In this episode of Keller Williams Realty Maine's Beyond the Sale, Team Leader Kevin Fletcher is joined by Rick Dow, 2024 Market Center Cultural Ambassador, Associate Leadership Council Member (2017-Present), and founder of Team Dow Real Estate. Rick shares the simple and effective steps he took to go from living a life by default and into intentionally building a business that fuels his purpose: a life by design.

So what do you do in those moments when the pressure mounts, and it’s easy to feel the pull of the ‘9am-5pm’ routine you once escaped? In Rick’s case, it wasn’t a matter of returning to a simple routine, but a graveyard shift that had him in a cycle of exhaustion, sacrifice, and missed moments. And it was understanding these motivating factors that helped him, and will help you, bridge the gap between surviving your business and actually thriving in a life you've intentionally built.

What We’ll Tackle:

• Design vs. Default: Exploring the critical difference between letting your business dictate your schedule and intentionally building a career that supports your "Big Why."
• The Wealth Mindset: How to leverage real estate as a vehicle for long-term financial freedom and creating a lasting legacy for your family.
• Scaling with Purpose: Lessons on leadership, systems, and growth that ensure your personal life expands alongside your teams’.

A "life by design" is not a luxury reserved for a few; it is a choice available to every agent willing to follow a purposeful plan. Tune in to discover how Rick Dow has mastered the art of intentionality and how you can move Beyond the Sale to create a life worth living.

Do you run your business or is your business running you? Far too many real estate agents operate as the most overworked employee in their own business, when they should be stepping into their true role of CEO.

Join Keller Williams Realty Maine Team Leader Brad Knowles to discuss the shift from being a reactionary agent to a prepared CEO. We’ll explore how to stop "reporting for duty" to your inbox and start leading a scalable organization. If you continue to rely on natural hustle rather than purposeful systems, you will always be an employee to a business that owns you.

What We’ll Tackle:

• Shifting from a "to-do list" mentality to a "vision" mentality—learning to lead your business instead of letting it lead you.
• How a CEO views vendors and clients not just as transactions, but as essential partners in a long-term growth ecosystem.

When you stop acting like an employee and start leading like a CEO, you move from having a job to owning a legacy.

In this episode of Keller Williams Realty Maine's Beyond the Sale, Team Leader Kevin Fletcher, is joined by special guest Mark Richard, an elite KW MAPS Mastery Coach and high-performance strategist who discusses the life-changing power of professional accountability and the intentional routines required to turn your biggest business goals into reality.

Being an entrepreneur gives you the freedom to be your own boss, but it also means you are responsible for your own momentum. This conversation moves past the surface-level "hustle" to explore how high-achievers use accountability and structured routines to turn their big goals into daily reality.

What We'll Tackle:

• Fueling the Engine: Why identifying your core motivation is the only way to stay resilient when the market or a transaction gets tough.
• The Accountability Edge: MAPS Coach Mark Richard breaks down why even the industry’s most elite leaders rely on coaching to identify blind spots and break through growth ceilings.
• The Power of Routine: How to design a daily schedule that actually fuels the business you want, rather than letting the business run you.
• Precision Goal Setting: Ensuring that your daily habits are in total alignment with the long-term vision you’ve set for your life and career.

Success is rarely a solo sport. It is the result of the systems you build and the people you allow to challenge you. Tune in to learn how to master your calendar, find your "why," and leverage accountability to take your business Beyond the Sale.

Why do most people transition into real estate? Beyond time freedom, the second most common answer is simple: unlimited income potential.

Join Team Leader Brad Knowles to peel back the simple secrets that could lead you into a career with no ceiling. The allure of an uncapped income is what brings us into this industry, and today we’re talking about how to turn that massive potential into a predictable, daily reality. If you don't treat your lead generation like a business, your income will be dictated by luck rather than a plan.

What We'll Tackle:

• Why "unlimited" potential requires a disciplined, scalable mindset.
• The specific, actionable steps you must take today to reverse-engineer your financial goals into a daily routine.

When there is no ceiling on your income, there is no limit to what you can build. It all starts with choosing the right focus today.

In this episode of Keller Williams Realty Maine's Beyond the Sale, Team Leader Kevin Fletcher is joined by special guests Geoff MacLean and Ed Getty, founding partners of The Real Estate Learning Group (TRELG), who collectively have over 80 years or industry experience and insight. This is your inside-the-ropes access to key pieces of their wisdom and more.

In a world of shiny new tools and complex systems, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually moves the needle. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out, this conversation will highlight the core activities that build a sustainable, long-term career.

What We'll Tackle:

• The 80/20 Rule: How to identify the "Top 20%"—the vital activities that drive 80% of your results—and why most agents get stuck in the other 80.
• Getting Back to Basics: Why the most successful businesses are built on simple, repeatable habits rather than complex shortcuts.
• The Relationship Deep Dive: Exploring why real estate is, and always will be; a relationship business and how to lean into your experience to foster deep connections.
• Experience as an Asset: How to leverage your past wins and lessons to navigate a shifting market with confidence.

Success in this industry isn't about doing everything; it's about doing the right things exceptionally well. Tune in to learn how to focus your energy where it counts and move Beyond the Sale to build a business that lasts.

Why do most people transition into real estate? For the vast majority, the answer is simple: time freedom.

Join Keller Williams Realty Maine Team Leader Brad Knowles for our first Key Note bonus episode on the secrets to unlocking the reality of flexibility. While the promise of setting your own schedule is a major draw, it is also the very thing that trips up new agents. If you don't own your calendar, your calendar—and your clients—will own you.

What We'll Tackle:

• Why "freedom" requires more discipline, not less.
• The specific, actionable steps you must take today to ensure your schedule supports your life instead of draining it.

The sale is just the beginning. Real success is what you build with the time you win back.

In our debut episode of Keller Williams Realty Maine's Beyond the Sale, our Team Leaders Brad Knowles, Kevin Fletcher, and Andrea Page pull back the curtain on why this podcast exists and what you can expect from our upcoming conversations with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders in the market.

Real estate is a rewarding career, but let’s be honest—it can also be incredibly challenging. Whether you are currently struggling to find your footing, feeling the weight of a shifting market, or simply considering a career in real estate, this podcast is for you.

What We'll Tackle:

• Our Big Why: Why sharing the raw, unfiltered stories of successful leaders is essential for the growth of every agent.
• Finding Hope in the Struggle: How hearing about the failures and "pivot moments" of industry icons can provide the roadmap you need right now.
• The Vision: What’s in store for future episodes and how these stories will help you build a sustainable, thriving business.

Success leaves clues, and often the biggest breakthroughs come from knowing you aren't alone in the grind. Tune in to discover how Beyond the Sale aims to be your weekly source of inspiration and practical wisdom.