In this podcast episode, Jamie Knight interviews Remy Curry, a Top Realtor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana who shares her journey into real estate, the challenges she faced growing up, and how she builds meaningful relationships with her clients. Remy emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' needs, investing in real estate, and maintaining connections even after the sale. She also discusses her strategies for lead generation and offers advice for realtors looking to expand their business into investment properties. The conversation highlights the significance of personal connections in real estate and encourages agents to focus on relationships to succeed in their careers.

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Takeaways

Remy started her real estate career as an assistant.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' needs.

Growing up in a challenging environment shaped her perspective on home.

Remy believes in creating meaningful relationships with clients.

She stays in touch with clients through handwritten notes and cards.

Investing in real estate is crucial for agents to understand.

Remy uses her social work background to connect with clients.

Lead generation is primarily through referrals and online reviews.

She advises agents to educate themselves on investment opportunities.

Building relationships is key to success in real estate.

Sound Bites

"I want you to be in this home."

"I have a masters in social work."

"Don't be too hard on yourself."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Journeys

01:04 Remy's Path to Real Estate

02:06 Growing Up in Clinton, Louisiana

05:24 Creating Safe Spaces for Clients

11:40 Investing in Real Estate: Remy's Approach

18:04 Advice for Realtors on Investment Opportunities

21:28 Lead Generation Strategies for Success

28:39 Encouragement for Struggling Agents

Keywords

real estate, client relationships, investment properties, lead generation, realtor success, overcoming challenges, Baton Rouge, personal stories, home buying, social work, real broker louisiana, keller williams louisiana

In this episode, Jamie Knight interviews Marquez Branson, a former NFL player turned successful Realtor and YouTuber. Marquez shares his journey from growing up in Mississippi, playing in the NFL, to transitioning into real estate. He discusses the importance of cold calling in his early career, the shift to using YouTube as a platform to attract clients, and the differences between traditional prospecting methods and modern digital marketing. Marquez emphasizes the need for consistency, authenticity, and the value of providing information that resonates with potential clients.

Connect with Marquez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquezlbranson

Connect with Marquez on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DallasRelocationGuide

Connect with Jamie: www.Calendly.com/JamieKnight

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Takeaways

Marquez Branson transitioned from NFL to real estate.

Cold calling was essential in Marquez's early real estate career.

YouTube provides a platform for evergreen content.

Authenticity is key in building a personal brand.

Consistency in efforts leads to success in real estate.

Understanding the tax code can benefit real estate investments.

Creating valuable content attracts clients organically.

Cold calling helps develop communication skills.

Waking up early can increase productivity.

Finding a niche and sticking to it is crucial for success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:06 Marquez Branson's NFL Journey

05:20 Transitioning from NFL to Real Estate

08:11 Starting in Real Estate: Cold Calling and Early Challenges

12:49 The Shift to YouTube: Building a Brand

18:29 YouTube vs. Cold Calling: A New Approach to Attract Clients

28:19 Advice for Struggling Realtors: Consistency and Authenticity

Keywords

real estate, NFL, YouTube, cold calling, Marquez Branson, realtor tips, business growth, Dallas real estate, podcast, agent success, REAL Louisiana, REAL Broker Louisiana, YouTube Tips for Realtors, Real Estate Agent

In this episode, Jamie Knight interviews YouTuber and Top Southern California Realtor Jeb Smith. We talk about Jeb's success on YouTube and his new channel, that's geared toward sellers! We chat about his MASSIVE success from YouTube and how it changed his business. What he would do, if he started over today, with his knowledge? This episode is super valuable if you are working with sellers. Tons of tangible strategies to be able to serve sellers well. I think you'll DIG it! - Jamie

Connect with Jeb: https://www.instagram.com/jebsmith

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Connect with Jamie: www.Calendly.com/JamieKnight

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How REAL Looks In Louisiana: https://youtu.be/x8N8qJB9ES8?si=EujYhrH6YDKVsPDN

Takeaways

If you're not speaking to someone, you're not speaking to anyone.

Generic content won't sell real estate.

You need to speak specifically to your audience.

Engagement is key in real estate marketing.

Authenticity builds trust with clients.

Social media is a powerful tool for realtors.

Content should have a clear purpose.

Knowing your audience helps create effective content.

Real estate success comes from targeted strategies.

Building connections leads to more sales.

Keywords

real estate, targeted communication, social media, engagement strategies, content creation, authentic connections, real broker Louisiana, Real Broker California, YouTube for sellers, YouTube for Realtors

In this episode, Jamie Knight interviews top Baton Rouge Realtor Richard Spears. Our failures shape our future in this business. Being honest about where we are and what mistakes we've made paves the path to our future success. Conferences, trainings, roll playing, and the constant sharpening of "the knife" have shaped Richard into a top agent. Richard and I actually do a live Roll Play on the call and he shares how and what to say in your phone calls with your friends, family, and past clients. Rich shares his social media strategy that has created an amazing flow of business for him and his team. He emphasizes the critical role of communication in the real estate industry. He shares his personal journey, highlighting the mistakes he made as a new Realtor, particularly his reluctance to engage in conversations and seek learning opportunities. Spears advocates for proactive communication as a key to success in real estate.

Connect with Richard: https://www.instagram.com/realtor_rich_/?hl=en

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Takeaways

the worst thing you can do is not pick up the phone

it took me seven months to sell my first house

I didn't show up to any classes at the office

I thought that I could just wing this

I was afraid to pick up the phone

this is a conversation sport

the person that's having the most conversations is ultimately going to win

Keywords

real estate, communication, learning, mistakes, success, conversations, realtor, sales, networking, growth, realtor seminars, social media, instagram realtor, roll play, cold calls

In this episode, Jamie Knight interviews Randi Lynn Quigley, a successful Realtor and business coach, who shares her journey in real estate, insights on coaching with Grant Cardone, and the importance of networking and social media in building a successful real estate business. Randi emphasizes the need for authenticity, goal-setting, and surrounding oneself with high achievers to foster growth and success in the industry.

Connect with Randi: https://www.instagram.com/randilynnquigley

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Takeaways

Randi has been a full-time realtor for 13 years and started her journey as the wife of a realtor.

She emphasizes the importance of hiring slowly and firing fast when building a team.

Coaching with Grant Cardone has significantly impacted her business growth.

Being in high-performing environments can be humbling and eye-opening.

Authenticity in social media is crucial for connecting with clients.

Realtors should share their personal stories to build deeper connections.

Setting clear goals and writing them down daily is essential for success.

Realtors need to treat their business like a full-time career, regardless of flexibility.

Networking and asking for referrals is key to finding new clients.

Agents should not compare themselves to others but focus on their own journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:10 Randi's Journey into Real Estate

02:24 Production and Team Dynamics

03:36 Coaching with Grant Cardone

05:06 Lessons from High-Performing Environments

06:54 The Importance of Networking

10:17 Leveraging Social Media for Real Estate

12:03 Building Authentic Connections on Social Media

15:45 Navigating the Challenges of Real Estate and Coaching

19:20 Setting Goals for Success

22:50 The Power of 10X Thinking

24:34 The Importance of Structure in Real Estate

27:55 Strategies for Finding Deals

31:37 Encouragement for Struggling Agents

In this episode, Jamie Knight interviews Malcolm Lawson, a Realtor and YouTuber, who shares his journey from the military to real estate. They discuss the power of YouTube in generating leads, the importance of consistency and improvement in content creation, and the differences between YouTube and Instagram for building client relationships. Malcolm also highlights the emerging opportunities in cloud brokerages and the potential for passive income through revenue share. The conversation emphasizes the need for real estate agents to adapt to changing market conditions and explore additional income streams.

Connect with Malcolm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/next.gen.agent

Connect with Malcom on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@next-genagents7731

Connect with Jamie: www.Calendly.com/JamieKnight

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Takeaways

Malcolm started his first YouTube channel while in the Air Force.

He transitioned to real estate to have a flexible schedule for his son.

YouTube can be leveraged to generate leads for real estate.

Researching successful channels is crucial for new YouTubers.

Consistency is important, but improvement is key.

YouTube builds deeper connections with clients than other platforms.

Instagram is less effective for discoverability compared to YouTube.

Cloud brokerages offer new revenue opportunities for agents.

Passive income through revenue share can provide financial freedom.

Finding unique opportunities in the market is essential for success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

01:17 Malcolm Lawson's Journey into Real Estate and YouTube

04:28 Leveraging YouTube for Real Estate Leads

08:07 The Importance of Consistency and Improvement on YouTube

10:39 Building Super Clients through YouTube

14:12 Instagram vs. YouTube: The Best Platforms for Real Estate

19:10 Exploring Additional Revenue Streams in Real Estate

20:58 Transitioning to Cloud Brokerages and Revenue Share

25:29 The Importance of Ownership and Community in Real Estate

32:07 Finding Unique Opportunities in the Market

Keywords

real estate, YouTube, social media, passive income, cloud brokerage, agent attraction, marketing strategies, digital marketing, realtor success, revenue share, REAL Broker Louisiana, REAL Broker Maryland

In this episode, Jamie Knight shares his year-long journey with video marketing in real estate, emphasizing the importance of creating engaging content that resonates with the local community. He discusses the goals behind his video strategy, the significance of understanding audience needs, and the art of crafting compelling hooks. Jamie also provides insights into successful local content examples, best practices for video creation, and how to leverage social media for business growth. He concludes with encouraging words for those hesitant to start their video journey, highlighting that consistency and authenticity are key to success.

Connect with Jamie: www.Calendly.com/JamieKnight

Follow The POD On Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/REALSOUTHAGENTS

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How REAL Looks In Louisiana: https://youtu.be/x8N8qJB9ES8?si=EujYhrH6YDKVsPDN

Takeaways

Video is essential for building connections in real estate.

Focus on being well known in your local community.

Understand what your audience cares about to create relevant content.

Craft engaging hooks to capture attention in the first few seconds.

Local content can go viral if it resonates with the community.

Analyze video performance to understand what works and what doesn't.

Be bold and different in your video approach.

Consistency in posting is crucial for building an audience.

Utilize social media effectively to engage with potential clients.

Start creating videos, even if they aren't perfect at first.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Video Journey

01:32 The Importance of Video in Real Estate

04:06 Goals for Video Content Creation

07:49 Understanding Local Audience Needs

10:39 Crafting Engaging Hooks for Videos

15:46 Successful Local Content Examples

18:05 Analyzing Video Performance and Engagement

20:23 Best Practices for Video Content

27:39 Utilizing Social Media for Business Growth

32:22 Final Thoughts on Video Strategy

Keywords

real estate, video marketing, local community, social media, engagement, content creation, realtor tips, audience connection, video strategy, business growth, video content for Realtors, Real Broker Louisiana

In this episode, Jamie Knight interviews Brandon Richoux, a top Realtor and broker, from Denham Springs, Louisiana (near Baton Rouge) who shares his journey into real estate, the importance of community investment, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. They discuss the challenges of balancing family and business, the significance of consistency in efforts, and the power of collaboration over competition. Brandon emphasizes the need for agents to take risks and invest in their growth while maintaining a focus on serving their communities.

Connect with Brandon on Instagram @Brandon_Richoux: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_richoux/

Connect with Jamie: www.Calendly.com/JamieKnight

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How REAL Looks In Louisiana: https://youtu.be/x8N8qJB9ES8?si=EujYhrH6YDKVsPDN

Takeaways

Brandon's journey into real estate began after his family moved to Denham Springs.

He transitioned to full-time real estate after realizing his passion for helping others.

Mindset shifts are crucial for success in real estate.

Consistency in efforts leads to business growth.

Investing in the community can create lasting relationships and opportunities.

Balancing family and business requires setting priorities and expectations.

Giving without expecting returns can lead to unexpected rewards.

Collaboration among agents fosters a supportive environment.

Agents should embrace change and take risks for growth.

Success in real estate is about longevity, not just production.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Journeys

01:06 Brandon's Backstory and Path to Real Estate

06:15 Transitioning to Full-Time Real Estate

08:37 Mindset Shifts for Success

12:12 The Importance of Consistency in Business

16:15 Investing in Community: The Coffee Shop Story

20:19 Balancing Family and Business

27:19 The Power of Giving and Collaboration

30:13 Final Words of Encouragement for Agents

Keywords

real estate, success, mindset, community, investment, family, collaboration, agents, business growth, encouragement, Real Broker Louisiana, Real Broker Lafayette, Smart Move Real Estate