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Summary:
We hadn't recorded in a few weeks, and a lot changed while we were gone. In this episode, Tucker and I get into what's happening on the ground right now: deals that were moving suddenly stalling, buyers pulling back, and investors making tough calls just to get their cash working again. We also talk about what's going on with our Naples build and why we're not rushing to market it.

I also share a few real examples that made me stop and think about where this market is headed, from what people are paying at the pump to what's happening in cities we both know well. This one isn't doom and gloom, but it is a straight look at what separates the agents and investors who come out of this ahead from the ones who don't. If you're in this business, you'll want to hear it.

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Summary:
This week Tucker and I get into something that's been on my mind after a string of conversations with agents at our last event and a franchisee I talked to recently: most people in this business genuinely don't take it seriously, and it has nothing to do with saturation or competition. We break down what actually separates the agents and investors who build real businesses from the ones who bounce from one "too good to be true" opportunity to the next, including a story from my early days at Keller Williams that changed how I looked at consistency forever.

We also get into the biz op culture flooding real estate right now, why headline deals almost never tell the full story, and a stat on entrepreneurs that honestly stopped us both mid-conversation. Plus a parking ticket story that ended up being one of the better lessons on stress and business I've picked up in a while. If you've ever wondered why some agents make it and most don't, this one's for you.

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Summary:
Been off the mic for a few weeks and I've got a lot to unpack. Tucker and I get into what's actually happening in the wholesaling and off-market space right now, why states are starting to crack down on how deals get disclosed, and whether that's actually a bad thing for people doing it right. We also break down a real story from someone I know whose partnership went from doing half a million a month to facing multiple lawsuits and a possible bankruptcy, and why it happened.

If you've been feeling like this market is a little "off" and you can't quite put your finger on why, this episode should help. We talk about what it actually takes to keep doing good deals in a flat, grinding market, why so many operators are getting over their skis right now, and what I'm personally doing differently with my own projects because of it. As always, you're only one deal away.

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