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21 hours ago
“If you do it all, you become the assistant."
“If you do it all, you become the assistant." Episode 244 of The Smart Agents Podcast features John Donnelly, Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage. With over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, John has helped top producers scale through team building, leadership development, and recruiting strategies that actually work. Drawing from his own transition from originator to leader, John shares a practical framework for growing a high-performing team—without burning out or losing control.From letting go of admin tasks to mastering the art of attractive leadership, John’s insights are rooted in real-world experience. He also breaks down how to stay connected with remote teams, why social media matters more than ever for recruiting, and how servant leadership can transform your business culture. 🔗 Connect with John: Website: johndonnelly.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohndonnelly/
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Listen Now!1 week ago
“I don't view transactions as a dollar amount, I view them as I'm helping people. My view is, helping people helps me grow my business."
“I don't view transactions as a dollar amount, I view them as I'm helping people. My view is, helping people helps me grow my business." Episode 243 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Daniel Berger, Broker/Owner of Remax Prestige Properties in White Plains, NY. After pivoting from careers in sales and marketing, Daniel has built a thriving brokerage using guerrilla marketing tactics, client-first service, and a serious investment in lead generation. He shares how treating every client (no matter the price point) like a long-term relationship has led to referral after referral. From navigating 205 home showings for one buyer to lending clients money to close deals, Daniel’s stories are as practical as they are inspiring. You'll also hear how he's leveraged tools like RateMyAgent to build one of New York's most trusted reputations. 🔗 Connect with Daniel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielmbergerrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17/ 🎧 Listen to Adventures Of A Real Estate Broker: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-of-a-real-estate-broker/id1759400783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VSmL50kjj2c41dpEokUYX?si=e69bea4027544e7d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0Gluy3mi7q_b_c5xRJzzQ
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Listen Now!2 weeks ago
“We just have to grow our curiosity and learn from one another."
“We just have to grow our curiosity and learn from one another." Episode 242 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Maryland-based real estate powerhouse Samina Chowdhury. With over 22 years in the industry and a client base that spans cultures and continents, Samina brings a truly global perspective to real estate. A first-generation immigrant and fluent in five languages, Samina shares how her cultural fluency and passion for learning helped her connect deeply with international buyers and sellers. From pivoting during the pandemic to closing 50 homes in one year, to breaking into the luxury market through mentorship, Samina’s journey is packed with actionable insight. 🔗 Connect with Samina: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schowdhury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobLucidoTeamSaminaChowdhury YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saminasells
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Listen Now!3 weeks ago
“I got that first rent check in the mail and when I opened up the envelope and I saw $1,000 check, I was so excited!”
“I got that first rent check in the mail and when I opened up the envelope and I saw $1,000 check, I was so excited!” Episode 241 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Tyler Gibson of Orlando’s GPG Team. From getting his start as a real estate investor to building a thriving real estate sales team, Tyler shares how he used his investing experience to build trust with clients and scale fast—even while working part-time. 🔗 Connect with Tyler: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_tylergibson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.tylergibson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_GPGTeam 🎧 Leads & Leverage: Real Estate Team Leader's LoungeApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leads-and-leverage-real-estate-team-leaders-lounge/id1756586131 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7y1vSREkYdxK4eXh9LTF5C?si=31ecaa11701345f9
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Listen Now!4 weeks ago
"There's no better advertising than word of mouth and somebody willing to say about you, 'Hey, I know a great agent thatyou should use.'"
"There's no better advertising than word of mouth and somebody willing to say about you, 'Hey, I know a great agent thatyou should use.'" Episode 240 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Gerry Tomchinsky, Director of Sales for Team Suncoast Success in Sarasota, Florida. Just one year into his real estate career, Gerry has already built a thriving business as a listing agent in one of the most competitive markets around. In this episode, he shares how he made the leap from New York’s construction industry to Florida real estate—and the bold, relationship-first strategies that helped him gain traction fast. 🔗 Connect with Gerry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtorgerrytomchinsky/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558805193063#
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Listen Now!1 month ago
"You've got to be authentically you because if you hate cold calling and that's what you're spending the first 3 hours of every day doing, it's going to show."
"You've got to be authentically you because if you hate cold calling and that's what you're spending the first 3 hours of every day doing, it's going to show." Episode 239 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Trevor Bigg, a 3x ICON Award Winner based in Williams Lake, British Columbia. From diamond drilling in remote Alaska to dominating his local real estate market, Trevor’s journey is all about hustle, adaptability, and authenticity.Discover how he built his business from scratch through door knocking, then pivoted to content creation and video marketing to become a top-performing agent. 🔗 Connect with Trevor:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorbigg_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiggRealty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trevorbigg 🎧 Listen to his podcast Collaborate:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xjxPvz99uPfPQc5QrFsJ5?si=aa90882c697c469d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB0rPeqccTK5Y2-jBCieH2OtNI-lDIkPP
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