖 Key Takeaways:

• The dash represents your entire life—how will you live it?
• Hustle is not the same as obedience or fruitfulness.
• Personal success metrics can and should look different from industry norms.
• You can build a real estate career that honors both your faith and your family.
• Small, intentional changes compound over time.

⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to The Balance Breakthrough
02:46 – The Dash: Life’s True Measure
05:55 – Hustle Culture vs. Intentional Living
10:53 – Redefining Success and Priorities
16:06 – Building Your Own Scoreboard
18:58 – Reflection and Action Steps

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Resources & Opportunities:

📩 Join the Movement:
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📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

📩 Send Garrett your Hampton Roads & Richmond, VA buyer/seller referrals:
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You don’t have to be the loudest, flashiest, or most aggressive to win.
You weren’t created to fit a mold—you were created on purpose, with a specific wiring and mission. When you try to mimic someone else's path, you miss the one God laid out for you. The real win is alignment—living and working in the gifts God gave you, not someone else.

EPISODE: You're Not Broken, You're Built Different

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📩 Are you tired of the hustle? Download my free guide: 3 Lies Christian Agents Believe—and the Truth That Will Set You Free
🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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Garrett sits down with 18-year-old real estate professional Grayson James—son of industry leader Jared James—for a powerful conversation about growing up in a real estate family, developing hunger without hardship, and building a business that aligns with faith, purpose, and legacy.

Grayson shares how intentional parenting, biblical values, and connection to his father's mission shaped his mindset. From his ISA experience at 17 to launching his business in a brand-new market, Grayson offers practical advice for agents seeking to grow with both grit and grace.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to raise entrepreneurial, faith-filled kids as a busy real estate parent
• The power of showing up for “the little moments” with your family
• What motivates Gen Z agents to get into real estate—and how they’re thinking differently
• Why cold calling still works (and how to start from zero)
• How to respond to objections like “Aren’t you too young to be my agent?”
• Why every strategy is just a funnel to relationships—and relationships are what convert
• What it means to connect your work to your calling as a Christian agent

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📲 Follow Grayson on Instagram: @graysonjjames

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🔗 https://www.210collective.com/podcast

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
🔗 https://www.skool.com/servingnotselling/about

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The real estate industry has conditioned us to tie our worth to production. We chase closings, crave recognition, and ride the emotional rollercoaster of the next lead. But here's the truth: you are not your numbers. You're not your commission. You're not your latest scoreboard. You are a child of God. Your identity was secure long before you ever sold a house. Real estate is what you do—not who you are.

EPISODE: Why You're Still Hustling Like It's 2016

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📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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Garrett challenges the myth that success in real estate requires following someone else's formula. Instead, he empowers Christian agents to embrace the unique way God designed them to work, serve, and succeed.

Garrett unpacks the concept of your “opportunity zone”—where your past wins, natural wiring, and God-given gifts align—and encourages agents to focus on purpose over performance. This episode is a reminder that you were never meant to fit the mold—you were made to reflect His design.

Whether you’re new to the industry or feeling burned out by comparison, this message will refocus you on what truly matters: living out your calling with clarity, excellence, and community support.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to be like everyone else to be successful.
• Mimicking top producers isn’t the path to lasting fulfillment.
• Discover who the Lord created you to be—and work from that place.
• Your natural rhythms, strengths, and gifts are not accidental.
• Your opportunity zone is found where your past wins and unique wiring meet.
• Pursue excellence, not comparison.
• Stay rooted in your core purpose and calling.
• God’s blessings (your “diamonds”) are found on the path He made for you.
• Community support helps you stay aligned and encouraged.
• This is about building His Kingdom, not your personal empire.

📘 Chapters:

00:00 – Embracing Individuality in Success
02:36 – Identifying Your Unique Strengths
07:54 – Creating Your Opportunity Zone
12:42 – Staying Focused on Your Core Purpose
18:30 – The Importance of Community and Support

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📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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Explore how the StoryBrand framework can transform your real estate business. In Garrett's Skool call he unpacks how storytelling connects with clients, how to position yourself as a guide—not the hero—and why clarity in your messaging is critical for both impact and growth.

From identifying your ideal client to crafting a clear action plan, Garrett shares real-life insights on how to serve first responder families and niche markets with empathy, authority, and Gospel-centered purpose.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this episode will help you simplify your marketing, clarify your message, and lead clients with confidence.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The mission is the Gospel. The method is real estate.
• Clients are the heroes; agents should be the guides.
• Stories sell—use them to connect and convert.
• Empathy and authority build trust with your audience.
• Know your avatar and speak directly to their needs.
• Clarity in your plan leads to client confidence.
• Share your own story to make deeper connections.
• A well-defined niche creates more opportunities.
• Visualizing both success and failure motivates action.
• A clear message attracts the right people—and repels the wrong ones.

📘 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Purpose of the Gathering
01:52 – Understanding the StoryBrand Framework
06:12 – Identifying the Character and Their Problems
11:45 – Defining the Guide: Empathy in Real Estate
17:47 – Creating a Clear Plan for Clients
24:37 – Balancing Empathy and Authority
27:19 – Visualizing Success and Failure
32:45 – Understanding the Client’s Story
39:30 – Finding Your Niche in Real Estate
44:27 – Trusting the Process & Serving the Community

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Dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI)—a tool that’s revolutionizing real estate—but not without spiritual implications. In this timely episode of Garrett Maroon and Bianka Downs unpack this challenging topic.

Together, they explore how Christian agents can engage with AI through the lens of faith, wisdom, and purpose. Bianca introduces her Soul Framework—Stewardship, Obedience, Understanding, and Love—as a biblical compass for integrating technology into business while staying anchored in Christ.

If you’ve felt unsure about AI, this conversation will equip you with discernment, strategy, and peace as you explore the intersection of technology and theology.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• 💡 AI is a powerful tool, but its impact depends on how we use it.
• 🧭 The Soul Framework (Stewardship, Obedience, Understanding, Love) helps Christians approach AI faithfully.
• 🤝 AI should multiply your ministry—not replace your mission.
• 🧠 Discernment and feedback are essential when using AI tools.
• 📊 Start by identifying specific business needs, then plug in tech.
• 💬 AI should serve your values, not define them.
• ⏳ Avoid the trap of hyper-efficiency—you’re called to fruitfulness, not burnout.
• 📣 Use AI to free your time for people and gospel work.
• 🙏 Let God, not the algorithm, guide your business decisions.

🗂️ Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to AI in the Christian Context
04:05 – The Necessity of AI for Christian Agents
10:12 – Understanding AI’s Role in Business and Faith
16:30 – The Soul Framework for AI Engagement
24:17 – Practical Steps to Start Using AI
29:44 – The Dual Nature of AI: Good and Evil
32:06 – Engaging with AI: The Learning Curve
35:43 – Identifying Business Needs and AI Solutions
39:55 – Balancing Efficiency and Spiritual Well-being
42:03 – Staying Grounded in a Hyper-Efficient World
46:07 – Using AI for Gospel-Oriented Work

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How can Christian entrepreneurs can eliminate distractions, escape comparison, and focus on what truly matters? Garrett is joined today by Matt Farnham and together, they challenge the hustle narrative by encouraging listeners to work from approval, not for it, and to focus their energy on what brings purpose, significance, and eternal value.

From the tension between work and family to the trap of perfectionism and the power of divine appointments, this episode is a roadmap to purpose-driven living in business and beyond. Garrett and Matt also introduce the launch of the One Life Podcast, created to help Christians live intentionally and fully aligned with their calling.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Distraction is one of the enemy’s greatest tools—eliminate it to refocus on what’s eternal
✅ Comparison culture robs contentment and clarity
✅ Harmony, not balance, is the key to integrating work and family
✅ You are already approved in Christ—work from that truth
✅ Focus on things that make tomorrow better than today
✅ Spiritual warfare often looks like busyness and perfectionism
✅ Your God-given talents point to your unique calling
✅ Delegation and simplicity can free you to focus on significance
✅ Presence > proximity when it comes to family
✅ Faith should anchor both personal and professional decisions
✅ Divine appointments often require slowing down to notice
✅ You don’t retire from a life of purpose—you lean deeper into it

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to the One Life Journey
🔍 03:03 – Breaking Free from Comparison & Finding Purpose
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 06:08 – Harmony Over Balance: Reclaiming Time for Family
💡 09:09 – Working From Approval, Not For It
🎯 12:00 – Identifying What’s Truly Significant
⚔️ 14:59 – Distraction as a Form of Spiritual Warfare
✂️ 17:58 – Removing Distractions to Find Fulfillment
🏘 20:07 – Serving Your Community Through Real Estate
🧭 22:49 – Recognizing & Responding to Divine Appointments
🧠 24:49 – Where Life and Business Collide
🎙 28:30 – The One Life Mission: Living with Clarity
🚀 34:45 – Launching the One Life Podcast

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📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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🙌 Join Garrett’s FREE online community for Christian agents who want to sell 3-4 homes/month:
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Can you succeed in real estate and stay present for your family? In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon shares how to build a business that aligns with your faith, family, and priorities—without sacrificing success.

Garrett unpacks core principles like the Hierarchy of Attention, the Rule of Eights, and how to choose lead generation strategies that align with who you are. With practical wisdom and biblical insight, this episode is a powerful reminder that you can win at work without losing what matters most.

Key Takeaways:

✅ True success doesn’t require sacrificing family time
✅ The Hierarchy of Attention helps prioritize God, spouse, and children
✅ Quality of attention matters more than quantity
✅ The Rule of Eights can guide rhythm and focus throughout your day
✅ Stick to a few lead gen methods and master them with excellence
✅ Authenticity attracts the right clients and builds lasting relationships
✅ Know your numbers—track, measure, and lead with clarity
✅ Create a daily rhythm that balances work and life
✅ Rest is biblical—you can take time off when you’ve done the work
✅ God’s calling includes both your business and your home

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Winning at Work Without Losing at Life
📶 02:52 – The Hierarchy of Attention: Prioritizing What Matters
🕗 06:06 – The Rule of Eights: Structuring a Balanced Day
💼 08:55 – Authenticity in Business & Faith-Driven Lead Generation

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📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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Challenging the belief that real estate agents have to be stuck in the grind of selling homes forever, Garrett pushes against the industry normal. Instead, he casts vision for a better way to do business—one that prioritizes legacy, collaboration, wealth-building, and Kingdom impact.

Garrett explores the importance of having a clear exit strategy, why the traditional brokerage model often limits agents, and how new opportunities like revenue share, stock ownership, and agent collaboration can free you to live more purposefully. With a strong faith foundation, this episode equips Christian agents to think beyond the next deal and toward building something eternal through mentoring and serving others.

Key Takeaways:

✅ You don’t have to sell homes forever—create an exit strategy
✅ Most agents don’t plan for the long-term or legacy
✅ Traditional models often benefit brokers more than agents
✅ Revenue share and stock options offer new paths to freedom
✅ Collaboration > competition in this new model of business
✅ You can build wealth while serving others in your industry
✅ Ask: What is the Lord calling you to build?
✅ Legacy is built through mentoring and multiplying
✅ Real estate should be a vehicle, not a trap
✅ There is a better way to grow in real estate

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Why Every Agent Needs an Exit Strategy
🔄 03:07 – Breaking Free from the Transaction Treadmill
🏗 06:13 – Exploring New, Scalable Business Models
🤝 08:46 – The Power of Collaboration Among Agents
💰 11:58 – Building Wealth Through Shared Success
🌱 15:05 – Creating a Legacy Through Intentional Leadership
🙌 17:47 – The Call to Serve and Mentor in Real Estate
🎯 21:11 – Finding Purpose Beyond Just Selling Homes

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📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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What happens when you stop striving and start surrendering? In this powerful episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon interviews Jess Munsterman, who shares her deeply personal journey of releasing control, embracing faith, and watching her real estate business grow as a result of surrender to God.

Jess opens up about the misalignment she felt between her faith and her business, and how prayer, obedience, and intentional action changed everything. Together, they unpack what it means to lead with integrity, live out your beliefs in business, and trust God with both the process and the outcome. Jess also introduces her course, “Surrender to Scale,”created to help Christian agents bridge the gap between faith and business while scaling with purpose.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Surrender to scale is not a tactic—it’s a lifestyle of faith and obedience.
✅ Misalignment between your faith and work creates inner conflict.
✅ Letting go of control and expectations opens the door to God’s provision.
✅ Prayer changed everything for Jess’s business and mindset.
✅ Obedience is active—surrender doesn’t mean sitting still.
✅ Your faith must be visible—people won’t know unless you live it out.
✅ Integrity means consistency—being the same person at work, home, and church.
✅ God brings the right people when you stop striving and start trusting.
✅ Excellence in business is a way to honor God and serve others well.
✅ Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s the key to peace, growth, and impact.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Jess’s Story: When Faith and Business Don’t Align
🙏 04:15 – The Power of Surrender in Business Growth
🛐 09:08 – Replacing Hustle with Prayer and Obedience
🧭 14:22 – Living with Integrity in Every Area of Life
📈 18:40 – What “Surrender to Scale” Really Means
🎓 23:07 – Introducing the Surrender to Scale Course
🚀 28:51 – Encouragement for Agents in a Season of Struggle

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📲 Instagram: @jess.m.munsterman
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What if the real estate industry has sold us a lie about success? In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon exposes the flawed definition of success that celebrates hustle, money, and accolades—while often neglecting faith, family, and fulfillment.

Garrett challenges Christian agents to rethink success from a Kingdom perspective, reminding listeners that God’s definition of success includes obedience, relationships, and spiritual well-being—not just production and praise. This powerful conversation calls agents to pursue purpose over profit and to build a community where faith and people matter more than numbers.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The real estate industry promotes a damaging definition of success.
✅ Success is often measured by sales and income, not joy or fulfillment.
✅ God’s way of living contrasts the grind culture of the industry.
✅ True success includes faith, family, and spiritual health.
✅ Pursuing recognition without purpose leads to vanity and burnout.
✅ We must redefine success through God’s Word, not the world’s standards.
✅ Material gain often comes at the cost of personal peace.
✅ Building relationships matters more than racking up awards.
✅ Christian agents have the opportunity to create a better community.
✅ Faith must come first—success should be a byproduct of obedience.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – The Lie the Industry Tells About Success
🔄 12:10 – Redefining Success Through Faith, Not Fame
🏗 18:02 – Building a Better Future for Christian Agents

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Garrett challenges the idea that success in real estate means fitting the mold of a “top producer.” Instead, he invites agents to lean into their God-given design, emphasizing that you’re not broken—you’re built differently, on purpose.

Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical wisdom, Garrett encourages Christian agents to embrace their uniqueness, stop striving to be someone they’re not, and build a business based on relationships over transactions. If you’ve ever felt out of place in this industry or questioned your approach to success, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

✅ You’re not broken—you're built by God with purpose and intention.
✅ Success in real estate doesn’t require becoming someone you’re not.
✅ Understanding how God made you unlocks your full potential.
✅ You don’t have to do what you hate to succeed—lean into your strengths.
✅ Authenticity is magnetic—the right clients will be drawn to the real you.
✅ Relationships over transactions is a proven and fulfilling business model.
✅ Your identity should be found in Christ—not commissions or closings.
✅ The industry’s version of success isn’t the only path—you can forge your own, faithful way.
✅ Excellence comes from focusing on what you’re naturally gifted at.
✅ Embrace your uniqueness as your superpower in business and life.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Welcome & Personal Anecdotes from the Field
🔍 03:13 – Discovering Your Unique Purpose in Real Estate
🏡 06:08 – Redefining Success Through a Biblical Lens
🎯 08:54 – The Power of Authenticity in Business
🧩 11:54 – Embracing Your Uniqueness in a Copycat Industry

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Garrett Maroon shares a raw and honest reflection on the toxic hustle culture that dominates the real estate industry. He opens up about his own experience with the pressure to perform, the addiction to sales, and the emptiness that comes from tying identity to production numbers.

Garrett challenges Christian real estate agents to redefine success through a biblical lens, root their confidence in Christ, and step off the hamster wheel of constant hustle. If you've ever felt burned out, inadequate, or stuck in the comparison trap, this episode offers hope, truth, and practical encouragement to find lasting peace and purpose in your business journey.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Hustle culture promotes an unhealthy obsession with performance.
✅ Your identity is in Christ, not your closings or commissions.
✅ The industry often celebrates success at the expense of relationships and health.
✅ Redefining success through faith leads to true fulfillment.
✅ Comparison fuels burnout and steals your joy.
✅ Confidence and rest should come from your relationship with God, not sales stats.
✅ The cycle of hustle is celebrated but often leads to emptiness.
✅ Work-life balance is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for long-term health and impact.
✅ Garrett offers a free guide to help you reclaim your identity in Christ as a real estate agent.
✅ Your calling is greater than your closings.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Hustle Culture in Real Estate
🔥 02:51 – The Addiction to Sales and Performance-Based Identity
✝️ 06:12 – Replacing Hustle with Christ-Centered Identity
🎯 08:51 – Redefining What Success Means in Your Career
📘 12:03 – Final Encouragement & Free Resources for Agents

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📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
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Do you know your God-given potential? Has the Lord limited how many homes you can sell? Of course not—but many of us know deep down, we're not operating at our full capacity.

In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon and his guest unpack the powerful themes of scaling, simplicity, and stewardship from a biblical perspective. They explore what it truly means to grow a business with excellence, how to streamline your systems, and why intentional scheduling and focus are crucial to unlocking your potential—both professionally and personally.

This conversation will challenge you to cut the clutter, focus on what matters most, and honor God by pursuing your full capacity. If you're seeking clarity, productivity, and purpose in your real estate business, this episode is your playbook.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Scaling is about serving more people and generating more impact—not just more income.
✅ Simplicity leads to clarity, efficiency, and better client experiences.
✅ You don’t have to scale, but you do need to simplify to grow with excellence.
✅ Growth isn’t just numbers—it’s mastery, stewardship, and execution.
✅ Believers are called to steward their gifts with excellence.
✅ Cutting unnecessary tasks creates space for what truly matters.
✅ Setting defined working hours promotes work-life balance and prevents burnout.
✅ Mastering skills and disciplines is a quiet but powerful way to scale.
✅ Day blocking > Time blocking for real-world productivity.
✅ Focus on doing one thing with excellence, not everything halfway.
✅ Eliminate white space in your calendar to stay on mission.
✅ Not everyone deserves your time—prioritize with purpose.
✅ Identify your daily top priorities and stick to them.
✅ Your potential is bigger than your current reality—and God is calling you to grow.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction: Are You Operating at Your Full Potential?
🛠 15:15 – Setting a Benchmark for Believers in Business
🙏 19:01 – The Responsibility of Stewarding Growth as a Christian
🔧 23:11 – Practical Steps to Simplify & Scale Your Business
🎯 26:29 – The Challenge of Staying Focused & Excellent
🏡 27:51 – Balan

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Explore the intersection of faith, diligence, and business success. How do faith and action work together in real estate? In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with James Houghtaling, a real estate coach with 28 years of experience.

They discuss how humor builds rapport in coaching, why prayer is a crucial first step, and how agents can overcome financial challenges by tracking conversations and taking consistent action. James and Garrett share personal stories of God’s faithfulness, the importance of setting ambitious goals, and why real estate requires both trusting God and actively pursuing success.

Whether you’re a new agent looking for guidance or a seasoned professional navigating uncertain times, this episode offers biblically grounded wisdom on thriving in real estate while keeping faith at the center.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Real estate is a conversation business—agents must track their outreach.
✅ Prayer is the foundation for navigating challenges in business.
✅ Trusting God doesn’t mean being passive—faith requires action.
✅ The Israelites still had to collect the manna—God provides, but we must do the work.
✅ Many Christian agents struggle with being proactive—diligence is a biblical principle.
✅ Difficult seasons test our faith but also prepare us for greater responsibilities.
✅ God’s faithfulness is evident in both success and hardship.
✅ Setting ambitious goals is important but must be paired with trust in God's plan.
✅ Community and connection are vital for long-term success.
✅ Humor can be a powerful tool in building relationships and trust in coaching.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction & The Role of Humor in Real Estate Coaching
🎙 04:58 – James Houghtaling’s Coaching Journey & 28 Years of Experience
💰 09:59 – Navigating Financial Challenges in Real Estate
⚖️ 15:00 – Balancing Faith & Action in Business
🏡 18:59 – Why Diligence is Key to Real Estate Success
🙏 21:47 – Faith & Work: A Biblical Perspective on Business Growth
🔥 24:41 – The Testing of Faith in Business Challenges
🙌 27:50 – Trusting God's Faithfulness in Uncertain Times
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Can prioritizing health and fitness make you a better real estate agent? In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon dives into the power of fitness, nutrition, and mindset for real estate professionals with his health and fitness coach Matt Maines with Audience of One Fitness.

They discuss how physical health impacts mental clarity, energy levels, and spiritual well-being—and why discipline in health translates into discipline in business. Learn practical strategies for daily movement, protein intake, gut health, and sustainable nutrition while balancing a demanding career. Whether you’re struggling to make time for fitness, improve your eating habits, or maintain long-term health goals, this episode will equip you with simple, actionable steps to take control of your well-being.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Health is essential for showing up well for family, faith, and business.
✅ Fitness and nutrition impact mental clarity, energy, and productivity.
✅ Discipline in health leads to discipline in other areas of life.
✅ Tracking food intake is the first step to meaningful improvement.
✅ Sustainability beats quick-fix diets—small, consistent changes matter.
✅ Prioritizing health means prioritizing what matters most.
✅ Daily movement can be seamlessly integrated into your lifestyle.
✅ Protein intake is key for energy and fitness—but can be challenging.
✅ Front-loading protein can reduce cravings and improve metabolism.
✅ Gut health and fiber play a crucial role in overall wellness.
✅ Having a coach or accountability partner can drive motivation.
✅ Stewardship of health is a responsibility, not an option.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction: Why Health Matters for Real Estate Agents
🏋️ 02:52 – Matt’s Health Journey & Coaching Philosophy
🙏 10:31 – The Connection Between Physical Health & Spiritual Growth
💪 19:29 – Overcoming Challenges in Health & Fitness
🚀 26:56 – Taking Action: Simple Steps to Start Your Health Journey

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Is there purpose in everything—even in the challenges of real estate? As Christian agents, we know there is. In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon welcomes back Belle Tunstall, a successful real estate professional with The Redux Group, to discuss the deeper purpose behind our work beyond just closing deals.

Belle shares her journey from psychology to real estate, the emotional highs and lows of the industry, and how faith and community provide the foundation for success and fulfillment. Together, they explore the struggle with external validation, the importance of stillness, and the power of surrendering to God's plan—even in a fast-paced industry. Whether you're battling burnout, looking for deeper purpose in your career, or seeking to honor God in your work, this episode will encourage and inspire you.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Real estate is more than transactions—it’s about relationships and purpose.
✅ Community among Christian agents provides vital support and encouragement.
✅ Faith plays a key role in navigating the emotional rollercoaster of real estate.
✅ Success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about serving others well.
✅ Surrendering to God's plan brings clarity and peace in career decisions.
✅ Emotional resilience is essential in an unpredictable market.
✅ Burnout is real—self-care and setting boundaries are crucial.
✅ External validation can be a distraction from true self-worth and calling.
✅ Stillness and reflection create space for spiritual growth.
✅ Journaling and prayer help process emotions and align with God's purpose.
✅ Purpose can be found in both success and struggles.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction & Belle’s Background
🏡 05:50 – From Psychology to Real Estate: Belle’s Journey
🤝 12:01 – The Power of Community & Support in Real Estate
📖 18:02 – Purpose Beyond Transactions: Faith at Work
🎭 27:31 – The Struggle with External Validation
🧘 32:49 – The Challenge of Stillness & Finding Presence

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Think client events have to be expensive or complicated? Think again! In this episode, Garrett Maroon and guests break down the simple, cost-effective ways to host client events that WOW—without breaking the bank. Learn why the invitation is more important than attendance, how to leverage social proof, and creative ways to engage your community through events. Discover practical strategies for planning successful real estate client events, partnering with lenders to lower costs, and using technology to streamline the process. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started with events, this episode is packed with actionable tips to enhance client relationships and boost your business.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Client events don’t need to be expensive to be effective.
✅ The invitation is often more valuable than actual attendance.
✅ Hosting events fosters deeper client engagement and trust.
✅ Partnering with lenders and local businesses reduces costs.
✅ Fun and simplicity lead to better attendance and enjoyment.
✅ Social proof builds credibility and strengthens community ties.
✅ Gathering reviews and testimonials at events increases social proof.
✅ Using technology can streamline event planning and invitations.
✅ Regularly hosting simple events keeps client relationships alive.
✅ Creative event ideas allow you to connect with diverse client interests.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to Client Events
🎯 03:02 – Understanding the True Value of Client Events
💰 06:06 – How to Plan Cost-Effective Client Events
🎭 08:56 – The Role of the Host vs. The Organizer
🎉 12:08 – Best Types of Client Events That Get Results
😂 15:08 – Why Fun Events Lead to Better Engagement
🏆 18:01 – Event Examples & Proven Best Practices
📈 20:52 – Leveraging Events to Grow Your Business
📬 23:49 – Creative Client Engagement Strategies
💡 35:35 – Mastering the Art of Effective Invitations
📲 42:06 – How Technology Can Simplify Event Planning
🚀 49:07 – Innovative Ideas for Client Events & Community Building
🎤 56:18 – Final Thoughts & Planning Future Events

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Mindset is everything when it comes to success in business and life. In this episode, Coach Monica K joins Garrett Maroon to dive deep into the ‘Bulletproof Mindset’—what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it. Monica shares her coaching expertise on overcoming adversity, the power of faith, and the impact of self-awareness in shaping resilience. They discuss rejection, affirmations, neuroplasticity, forgiveness, and trusting God’s plan as key elements of mental strength. If you’re in real estate (or any business) and want to shift your mindset to thrive, this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

✅ Mindset is everything—your thoughts shape your success.

✅ Overcoming adversity strengthens resilience and growth.

✅ Self-awareness is the first step to a bulletproof mindset.

✅ External perceptions can distort your self-view—stay grounded.

✅ Faith is essential for navigating challenges with confidence.

✅ Daily routines and practical habits reinforce mental strength.

✅ Visualization and affirmations can rewire your brain for success.

✅ Rejection is part of the journey—learn from it and move forward.

✅ Forgiveness is freedom—it’s for you, not them.

✅ Align your mindset with biblical truths and trust God’s plan.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to the Bulletproof Mindset

🎤 02:47 – Monica’s Journey & Coaching Philosophy

💡 05:52 – The Importance of Mindset in Business

🔥 10:08 – Overcoming Adversity & Building Resilience

🧠 15:58 – The Shift to a Bulletproof Mindset

🛠 20:54 – Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Mindset

🚀 25:52 – Navigating Rejection & Growth Strategies

🔄 30:04 – The Power of Affirmations & Neuroplasticity

❤️ 35:09 – Forgiveness & Its Impact on Mindset

🙏 40:17 – Trusting God’s Plan for Your Life

🏡 45:30 – Intentional Living & Prioritizing Relationships

Connect with Coach Monica K:

🌐 Website: monicakcoaching.com

📞 Phone: 720-338-2586

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What does it mean to have a bigger vision for your business—one that goes beyond financial success and aligns with faith, obedience, and purpose?

In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon explores the balance between personal ambition and divine calling, particularly in the real estate industry. He reflects on the challenges agents face, the power of community and prayer, and the importance of simplicity in business operations.

Garrett unpacks the concept of the 'seventh level team,' the role of lead generation, and how faith-driven entrepreneurs can create lasting opportunities for themselves and others. Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating business growth, or striving to align your work with your faith, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and redefine success.

Key Takeaways:

✅ We are called to grow our talents and steward them well.
✅ Ambition must align with obedience to God’s plan.
✅ Fear of ambition can prevent people from reaching their potential.
✅ The ‘seventh level team’ is a rare but achievable milestone in real estate.
✅ Simplicity in business leads to greater clarity and success.
✅ Real estate agents often feel stuck between career paths—clarity is key.
✅ Building a business without being in production is possible with the right model.
✅ Community support is crucial for overcoming business challenges.
✅ Lead generation excellence creates consistent success.
✅ Faith should guide business decisions, not just financial goals.
✅ Daily faithfulness and consistency are key to long-term success.
✅ Success in business provides opportunities to bless others.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – The Power of Prayer & Community in Business
⚖️ 01:54 – Ambition vs. Obedience: A Personal Reflection
📖 04:43 – Understanding Holy Ambition & Purpose-Driven Success
🏡 07:10 – Navigating the Real Estate Industry with Faith
🏆 10:30 – The Seventh Level Team: Myth or Reality?
🚀 12:25 – Redefining Success & Long-Term Business Growth
🔍 14:09 – Finding Simplicity in Business Operations
🤝 20:11 – Creating Opportunities for A-Players & Building Strong Teams

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How do you successfully build a family-centered business without sacrificing your faith and relationships? In this episode, Garrett Maroon sits down with Jordan Smith, a homeschooling mother of seven and real estate team leader, to discuss the challenges and joys of incorporating family into the business of real estate.

They explore how to teach children a strong work ethic, balance work and family life, and honor God in business decisions. Jordan shares her journey of prioritizing faith, setting boundaries with clients, and using real estate as a ministry while maintaining a thriving home life. This episode is packed with practical insights on integrating family and work while keeping God at the center.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Incorporating children into work teaches valuable life skills and a strong work ethic.
✅ Working unto the Lord should be the foundation of every business decision.
✅ Clear priorities and boundaries are essential for balancing work and family.
✅ Prayer and faith play a crucial role in business success.
✅ Trusting God’s provision frees us from the pressure of constant hustle.
✅ Transparency with clients about family values builds trust and respect.
✅ Modeling a positive attitude at work sets a strong example for children.
✅ Real estate can be a rat race, but focusing on eternal values brings peace.
✅ Inviting kids into work responsibilities strengthens family bonds.
✅ Not every client is meant to be yours—honor the Lord by setting boundaries.
✅ Your identity as a Christian should be reflected in every aspect of your business.
✅ Prioritize your marriage and children—business should never come first.
✅ Sometimes honoring God means saying no to business opportunities.
✅ God’s plan is always better than our own.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to Family Business Dynamics
👦 03:01 – Teaching Kids a Strong Work Ethic
⚖️ 06:01 – Balancing Work & Family Life
🙏 08:55 – Setting Expectations & Grounding in Faith
📖 12:05 – The Role of Prayer in Business Decisions
🏃 15:05 – Avoiding the Rat Race & Focusing on Eternal Values
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 18:05 – Integrating Family & Work Responsibilitie

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Real estate isn’t just about transactions—it’s about trust, relationships, and showing up consistently for your clients. In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon breaks down the simplest, most effective lead generation plan ever—one that doesn’t rely on flashy marketing but instead focuses on personal connection and consistency.

Garrett dives into the emotional challenges clients face, why fear holds many back from making real estate decisions, and how faith, communication, and thoughtful relationship-building can transform your business. He shares his proven, relationship-based lead generation system, revealing how video texts, handwritten notes, strategic gifting, and client events can foster trust, drive referrals, and make lead gen easy and sustainable.

If you’re ready to ditch complicated marketing tactics and build a business based on genuine relationships, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Every transaction carries emotional challenges—clients need guidance, not just sales tactics.
✅ Acknowledging and addressing client fears builds deeper trust.
✅ Faith-driven service strengthens client relationships.
✅ Consistency in communication leads to trust and repeat business.
✅ A simple lead gen plan, done consistently, outperforms complex marketing strategies.
✅ Personal connections matter more than flashy advertising.
✅ Understanding your database is key to effective lead generation.
✅ Video texts create meaningful personal connections.
✅ Handwritten notes are rare but leave a lasting impact.
✅ Gifting should focus on the gesture, not the cost.
✅ Client events are crucial for engagement—maximize relationships with minimal effort.
✅ Technology can streamline outreach and event planning.
✅ The secret to business growth? Showing up consistently and genuinely caring for clients.**

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Navigating Emotional Challenges in Real Estate
📈 11:48 – Creating an Effective Lead Generation Plan
📞 29:47 – Setting Communication Expectations with Clients
📲 30:15 – The Power of Video Texts in Relationship Building
📢 32:24 – Simplifying Communication for Better Exe

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Is work-life balance possible in the fast-paced world of real estate? In a career that often demands 24/7 availability, how can you stay committed to your faith, family, and personal well-being?

In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with Ashley McDougal, a real estate professional who has made family her top priority while thriving in business. Ashley shares how she sets firm boundaries with clients, manages her time effectively, and refuses to miss life’s most important moments. They discuss the power of intentionality, the importance of defining personal success, and how a strong community can help real estate professionals stay grounded.

If you’ve ever felt torn between career demands and family life, this conversation will give you practical strategies to protect what matters most—without sacrificing success.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Balance may seem like a myth, but it’s possible with the right mindset.
✅ Setting clear boundaries with clients protects family time and well-being.
✅ Regret-proofing your life means committing to showing up for important moments.
✅ Prioritizing what matters most requires open communication with family.
✅ A strong community is essential for women in real estate.
✅ Gratitude practices help keep life in perspective.
✅ A paper calendar can visually track time and ensure balance.
✅ Having positive influences for your children makes a lasting impact.
✅ Saying no is a powerful tool for creating and maintaining balance.
✅ True success is defined by what aligns with your values, not by external expectations.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Welcome & Humor in Ministry
🏡 03:02 – Ashley’s Journey into Real Estate
⚖️ 05:57 – Is Work-Life Balance a Myth?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 08:56 – Prioritizing Family & Effective Communication
📏 11:52 – Setting Boundaries for Sustainable Success
🤝 14:59 – The Importance of Community & Support Systems
🙏 18:00 – Finding Personal Balance & Practicing Gratitude
🎤 21:12 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement

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What does it take to achieve success with discipline and faith? In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon welcomes Austin Hair—a world-class wakeboarder, American Ninja Warrior, and real estate investor—to share how biblical principles shape his approach to discipline, ambition, and work-life balance.

Austin’s journey from professional sports to real estate is filled with lessons on setting boundaries, staying motivated, and honoring God in our pursuits. They discuss the pitfalls of comparison, the power of accountability, and how to balance faith, family, and career without sacrificing what matters most. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an athlete, or a real estate professional, this episode will inspire you to pursue excellence while staying grounded in faith.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Striving for excellence honors God and strengthens discipline.
✅ Discipline is key to achieving long-term success.
✅ Ambition must align with obedience to God’s will.
✅ Motivation matters—success should come from the right heart posture.
✅ Faith and family come first—set boundaries to protect what matters.
✅ Comparison breeds discontentment—focus on your unique journey.
✅ Accountability helps maintain discipline in daily routines.
✅ Repetition and practice are essential for mastering any skill.
✅ Establishing a reward system keeps motivation high.
✅ God cares more about your relationship with Him than material success.
✅ Success should never come at the expense of family.

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Welcome to The Christian Agent Podcast
🏆 01:21 – The Role of Discipline in Achieving Success
🛶 02:51 – Austin Hair’s Journey: From Wakeboarding to Real Estate
⚖️ 07:05 – Balancing Ambition & Obedience to God
💡 13:40 – Understanding Motivation & the Heart Behind Success
🙏 19:56 – Keeping Faith & Family at the Center of Business
🔄 21:52 – Overcoming Comparison & Focusing on Personal Growth
🛠 24:41 – Discipline, Accountability & Staying Consistent
⏳ 30:33 – The Power of Repetition & Patience in Mastery
🎯 34:35 – Creating a Reward System for Motivation

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Important update on The Faithful Agent from Garrett and Tyler. New episode of The Christian Agent out TOMORROW!

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What are the implications of NAR Rule 10.5 and how does it affect the intersection of faith and work? The conversation between Garrett and his guest, Anthony Riedel, emphasizes the importance of leading with love, being intentional in representation, and supporting one another as a community of Christian agents. They encourage listeners to reflect Christ's love in their work and to be prepared for challenges while remaining steadfast in their faith.

Takeaways

You are your best marketing piece.
Lead with self-sacrificial love.
The greatest sermon you will ever preach is how you live your life.
We have the fifth largest mission field in our own backyard.
Our job as Christians is to help people change their eternal destination.
God's business is good business.
Don't go looking for a fight.
We need to be ready as a community.
Reflect love into their lives.
Let's build the kingdom together.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Faith and Work
05:03 Understanding NAR Rule 10.5
09:59 Navigating Faith in the Workplace
14:55 The Role of Love in Representation
20:01 Building Community Among Christian Agents
24:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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After the sudden loss of her husband, Micah Dillon shares her profound journey through grief and through faith how she transformed her pain into purpose. She discusses her 20-year career in real estate, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the creation of her nonprofit, The Widow Walk, aimed at supporting widows and widowers. Micah emphasizes the power of music, community, and faith in healing, and how her experiences have shaped her identity and mission to serve others.

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Takeaways

Micah's journey into real estate began after college and a pivotal conversation with a friend.
The sudden loss of her husband led to a deep exploration of grief and faith.
Music played a crucial role in Micah's healing process, providing comfort and hope.
She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in navigating grief.
Micah's identity shifted from being a real estate agent to a servant leader for widows.
The Widow Walk initiative was born out of her desire to support others in similar situations.
She learned that joy and grief can coexist in the healing process.
Micah encourages others to deposit positive influences into their lives to prepare for tough times.
Her experiences have led her to advocate for emotional and spiritual well-being in her community.
Micah's story is a testament to the power of faith and community in overcoming adversity.

Chapters

00:00 Micah's Journey into Real Estate
02:54 Navigating Grief and Loss
06:02 The Power of Music and Faith
08:57 Finding Purpose in Pain
11:59 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
15:05 Building a New Identity
17:58 The Widow Walk Initiative
21:09 Lessons from Grief and Healing
24:03 Creating a Legacy of Hope
27:04 The Role of Community in Healing
30:05 Celebrating Life and New Beginnings

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Jose Fernandez shares his incredible journey of faith, bankruptcy, and recovery. Jose discusses how his relationship with God transformed his approach to business and life, emphasizing the importance of biblical principles in achieving success. He shares ten key principles that guided him through his struggles and led to his eventual success in real estate. The conversation highlights the significance of working for the Lord rather than for man, and the importance of faith in overcoming life's challenges.

Takeaways

Jose's journey from bankruptcy to success is rooted in faith.
He emphasizes the importance of listening to God's guidance.
Biblical principles can lead to financial recovery and success.
Working for the Lord brings peace and purpose to one's work.
Giving and tithing are essential components of financial health.
Jose's emotional struggles during bankruptcy were profound but transformative.
He learned to view God as the source of all provision.
The importance of community and seeking advice in business.
Celebrating milestones in faith can provide encouragement.
Success is not just about financial gain, but about spiritual growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:07 Jose's Journey to Faith and Bankruptcy
06:57 Finding Purpose in Real Estate
08:37 Emotional Struggles During Bankruptcy
11:30 Biblical Principles for Financial Recovery
19:00 Working for the Lord, Not for Man
25:59 Ten Biblical Principles for Success
30:39 Conclusion and Call to Action

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What are the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) from a biblical perspective? We explore ethical considerations, personal experiences and the need for discernment. Tyler expresses concerns about the potential dangers of AI, while Garrett emphasizes the importance of understanding its origins and applications. In this conversation, Garrett and Tyler explore the implications of artificial intelligence on human experience, discernment in information consumption, and the spiritual dimensions of technology. They discuss the importance of recognizing the sources of information, the potential pitfalls of relying on AI for personal relationships, and the need for discernment in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of seeking divine wisdom over machine intelligence, highlighting the spiritual warfare that underlies our engagement with technology.

Takeaways

Tyler Wilson returns to the podcast after a long break.
The conversation centers around AI and its implications.
Generative AI is different from traditional AI.
Personal discernment is crucial when using AI.
AI can be a helpful tool but has ethical concerns.
The hosts share their personal experiences with AI.
There is a need for guardrails in AI usage.
AI may challenge our creativity and human image.
Understanding the origins of AI is important.
The conversation encourages reflection on AI's role in our lives. AI can enhance human experience but also replace it.
Discernment in information sources is crucial for believers.
Scripture does not explicitly condemn AI, but caution is needed.
Relying on AI for personal relationships can be problematic.
We must consider the integrity of our thoughts and actions when using AI.
The rapid evolution of technology requires thoughtful engagement.
Creativity is a gift from God that we should not relinquish to machines.
Spiritual warfare is a reality in our technological interactions.
We should seek divine wisdom over the wisdom of machines.
The pursuit of ease and comfort can lead to spiritual complacency.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
05:50 Thanksgiving and the AI Discussion
12:01 Personal Experiences with AI
18:05 Theological Perspectives on AI
25:31 The Role of AI in Personal Relationships
33:21 Spiritual Warfare and AI
39:50 Seeking Divine Wisdom

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Christian agents face tension when considering secular marketing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of aligning marketing practices with biblical principles, advocating for integrity and honesty in business. The conversation explores how faith-based marketing can succeed in a secular industry, encouraging agents to reflect on their practices and seek accountability within their Christian community.

Takeaways

Christian agents must balance effective marketing with their faith.
Marketing strategies should glorify God and reflect Christian values.
It's essential to evaluate marketing tactics through scripture.
Not all secular marketing tactics are inherently wrong; context matters.
Community with other believers is crucial for accountability in business.
Honesty and integrity should be at the forefront of marketing efforts.
Faith-based marketing can work in a secular industry.
Being open about one's faith can attract like-minded clients.
Rejecting vanity and exaggerated promises can lead to genuine success.
Agents should prayerfully consider whether their marketing glorifies God.

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Faith and Marketing Strategies
19:16 Evaluating Marketing Tactics Through a Biblical Lens
25:57 Faith-Based Marketing in a Secular World

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How can real estate can be viewed as a ministry? Garrett emphasizes the importance of understanding one's business as part of a greater mission, integrating faith into daily work, and finding purpose beyond profit. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, Garrett encourages agents to serve their clients with love and integrity, reflecting Christ's light in their professional lives.

Takeaways

Real estate is not just a business; it's a ministry.
Understanding our mission is crucial for real estate agents.
Integrating faith into daily work can transform client interactions.
Every client interaction is an opportunity to reflect Christ's love.
We should strive to serve others beyond just making a profit.
Prayer and seeking God's guidance are essential in our work.
Building relationships with clients can lead to spiritual conversations.
Our actions can be a witness to our faith.
Finding purpose in serving others can lead to fulfillment.
Real estate agents have a unique opportunity to minister in the marketplace.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Your Calling in Real Estate
14:39 Integrating Faith into Daily Work
22:47 Finding Purpose Beyond Profit

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How can Christians maintain their faith and hope amidst the uncertainty of election outcomes? Through grounding one's hope in Christ rather than in political candidates, recognizing God's sovereignty over all authority, and the need for prayer and peace in response to election results. Garrett encourages listeners to embrace their role as peacemakers and to prioritize the gospel above political affiliations.

Takeaways

Our hope should not be in a presidential candidate.
God is in control and holds all authority.
Instead of reacting, we are called to pray.
We are called to be peacemakers in divisive times.
The gospel is more important than political outcomes.
Trust in God's bigger purpose during elections.
Avoid anxiety by seeking God's peace through prayer.
Our reactions reflect our faith in Christ.
Engage in conversations with love and unity.
Focus on the eternal truth of the gospel.

Chapters

00:00 Grounding Faith Amidst Election Uncertainty
02:46 God's Sovereignty Over Authority
06:02 Seeking Peace Through Prayer
08:55 Embracing Our Role as Peacemakers
11:57 The Gospel Above Politics

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In this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett and Ashley Willis discuss the journey of pursuing dreams placed on our hearts by God. Ashley shares her personal story of wanting to write a children's book and how she navigated the challenges of timing, doubt, and financial considerations. They emphasize the importance of trusting God through the process and the transformative power of following one's dreams. Ashley introduces her venture, Welcome Home Press, which offers engaging children's books and activities for families during the home-buying process, highlighting the significance of involving children in real estate transactions.

Takeaways

Pursuing dreams often requires patience and faith.
God places dreams in our hearts for a reason.
Trusting God's timing is crucial in the journey.
Doubt and hope cannot coexist; choose hope.
Engaging children in the home-buying process is important.
Writing a book can be a meaningful mission.
Financial considerations are part of the decision-making process.
Dreams can evolve into something greater than expected.
Community support can inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Life is too short not to go for it.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dreams and Purpose
02:32 Ashley’s Journey to Writing a Children's Book
08:36 The Importance of Timing and Faith
11:40 Navigating Doubts and Financial Considerations
22:39 Trusting God Through the Process
28:07 Introducing Welcome Home Press and Its Offerings

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In this episode, Garrett welcomes Adam Taylor, a former pro baseball player and successful real estate agent, to discuss the concept of stewardship in both personal and professional life. They explore how to grow as individuals and professionals by focusing on the whole person, separating identity from activity, and taking actionable steps towards growth. Adam shares his journey from zero to sixty million in real estate sales, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation, hiring the right people, and maintaining a focus on stewardship. The conversation highlights the significance of mentorship and the need to be faithful with the opportunities given to us.

Takeaways

Stewardship of the whole person is essential for success.
Separating activity from identity helps maintain self-worth.
Growth requires action and stepping out of comfort zones.
Daily growth in wisdom, stature, favor with man, and favor with God is crucial.
Random planning leads to random results; intentionality is key.
Understanding your market and being tactically excellent is vital.
Hiring the right people can help scale your business effectively.
Mentorship is a two-way street; always seek to mentor others.
Faithfulness in stewardship leads to greater opportunities.
Success is not just about numbers; it's about being a good steward.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:21 Stewardship of the Whole Person
06:49 Separating Activity from Identity
13:12 Growing in Wisdom, Stature, Favor with Man, and Favor with God
20:55 Taking Action for Growth
25:56 From Zero to Sixty Million: The Journey
30:17 The Importance of Stewardship

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In this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon discusses the calling of Christian business owners to pursue excellence in their work. He emphasizes that excellence reflects God's character, serves as a witness to others, and is a means of stewarding the gifts God has entrusted to us. Through biblical teachings, Garrett encourages listeners to focus on the input of their work rather than the output, highlighting that faithfulness and excellence are key to glorifying God in all endeavors.

Takeaways

Christian business owners are called to excellence.
Excellence reflects God's character and nature.
Our work serves as a witness to others.
We should strive for excellence in all areas of life.
The input of our work is what honors God, not the output.
Excellence is a way to steward God's gifts wisely.
People are watching how we conduct ourselves in business.
Excellence honors God, even in mundane tasks.
Faithfulness is more important than worldly success.
Focus on excellence and faithfulness in all we do.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Excellence in Business
02:18 Reflecting God's Character through Excellence
09:51 Our Work as a Witness to Others
20:49 Stewarding God's Gifts through Excellence

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In this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon discusses how real estate agents can stay true to their calling through faith. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's purpose, setting boundaries, and dealing with challenges. The conversation highlights the need for a strong foundation in faith to navigate the ups and downs of the real estate industry while maintaining a focus on serving others and honoring God.

Takeaways

Our calling in real estate is a mission field.
Understanding your 'why' is crucial for motivation.
Setting boundaries helps maintain focus on priorities.
Seek first the kingdom of God in all endeavors.
Dealing with rejection can build perseverance.
Consider trials as opportunities for growth.
Community support is essential for accountability.
Joy comes from becoming more like Christ.
We must not fall in love with worldly success.
God's promises remain constant amidst market fluctuations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Faith in Real Estate
01:25 Understanding Your Why
06:16 Setting Boundaries and Maintaining Focus
10:13 Dealing with Rejection and Challenges

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In this episode of the Faithful Agent podcast, Garrett discusses how Christians can handle disappointment, particularly in light of recent events that led to the cancellation of a conference. He shares personal experiences and insights on trusting in God's sovereignty, rejoicing and persevering through trials, and seeking God's comfort and strength during difficult times. The conversation emphasizes the importance of viewing disappointments through a lens of faith and hope, ultimately leading to personal growth and a deeper relationship with God.

Takeaways

Disappointment is a common experience for believers.
Trusting in God's sovereignty helps us find peace.
Frustration often arises from blocked expectations.
Trials can refine our faith and character.
Rejoicing in trials is essential for spiritual growth.
Temporary comforts can distract us from seeking God.
God's plans are ultimately for our good.
We should seek God's comfort in times of disappointment.
Our struggles can prepare us to help others.
Faith can transform our perspective on setbacks.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Disappointment as Christians
12:15 Trusting in God's Sovereignty
15:25 Rejoicing and Persevering in Trials
17:53 Seeking God's Comfort and Strength

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In this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett explores the concept of Christian entrepreneurship through the lens of biblical figures, particularly focusing on Abraham. He discusses the qualities that made Abraham a successful entrepreneur, such as wealth accumulation, strategic land management, negotiation skills, and resilience. The conversation emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence in business while aligning with Christian values and teachings.

Takeaways

Christian entrepreneurship is a relevant topic today.
Abraham serves as a model for modern entrepreneurs.
Wealth accumulation can be a godly pursuit.
Strategic land management is essential for success.
Negotiation skills are crucial in business dealings.
Investing in future generations is a key principle.
Building relationships can open doors for opportunities.
Resilience helps navigate challenges in entrepreneurship.
Striving for excellence honors God in our work.
As entrepreneurs, we are called to steward our resources wisely.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christian Entrepreneurship
03:41 Biblical Examples of Entrepreneurs
09:11 Abraham: A Model Entrepreneur
17:01 Key Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
28:19 Conclusion: Striving for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

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In this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett discusses the critical difference between distraction and traction in the context of real estate business success. He emphasizes the importance of identifying what truly brings traction to one's business and how to create a lead generation recipe that focuses on data-driven decisions rather than emotional ones. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own practices and to seek clarity in their business strategies.

Takeaways

Distraction is often the main barrier to success.
Identifying what gives you traction is crucial.
Decisions should be based on data, not emotions.
Creating a lead generation recipe can streamline success.
Open houses can be a significant source of traction.
Understanding the specifics of your actions is key.
Focus on what truly drives your business forward.
Time management is essential for achieving goals.
You can achieve more by focusing on traction.
Accountability can help maintain focus on goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Conference Announcement
01:45 Understanding Distraction vs. Traction
04:57 Identifying What Brings Traction
09:57 Creating a Lead Generation Recipe

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In this episode, Garrett discusses the concept of assets and liabilities in relation to our faith and business. He shares insights from a teaching on Philippians 3, emphasizing that Christ is the only true asset in our lives. Garrett challenges listeners to examine what they consider as assets and to prioritize knowing Christ above all else. He encourages a shift in perspective, recognizing that our identity and worth are found in Christ alone. Ultimately, he urges listeners to use their businesses as a means to grow the kingdom and share the gospel.

Takeaways

Christ is the only true asset in our lives; everything else is a liability.
Our identity and worth are found in Christ alone.
Use your business as a means to grow the kingdom and share the gospel.
Prioritize knowing Christ above all else.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Conference Announcement
02:21 Assets and Liabilities
06:21 Considering Everything as Loss
09:58 Believing Our Actions Are More Important
12:43 The Ultimate Asset: Christ
15:01 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, Garrett Maroon discusses the upcoming Faithful Agent Conference and shares some funny church signs. He then dives into a passage from Acts 12, highlighting the story of Peter's miraculous escape from prison. Garrett emphasizes that no matter what chains or struggles we may face, God has the power to release us and overcome any situation. He encourages listeners to remember the character of God and seek His wisdom in all aspects of life.

Takeaways

God has the power to release us from any chains or struggles we may face.
We should remember the character of God and seek His wisdom in all aspects of life.
The Lord desires good for us and can overcome any situation for our good and His glory.
Being in a community of believers can help remind us of these truths and provide support.

Chapters

00:00 The Faithful Agent Conference and Funny Church Signs
02:20 The Miraculous Escape: Peter's Story
06:35 God's Power to Release Us from Chains
08:52 Remembering the Character of God
09:21 Seeking God's Wisdom in All Aspects of Life
11:13 Overcoming Struggles for Our Good and His Glory

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In this episode, Garrett celebrates the 200th episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast and shares some quick housekeeping items. He then dives into a thought about finding peace and calm in the midst of chaos by focusing on God. Garrett uses examples from the movie 'War of the Worlds' and the story of Peter walking on water to illustrate the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on God. He encourages listeners to choose to focus on God's goodness and trust that everything will be okay.

Takeaways

Focus on God's face in the midst of chaos to find peace and calm.
Choosing to focus on God's goodness and trust in His control can help us overcome fear and worry.
Attending conferences and fellowshipping with other Christian agents can be encouraging and uplifting.
God is our heavenly Father and provider, and He will take care of us in every situation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and 200th Episode Celebration
00:27 Quick Housekeeping and Conference Announcement
01:52 A Thought: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos
06:28 Choosing to Focus on God's Goodness
08:05 The Power of Fellowship and Encouragement
09:30 Trusting God as Our Heavenly Father and Provider

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Summary Daniel Keeton shares his journey from being a part-time youth pastor to becoming a successful real estate agent and team leader. He talks about the challenges he faced, including financial struggles and the decision to enter the real estate industry. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, gratitude, and trusting in God's plan. Daniel encourages Christian agents to view their challenges as opportunities to be a light to others and to remain faithful in their work.

Takeaways

• Perseverance is key in overcoming challenges in the real estate industry.
• Developing a tolerance for failure and learning from setbacks is crucial for success.
• Expressing gratitude and focusing on the blessings in life can help overcome discouragement and anxiety.
• Trusting in God's plan and being faithful in one's work is essential for Christian agents.
• Challenges are opportunities to be a witness and show others who God is through our actions and attitudes.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:08
Overcoming Challenges in the Real Estate Industry

07:36
Trusting in God's Plan and Being Faithful

12:16
Developing a Tolerance for Failure

19:18
Practicing Gratitude to Overcome Discouragement

23:48
Being a Witness in the Real Estate Industry

27:33
Conclusion and Call to Action

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Summary In this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett and Cole discuss the upcoming changes from the NAR settlement and the anxiety it has caused among real estate agents. They emphasize the need to trust in God's promises and not be consumed by worry. They also discuss the opportunity for agents to stand out and serve their clients better in light of these changes. The conversation highlights the importance of shifting focus from self to others and relying on God's provision.

Takeaways

• Trust in God's promises and do not be consumed by anxiety.
• Use the NAR settlement changes as an opportunity to stand out and serve clients better.
• Shift focus from self to others and rely on God's provision.
• Remember that our security lies in God's calling and not in financial outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Faithful Agent

00:27 Exciting Announcement: Faithful Agent Conference

00:58 Special Guest: Cole Orderway Returns

02:31 Housekeeping and Upcoming Events

03:12 Humor Break: Christian Jokes

04:10 Addressing Anxiety in the Real Estate Market

05:24 Biblical Encouragement and Reflection

10:35 Faithful Agent Conference: A Gospel-Centered Event

13:11 Trusting God's Sovereignty in Uncertain Times

24:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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SummaryIn this episode of the Faithful Agent Podcast, host Garrett Maroon interviews Stacey Alwine, a real estate agent who recently lost her husband to pancreatic cancer. Stacey shares her journey of grief and how her faith has been tested and strengthened through this challenging time. She emphasizes the importance of community and giving back, and discusses her involvement with a recovery high school for teenagers with addiction issues. Stacey also talks about the need to prioritize self-care and family amidst the demands of the real estate business.

Takeaways

• Grief is a process that requires time and support. It is important to be surrounded by a community that can provide encouragement and understanding.
• Losing a loved one can test one's faith, but it can also lead to a deeper and stronger belief in God's presence and guidance.
• Real estate agents should recognize that they are more than just professionals in the industry. They have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of their clients and colleagues.
• Investing time and energy in activities that have eternal significance, such as giving back to the community, can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
• Prioritizing self-care and family is essential for maintaining balance and finding joy amidst the demands of the real estate business.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Community

03:14
Funny Christian Story

05:08
Guest Introduction and Personal Background

09:02
Navigating Grief and Strengthening Faith

15:08
Finding Balance in the Real Estate Business

19:07
The Power of Community and Giving Back

22:59
Investing in Activities with Eternal Significance

27:49
Reflection and Conclusion

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In this episode, Garrett discusses two main points from the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. The first point is about making decisions based on whether something is a 'heck yes' or not. Garrett encourages listeners to prioritize their time and say no to things that are not a strong yes. The second point is about zero-based scheduling, where Garrett advises starting from scratch and intentionally choosing what to include in the schedule. He emphasizes the importance of being intentional with time and not letting pride or laziness dictate the schedule.

Takeaways

Prioritize your time and say no to things that are not a 'heck yes'
Start from scratch when scheduling and intentionally choose what to include
Don't let pride or laziness dictate your schedule

Chapters

00:00 Making Time for What Matters: The 'Heck Yes' Principle
13:53 Starting from Scratch: Zero-Based Scheduling
17:36 Overcoming Pride and Laziness in Scheduling

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In this episode, Garrett discusses the importance of gaining margin in our lives and examines the tendency to prioritize our own desires over the glory of God. He emphasizes the need to identify and confess the idols in our hearts and to focus on building the kingdom of God rather than our own kingdoms. Garrett encourages listeners to release control and trust in God's plan, recognizing that everything else we build in this world will eventually fade away.

Takeaways

It's important to gain margin in our lives and not overcommit ourselves.
We need to examine our motives and ensure that we are prioritizing the glory of God over our own desires.
We must identify and confess the idols in our hearts and be willing to let go of them.
Building the kingdom of God should be our focus, rather than building our own kingdoms.
We should seek accountability and be aware of the dangers of pride.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
02:01 Change in Format
04:07 Gaining Margin in Our Lives
08:47 Identifying and Confessing Idols
11:31 Building God's Kingdom
12:42 Conclusion

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Heather Caine, broker owner of the Kane luxury team in Naples, Florida, and creator of the Style to Design platform, joins the Faithful Agent podcast. Heather shares her journey in real estate and how she built her successful business. She emphasizes the importance of leaning into your God-given gifts and creating a long enough runway for success. Heather also discusses the challenges she faced and the perseverance required to overcome them. She offers advice on time blocking and protecting family time while still being successful in business. Finally, she introduces Style to Design, a platform that allows agents to sell real estate with design services included, and shares how it can benefit agents and their clients.

Takeaways

• Lean into your God-given gifts and create a long enough runway for success.
• Protect your family time by setting boundaries and being intentional with your schedule.
• Use time blocking to allocate your time to the tasks that you love and excel at.
• Style to Design is a platform that allows agents to sell real estate with design services included, providing a competitive advantage and increasing the value and speed of home sales.

Titles

• Time Blocking for Productivity and Success
• Leaning into Your God-Given Gifts for Success

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In this episode, Garrett Maroon discusses how to present buyer brokerage agreements to clients. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing your worth as an agent and charging what is standard in the industry. Garrett also shares his dialogue for explaining the buyer brokerage agreement, including the responsibilities of both the agent and the client, and how the agent gets compensated. He advises giving clients time to review the agreement and not pressuring them to sign immediately.

Takeaways

Recognize your worth as an agent and charge what is standard in the industry.
Explain the buyer brokerage agreement to clients, including their responsibilities and how the agent gets compensated.
Give clients time to review the agreement and answer any questions they may have.
Take the pressure off clients by not pressuring them to sign the agreement immediately.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
02:45 The Importance of Overcoming Assumptions
04:11 Dialogue for Presenting the Buyer Brokerage Agreement
07:44 Leaving Time for Clients to Review the Agreement
08:06 Not Pressuring Clients to Sign Immediately
09:32 Conclusion and Encouragement to Improve

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SummaryIn this conversation, Garrett and Matt Plummer discuss the importance of having a financial plan and system in place for real estate agents. They emphasize the need to be intentional with money and to have a clear path for financial goals. Matt shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and debt, and how he became a financial coach for real estate agents. They discuss the common mistakes agents make with their finances and the importance of having an exit strategy. The conversation highlights the need for agents to think like business owners and to prioritize their long-term financial well-being. The conversation focuses on understanding how money works and taking steps to become financially stable. Matt Plumer emphasizes the importance of mapping the path of money from the time it is earned to the time it is received. He highlights the various factors that can affect an agent's income, such as brokerage fees, commission advancements, caps, and royalty percentages. Matt encourages agents to live on less than they make, avoid debt, and invest in their future. He also emphasizes the need to give, save, and plan for unexpected expenses. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of being a good steward of money and seeking help if needed.

Takeaways

• Real estate agents need to have a financial plan and system in place to manage their money effectively.
• It is important to be intentional with money and have a clear path for financial goals.
• Many agents make common mistakes with their finances, such as not having an exit strategy or thinking long-term.
• Agents should prioritize their long-term financial well-being and think like business owners. Understand the path of money from the time it is earned to the time it is received.
• Consider factors that can affect your income, such as brokerage fees, commission advancements, caps, and royalty percentages.
• Live on less than you make and avoid debt.
• Invest in your future and plan for unexpected expenses.
• Give, save, and be a good steward of your money.
• Seek help and guidance if needed.

Titles

• Common Mistakes Agents Make with Their Finances
• Overcoming Addiction and Debt: Matt Plummer's Journey Investing in Your Future
• Mapping the Path of Money

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In this episode, Garrett discusses the topic of working on the Sabbath as a Christian agent. He shares some scriptures that talk about the Sabbath and provides his personal practice and rule of thumb. Garrett emphasizes the importance of discernment and conviction in deciding how to handle the Sabbath day of rest. He encourages agents to prioritize rest, trust in the Lord's provision, and be intentional about fellowship with family and church community.

Takeaways

• The Sabbath is a day of rest and should be prioritized by Christian agents.
• It is important to have discernment and conviction in deciding how to handle the Sabbath day of rest.
• Trusting in the Lord's provision and obeying His commandments is key in honoring the Sabbath.
• Taking a day of rest allows agents to recharge and be intentional about fellowship with family and church community.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:12
The Question of Working on the Sabbath

05:21
Garrett's Personal Practice and Rule of Thumb

07:38
Trusting in the Lord's Provision

09:05
The Goal: Sunday as a Day of Rest

10:55
Encouragement to Practice Rest and Fellowship

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Naureen Stack-Frierdich shares her journey in the real estate industry and how her faith played a significant role in her career. She started as a front desk person at her mother-in-law's brokerage and eventually got licensed. After facing challenges and contemplating leaving the industry, Naureen and her husband found faith and decided to stay. She left the family business, took a leap of faith, and started her own real estate team. Despite the initial difficulties, God provided for her and led her to the right people and opportunities. Naureen emphasizes the importance of sharing her faith in the real estate industry and being obedient to God's calling. Naureen Stack-Frierdich shares her testimony of how she and her husband found faith during a difficult time in their marriage. She emphasizes the importance of not getting too caught up in the busyness of real estate and forgetting to share the gospel with those who need it. Naureen encourages agents to be open and vulnerable about their struggles and to surround themselves with a community that will hold them accountable. She also reminds listeners that they don't have to be perfect and that God's forgiveness is always available.

Takeaways

Faith plays a significant role in navigating challenges and making decisions in the real estate industry.
Being obedient to God's calling can lead to unexpected blessings and opportunities.
Sharing one's faith in the real estate industry is important, even if it may be challenging or uncomfortable.
God provides for those who trust in Him and take a leap of faith. Don't get too busy with real estate that you forget to share the gospel with those who need it.
Be open and vulnerable about your struggles and surround yourself with a community that will hold you accountable.
Remember that you don't have to be perfect and that God's forgiveness is always available.
Prioritize the gospel and shepherding your family above your real estate business.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tooth Extraction Story
03:02 Noreen's Journey in Real Estate
09:02 Facing Challenges in Marriage and Career
11:08 Taking a Leap of Faith and Returning to Real Estate
13:59 The Importance of Sharing Faith in the Industry
18:50 Balancing Real Estate and Sharing the Gospel
22:34 Embracing Imperfection and God's Forgiveness
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tooth Extraction Story
03:02 Noreen's Journey in Real Estate
09:02 Facing Challenges in Marriage and Career
11:08 Taking a Leap of Faith and Returning to Real Estate
13:59 The Importance of Sharing Faith in the Industry
18:50 Balancing Real Estate and Sharing the Gospel
22:34 Embracing Imperfection and God's Forgiveness

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The conversation discusses the importance of prioritizing the gospel over growth in business. It emphasizes the need to stay true to the gospel message and not compromise it for the sake of growth or personal gain. The speaker acknowledges that he also struggles with this and encourages listeners to join him in learning and growing together. The episode concludes with a reminder to focus on being gospel witnesses and serving others in the real estate industry.

Takeaways

Prioritize the gospel over business growth
Avoid compromising the gospel for personal gain
Recognize the importance of being gospel witnesses in the real estate industry
Focus on serving others rather than pursuing growth at all costs

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Gospel Over Growth
04:21 The Dilemma: Compromising the Gospel
06:07 The Danger of Abandoning the Gospel
07:30 The Priority: Numbers of the Kingdom
09:55 The Truth: Security in Christ
10:23 Conclusion: Gospel Over Growth

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Tune in for the 2nd part of Garrett's conversation with Randi Mendez-Parra. The conversation delves into the themes of faith, resilience, and real estate business. It explores the intersection of personal faith, life challenges, and the practical aspects of running a real estate business. The speakers share personal stories of overcoming adversity and finding strength in their faith, while also addressing the need to balance personal challenges with professional responsibilities. The conversation delves into the concept of being a good steward of opportunities and the impact of faith on business success. It explores the idea of God driving business, the importance of being a good steward of time, and the role of refinement in personal and professional growth. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of community and the eternal security found in Christ.

Takeaways

• Faith and resilience play a crucial role in overcoming personal challenges and building a successful real estate business.
• Balancing personal challenges with professional responsibilities requires a strong foundation in faith and a relationship-based approach to business.
• Systemizing and process-driven business strategies can coexist with a faith-driven approach, creating a holistic and impactful business model. Success in business is tied to being a good steward of opportunities.
• God's role in driving business and the importance of being a good steward of time.
• The impact of refinement and the significance of community in personal and professional growth.
• The eternal security found in Christ and the importance of faith in business success.

Chapters

00:00
The Intersection of Faith and Real Estate

16:18
The Role of Stewardship in Business Success

26:26
The Impact of Refinement and Community

28:30
Eternal Security and Faith in Business

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In this episode, Garrett discusses the three questions every buyer asks when making a buying decision: Can I trust you? Are you good at what you do? Do you care about me? He emphasizes the importance of building trust and showing genuine care for clients, rather than focusing on statistics or achievements. Garrett explains that consumers make decisions based on whether they feel they can trust and connect with an agent. He shares personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points.

Takeaways

The three questions every buyer asks when making a buying decision are: Can I trust you? Are you good at what you do? Do you care about me?
Consumers can only understand an industry at a 2 out of 10 level, so focusing on statistics and achievements may not resonate with them.
Building trust and showing genuine care for clients is more important than showcasing expertise or accomplishments.
Leading with trust and care helps to close more deals and generate referrals.
As believers, showing curiosity and asking good questions can demonstrate trustworthiness and care.
Understanding how people make decisions can help agents tailor their approach and improve their business.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
03:01 The Three Questions Every Buyer Asks
06:19 The Importance of Trust and Care
09:00 Consumers' Lack of Industry Knowledge
10:28 Curiosity and Good Questions
10:57 Closing Thoughts

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Tune in as Garrett talks with Randi Mendez-Parra out in Nevada! The conversation covers topics such as overcoming perfectionism, the challenges of public speaking, the journey of faith, and the impact of personal experiences on one's relationship with God. It also delves into the themes of family, real estate, and the importance of community support. The story of resilience and faith in the face of adversity is a central theme throughout the conversation. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including faith, family, health, and resilience. It delves into the challenges faced by the speaker, her family, and her community, and the role of faith in overcoming these challenges. The speaker's journey is a testament to the power of faith, hope, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Takeaways

• Overcoming perfectionism and embracing authenticity
• The impact of personal experiences on one's faith journey
• The importance of community support and resilience in the face of adversity
• The intersection of family, real estate, and faith in the context of personal and professional life The power of faith and surrender in overcoming life's challenges.
• The importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The role of community and family in providing support during difficult times.
• The transformative impact of faith on personal growth and healing.

Chapters

00:00
Embracing Authenticity: Overcoming Perfectionism

03:18
Journey of Faith: Resilience in Adversity

06:19
Family, Real Estate, and Faith: A Holistic Perspective

09:14
Community Support: Navigating Challenges with Resilience

14:38
The Power of Faith and Surrender in Overcoming Adversity

27:06
The Transformative Impact of Faith on Personal Growth and Healing

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In this episode, Garrett discusses the concept of the common agent scoreboard and how to create a personalized scoreboard that aligns with one's values and priorities. He emphasizes the importance of measuring success beyond financial goals and business achievements, focusing on family, relationships, and personal well-being.

Takeaways

• Success should be measured beyond financial and business achievements, taking into account personal priorities and relationships.
• Creating a personalized scoreboard allows individuals to align their goals with their values and priorities, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
• The Lord has different roles and callings for each individual, and success should be defined based on one's unique purpose and responsibilities.
• Measuring success should include considerations for family, relationships, personal well-being, and business goals, creating a holistic approach to achievement.

Chapters

00:00
Redefining Success: Beyond Financial Goals

03:09
Creating Your Personal Scoreboard: Aligning Goals with Values

09:11
Family, Relationships, and Personal Well-being

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In this conversation, Garrett and Tyler discuss the importance of authenticity and being true to oneself. They emphasize that everyone is unique and has different gifts and talents, and it is important to embrace and excel in those areas. They share personal stories and examples to illustrate the challenges of wearing a mask and pretending to be someone we're not. They highlight the freedom and joy that comes from being authentic and honoring the way God made us. They encourage listeners to seek understanding of their true selves and to be transparent and genuine in their interactions with others.

Takeaways

Everyone is unique and has different gifts and talents.
It is important to embrace and excel in the areas where we are uniquely gifted.
Wearing a mask and pretending to be someone we're not is exhausting and inauthentic.
Being authentic and true to ourselves brings freedom and joy.
Honoring the way God made us is a way to honor and please Him.
Seek understanding of your true self and be transparent and genuine in your interactions with others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:58 Embracing Your Uniqueness and Excelling in Your Gifts
07:03 The Challenges of Wearing a Mask and Pretending to Be Someone You're Not
10:53 The Freedom and Joy of Being Authentic
21:19 Seeking Understanding of Your True Self
28:07 Conclusion

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In this conversation, Garrett discusses the topic of anxiety and stress, drawing insights from the passage in Luke chapter 12 verses 22 to 31. He shares personal experiences and biblical references to highlight the importance of focusing on the goodness and provision of the Lord in times of anxiety. Garrett emphasizes the faithfulness of the Lord and encourages listeners to shift their attention from worldly concerns to the kindness of God.

Takeaways

• Anxiety and stress are common challenges faced by individuals, including real estate agents, and it's important to address these issues.
• Focusing on the faithfulness and provision of the Lord can bring peace and comfort in times of anxiety and stress.
• The passage in Luke chapter 12 verses 22 to 31 serves as a reminder to trust in the goodness and kindness of God, who knows our needs and has promised to provide for us.

Chapters

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Understanding Anxiety and Stress

03:19
The Faithfulness of the Lord

08:34
God's Promise of Provision

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Hear the guys share how The Faithful Agent got started!

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The Lord is a God of provision. But what happens when we began to doubt that and work in our own strength?

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We had a social media expert teach our community - listen in!

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All the news about commissions, lawsuits, etc... is overwhelming and quite honestly, not necessary for believers to be caught up in. How can we think Biblically about this?

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Tune in as Garrett talks with the co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Henry Kaestner. Henry shares his heart for the Gospel and the desire for Christians to be exceptional in business.

• Faith-driven entrepreneurship and willful vs. faithful actions. 0:00
• Complete devotion to the Gospel in business. 2:29
• Balancing ambition and contentment as Christians. 7:11
• Balancing faith and ambition in the workplace. 11:06
• Prioritizing faith over business success. 15:18
• Balancing faith and business as a real estate agent. 19:38
• Faith-driven entrepreneurship and seeking God's guidance in decision-making. 23:52

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Garrett gets real. The struggle with success-ism and the reality of reliance on self not Christ

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The balance of contentment with ambition is an impossible equation. What's the appropriate Biblical thinking? Tune in as the guys discuss

• The importance of contentment in real estate. 0:00
• Parenting, storytelling, and humor. 1:32
• Finding joy and contentment in unexpected moments with children. 4:20
• Balancing ambition and contentment in faith and business. 8:28
• Balancing ambition and contentment in life and faith. 13:07
• Prioritizing life's buckets and finding contentment. 17:05
• Finding contentment in daily life. 22:12
• Contentment and ambition in life. 25:48
• Contentment and the gospel in business. 29:26

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In this short episode Garrett shares more about his Rule of 8's in lead generation

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Reclaim an intentional life through being authentically who The Lord made you to be

• Overcoming struggles in real estate and life. 0:00
• Doubling profits without increasing work hours. 3:08
• Defining one's life and success through authenticity. 9:49
• Redefining success in real estate and personal life. 12:12
• Prioritizing profit over industry ranking. 18:38
• Creating a personalized scoreboard for a business. 22:37
• Staying on track in real estate despite obstacles. 25:18
• Finding one's niche and excelling in it. 30:18
• Being authentic and successful in business. 32:35
• Life's purpose and legacy. 37:46

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In this brief episode Garrett shares his thoughts and tactical tips/tricks for Christians in real estate. How do we balance ambition and contentment?

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Chris Craddock is a top agent and team owner. Coming from a life of full-time vocational ministry he realized real estate is also full-time ministry just in a different way. Tune in as we hear his story!

• Christian business ethics and employee-employer relationships. 0:00
• Real estate investing and ministry. 3:32
• Leadership, ministry, and real estate growth. 6:51
• Balancing business growth with Christian values. 11:16
• Aligning business goals with God's desires. 14:37
• Faith, perseverance, and the role of Scripture in overcoming challenges. 18:57
• Business, faith, and perseverance. 24:04
• Personal accountability and self-improvement strategies. 30:20
• Faith, business, and accountability. 34:47

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What would happen if you were crushing it in real estate, working nonstop, living in the hustle culture and then got saved? Listen to this amazing story of The Lord's faithfulness in Erin's life!

• Repentance and God's joy in heaven. 0:00
• Faith journey from real estate success to chronic illness and newfound purpose. 3:02
• Finding purpose and meaning after a difficult season. 8:06
• Prioritizing faith and family over real estate business. 13:11
• Christianity and personal growth. 18:42
• Prioritizing God in a busy life. 25:58

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Building a rhythm of gratitude is difficult and challenging. We are prone to complaints, prone to focus on what we don't have instead of what The Lord has blessed us with. Tune in as the guys talk about their own struggle to find a rhythm of gratitude.

• Gratitude and money management. 0:00
• Parenting, hospitality, and authenticity. 3:58
• Gratitude and thankfulness in daily life. 6:47
• Gratitude and financial goals. 12:16
• Gratitude and its lack in the midst of trials. 17:45
• Prioritizing gratitude and stewardship in financial decisions. 22:19
• Gratitude and trust in God's provision. 26:55
• Gratitude and community in faith. 31:43

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Believers are immune to temptations aren't they? We can succeed completely on our own right? Tune in as Garrett discusses "The Secret War Within", an allegory of a business owner and their journey to learn to trust The Lord, with the author and founded of Iron Deep, Brett Snodgrass.

• A book and personal reflections. 0:00
• Building deep friendships through faith and entrepreneurship. 1:51
• The importance of honesty and vulnerability in men's groups. 5:23
• The struggle for identity and the influence of the devil. 10:16
• Relying on God's strength and forgetting trust in Him. 16:15
• The importance of deep relationships with God and others. 22:57
• Balancing faith and business with a focus on vulnerability and celebration. 27:33

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Everyone is in leadership. Whether it's leading your clients, leading your team, leading in your home or leading yourself. How to we beat the chaos that ensues from bringing order to a disordered world? Tune in as Garrett talks with Gary Harpst, the author of Built to Beat Chaos.

• Setting a clear vision to solve problems and ignore distractions. 0:00
• Leadership, chaos, and purpose in the real estate industry. 1:34
• Finding purpose and overcoming chaos through clear vision and prioritization. 7:41
• Prioritizing tasks and saying no to non-essential work to align with purpose. 11:50
• Finding purpose and alignment in work and life. 15:28
• Finding purpose and aligning it with one's relationships, goals, and values. 20:10
• Creating order in life and business through faith. 25:16

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What would happen if our name simply faded away? How would you feel if no one knew who you were? We wrestle with pride and lifting the name of Christ over our own name. How can we desire more of Him and less of ourselves? Tune in as the guys try to navigate this difficult subject.

• Legacy and obedience to God's calling in sports. 7:40
• Legacy and faith in the context of sports and fame. 12:09
• Prioritizing God's approval over worldly recognition. 15:20
• The importance of faith and accountability in business. 19:29

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Austin exemplifies the purpose of The Faithful Agent community - his life was changed surrounded by all of you! At the Faithful Agent conference in October 2023 Austin showed up as a sponsor and left with a changed life. Hear how The Lord has worked in his life and transformed his heart!

• Business, faith, and community with a real estate agent. 0:00
• Faith and business at a real estate conference. 3:56
• Faith, redemption, and personal growth. 8:35
• Spiritual struggles and addiction. 12:28
• Spiritual growth and temptation. 16:50
• Christianity, sin, and community. 23:23
• Authenticity and Brokenness in Faith and Business. 26:12
• Authenticity and empathy in sharing the gospel. 30:39
• Faith and real estate with Austin Jacobs. 35:58

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What can take someone from a life of marketing, to selling weed, to getting into crystals and totally turn them right side up? Only the blood of Jesus. Listen in to the incredible story of The Lord's work in Brianna Crunk.

• God's faithfulness and pursuit of His people. 0:00
• New Year's resolutions and spiritual growth. 3:43
• Real estate career and faith journey. 5:34
• Childhood trauma, self-help, and spirituality. 8:32
• Personal growth, relationships, and self-awareness. 14:45
• Yoga's spiritual origins and Christian perspectives. 20:42
• Spirituality, self-help, and personal growth. 25:39
• Spiritual transformation and faith journey. 30:59
• Trusting God's plans over personal plans. 37:57
• Trusting God and community in spiritual growth. 39:29
• The gospel and personal testimonies. 44:17

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Money is all around us. Money drives so much of what we do. But as Christian real estate agents and professionals how should we properly think about money? How do we protect ourselves from falling in love with money in a sinful way? Tune in as Garrett and guest host Cole Ordiway share their thoughts

• Prioritizing wealth and power over God. 0:03
• Money, heart condition, and faith. 5:43
• Trusting God's provision and holiness. 13:21
• Prioritizing obedience over financial success. 18:17
• Prioritizing faith and clients in the real estate business. 21:15

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At the end of our lives our headstone will have two numbers - our birthday and our death day - and in between will be a dash. That dash will be our life. How will we spend the dash? How do we stay focused on exactly what The Lord is calling us to do even when the unbelieving world around us seems to be winning in ways we aren't? Tune in as Garrett and guest host Cole Ordiway share their thoughts.

• Staying on one's path and vision despite others' success. 0:03
• Identity, contentment, and following Christ. 7:17
• Life legacy and inheritance. 13:04
• Legacy and living a life aligned with God's calling. 19:54

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Do you ever feel just utterly worn out? Wondering if maybe it's actual burnout not just exhaustion? Tune in as the guys discuss the real challenge of burnout in the real estate business and how to focus on God's purpose and mission for our lives!

• Burnout in the real estate industry. 0:03
• Burnout and alignment with God's purpose. 4:45
• Burnout and finding balance in work and faith. 9:02
• Prioritizing life goals and removing distractions. 13:32
• Personal growth and decision-making. 16:22
• Burnout and alignment in business and life. 20:48
• Work ethic and alignment with God's purpose. 24:53
• Burnout and seeking wisdom from scripture and community. 29:57

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Failure happens to all of us. If we try at anything we will fail at something. How do we, as Christians, overcome failure as we pursue our God-given purpose? Tune in as the guys discuss opportunities that failure provides us as believers.

• Overcoming fear of failure in pursuit of purpose. 0:03
• Dealing with failure in baseball career. 4:25
• Embracing failure and success in baseball and faith. 7:38
• Handling failure and maintaining faith in one's purpose. 13:18
• Embracing failure as a growth opportunity. 17:19
• Purpose, failure, and spiritual fruit. 21:42
• Faith and business with a Christian perspective. 25:37

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There is so much talk about setting goals and future plans but as followers of Jesus, how should we properly think on these things. Scripture says do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself but how do we, as business owners, rightly understand how to set goals and work with a plan? Tune in as the guys discuss.

• Planning and dream interpretation. 0:04
• Setting goals and priorities with a biblical perspective. 3:45
• Setting goals and measuring success as a real estate agent. 8:21
• Setting achievable goals and prioritizing actions. 12:49
• Setting goals and priorities in business and life. 17:39
• Setting goals and ambition vs. ego and societal pressure. 22:42
• Setting goals and priorities with a biblical perspective. 26:51

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We spend so much of our lives in the church and in the community of the church. Should we lead generate in our churches? Or is that just awkward? Tune in as the guys discuss how a Christian can properly think of their church and naturally invite their community into their business.

• The purpose of the church and leveraging it for business. 0:03
• Leveraging the church as a lead source without being awkward. 2:06
• Leveraging church connections for business growth. 5:39
• Balancing business and personal relationships as a real estate agent. 13:04
• Balancing faith and real estate career. 17:30

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Do you ever get distracted? Duh that's a bad question, of course you do. We all do. Well how do we manage distractions in our every day lives? From distractions keeping us from Jesus to distractions in our every day work as real estate agents, tune in as the guys discuss some helpful ways to stay focused on the mission at hand.

• Distractions and prioritizing Jesus. 0:03
• Spiritual growth and distractions in daily life. 6:41
• Balancing Bible study and daily life. 13:02
• Recognizing distractions in daily life as a real estate agent. 17:20
• Managing distractions for Christian agents. 21:01
• Prioritizing focus and energy in life as a follower of Christ. 24:57
• Prioritizing time with God and serving others. 29:18
• Personal growth and business development through faith. 33:09

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In this episode we seek to understand the question that we all wrestle with - what is my purpose? Real estate agents and Christians everywhere want to know why they were made, what is my God-given purpose. Tune in as the guys discuss ways to seek and understand our identities as business owners and our identities as believers.

• Prioritizing God's will in life. 0:01
• Finding God-given purpose and overcoming decision-making pressure. 1:03
• Finding purpose and direction in life through biblical principles. 3:17
• The tension between free will and divine providence. 8:09
• Balancing work and faith through the lens of creation and the Sabbath. 10:22
• Balancing freedom and responsibility in business. 14:28
• Sources of wisdom and the dangers of using Scripture out of context. 19:05
• Self-awareness and identity in Christ. 20:56
• Finding purpose and wisdom in real estate business through Bible reading and prayer. 26:41
• Balancing business and faith with intentional decision-making. 32:28

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Success holds different meanings for different people. In the world of real estate, success is often equated with financial gain and material possessions. However, we want to challenge this conventional notion of success. We’d argue that true success lies in finding a balance between faith, family, and vocation.

In today’s episode of the Faithful Agent podcast we emphasize the importance of understanding one's motivations and aligning them with a greater purpose. While financial success may be a part of the equation, it should not be the sole focus. Join me, Tyler and our special guest Remington Ramsey as we unpack what true success looks like to us.

Three Things You’ll Learn

The role of faith in defining true success. Being faithful is not mutually exclusive to having financial security.

How we can use money as a tool for positive change. We explore using success as a platform to impact people in a meaningful way

Balancing faith, family, and vocation. We talk about our own challenges and how you can achieve balance.

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The purpose of business is to serve one's life, not the other way around. So often agents are tempted to chase after shiny objects and quick fixes especially if they see a colleague having success. I say let’s maximize our existing resources and systems before spending money on new ventures.

In today’s episode of the Faithful Agent podcast we dive into the final part of my PDA formula, dollar productive. We’re going to explore the intersection of profitability and personal values in business. By challenging the traditional metrics of success in the real estate industry, we can find the balance between financial profitability and living a purposeful life.

Three Things You'll Learn

How to define your own success metrics. Try kicking traditional measures of success to the curb.

Strive for excellence in business, rather than settling for mediocrity. We discuss how to maximize return on investment.

Your business can’t be the boss. It requires balance and constant evaluation but you can design your business to serve your life.

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I’ve said it more than once, hope is not a business plan. A strategic approach to lead generation, one that involves testing and adjusting various strategies is what works best in our industry. Real estate is a competitive field and strategic lead generation can make a huge difference in how quickly you achieve success.

On today’s Faithful Agent podcast we cover the second installment of my PDA formula. I talk about how I created a predictable way to generate over 50 deals per year through referrals by consistently following a lead generation recipe, resulting in a 9000% return on investment.

3 Things You’ll Learn

How to build a predictable business. By implementing a lead generation recipe you’ll build a more predictable business.

Lead generation strategies are crucial. We talk about how to use multiple strategies effectively.

You must calm the chaos. We want to manage our business not feel like the business manages us.

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Building an authentic and successful real estate business is a goal that many agents strive for. When we leverage our natural strengths and individuality, rather than conforming to industry norms we’re aligning our business with our true self. The more you are aligned with who you are, the greater your success will be.

In this episode of the Faithful Agent podcast, I walk you through how to use my PDA formula as a way to achieve this goal. Using this formula you can agents can build a business that reflects your character and serves clients in a way that is authentic.

Three Things You’ll Learn

The importance of an energy audit. I show you how to use this to create a business that is fulfilling and sustainable

Embrace your uniqueness. You’ll get real world examples of how to stop doubting your God-given abilities.

Don’t be afraid of the road less traveled. Learn how to avoid saying yes to things that don't align with your values.

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The word 'systems' can trigger a negative response among many agents, but here's the truth: systems are absolutely key for success. Systems appear in every part of our lives and are fundamental to achieving any goal. The resistance to systems can slow progress and limit success.

Why do so many people shy away from implementing systems when they are undeniably critical? Usually we avoid the things we don’t fully understand or have some misconceptions about. The reluctance to embrace systems could stem from the fear that systems are difficult or keep us from being creative.

In this episode Principal Broker/Owner at RVA Realty Mark Wilson joins us to talk about how systems can prepare us for business and help us navigate through struggles. We also talk about why so many people fail to implement systems and why we need to embrace them instead.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Systems when it comes to leads.

What do systems have to do with leads?

Systems don’t need to be complicated.

Systems can be basic and still work for us so why do agents think complex is the answer?

Understanding how we’re wired.

How can we understand the way we’re wired and how the Lord made us? How can we become excellent at what He called us to do?

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Mark Wilson was born and raised in the Mechanicsville area and currently resides in Hanover County. His past occupational experiences have varied from general construction to owning a landscaping company and working as an IT Professional/Manager. These prior work experiences allowed him to understand integral parts that make up a home.

He started his career in Real Estate in 2006 just before the big flop and has seen the ups and downs along the way. He became a licensed Broker in 2015 and opened up RVA Realty in the fall of 2015. He is here to meet with you to discuss your home needs and help out any way he can. He knows the Central Virginia area and has lots of experience with veterans and first-time homebuyers. Listings are his favorite thing, helping families upgrade and downsize. He works closely with a team of agents, lenders, and builders to help you find that perfect home.

When he is not selling real estate, he enjoys spending time with his wife Crystal, daughter Lexi, and son Lane.

Visit https://www.rvarealtyinc.com/

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One of the most overlooked things in our industry is the failure to create and implement dynamic listing and buyer presentations. Many agents simply don’t understand the value of these presentations, and it's costing them opportunities.

Without a compelling listing presentation, sellers may not know what to expect, and this uncertainty can lead to frustration and doubt. As a result, potential clients may look elsewhere for more informative and engaging options.

Listing presentations aren’t just a formality; they’re a crucial tool in building trust and setting clear expectations. They help people understand our unique approach, market expertise, and are the perfect opportunity to shine and prove our worth.

Real Trends Top 500 Broker, coach, and speaker Jim Remley joins us to talk about the importance of having a dynamic listing and buyer presentation, what to cover when creating these presentations, as well as tools to use.

3 Things You’ll Learn

How to deliver presentations without feeling awkward. Most agents don’t do presentations because it feels awkward. How can we deliver presentations in a non-salesy way and bring value?

Get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations. Sellers need the truth even when it's not exactly what they want to hear. How can we serve people and still be honest with their best interests at heart?

Buyer presentation. What does a buyer presentation entail and what does the process look like?

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Jim Remley's journey in the real estate industry began at the young age of 19, and he quickly emerged as a top performer, ranking in the top 1% of REALTORS® nationwide. Within just a year, Jim shattered sales records by listing over 150 properties. By the age of 24, he founded his first Real Estate Company, which grew to encompass 17 offices and became the largest independent real estate company in Oregon.

Most recently Jim has led one of the largest real estate firms in Oregon, closing an impressive 3000 transactions annually, with a sales volume exceeding 1.4 billion dollars. As a Real Trends 500 Broker, Jim's mission is clear: to help agents and brokers like you accelerate their performance and reach new heights of success.

Visit https://www.erealestatecoach2.com/

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Starting over after stepping away from real estate, especially at a high level, can be incredibly challenging. Finding the energy, strength, and motivation to begin anew in an already tough industry can feel like an uphill battle.

It's not just about learning the ropes again; it's about staying motivated and pushing through when the odds seem stacked against us.

The key is to tap into the wisdom and experiences of those around us, regardless of their level of experience. Seasoned agents have a wealth of knowledge to share and we can also learn a lot from newer agents.

In this episode, realtor Jaclyn Zelfer joins us to talk about her experiences with starting over, why it’s important to have a mentor no matter how much experience you have and what a mentorship relationship should look like.

Three Things You’ll Learn from this Episode

What do mentors actually mean to us?

What value can a mentor provide?

The signs that you need a mentor.

What should new agents look out for? How do we acknowledge that we need help?

Pushing through difficult times.

Things are going to get tough but we have to be able to push through.

Guest Bio & Links -

Since childhood, Jackyn Zelfer had a deep fascination for homes and accompanied her parents to closings. At the young age of 20, she ventured into the field of selling homes, despite her mother's skepticism about their ability to attract buyers due to her youth. Undeterred by the challenge, Jaclyn persevered and eventually became the youngest salesperson to attain the prestigious title of "Salesman of the Month" at D.R. Horton Homes.

The real estate industry came naturally to Jaclyn, as she derived immense joy from assisting individuals in purchasing and selling properties. Jaclyn’s passion for the construction process led her to meticulously inspect houses at every stage of development during her tenure in new home sales. Jaclyn eagerly sought knowledge by engaging with superintendents and inquiring about the rationale behind various construction choices. This expertise proved invaluable in her subsequent career in "resale real estate," enabling Jaclyn to address potential buyers' queries regarding homes. Furthermore, she expanded their understanding of older homes' construction through extensive involvement in hundreds of home inspections.

Among her core values, effective communication held paramount importance. Jaclyn recognized its pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer service experiences. As a testament to her commitment, she garnered numerous customer service accolades and maintained favorable customer ratings with JD Power & Associates.

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Something that many business owners struggle with is systems. It can be difficult to focus on systems and stay consistent with our actions. Many business owners think that being focused on systems means that people get forgotten.

How can we implement systems and encourage our teams to follow them while staying focused on our people? How can we adapt our systems to the needs of our people?

In this episode, PCS Pay-it-Forward ambassador Ashley Edge joins us to talk about systems, why people have them, and why they are so critical to our business success.

3 Things You’ll Learn

A shifting mindset. What is possible when we shift our mindset? Can having a mental shift help us to give other people opportunities?

A life without systems. Without systems, we can get stuck doing invaluable things.

Staying in balance. How do we remind people that we deeply care about them while remaining firm?

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PCS ambassador, savvy homebuyer educator, military spouse, mom of three and prior educator Ashley Edge is here to serve you in all your real estate needs. Ashley offers unique marketing for sellers and special education for buyers, specifically 1st time buyers.

Ashley Edge's passion for helping fellow military families is evident. She’s also no stranger to overcoming adversity in the wake of disaster. After Hurricane Michael destroyed Tyndall AFB, her family lost everything but that didn’t stop them. Now she uses her experience as a military spouse and realtor, and the PCS Pay-it-Forward network of agents to help military families PCS to Joint Base Langley/Eustis and around the country.

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For a lot of agents, the question of how to grow our businesses and take care of our family comes up and oftentimes we question whether we need to choose between the two.

As humans, we are wired to always want to strive for more when it comes to our businesses.

How can we balance working hard and being content with where we are as well as being there to serve our family? Do we always need to strive for more? What does finding contentment in the grind actually mean?

In this episode, North Carolina realtor Cole Ordiway joins me to talk about his experience as someone relatively new to the real estate space and how he grows his business and takes care of his family.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Transitioning into real estate. For those new to the real estate space, what does the transition look like? Does it get easier?

Set your pillars. Why is setting pillars in our businesses so important? How do we filter out what does not fit within these pillars?

Striving and grinding. Is it in our nature to strive so hard for what we want that we forget to enjoy its rewards?

Guest Bio & Links -

An intentional yet kind individual, Cole Ordiway loves helping people. His years in high school education provide a platform to educate and walk alongside homeowners and homebuyers through the ever-changing real estate market in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

He and his wife moved from rural northwestern PA in 2016 to chase the beauty and adventure of the mountains; they stayed because of the people, culture, and climate of the area. They absolutely love the mountains and specifically, Hendersonville where they reside with their two kids, Eden and Shepherd. When he's not helping buyers & sellers with their needs, Cole is found hanging out with his family, hiking, mountain biking, and being outdoors as much as possible.

He truly cares about the person (or family) and recognizes that each situation is different. Today might not be the time to buy or sell, but tomorrow might be, and he will be there to educate and to guide you every step of the way.

His business is built on communication, integrity, and transparency.

Find Cole on LinkedIn @Cole Ordiway

Follow Cole on Instagram @ordiwayrealestate

Text Cole on 828-214-0463

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Having fear when it concerns our businesses is inevitable. In this current market, it is becoming increasingly difficult to have a positive growth mindset and it's easy to fall into a mindset of fear and doubt.

Even though we might go through times where life is difficult, it’s important to remember that God has a plan and purpose for us and we need to be able to trust in it.

How do we get back on our feet after a setback and going through a difficult patch? How do we recognize when God steps in? How can we rely on his strength rather than our own?

In this episode, pro agent, realtor and owner of House and Home Coastal Chelsea Bolden joins me to give testament to the Lord’s goodness and the importance of consistency in faith and businesses.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Trust God. In a season of growth and having experiences that humble us, we need to be able to trust God.

God’s plan always comes to pass. God’s plan and path, regardless of mistakes and mishaps will come to pass.

There’s always a reason for a season. Some people come into our lives for just a season but there is always a purpose behind it.

Guest Bio & Links -

Chelsea Bolden’s objective is to help guide her clients in buying or selling a home by acting as an advocate & providing transparency throughout the process.

Her Real Estate career began in 2013 working with a Luxury Home-builder in the DC Metro area, Montgomery county, Maryland specifically, but throughout various local communities. She specializes in New Construction, Move-Up Buyer Programs & Luxury Home Sales.

Find Chelsea on LinkedIn @Chelsea Bolden

Follow Chelsea on Instagram @lifeandhomebychelsea

Visit https://onereal.com/chelsea-bolden

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We need to be reminded of the Lord's faithfulness in dark and difficult times. His provision is great but sometimes we forget that he provides when we get in our own way.

How do we open up when we are going through trying times? Can we recognize the way that the Lord moves in our lives? How can we be constantly reminded of God's goodness?

In this episode, co-founder of Dwellus Janet Brinck joins me to talk about her journey with God, how she overcame her struggles with living faith out loud and how sharing her challenges helped uplift others.

3 Things You’ll Learn in Today's Episode

Align with your value system. Why is being in alignment with our value system so important?

The importance of sharing struggle stories. When we are willing to share, it gives others who are struggling the courage to share as well.

Lead with trusting God. The Lord's provision is great but how do we learn to lean on him in trying times?

Guest Bio & Links

After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1997 with a BS in Political Science, Janet found her true calling in Real Estate in very short order. With an uncanny ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds and budgets, her list of clients grew quickly and organically. With less than 2 years in the business, Janet was recognized as a Top Producer by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR), was ranked in the Top 1% of residential sales in North America by Realty Alliance and is recognized as a Lifetime Member of the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club.

In 2012, Janet co-founded the award-winning “Dwellus” brand, and in 2015, Janet realized her vision of creating the Dwellus Luxury Homes International. Through its innovative marketing strategies and commitment to excellence, Dwellus is recognized annually by the Wall Street Journal Real Trends “The Thousand” and “America’s Best” for sales volume, and Dwellus’ Luxury Homes International Division, was credited by The Washington Post with selling the 2nd highest priced home in the State of Virginia in 2015.

In her unremitting pursuit for professional growth, in 2016 Janet was given the opportunity to become CEO and Team Leader of the #1 Brokerage in Loudoun County and was appointed Director of Growth & Business Development for The Virginia Alliance Group at Keller Williams Realty in 2020. In these roles, Janet was able to fulfill her passion of coaching and training agents and consulting the leadership of team six market centers comprising 900+ agents in Northern Virginia and Richmond. Janet currently serves as the Director of Strategy & Growth at Dwellus and is a Growth Leader for the fastest growing, publicly traded REAL Brokerage.

In spite of her busy career, Janet’s core belief is based on the motto: God, Family, Business – in that order. She is a wife, mother of five, and leads a Local Outreach Ministry at her beloved Community Church in Ashburn, Virginia.

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So many of us struggle with finding a balance between work and family. It can be extremely difficult to find a rhythm that works when our life responsibilities pull us in different directions.  

Finding a good rhythm is also about challenging ourselves. Can we keep growing when we find good balance? Is it possible to buy back time to spend with our loved ones?

In this episode, we share our own tips to find balance, why so many people struggle, and the concept of buying back time.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Prioritize the right things. How do we align the priorities in our lives and actively manage our time? 

Eliminating distractions. How can we be intentional with our time and be present with our family? Why shouldn’t we put work above family?

Why you should give yourself a break.Can we serve others without it being a detriment to ourselves? 

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Being excellent at what we do can have a massive global impact. The work that we do can help people, be it the masses or just touching a single life.

How can we make an impact in both a social and spiritual way? How can we meet the physical and tangible needs of those around us, and does it also give us an opportunity to present the gospel?

In this episode, Social Impact Entrepreneur & CRO of Next Door Photos Taylor Blom joins us to talk about making an impact, how we can use business to redeem what’s going on in the world, and creating opportunities for others.

3 Things You’ll Learn

The importance of listening and paying attention. How can we pay better attention to what the Lord wants us to do?

The meaning of fulfillment. Fulfillment is impacted by the work that we do but is it also a mindset?

Using the gifts that God gave us. How do we use the gifts that God gave us to help other people and make their lives better? How can we use it to serve them well?

Guest Bio & Links -

Taylor Blom is a semi-creative audience development professional by day, an aspiring Real Estate Photography professional by night, and a professional diaper changer in the wee hours of the morning. All made possible by dark roast coffee, craft beer and an amazing wife. He is a social impact entrepreneur with a heart to see problems solved & God's Kingdom advanced through business.

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Follow Taylor on Instagram @taylorblom

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One of the many challenges we face as agents is communicating to our sellers when they are in an emotional state of mind rather than when they are in a rational mindset.

Why do we sometimes feel exhausted by sellers' emotions? How can we deal with those emotions?

In this episode I talk about the rational and emotional mind, how we can allow sellers to work through the inevitable rollercoaster of emotions and how we can speak to the rational mind.

3 Things You’ll Learn

How to communicate wisely. Why should we be wise with the way we communicate with our sellers? 

Can we handle reactive emotions? What are some tips to handle reactive emotions when it comes to the people we work with?

Allow sellers and clients to work through their emotions. Allowing sellers and clients to work through their emotions to the best of their ability will not only help them but also help us in the long run.

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Trust is fundamental in building a referral-based business.. We need to have trust within our sphere and community in order to get successful referrals. As Christians, we need to be intentional with building relationships and earning trust from those around us.

How do we build and maintain relationships with people in business with us, and how do we show them that we care? How can we show them that they can trust us?

In this episode, real estate professional, author, and serial entrepreneur Rob Commodari joins us to talk about relationship building, referrals, finding the perfect balance between competency and character as well as how to recognize when you’re not being your authentic self.

3 Things You’ll Learn

What should we strive for? As believers, we should strive to be more like Christ. It may turn people away from us, but it can also lead people to us.

Authenticity is key. Why is being authentic so important when it comes to building a business based on referrals?

The value of making contact. Contact shows you care. Care comes from the consistency of staying in touch. How can we show we care about those in our community?

Guest Bio & Links -

Rob grew up in a family of two parents and seven siblings living in a two-bedroom, one-bath 745 square foot house in Northeast Baltimore City.

A serial entrepreneur, Rob has been involved in several businesses. He had his own newspaper business from 1994 until 2004. He flipped a few houses over the years and has spoken in front of several organizations, including Wells Fargo, Sherwin-Williams, Wachovia, M&T Bank, BB&T Bank, The Baltimore Sun, and others.

In Rob’s first book, Better Than You Think, he shares his experiences and insights on awareness and how he has grown into the person he is today, and the person he wishes to become, which is an ever-changing goal. His goal is to inspire and impact everyone he meets to fulfill their God-given potential.

Rob currently owns a real estate team at eXp Realty in Baltimore County, Maryland. He has sold more than 1,700 homes and continues to build his team, leading the way by instructing agents not only on the ins and outs of the business of real estate, but on how to be their best selves.

Find Rob on LinkedIn @Rob Commodari

Visit https://www.robcommodariauthor.com/

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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Social media has become a necessity in a lot of industries, more so in the world of real estate. Even though people use it, many don’t understand how to use it properly to extract the most value from it.

How do we become intentional with our social media presence? How do we track our influence? Where do we even start with social media?

Real Estate Broker at Burris Pressley, public speaker, mentor and business coach Damian Burris joins us in this episode to talk about social media, understanding it and the importance of being patient and persevering. We also talk about why some people niche down and how to be consistent over time.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Introducing your brand to your sphere with social media- Social media is a prepared place for prepared people. How can we use it to introduce our brand to the world?

Record a value proposition video- Why do we need a value proposition video? Why do we need to tell people who we are, what we do and how we can help them?

Why do people want relatability?- People want to be able to relate to us and our message. We don’t want people to tune us out.

Guest Bio & Links -

Damian Burris has been honored with recognition for his contributions to Real Estate, Fashion, and Financial Literacy. He attended Northeastern Tech where he studied Criminal Justice. Upon completion of his coursework, he began his career in Law Enforcement. Mr. Burris led an impressive career as a Police Officer and later an Investigator in his twelve years working in Law Enforcement. In 2006 while working as a detective in Camden, SC, he was named to the Major Crimes Investigative Unit. He continued in this role through 2016 until he was injured in the line of duty which forced him to medically resign.

Prior to his current role at Burris & Pressley Realty, Damian worked as a Realtor with Graham Realty in Camden, SC beginning in 2015, helping families realize their dream of homeownership. During this time, he became a Multi-Million Dollar Producer, and he also served on the Kershaw County Board of Realtors for two years. His drive, perseverance, knowledge of the law, and excellence in sales and customer experience led him to become co-owner of the fastest growing African American owned and operated real estate brokerage in the state of South Carolina. The brokerage boasts a team of more than eighty Realtors and three Managing Agents. With offices in the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions of the state currently in operation, Burris & Pressley Realty is in the process of opening additional locations throughout the state and even expanding into the North Carolina Area.

Visit https://www.thedamianburris.com/

Find Damian on Instagram @damianburris

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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As real estate agents, we have the ability to earn big paychecks but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we know how to use our money for God's highest good.

We’re called to be good stewards and to answer that call out of gratitude and with a desire to make the world a better place. But sometimes fear and even laziness can block our good intentions, not just with our money, but all areas of our lives can suffer.

In this episode, we sit down with Joey Mure, Founder and Partner at Wealth Without Wall Street, to discuss money, wealth, and the concept of stewardship. We break down common misconceptions, talk about how to overcome the biggest obstacles, and share personal stories about our own stewardship journeys.

Become an effective steward.
Why is knowing God essential in our financial journey? How does the Parable of Talents guide us towards effective stewardship and financial freedom?

Attitude affects money.
How does money act as a mirror reflecting our true desires and priorities, rather than changing who we are? How can we overcome barriers to become better stewards of our resources?

Stewardship beyond finances.
How can we effectively steward not just our financial resources, but also our time, energy, personal experiences, and networks? What strategies can we use to build businesses that don't consume all our time, allowing us to invest in other valuable areas of life?

Guest Bio & Links -

Joey Mure, Founder and Partner at Wealth Without Wall Street, brings impact, integrity, and generosity to the company every day. He hopes to be remembered as a lover of Jesus, devoted husband, and faithful father. Despite dreaming, around age 10, of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, Joey was in the mortgage business for 11 years before moving to finance in 2014. Joey’s strengths in building relationships, asking great questions, and influencing and empowering people with the Wealth Without Wall Street message make him invaluable to the company’s mission. He is relational, impactful, and a true leader. His colleagues would add that he’s thoughtful, funny, and a family man. If he could be anywhere other than work, you’d find him at the beach with his family. And every Sunday morning, they worship the Lord. A lifetime goal of Joey’s is to impact the world for Christ; and a more near-term goal is to purchase a beach house for my family. Aside from Wealth Without Wall Street, Joey listens to Sharran Srivatsaa’s Business School podcast and Donald Miller’s Building A StoryBrand podcast. He’s happiest when he’s traveling with his wife or golfing with his girls. He cares deeply about Campus Outreach, Cru, Navigators, Sav a Life, Lifeline Adoption, and Young Business Leaders.

His aim is to live by the words “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path (Prov 3:5-6).”

Visit https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/

Find Joey on LinkedIn

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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One of the challenges that agents consistently face is database centered. Although most agents have a database, it’s not always used in a way that will bring maximum value.

What does it mean to have a properly organized database? How can we use it to build our business? How can we extract maximum value from it?

In this episode, I talk about what it means to have a database, how to qualify it, the importance it holds and how to use it as a stepping stone to success.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Structuring a database. How do we organize and structure a database? Why is this so important?

Who gets our focus? Who do we spend our time, energy and money on? How do we figure out who the people are in our database that will help grow our business?

Qualify and downsize your database. How does trimming the fat from our database help us grow?

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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When it comes to prioritizing our time, it's important to be available to our family and serve the people in our world. If we use our time purposefully, we will be able to do what brings us joy.

How do we figure out if we are rightly ordering our lives? How do we develop structure?

In this episode, mortgage loan officer and owner of Mortgage Mommas, Rachel Inman joins us to talk about the importance of rightly ordering our lives so we can prioritize our family and the gospel.

Three Things You'll Learn

• Finding rhythm in your life. What’s possible when we have rhythm in our lives?
• Rightly ordering your life. How do we rightly order our lives? What are the roadblocks?
• Being honest with ourselves. How to identify and stay focused on the right priorities.

Guest Bio & Links -

Passionate about educating home owners, Rachel opened her local mortgage branch called ‘Mortgage Mommas’ in January 2021 in Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to joining the mortgage industry, she built her leadership skills serving as a seasoned hotelier at the Virginia Beach oceanfront resort area for 15 years.

Rachel's goal is to bridge her customer service experience with great financial guidance to families in her community. When Rachel has time off, she hangs out with her teen-aged kids and helps her husband build his real estate business.

Visit https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

Find Rachel & Mortgage Mommas on Instagram @mortgagemommas

Find Rachel Inman on LinkedIn @rachelinman1

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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The current market is an extremely difficult one for many people. There’s a lot of uncertainty between buyers, sellers, and agents.

How can we reassure and show up for our people in their time of need? We may not have all the answers but how can we still serve them in some way? What does scripture say about suffering, trials, and tribulations?

In this episode, we talk about how challenges build us up, how we can use them to move forward, and why feelings of uncertainty are normal in a tough market.

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance and character. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. (Romans 5:3-5)

3 Things You’ll Learn

Meeting needs even in a tough market. People still need to be cared for even in a tough and uncertain market. How do we get to know our people well enough to be able to serve them?

How to navigate through red flags and question marks. How can we serve our people without feeling like we are pressuring them?

What does suffering truly mean for us? How does the Lord’s mercy show up for us and are our lowest points really that low?

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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In an era where social media is king, we have to be able to be on top of it in order to extract the most value for our businesses. We need the right message, that combines our purpose, our mission and what we want to do.

Is there a formula for social media growth? Why should we study our niche when it comes to social media, marketing, and branding? Is there a way to incorporate our faith into social media?

In this episode, Real Estate Broker at Burris Pressley, public speaker, mentor and business coach Damian Burris joins us to talk about using social media to grow and build businesses and what that looks like from a Christian perspective.

3 Things You’ll Learn

• Finding your purpose. How do we find our purpose? What brings out our emotions when it comes to getting a message across?
• Identifying your message. Why is it so important to identify the message we want to put out there? Do we also need to identify our audience?
• Getting engagement to getting clients. How do we turn getting engagement online into getting clients? What are some of the misconceptions about this?

Guest Bio & Links -

Damian Burris has been honored with recognition for his contributions to Real Estate, Fashion, and Financial Literacy. He attended Northeastern Tech where he studied Criminal Justice. Upon completion of his coursework, he began his career in Law Enforcement. Mr. Burris led an impressive career as a Police Officer and later an Investigator in his twelve years working in Law Enforcement. In 2006 while working as a detective in Camden, SC, he was named to the Major Crimes Investigative Unit. He continued in this role through 2016 until he was injured in the line of duty which forced him to medically resign.

Prior to his current role at Burris & Pressley Realty, Damian worked as a Realtor with Graham Realty in Camden, SC beginning in 2015, helping families realize their dream of homeownership. During this time, he became a Multi-Million Dollar Producer, and he also served on the Kershaw County Board of Realtors for two years. His drive, perseverance, knowledge of the law, and excellence in sales and customer experience led him to become co-owner of the fastest growing African American owned and operated real estate brokerage in the state of South Carolina. The brokerage boasts a team of more than eighty Realtors and three Managing Agents. With offices in the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions of the state currently in operation, Burris & Pressley Realty is in the process of opening additional locations throughout the state and even expanding into the North Carolina Area.

Damian has taught more than 500+ students the state curriculum for real estate. Damian Burris is also a well trained negotiator, having an extensive background in interviewing tactics he understands the art of communications. Which helps him make others successful when coaching/mentoring! Damian has branded/mentored a large quantity of top producers in Real Estate and Business.

Visit https://www.thedamianburris.com/

Find Damian on Instagram @damianburris

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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As Christians, we are called to be excellent at what we do and sometimes when we’re not, we question ourselves as to why. We need to think about what it means to be excellent and then go and do it.

Why do we struggle in business and why do we struggle to be successful? Do we take enough action? Do we have the right motivation?

In this episode, we talk about the calling to be excellent and be more as Christians, how we are the Lord’s vessel for his work and how we can be believers and successful at the same time.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)

3 Things You’ll Learn

Serving our people. What does it look like to love and serve our people as leaders?

The things we should think about. Should we be taking every thought captive? How do we get intentional with what we’re learning?

What are we allowing into our lives? How can we manage the things we allow into our lives? How does this impact us?

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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The Lord shows His faithfulness in our lives and businesses in many ways even when we face challenges and make mistakes. We need to be able to step back and let Him intervene and take control in all situations.

What does it mean to be faithful above everything else? How does being faithful impact our willingness to be disciplined in our walk with God?

Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and full-time consultant for Keller Williams Realty Jonathan Dupree joins us for this episode to talk about dealing with adversity, faithfulness over profitability and his walk with God. We also talk about being open and vulnerable and why we should humble ourselves as men before God.

3 Things You’ll Learn

• Success doesn’t come easy. What parts of success aren’t shown to people? What goes on behind the scenes?
• Letting God fight your battles. How do we surrender and start living for God?
• Growing in Christ. It’s really important for us to grow in Christ so that we can lead others.

Guest Bio & Links -

Jonathan Dupree grew up in the real estate industry, was a Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, left KW to launch his own independent brokerage, and at the end of the day, he is back home at KW where he belongs!

Jonathan was blessed to be able to build one of the largest independent brokerages in the state of Louisiana and also got to experience the pain of a failed business.

He is a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, a facilitator for The One Page Business Plan, a facilitator for DISC, and a full-time consultant for Keller Williams Realty based in Austin, Tx.

Find Jonathan on LinkedIn @jdupree

Find Jonathan on Facebook @jonathandupreeleadership

Find Jonathan on Instagram @coachdupree

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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There are always lessons to be learned, whether we’re new to the industry or we’ve been in the game for a while.

How can new agents see success? How do we continue our growth once we’ve got a few years under our belts?

In this episode, we talk about leaning on the Lord for understanding when it comes to our business, how to serve our people, and how to be faithful to the way the Lord wants us to do things.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

3 Things You’ll Learn

Encouraging other people. How do we encourage people who are just getting into the real estate industry, especially when they’re facing something difficult?

The Lord's provision. How do we take a leap of faith and believe in the Lord's provision?

The responsibility of believers. As believers, it's our responsibility to be excellent at what the Lord has called us to do.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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As entrepreneurs and believers in the Lord, we sometimes feel like we’re supposed to have it all figured out. When we don’t, it feels like there’s something wrong with us.

What we don’t realize is that it’s the Lord leading us, and using these moments to help shape us into the people we were created to be.

How do we simply let Him take the lead? In what ways does the Lord use these moments to sanctify us, and help us move to action?

In this episode, founder of Hampton Strategies Bill Hampton joins us to discuss his journey, how the Lord works in miraculous ways and why it's simply best to let the Lord lead us.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Make anything happen. We can make anything happen when we play to our strengths.

Lifting up other people when they’re down. What can lifting others up do for them, what impact can it have?

What the Lord has created us to do. How can we recognize when we’re fighting the Lord and not surrendering to his lead.

Guest Bio & Links -

With executive experience as a CEO, CMO, and Chief Business Development Officer, Bill has a track record of success and helping businesses grow.

From 1999 to 2012, Bill was a leader in the Dave Ramsey organization where he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Bill was responsible for leading the dynamic growth of the Broadcast, Marketing,

Creative, Live Events, Publishing, and School Curriculum divisions. He helped grow the Dave Ramsey Show, which is the largest independently owned and operated talk show in the country, to a listenership of nearly 4.5 million on 500 affiliates — a feat most industry executives deemed impossible in the program’s early days.

Bill’s goal has always been to learn continually and lead in a hands-on manner, which he honed as Founder and Principal Consultant of Hampton Strategies. This role taps into Bill’s love for business and leadership experience to help driven executives clear their heads and tap into their true potential.

Known for being driven, approachable, and a tad out of the ordinary, Bill sees his greatest asset as his word and its dependability. Having built his life on relationships, Bill measures success by the authenticity of his work. This philosophy has helped him to start and lead Spartan Strategies, the consultative executive search division of Spartan Capital Group.

Visit https://hamptonstrategies.com/

Find Bill on Instagram @thebillhampton

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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Seeking out wisdom is important. Sometimes we find ourselves asking the Lord for something but he provides something greater which is the wisdom to accept what was given.

No one can stop us from seeking out knowledge and wisdom and as agents and leaders this is the season to seek those things out. How do we figure out what comes from the Lord, and how can we use it to fulfill our purpose?

In this episode, we talk about the importance of seeking out wisdom and how the Lord always comes through on His promise.

They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge. Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. (Proverbs 8:9-11)

Three Things You'll Learn

Shortcomings and failures. Where does the ability to acknowledge our shortcomings and failures come from?

Seeking wisdom from those around us. Difficult times call for leaning on the support of our circle of trust.

The Lord's promise will take care of us. The Lord promises to take care of us but He also offers more than what we could ever imagine.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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The Lord is always faithful, even when we aren’t. He comes through for us yet sometimes we aren’t able to recognize it or we chalk it up to our own doing.

How do we identify where the Lord has intervened and understand that some things could not have happened without the Lord's hand?

In this episode, Godly leader and top agent Jen Hubbell joins us to talk about the Lord's faithfulness in her life and business. We also talk about taking care of our team as Christian leaders.

For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. Every single action God takes is sure and steady. Every word He speaks is always good and true. (Psalms 33:4)

3 Things You’ll Learn

Being aware of the Lord in everyday life. The Lord works in wonderful ways and certain things are simply not possible without Him.

Spending time in the Word. How can we spend more time reading the Bible so that we can understand it?

Why we should be specific with God. Being specific with God for the things we need help with can also help us recognise his blessings.

Guest Bio & Links -

Jen Hubbell is an award-winning real estate agent and proven leader who has been featured on TV, radio, and podcasts. Jen is inspirational and driven; she exudes confidence and passionthat encourags and equips others to be all God has called them to be in business.

Jen’s experience from full-time church ministry to owning and operating successful businesses sets the stage for helping others to maximize their lives and steward what God has given them. She has a track record of building businesses that flourish under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Her heart beats with passion to teach others how to be living, breathing examples of purpose, power and profit through faith and business.

Find Jen on LinkedIn @Jen Hubbell

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. (Proverbs 14:8)

In a world that is so fast-paced, it can be difficult to take a step back and focus on growing our spirituality and our mindset.

We have to be able to pause and listen, not just to ourselves but also to what the Lord’s word promises. It can be difficult sometimes to take in and digest what the Bible tells us but there are ways to break it down and understand it.

In this episode, Tyler and I discuss our favorite tips, tricks, and tools for spiritual growth. We also share real examples of how we are bringing God's word into practice in our own lives and businesses.

3 Things You’ll Learn

How to be a better listener. As entrepreneurs and leaders we tend to talk a lot but we also need to be active listeners.

Helpful apps for spiritual growth. There are so many apps available, how do we choose the right one?

Don’t be the smartest person in the room. Why we should surround ourselves with people who are further down the success path.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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As Godly leaders, we need to be able to lead the people in our lives: clients, our team, and our family. We are called to practice patience and love all people regardless of the situation.

How do we shepherd our family, take care of our team, and lead clients through transactions? Is it possible to love people even when we feel we’re in opposition?

In this episode, we talk about approaching challenging interactions with self-control, confidence, and grace

If you love only the people who love you, you will get no reward. Even the tax collectors do that. (Matthew 5:46)

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:34-35)

3 Things You’ll Learn

Embracing the mindset of loving your enemy. We explore the idea of choosing to love your enemy for the greater good.

Why do we need good people in our lives? There will always be difficult situations, having a circle of support can help.

Practice patience in all situations. Surrendering our desire for a specific outcome and leaning into patience can yield massive rewards.

About Our Guest

Cody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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Not only that, But we rejoice in our sufferings knowing that suffering produces endurance and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. And hope does not put us to shame because God's love has been pour to our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5

Today’s market is a challenge for a lot of people, and is a difficult place for agents, buyers, and sellers. It’s a tough season for many people. Not only do we have to lead our clients through this difficult market, but we also have to be able to shepherd our teams.

What does the current market look like from a different perspective? What does scripture say about tough times? Can failure produce hope?

In this episode, we talk about the challenges of today’s market and the promise in Romans 5:3-5 that failures and struggles bring on endurance, hope, and character.

3 Things You’ll Learn

Serving people practically. Buying a house is a big decision so we need to understand and know the people we are serving well enough to lead them. How can we better understand our clients' motivation?

Shepherding people through today’s market. How can we lead families and clients through this difficult market without feeling like we’re pressuring them?

How to lead a team that hasn’t been through a downcycle. Some of our agents and teams alike may not have experienced a market shift and all the challenges that come with it. How do we lead them through a volatile market?

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

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Bringing humility and forgiveness into our professional lives can be a challenge, often we feel that we have to be strong and unrelenting to be taken seriously as a leader. We and our guest, Dana Gentry, dig deep into our personal and professional challenges with this topic.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you. (Peter 5:6) Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)

Three Things You'll Learn

It can be challenging to blend our professional and spiritual lives. How can we take these parallel paths and make them one?

As an entrepreneur you have to be the face of your brand to achieve success. We explore how we can stay humble when we have to be the focus of our business.

Being a model of humility and forgiveness can be challenging in the best of times. We share real-life examples of what that looks like in our lives and businesses.

About Our GuestDana Gentry has been in the real estate industry for 18 years. From an individual agent and mastering new construction, to growing a team and focusing on creative marketing for sellers. Her team, Real Estate Partners 360, currently services Lexington, Louisville and Central Kentucky.

Dana stepped out of actively selling in 2015, to enter into leadership opportunities with Keller Williams. She achieved two times as a blackbelt team leader. She served on the regional team with KW Ohio Valley Region as the Area Director from 2018 - 2021.

Dana is currently the Operating Partner of 3 Keller Williams Real Estate Market Centers in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, with 12 physical locations. She founded the ONE/TEAM Network, a platform within her market centers that now serves over 600 Realtors in total, and is available as a leverage platform to other real estate offices looking to grow and be innovative.

Dana also enjoys co-hosting a podcast, Everything Life & Real Estate, with her friend & mentor, Linda McKissack - which you can find on all podcast platforms. She hosts a Wednesday Morning Mindset Facebook Group every Wednesday at 9amEST. Dana enjoys speaking on leadership, spirituality, business growth and mindset. She loves to add value to people each day. Her business beliefs are: Give Value. Be You. Work Hard.

In 2022, Dana (in her entrepreneurial spirit) invested in opening a new business and leaned into her passion of home design, by partnering with her sister to open a home design and decor/unique gifts store called _The Village Socia_l in Mount Pleasant, SC. They deliver a timeless design service, unique home decor, and beautiful gifts.

Dana resides in both of her homes in Lexington, KY and in Charleston, SC with her husband Adam, her bonus kids Addison and Amelia, and their two fur children Frankie and Charli.

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Instagram @ danaGgentry

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A Godly leader is someone who is ready to admit their failures and acknowledge the areas where they need growth. Today, Tyler and I unpack what failure means as a leader, how we learn from failure, and what it looks like to act in integrity in our business and personal lives.

But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. (Philippians 3:7-12)

Three Things You'll Learn

• Are you willing to take a loss to preserve your integrity? We talk about how to apply the idea of faithfulness first, profitability second in your business.
• Where is your heart in moments of stress? There are ways to remain in control of our emotions and proclaim the Lord in difficult situations.
• Our faith is always being tested. We share real-world examples of failures and how we grew through those tough times.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

A HUGE thanks to our Patreon supporters as well. Click here to learn how you can support too! patreon.com/TheFaithfulAgentPodcast

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One of the greatest gifts we can give our clients is to serve them the way they want to be served. While this may seem like a simple concept it requires us to step out of our usual role of teacher and become teachable.

Listen to advice and accept instruction that you may gain wisdom in the future. (Proverbs 19:20)

Our friend, Cody Persinger joins us today as we continue our Godly Leader Series to talk about how we can embrace being teachable.

Three Things You'll Learn

• Being teachable isn't the same as "doing what your told". We explore how to have discernment as we allow others to influence us.
• If we have a successful business we can often feel we "have it all figured out". We discuss how to be confident in our abilities and still learn from others.
• Our clients need our leadership to guide them through unfamiliar processes. How can we balance this with teachability to provide an amazing client experience?

About our GuestCody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

A HUGE thanks to our Patreon supporters as well. Click here to learn how you can support too! patreon.com/TheFaithfulAgentPodcast

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In today's society we're often expected to be separate as a leader, to separate ourselves from those we lead so that they will respect and follow us but this is not what Jesus calls us to do. We start our new Godly Leader series by exploring how to be humble and have a servants heart when we take on a leadership role.

The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matthew 23: 11,12)

Cody Persinger joins Tyler and I today as we dive into how to embody the quiet power of servant leadership and use it to build your business.

Three Things You'll Learn

• Becoming a leader people want to follow doesn't happen overnight. We talk about how to build trust with those we lead.
• Holding people accountable for their missteps is part of leadership. The way you respond to other's failures can either strengthen their commitment to you or break it.
• It can be tough to figure out how to show up for our clients. There are practical ways that we can make an impact.

About our GuestCody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

A HUGE thanks to our Patreon supporters as well. Click here to learn how you can support too! patreon.com/TheFaithfulAgentPodcast

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Building a business can be daunting in the best of times. As believers we can feel added pressure to share our faith and often don’t know how to balance it all.

In today’s episode we’re joined by Shannon Gillette, a top realtor, tv personality, and co-founder of a successful non-profit. Shannon has mastered the use of social media and video in growing her business while staying focused on sharing her faith with others.

Three Things You'll Learn

• New agents often stumble by trying to be all things to all people. We explore ways we can be intentional with our time and find balance.
• Staying grounded in our faith when we experience success can be daunting. We discuss how to fight against pride and use the opportunities we are given for God’s glory.
• Trusting in God’s plan for our lives can sometimes run counter to the things we hope to achieve. We talk about how to take a step back and reevaluate if our desires are really in alignment with our mission as Christians.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Shannon is one of Arizona’s leading residential real estate professionals, with more than 17 years of experience. She is recognized and admired for her extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward thinking marketing and her unparalleled service. Her innovative use of technology and video have earned her a well-respected reputation, not only with clients but amongst her peers throughout the industry. She maintains an impressive five star review rating and for Shannon, finding a client’s dream home is not her job, it’s her passion. Shannon began her career selling new homes for the nation's largest builder and quickly became one of the top new home sales consultants in the Country.

Shannon has an impressive social media following and has been named as one of the top Realtors in the Country for her use of Instagram and video marketing to sell homes for top dollar, earning numerous awards for her achievements. She has appeared on many industry magazine covers, national shows, podcasts and is a highly sought after industry speaker and coach. She now leads one of the top Real Estate teams in the Phoenix East Valley. She also is a host for the American Dream TV show, featuring local lifestyle and real estate airing locally on Fox.

Shannon grew up in Chandler and has an intimate knowledge of the Southeast Valley of Phoenix neighborhoods. She is actively involved in the local community, volunteering within her Church and is the co-founder of Purpose Movement, a local non-profit that helps serve those in need in Maricopa County. For every home closed, she makes a generous donation to help people in need. She resides in Queen Creek with her husband, three boys and three dogs.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

A HUGE thanks to our Patreon supporters as well. Click here to learn how you can support too! patreon.com/TheFaithfulAgentPodcast

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We are so grateful for the support that our Faithful Agent series received both online and at our live event!

Because of all your positive feedback we’ve decided to create a podcast that will serve and encourage Christians in the real estate space. We are officially The Faithful Agent Podcast!

In this episode, Tyler and I talk about the live event, why the Faithful Agent series has become our main focus, and what we’re planning for the community going forward.

Special thanks to our sponsor - Rachel Inman of the Mortgage Mommas. Learn more about her here - https://linktr.ee/mortgagemommas

A HUGE thanks to our Patreon supporters as well. Click here to learn how you can support too! patreon.com/TheFaithfulAgentPodcast

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In business, we can find ourselves questioning how much of our faith we should show to others. While we're called to share the Good News we also need to be practical in our approach.

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need yet closes his heart against them, how does God's love abide in him? Little children let us not love in word or talk, but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:17-18)

In today's episode, Tyler and I unpack the basics of how we can show God's heart through our work with returning guest Cody Persinger.

**Three Things You'll Learn

Talking your talk and walking your walk are both important but many of us struggle with taking action.** How can we be less passive in both our professional and personal lives?

Business connections generally stay very transactional. We can adopt new strategies to deepen those relationships.

Sharing our faith with others is exciting but we don't want to become "that guy/gal". It's often more effective to show Christ through our actions.

About our Guest

Cody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

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In life and in business there will always be ups and downs, the key to success is learning how to navigate both. For some of us our faith grows stronger when we're struggling through adversity and for others success allows us the time and space to dig deeper into the Word.

And the day of prosperity be joyful and in the day of adversity consider God has made the one as well as the other. So that man may not find out anything that will be after him. (Ecclesiastes 7:14)

Our friend, Cody Persinger, joins Tyler and I today as we explore how we approach trusting God in our businesses and how that will probably look a little different for each business owner.

3 Things You'll Learn from this Episode

We're all built differently and that includes how we approach our relationship with God. There's not one right way to trust, we break down what works for each of us.

Distraction from the Word is something that happens to us all. How can we keep our focus steady instead of waiting until our time of need arises?

In today's society there's a pressure to only show the positive. Can we be an inspiration to others by allowing them to see our low points?

About our Guest

Cody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

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In our industry and even in the world we are surrounded by prideful self-promotion. In fact, we are often told that this is the only way to have success in our business. How can we stay humble if we have to be the best, have the most, and out-do everyone else around us?

"Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another. For God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble, humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time, he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:5-6)

Today, Tyler and I talk about what it means to clothe ourselves with humility in a pride-filled world.

Three Things You'll Learn in this Episode

How do we stay humble in a business that tells us self-promotion is the only path to success? When we observe those around us being prideful we can change that narrative for ourselves.

What does it look like to clothe yourself with humility toward one another? Humility isn't our natural state but we can move closer to it.

How can we be open and vulnerable to being held accountable? Accepting a loving rebuke without having our pride rise to the surface is difficult but achievable.

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In business, we are constantly surrounded by people: associates, employees, vendors, clients, and advisors who all have access to us. As faithful agents we want to be conscious of who is given close access and allowed into our inner circle of influence. Today, Tyler and I dig into the concept of “who’s your who” from a Christian perspective.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the council of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on his law, he meditates day and night. (Psalms 1:1-2)

3 Things You’ll Learn in this Episode

It's important to be mindful of who we choose to associate with- How can we be careful not to surround ourselves with people who could lead us down a bad path?

Building a close community is key to building relationships- How do we intentionally build a community that we can trust?

As believers we want to be blessed with the Lord’s wisdom- Does this mean we shouldn’t seek the council of non-believers?

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Lead generation is a cornerstone of a successful business yet when we look closely most lead generation methods are based on tactics that are out of alignment for believers. Today we welcome Michael Maher, an expert on relational referrals, and we explore how we can lead generate through love, generosity, and service.

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility, count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also the interests of others. (Philippians 2:3-4)

3 Things You’ll Learn in this Episode

Why we don’t have to compromise when building our business: It’s easy to look for shortcuts and simple solutions but there’s a better way.

Why it’s not impossible to have clients for life: Having clients who come back to you again and again isn’t as hard as it seems.

The cycle of discontent isn’t a great place to be: We learn how to break that cycle and get into the referral cycle instead.

Our GuestMichael Maher is a referral expert. He's also a realtor, speaker, podcast host and author who wrote a book called (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication:
Go from Relationships to Referrals. His network spread the word about
this book so fast that it became a Amazon bestseller in just 7 days and
has been a bestseller for over 11 years! That book spurred a movement
and then a community, The Generosity Generation. This global referral
community exchanges referrals daily - and you may be invited to
become a part of it. His company, REFERCO, is the foremost authority
on business referrals.

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In business, we have to balance people and profits whether it’s our colleagues, our employees, or the clients we serve. Often, there’s not one “right” answer so today, we did a deep dive with one of our favorite guests, Cody Persinger, into how the faithful make complex decisions.

It shall not be so among you, but whoever would be great among you must be your servant and whoever would be first among you must be your slave. Even as a son of man came not to be served, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many.
(Matthew 20: 26-28)

Today begins our sixth week of the Faithful Agent Series, we’re excited to bring you a new episode each Thursday. We are fast approaching our in-person Faithful Agent Conference where like-minded believers will receive high-level business training from leaders who encourage high-level faith and faithfulness.

What you’ll learn throughout the series;

How a Faithful Agent can be Generous Before They’re Successful
Lead Generation for the Faithful
How do Faithful Agents Think About Their Schedule?
Goal Setting for Faithful Agents
How to Balance People & Profit Faithfully
How to Stay Faithful when the World Just Doesn’t Get It?

Guest Bio

Cody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

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Many believers struggle to set goals that are both in alignment with what the Bible calls us to do and what we hope to achieve. We can find ourselves running toward goals that aren’t centered in Christ. So, how do we keep God as the focus in our goal setting? 

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” (James 4:13-15)

Today we chat with Luke Acree in our fifth episode of the Faithful Agent Series. This series will lead up to our first ever Faithful Agent Conference where like-minded believers will receive high-level business training from leaders who encourage high-level faith and faithfulness.

What you’ll learn throughout the series:

• How a Faithful Agent can be Generous Before They’re Successful
• Lead Generation for the Faithful
• How do Faithful Agents Think About Their Schedule?
• Goal Setting for Faithful Agents
• How to Balance People & Profit Faithfully
• How to Stay Faithful when the World Just Doesn’t Get It?

More about our guest:

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Do you ever think about how you use your time, how you shape your calendar? As we grow our businesses we naturally have more demands on our time. Today, we discuss how faithful agents can be convicted and intentional with their schedules with our special guest, Cody Persinger.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17)

This is the fourth installment of our Faithful Agent Series, and we’re excited to bring you a new episode each Thursday. This series will lead up to our in-person Faithful Agent Conference where like-minded believers will receive high-level business training from leaders who encourage high-level faith and faithfulness.

What you’ll learn throughout the series;

• Goal Setting for Faithful Agents
• How to Balance People & Profit Faithfully
• How to Stay Faithful when the World Just Doesn’t Get It
• How a Faithful Agent Can be Generous Before They’re Successful
• Lead Generation for the Faithful
• How Faithful Agents Think About Their Schedule

Guest Bio

Cody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

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For business owners we always want to make decisions that will allow us to stay on course but often we jump in and start without really knowing what our course even is. As believers there are considerations that will help us along our way and we unpack those today.

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:23-25)

Today is the third installment in our seven episode Faithful Agent Series, we’re excited to bring you a new episode each Thursday. This series will lead up to our first ever Faithful Agent Conference where like-minded believers will receive high-level business training from leaders who encourage high-level faith and faithfulness.

What you’ll learn throughout the series;

• How a Faithful Agent can be Generous Before They’re Successful
• Lead Generation for the Faithful
• How do Faithful Agents Think About Their Schedule?
• Goal Setting for Faithful Agents
• How to Balance People & Profit Faithfully
• How to Stay Faithful when the World Just Doesn’t Get It?
• Faithfully Setting and Staying the Course

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How can we give faithfully whether we're wildly successful or have yet to "make it"? How do we loosen our grip on the things we hold close and be a service to others and a steward of the Lord’s gifts? Today we unpack the concept of being a cheerful giver no matter where we are in our business journey.

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:6-8)

Today is our second installment in a seven episode Faithful Agent Series, we’re excited to bring you a new episode each Thursday. This series will lead up to our in-person Faithful Agent Conference where like-minded believers will receive high-level business training from leaders who encourage high-level faith and faithfulness.

What You’ll Learn Throughout the Series

• What Does it Even Mean to be Faithful?
• How a Faithful Agent can be Generous Before They Succeed
• Lead Generation for the Faithful
• How do Faithful Agents Think About Their Schedule?
• Goal Setting for Faithful Agents
• How to Balance People & Profit Faithfully
• How to Stay Faithful when the World Just Doesn’t Get It?

Guest Bio

Cody Persinger is a team leader, investor and the owner of The Persinger Group. He is really focused on the values which exist in Keller Williams, which is God, family and business. He is passionate about serving and loving people. For more information, follow @cspersinger25 on Instagram and connect with him on Facebook.

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In business, we often don’t stop to take the time to ask ourselves how can we be faithful? And, even more often we don’t sit quietly and seek the answer.

“One who is faithful in a very little is faithful in much and one who is dishonest in very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?” (Luke 16:10-12) 

Today begins our seven week Faithful Agent Series, we’re excited to bring you a new episode each Thursday. This series will lead up to our in-person Faithful Agent Conference where like-minded believers will receive high-level business training from leaders who encourage high-level faith and faithfulness. 

What you’ll learn throughout the series; 

• How a Faithful Agent can be Generous Before They’re Successful 
• Lead Generation for the Faithful 
• How do Faithful Agents Think About Their Schedule? 
• Goal Setting for Faithful Agents 
• How to Balance People & Profit Faithfully 
• How to Stay Faithful when the World Just Doesn’t Get It? 

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Often we build our lives around everything going perfectly to plan and then become frustrated when our expectations are blocked. Those moments when things aren’t going right are our biggest opportunities for growth.

Agents often try to do it all and be all things to all people because we’re afraid of losing a deal. Becoming known for something will take us much further and we can stand out of the crowd by not blending in.

In today’s episode, we are joined again by Athena Brownson for a roundtable discussion featuring listeners' questions about overcoming inevitable setbacks and how to stand out in a sea of competition.

Three Things You'll Learn in this Episode

• How to generate trust by being authentic rather than arrogant.
  People are more impressed with consistency and confidence than they are by the loudest voice in the room.

• Get clear on what you bring to the table and then spend your time developing those skills.
  You’ll never be able to please everyone so just focus on being the best version of yourself.

• We should have goals to work towards and a new year is the perfect time to make a plan.
  Learn what’s top of mind for me, Tyler and our guest as we move into 2023.

How to Connect with Our Guest

Athena Brownson is a Realtor and former professional skier. She is a member of the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® and was awarded silver at the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Excellence Awards in 2019 and 2020. She also received the 5-Star Professional Award in Fortune Magazine in April 2020.

Find Athena on Instagram @athenabrownsonrealtor

Find Athena on Linkedin @Athena Brownson

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We usually know the monetary costs associated with running our business but we rarely count the cost when it’s our time that’s spent. Understanding what we give up when we choose to spend our time in certain areas can help us to work smarter not harder.

How do we recognize if we’re caught up in hustle culture and how do we instead create more balance and freedom in our lives?

In this episode, Athena Brownson, broker associate at CØMPASS Colorado, returns to help us unpack the concept of hustle culture, burnout, and making mindful decisions about spending our time currency.

Three Things You’ll Learn in this Episode

• Hustle culture can be glamorized to the point that our lives are completely out of balance: How do we combat hustle culture and focus on what’s truly important?
• Understanding the value of our time and how it relates directly to success: Why we shouldn’t focus on the number of hours we work and what we should focus on instead.
• Working too hard and saying yes to everything can hinder our progress: Learn one simple way to recognize burnout and what to do next.

How to Connect with Our Guest

Athena Brownson is a Realtor and former professional skier. She is a member of the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® and was awarded silver at the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Excellence Awards in 2019 and 2020. She also received the 5-Star Professional Award in Fortune Magazine in April 2020.

Find Athena on Instagram @athenabrownsonrealtor

Find Athena on Linkedin @Athena Brownson

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The people in our circle directly contribute to our success, so it’s important that we attract the right ones and keep them close. Having like-minded people around us can help us grow, so being intentional about bringing them into our worlds is a worthy pursuit.

How do we attract good people and how do we find them? How do we bring value into their lives?

In this episode, founding team leader at CØMPASS Pridemore Properties Mike Hege joins us to talk about attracting and retaining good people, what value this adds and what it means to have a good support system.

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-How to set the vibe for your tribe
Why is it so important to be clear about the culture that we want to build?

-The value of constantly adding people to your world
It’s important to continue to add growth-minded people to your world but how does this help us?

-How to help people bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to go
How can we add value to their lives?

Guest Bio

Mike Hege is a dynamic Realtor that has a proven track record selling luxury properties and consulting relocating buyers in the Charlotte, Huntersville, and Lake Norman areas. As a former nurse, he has applied those skills to ease the stress of the process with the help of his team to make an incredible experience. He is a founding team leader at CØMPASS Pridemore Properties and consistently ranks in the top 100 realtors in the national market.

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When it comes to both our personal lives and our businesses, the people we surround ourselves with can play a pivotal role in the way we grow and succeed. There’s no other way to put it: we need to be around like-minded people.

Why should we be intentional with the people who are around us? Why is it so important to understand the people around us, who we want to be around and who we want to teach?

In this episode, we share insight from our conversation with founding team leader at CØMPASS Pridemore Properties Mike Hege around the importance of collaboration and productive relationships.

You’ll also learn; 

-How we’re shaped by the people around us

-Making sure everyone is in alignment.

-Understanding the vibe of your tribe 

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Not everyone finds success in the same way, but many people share the same formula for success and know the importance of the different aspects that contribute to it.

What are some of the aspects of the formula for success? What role does validity play in this formula and how can we use it to add value to our businesses?

In this episode best-selling author, speaker and coach with 25+ years of real estate experience, Linda McKissack joins us to discuss the formula for success, why you should surround yourself with the right people and how failures can turn into blessings.

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-The power of validity
Everyone has validity but nobody thinks that they do. How do we use our validity to open the right doors?

-How to accomplish what you want
Evaluate what you’re trying to accomplish and be realistic about the timing.

-How to create value for others
Knowledge is validity, but how do we use it to create more value for others?

Guest Bio

Linda McKissack is a Best-selling author, speaker and coach with 25+ years of real estate experience. She is an entrepreneur at heart, having built multiple successful businesses and is the Regional Owner of the Ohio Valley Region for Keller Williams. She is one of the few real estate sales professionals nationally who have converted their sales job into a successful business.

Linda went from 600K in debt to 2+ million a year in passive income, and has shared her compelling story with entrepreneurs around the world. Linda is passionate about her mission statement, which is “to help successful but overworked entrepreneurs understand the power of leverage and passive income so they can find freedom and margin for what matters most.”

Find Linda on LinkedIn @Linda McKissack
Find Linda on Instagram @mckissacklinda
Visit https://lindamckissack.com/

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Failure is inevitable and as disheartened we may get by it, we have to understand that we aren’t always going to get things right the first time. The truth is, if we aren’t failing then we aren’t trying hard enough.

How do we give ourselves the time and space to fail so that we can have the time to succeed? Can failure refine us? Why should we keep trying until we get things right?

In this episode, we share insight from our conversation with best-selling author, speaker and coach with 25+ years of real estate experience, Linda McKissack on how failure fits into the formula for success.

You’ll also learn;

-Why you should give yourself grace when it comes to failing
-Prioritizing building trust and rapport
-Why things don’t happen as quickly as we want them to

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As real estate professionals, some of the things that set us up for success aren’t real estate related at all. These often intangible values are the special things that keep us a cut above the rest.

What are some of the things that matter the most to us? How do we ensure that we work on these things to ensure success at the highest level?

In this episode, Community Manager at Keller Williams Realty, Inc, Kami Binstock joins us to talk about getting out of the comfort zone and what matters the most to real estate professionals.

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-How to get out of your comfort zone
How do we get excited about exploring new opportunities?

-The key to raising our hand to the right opportunities
Opportunities are endless, but how do we know which opportunities are the right ones for us?

-What separates us from the rest of the pack
What can we do to make sure that we stand out and connect better with different people?

Guest Bio

Kami Binstock is the Community Manager at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the fastest growing brokerage in Minnesota's Southwest metro area. Her professional journey began at Keller Williams Realty Elite in Eden Prairie, Minnesota where she discovered her passion for learning, personal growth and leadership.

Kami is also a licensed Realtor and is actively building her investment property portfolio. She is a Landmark and Quantum Leap graduate, and has participated in other wealth building and personal growth communities like March to a Million (M1) and Appreciative Inquiry.

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Everyone has a different definition of a comfort zone, and they have different experiences getting out of it. If you are in your comfort zone, you’re not challenging yourself. Staying stagnant in our comfort zone stunts growth.

How does getting out of the comfort zone help us to uncover who we truly are? How can we use this to tap into who we are to make a difference?

In this episode, we share insights from our conversation with Community Manager at Keller Williams Realty Inc, Kami Binstock on defining your comfort zone and what it takes to get out of it.

You’ll also learn;

-Comfort vs. contentment
-How to expand in your areas of limitation
-The key to bearing your talents

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With busy schedules and busy lives, putting action behind our intention to serve can fall through the cracks, even in the best of times. The real test is when we’re hit with adversity - can we keep our faith intact and our hearts focused on serving when we’re battling through our own challenges?

Through his own health struggles, our guest has shown what serving looks like when it’s done unconditionally. What did he learn from the health crisis he faced? How was he able to show up for people during this time?

In this episode, real estate broker and motivational speaker, Michael Guthrie shares how to elevate how we serve people, and his journey through a difficult diagnosis.

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-A practical application of gratitude and servanthood
How do we make sure doing what matters never goes on the back burner?

-How to multiply your impact footprint
What is the ripple effect of being relational and why does it beat out transactional agents every single time?

-The key to serving unconditionally
How can we pour into our people without focusing on the outcome?

Guest Bio

Michael Guthrie is a Real Estate Broker and motivational speaker. He has been in the real estate industry for 39 years and he currently works as the CEO for Howard Hanna/Roy Wheeler Realty Company which currently has four offices and 85 sales associates. Michael is on the session at Trinity Presbyterian and also serves on the University Physicians Group, Abundant Life, and Free Enterprise Boards as well as being on the Broker Advisory Board for Buffini and Company.

For more information head to http://thankfulinallthings.com/ and email michael@mrg7175.com.

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Being of service is something we can set an intention for, but practically implementing it can easily elude us when there’s a lot going on. How do we turn servitude into a verb and something we’re unconditionally committed to? Our guest this week has a really inspiring journey packed with lessons on serving unconditionally and backing up our intentions with action.

He’s going to share the powerful insights that allow him to pour into people at all times, so you won’t want to miss this upcoming episode!

You’ll also learn; 

-How to keep your faith intact through adversity 

-Why he have to lean into God’s nudges 

-How to serve our agents without obsessing over the outcome

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There are many characteristics that make a successful salesperson, but having an empathetic viewpoint is an important trait that’s often downplayed or even overlooked.

The best people in sales know that walking in the shoes of the people we want to help allows us to serve them at a higher level.

Why is it so important to understand our clients' motivations and the pain points behind the real estate transaction?

In this episode, Listing Specialist at Fauver Group Real Estate Zach Fauver joins us to discuss what it takes to make a successful salesperson and why having an empathetic viewpoint is so important.

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

-What it takes to be a great agent
How does having an empathetic viewpoint help us when it comes to sales?

-How to understand the client's motivations
Can we truly help people if we don’t know the big why behind a decision?

-How to move a transaction forward in a challenging market
How do we keep our clients motivated in a tougher market?

Guest Bio

With over 10 years of experience in the Real Estate business, Zach Fauver is invested in building a business that values relationships over transactions while providing the highest level of service to every client. He is committed to helping individuals make sound financial decisions at critical junctures in their lives. Serving clients in the Richmond and Hampton Roads regions of Virginia, Zach has put in the time to learn the strengths, history, and culture of both communities.

A 2008 graduate from Christopher Newport University, Zach spent several years leading up to real estate as a top-producing BMW Client Advisor. There he developed his negotiation skills and ability to work with people through any and all circumstances.

Apart from work, Zach enjoys tennis, travel, mountain biking, and traveling with his family. He, his wife Lindsay, their daughter Emma Grace, are all honored to live in Virginia and invest their time in the community there.

Visit https://www.fauvergroup.com/
Find Zach on LinkedIn @Zach Fauver

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