What happens when a client calls asking "Are we closing next week?" while their moving truck is already packed and their housewarming party is planned?

In this episode of Free Game, hosts Terrence Guess and Ed Averette dive deep into the critical question every real estate professional dreads hearing: "Are we closing next week?" The duo explores the intricate dance between lenders and realtors in today's challenging market, emphasizing the paramount importance of over-communication and daily file management. They discuss real-world scenarios including credit score challenges, loan program switches, and the domino effect of delays on all parties involved. The hosts share practical strategies for maintaining client relationships during turbulent transactions while highlighting how their podcast continues to generate real business connections. This episode serves as both a reality check and a masterclass in professional accountability for anyone working in today's competitive real estate landscape.

What if the secret to building a 32-office real estate empire wasn't just about selling houses, but about creating a culture where top performers become business partners instead of hitting career ceilings?In this inspiring episode of Free Game Friday, hosts sit down with George Canciobello, founder of Lifestyle International Realty, and Roberto Guzman, the company's general manager and partner, to explore their remarkable 10-year journey from a single office in Miami's Brickell district to a 32-office empire spanning the East Coast and expanding internationally. George shares how his transition from car sales to real estate, combined with his military discipline and voracious reading habit of over 350 audiobooks, shaped his unique leadership philosophy of "collaboration over competition." Roberto reveals how a single social media post showing George's commission check prompted him to leave his accounting career and join the company just one month after its launch. Together, they discuss their revolutionary approach to real estate partnerships, where high-performing agents are proactively offered ownership opportunities rather than being kept at performance ceilings. The conversation delves into the challenges of building a minority-owned brokerage in the competitive South Florida market, their expansion into the Dominican Republic, and their commitment to creating generational wealth for agents.

What does it take to transform your real estate career and open four successful offices in just eighteen months? This episode reveals the mindset shifts and authentic relationships that built a real estate empire from the ground up.

In this powerful episode recorded live at a grand opening celebration, hosts Terence Guess and Edward Averette sit down with Shawn Gerald, North & South Carolina State President for Lifestyle International Realty, and his General Manager Dwayne Clark. The conversation dives deep into Shawn's remarkable journey from struggling with unsupportive brokerages to building a thriving real estate empire in just a year and a half. The discussion explores the power of manifestation, the importance of authentic mentorship, and how genuine relationships trump transactional business approaches. Special guest and Managing Partner of Lifestyle International Realty Claudia Inoa joins to share her experience expanding from New Jersey to North Carolina, highlighting the collaborative culture that makes Lifestyle International Realty unique. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, mindset transformation, and the blueprint for scaling a real estate business while maintaining family-like values.