The source presents an interview between a seasoned professional and a new real estate agent, Amanda Hillock. The conversation primarily centers on overcoming the initial discomfort of marketing and self-promotion, particularly through video content, and how this can build rapport and generate leads. They also discuss the misconceptions and unexpected challenges new agents face regarding licensing, training, and the actual day-to-day operations of the job, emphasizing that the initial real estate courses primarily cover law and ethics rather than practical sales skills. The discussion highlights the importance of referrals over cold calling and the need for realistic expectations in the demanding real estate profession.

In this episode of #padsessions, Gino Pronos hosts Dan Cruz, a real estate expert, to dissect the often harsh realities of building a successful career as a real estate agent. Dan Cruz brings his experience to the conversation, emphasizing that many new agents begin with **unrealistic expectations**. He highlights the critical need for a **self-starter mentality** and the **proactive creation of opportunities** rather than waiting for them to appear.The hosts discuss the challenges faced by real estate agents, particularly those struggling to make a sustainable income. They emphasize that many agents harbor unrealistic expectations about lead generation, believing that simply being licensed will guarantee success. The conversation highlights the importance of establishing a personal referral network and the need for proactive marketing efforts to thrive in the industry. The discussion also touches on the necessity for agents to be self-starters and how managing client relationships can be as critical as technical real estate skills.Gino and Dan explore various essential strategies for real estate agents, from **defining a clear career path** to **leveraging individual strengths** as valuable assets in the field. They stress the importance of **building a sustainable business** through consistent effort and a strategic approach. The conversation also covers the necessity of adopting the right **mindset**, deciding whether to function as an individual agent handling all tasks or as a business owner who builds a team and delegates responsibilities.Dan shares insights on overcoming common challenges, including the **fear of success** that can sometimes hold agents back. He underscores the value of **setting intentions**, creating structure in daily activities, and consistently following up on leads to ensure a steady stream of deals. The discussion also dives into practical advice such as reverse engineering successful activities to replicate them and the significance of continuous growth and adaptation in the ever-changing real estate market.Whether you're a new agent just starting out or an experienced realtor looking to level up your business, this episode provides actionable insights and a fresh perspective on what it truly takes to thrive in the real estate industry.Highlights:* **The myth of easy leads**: Why relying on companies to provide leads is unrealistic and what to do instead.* **The power of self-motivation**: How to cultivate a self-starter attitude and take control of your career.* **Asset leveraging**: Identifying and using your unique strengths to stand out in the market.* **Business owner vs. Agent**: Choosing the right mindset for your goals.* **Goal setting**: Defining your vision and setting clear intentions to guide your path.* **Structured action**: Implementing a structured approach to daily activities for consistent results.* **Lead generation**: Effective strategies for generating and nurturing leads.* **Overcoming fear**: Addressing the fear of success and redefining your identity as you grow.* **Continuous improvement**: Adapting to market changes and constantly refining your strategies.Follow Me Online Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginopronos/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginopronos/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginopronos/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/ginopronosTwitter: https://twitter.com/ginopronoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxEx6Cp7mFSNPL6E8ur0ZA?sub_confirmation=1

This is a little bit different from the usual format. I simply turned on the camera and started recording during a goal setting session with an agent. This is raw and unedited and truly what it's like when meeting new agents. I don't like to have a "script" prepared because there is no one size fits all approach. Everyone has different goals, needs and holes to fill in their marketing plan. Instead of telling them what they "should" be doing I try to listen to what they actually need and then fill those gaps. Sometimes it's simply some education about a new platform, sometimes it's full on production.

In this case something beautiful happened and I discovered that she has a media ecosystem outside of real estate that we can expand and start building and ultimately drive more business her way. There is something easily definable vs having to start from scratch and answer the most common question I get: "What do I post?".

There true value is always in the details and these types of sessions are so much fun for me because I always learn something new and gain new ideas myself.

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We talk about the same cheesy stuff that you get everywhere else: mindset, work ethic, dedication, vision, tuning out the noise, chasing your dream not money, happiness. The stuff that should be obvious to everyone but isn't. The stuff that is easy to understand, for some reason, so hard to do.

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I sat down with a brand new real estate agent, Amanda, who is still in training to get her perspective on the real estate industry.

We talk about her process of getting a real estate license and how she choose the school and how she ended up at her real estate brokerage.

We also explored how expectation are not always set properly before starting real estate classes.

This will be valuable for anyone thinking about starting real estate pre-license classes and what to expect after you obtain your real estate license.

#realestate #realestatelicense #realtortraining

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Was a little caught off guard with this one. Got a call from Damian asking me to share my thoughts on dressing "professionally" and how it might affect my real estate biz.

I used to rebel against dressing up just to appease potential clients.

I eventually realized that, as a client service pro, I should always be representing my client's best interest and not my own. When I dress up I am projecting that I am someone who takes his business very seriously and it means a lot to me. If it means a lot to me then the sale of that given house means a lot to me and if the sale of that house means a lot to me then it means a lot to the seller and if it means a lot to the seller then it's more likely to mean a lot to the potential buyer.

Does dressing up make me a "better" Realtor? No. Does it give me some insider knowledge that wasn't there before? No. Will it allow me to provide a hight level of service? Well, maybe.

Something so simple like putting on a suit when I could have put on jeans could cascade down and actually influence a sale. And even if it doesn't, it allows me to believe that it is, which in turn makes me more confident in my activities and if I'm more confident then I may provide better information or have an edge when negotiating a deal (which allows me to represent my client's best interest even better).

All because I put on a tie.

P.S. Even if all of this is bs and how you dress doesn't affect your business in anyway...the worst thing that is going to happen is you're going to look fly. I weep for you.

I sit down with fellow Realtor Damian Tabor and we have a dense jam session on how to market our business during this quarantine.

All of this has encouraged everyone to get creative with their marketing by leveraging telecommunication and digital marketing.

We are all forced to make pivots and adjust on the fly but that doesn't mean we have to shut down. There are lots of ways to stay top of mind, even from your couch thanks to technology.

In this episode we brainstorm some ideas on how to position ourselves, through content marketing, so that when the storm clears we will have laid the foundation to build on and be the go to options.

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A smart guy and dumb guy sit down to talk shit about the world.

Topics include:

-Politics

-Climate Change

-Booze

-Covid-19

-Geographic Information Systems

-Stigmata

-Drugs

-The Business Of Death

-Serious Internet Problems

-Aliens

-Electrophysiology

-Puking In The United Lounge

-Fake Pregnancy

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