Why Some Agents Succeed. It’s Boring. That’s the Point. Part 4 of 5

Why Some Agents Succeed. It’s Boring. That’s the Point. Part 4 of 5 So far in this series we have covered two groups. The agent who is clearly failing. No pipeline, no runway, not enough conversations. The agent who is bogged down. Busy all day, broke all year. Now we get to the group everyone…

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Busy All Day. Broke All Year. Why Agents Get Bogged Down. Part 3 of 5

Busy All Day. Broke All Year. Why Agents Get Bogged Down. Part 3 of 5 Part 2 was for the agent who is clearly struggling. No pipeline. No runway. Not enough conversations. Now we get to the bucket I see the most. The agent who is working. They are not sitting on the couch eating…

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Why Real Estate Agents Fail. And How to Stop the Bleeding Fast. Part 2 of 5

Why Real Estate Agents Fail. And How to Stop the Bleeding Fast. Part 2 of 5 In Part 1, we talked about the “stats war.” Zero deals. Typical agent. Everyone arguing in the comments like it is the Super Bowl of spreadsheets. Here is the truth. The market does not care what the internet thinks.…

The Real Estate Stats Are Confusing. Here’s What They Really Mean.

The Real Estate Stats Are Confusing. Here’s What They Really Mean. If you have been in any real estate Facebook group lately, you have seen some version of this headline. “Most agents did zero deals.” Then you see another stat that says the “typical agent” did a bunch of sides. So which is it. Are…

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Why You’re Leaving Money on the Table (And How to Stop)

Why You’re Leaving Money on the Table (And How to Stop) Let me ask you something: how much time did you spend this week chasing cold leads? You know the drill—qualifying strangers from Zillow, following up on open house sign-ins from six months ago, nurturing leads that ghost you after the third email. It’s exhausting,…

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Compass + Anywhere just became one company. So… what now?

Compass + Anywhere just became one company. So… what now? If you’re a Compass agent, you felt the ground shift today, January 9, 2026. If you’re with a brand under the Anywhere umbrella (Coldwell Banker, CENTURY 21, Sotheby’s, Corcoran, ERA, Better Homes and Gardens, @properties, and more), you’re probably thinking: “Cool headline… but what does…

eal estate agent working on laptop with buyers in 2026, strategizing commission negotiations and buyer qualification for California real estate market

The 2026 Squeeze Is Coming: Three Things Buyer Agents Better Get Right

The 2026 Squeeze Is Coming: Three Things Buyer Agents Better Get Right Welcome to 2026. The forecasts say modest rebound, not a boom. More transactions than 2025, but still payment-constrained buyers, stubborn sellers, and an industry that spent all of 2025 rewriting the rulebook—only to face whispers that some of those commission settlements might get…

Real estate agent planning content strategy during week between Christmas & New Year

While Everyone Else Is Eating Leftovers, Map Out Your 2026 Content Strategy

While Everyone Else Is Eating Leftovers, Map Out Your 2026 Content Strategy I’m guessing you’re sitting on the couch in your PJs with Christmas cookies nearby. Am I right. Here’s the thing. This pause between Christmas and New Year’s. This is a strange little present. It’s a respite. Your phone is silent. Your clients are…

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Early-bird pricing ends at midnight, Sunday, November 30th

Just a quick reminder that Early Bird pricing for The Un-Goal Setting Workshop ends at Midnight tonight (11/30/25). After Midnight on November 30th, the price goes from $147 to $197. The central question this workshop answers all day: “How can I feel confident and in control, even on my worst days?” Not just your good…

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The real reason you’re exhausted (and how to fix it)

Let me describe someone – see if this sounds familiar: You work 60+ hours a week. You hit some goals, miss others. You feel guilty on Sundays because you’re not doing “enough.” You’re exhausted. You question if you even belong in this business. Sound like anyone you know? Here’s what nobody tells you: You’re not…