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Harcourts Auctions
Welcome to Rethink Real Estate, a podcast for real estate agents looking to take their business to a new level. On this show, you'll get the latest sales strategies, business insights, and marketing tips to help grow your real estate business. Our expert guests share their insights on everything from negotiations to building a strong personal brand. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone on Rethink Real Estate. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration to help you succeed in today's world of real estate.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 51min
S2E14: Luxury Realtor to Successful Real Estate Developer with Justin Brennan
In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with Justin Brennan, a successful real estate professional who has made a remarkable transition from being a luxury real estate agent in La Jolla, California to creating a thriving real estate development business across the country. With his unique story, Justin sheds light on the diverse paths to success in the real estate industry and how you too can find your niche in this exciting field.
Today, we delve into Justin's journey and the challenges he faced along the way. Discover how he was able to overcome these obstacles and build a thriving business, while sharing his insights and strategies for success. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in real estate and the many opportunities it holds, so don't miss your chance to learn from one of the industry's top professionals!
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Feb 3, 2023 • 46min
S2E13: Million Dollar Agent Under 30 Built on Cold Calls with Drew Teicheira
In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with the dynamic and driven Drew Teicheira. Drew is a young real estate professional who has achieved impressive success in the industry, bringing in 1.2 million dollars in gross commission by the age of 30. He shares his story and insights on the key strategies that have driven his success, including cold calling and offering auction as a method of sale to potential clients.
Today, we delve into the obstacles that hold many real estate and business professionals back, and learn how Drew has overcome these challenges to achieve his goals both personally as well as for the office he is currently building in Newport Beach, California. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most promising young real estate professionals in the industry!
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Feb 1, 2023 • 47min
S2E12: Growth Coach Breaks Down your Real Estate Mindset vs Skillset with Julia Gentry
In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, we sit down with Julia Gentry! Julia is a best-selling Author, a captivating Speaker, Growth Coach, and Founder of The Dream Factory & Co. Julia provides a fresh, bold approach to creating greater alignment in this life and encourages a more awakened way to live. She is on a mission to create a massive wake up call that ignites people to live as the Dreamers they are in their faith, family, career, and community.
Today, we discuss some of the main things that are holding real estate and business professionals back when trying to take the next step towards their goals in both business and life. Julia has been helping the Harcourts North America Real Estate team for awhile now and we look forward to her being a frequent guest for our Rethink Real Estate listeners!
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Jan 30, 2023 • 40min
S2E11: Teacher turned Real Estate Agent Used Analytics to Grow a #1 Real Estate Business with Justin Green
In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, we sit down with one of the top agents in Orange County and leader of The Green Group, Justin Green. Justin Green is an Orange County native, raised in Dana Point, and currently residing in Laguna Niguel. Justin is a former well-respected and devoted high school teacher who decided after a few years in the education system to switch career paths and pursue real estate. Now almost a decade later, Justin is one of the premier agents in Orange County and continues to help clients fall in love with the same neighborhoods that he has enjoyed for his whole life.
Today, we discuss Justin's switch from teaching to real estate, how his analytical mind made auction a simple choice for him, and his lack of traditional real estate experience giving him an edge in his specific marketplace. There are a lot of gems in this interview so we hope you enjoy and share it with a friend! Don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe for more episodes!
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Jan 27, 2023 • 32min
S2E10: Helping Agents Navigate a New Real Estate Market with Jonathan Bass #auctiontalk
In this episode of Rethink Real Estate, we sit down with Regional Auction Director for Harcourts Auctions, Jonathan Bass. Jonathan has a cast understanding of business cumulated through his expansive experience in sales and marketing. His impressive resume comprises of management roles in Corporate Risk Mitigation, Real Estate Sales, Mortgage and Finance. Jonathan has been with Harcourts Auctions for over 4 years now and has helped navigate hundreds of real estate transactions.
Today, we discuss how agents are handling this current market that is changing drastically and is already much different than this time last year. We discuss the importance of setting yourself apart, creating competition, as well as the agent mindset early on in 2023.
We hope you enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, FOLLOW, and SUBSCRIBE if you found any value in today's podcast!
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Jan 25, 2023 • 39min
S2E9: How a Top Producing Agent & Business Owner Gets More Listing Opportunities by Giving His Clients Options with Jesse Salas
In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Salas who is a Top Producing Real Estate Agent as well as Business Owner mainly serving San Diego and Riverside County. Jesse is an absolute rockstar in the industry and has more accolades and appearances across national media than one can count. He consistently prides himself on providing the best service possible to each and every one of his clients and it also helps that he consistently gets them the results they are looking for.
Today, we talk with Jesse about his initial hesitations with the auction platform, how he has used auction to get more "at bats" with potential clients, and how he has been able to scale his real estate businesses with this tool.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 55min
S2E8: Marketing Automation for Real Estate Agents with Chris Cochran
Welcome to the Rethink Real Estate podcast, where we discuss the latest trends and strategies in the industry. Today, we have a special guest, Chris Cochran, Director of Marketing for Harcourts Auctions. Chris brings over a decade of marketing experience from real estate agents, brands, and tech companies, and he's here to share his insights on how to work smarter, not harder, with marketing automation. With technology advancing at a rapid pace, there are more opportunities than ever to automate tasks and free up time for more important activities, like prospecting and community engagement. Join us as we dive deep into the world of marketing automation and discover how it can help you grow your real estate business.
For any questions or comments feel free to reach out to us anytime, we'd love to hear from you!
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Jan 20, 2023 • 40min
S2E7: Agent Sales & Negotiation Tips for the 2023 Real Estate Market with Jason Scott #auctiontalk
As an experienced auctioneer in Australia, Jason Scott possesses a broad range of auctioneering and sales experience with knowledge well beyond his years. Honed through over a decade spent as a high-performing sales agent and experience as office Broker/Owner, Jason's unwavering determination qualify him as an exceptional negotiator and someone you want on your team. Jason now leads the Harcourts Auctions team as the Director of Auctions and we are thankful to have someone with his reputation of professionalism and delivery of premium results for his clients.
Join us as we sit down with guest expert Jason, who directly oversees thousands of property sales every year, to discuss the latest sales and negotiation strategies for the 2023 real estate market. Whether you're a seasoned agent or new to the industry, this podcast is sure to provide valuable insights and tips for success in the ever-evolving world of real estate as we shift in to a completely different market compared to last year at this exact time. From understanding market trends to closing the deal, Jason shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to help you navigate the competitive landscape and leverage the market to deliver more deals this year. Tune in now and take your real estate career to the next level with Ben Brady & Jason Scott.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 30min
S2E6: How a California Real Estate Team Grew Their Business 1900% by Thinking Outside the Box with Chad Widtfeldt #auctiontalk
In our latest episode of Rethink Real Estate, we sit down with California real estate agent Chad Widtfeldt. Chad made his way into real estate in 2005, where he quickly worked up into becoming an owner of Regency Real Estate Brokers and is now the managing partner of The Green Group and Harcourts Prime Properties Monarch Beach. Over the years, Chad has participated in over $1,000,000,000 in sales while helping over 1,000 families with their real estate goals and needs. Chad is an expert in his local area but he wasn't able to fully unlock his real estate potential until he started to think about his team's real estate transactions a little differently. Since then, he has seen a 1900% increase in his real estate business.
Don't forget to subscribe and follow us as we release new episodes of Rethink Real Estate every Monday & Friday with special bonus episodes like this one in between!
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Jan 16, 2023 • 58min
S2E5: Plan for a Repeat & Referral Business in 2023 with this FREE Business Planning Tool! – Link in Description!
Elevate your real estate business in 2023 with our comprehensive business planning excel file. Designed for real estate professionals, this free tool helps you outline your business plan, set and track your income goals, and manage your prospecting and farm area. With the ability to track actuals throughout the year, you'll have a clear understanding of your progress and any areas that may need adjustment. Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned pro, this excel file is the perfect way to stay organized and on track for success in the coming year. Download now and start planning for your best year yet!
Download the 2023 Real Estate Business Planning Tool for free here: https://info.harcourtsauctions.com/2023-real-estate-business-planning-tool
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00:00 Rethink Real Estate Podcast Intro
03:06 Business Planning Tool Overview
06:15 Business Plan Income Goal
18:22 Prospecting Review
44:20 Farm Area Analysis
52:23 Annual Actuals
56:28 Business Planning Tool Recap
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