What happens when you stop waiting for the market to change and decide to outwork it instead?

In this episode of The Madison Podcast, host Ben Lavender sits down with Mike Petit Frere of Power Move Realty, a New York real estate agent whose business exploded during one of the toughest markets in recent history. Mike shares how failing his real estate exam 11 times, nearly losing his life in Miami, and being written off by others became the fuel that built his success.

If you're in real estate, sales, or entrepreneurship and feel stuck, this episode is a punch in the chest—in the best way.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

-How Mike built consistent business when rates were high and deals were scarce

-Why door knocking (yes, really) became his unfair advantage

-The exact daily discipline that changed his income and mindset

-How to convert cold leads without sounding salesy

-Why proving people wrong can be dangerous—but powerful if used correctly

Key Takeaways & Timestamps

00:01:00 – Failing Forward

00:02:00 – Making the Market Work for You

00:04:00 – The Power Position Shift

00:05:00 – Rejection Therapy

00:07:00 – Disarm Before You Sell

00:09:00 – Cold Calling Without the Cringe

00:13:00 – The 12-Hour Workday

00:18:00 – When Business Saves Your Life

00:23:00 – The Miami Wake-Up Call

00:27:00 – From Party Guy to Professional

🤝 Let's Connect Host: Ben Lavender Instagram: @blavmtg

Guest: Mike Petit Frere Instagram: @mikesupersales

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