In this episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, Mark sits down with Ali Grant-Shoemaker—Big Bear Lake broker and REMAX Big Bear standout—whose path ran from communications and media to top-tier resort real estate. Ali shares how a decade of mentorship (Tyler Wood Group), earning her broker’s license, and finally stepping out under her own brand led to her best year yet—powered by personalized marketing, consistent client care, and systems that scale.

You’ll learn:

• How mentorship, structure, and on-the-job reps accelerate mastery—especially early.

• Why unique positioning beats copycat marketing (think “purple cow”): be memorable or be invisible.

• The long game of retargeting ads and brand visibility (expect months, not weeks).

• Navigating the leap from team to solo: lead gen, support, and building your own playbook.

• Balancing production with family life through time-blocking and real boundaries.

• Setting meaningful targets (hello, REMAX Chairman’s Club) without losing your soul.

Connect with Ali:
Website: aligrantshoemaker.com
Facebook: “Ali Grant-Shoemaker Big Bear Real Estate”
Instagram: @bigbearrealestate

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In this episode of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, Mark Dolan challenges you with a question that could unlock your next breakthrough: Are you truly teachable—or just going through the motions?

Growth doesn’t come from praise, comfort, or leaning on past wins. It comes when we choose curiosity over defensiveness, accountability over excuses, and getting better over just feeling better.

Mark shares personal stories—including a turning point in his early career when a tough question forced him to rise higher—and gives you practical ways to measure and strengthen your own teachability. You’ll discover:

• The difference between incremental growth and explosive growth.

• Three powerful questions to test your teachability.

• Why discomfort is the birthplace of transformation.

• How to shift from “feeling good” to truly getting better.

If you’re ready to stop defending, start learning, and accelerate your growth, this episode will help you lean into the stretch that changes everything.

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In this episode of Time-Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell, Mark Dolan shares how he turned chaos and frustration in his early buyer showings into a simple, repeatable process that built trust, saved time, and closed deals.

You’ll discover:

• Why the biggest problem with buyers isn’t the buyers—it’s your process.

• How to shift from “tour guide” to “trusted guide” and earn loyalty fast.

• The exact steps Mark used to go from endless showings to closing 70–80% of buyers on the second appointment.

• A real-life story that proves discipline and process beat luck every time.

If you’re tired of wasting time, losing trust, and working harder than you should—this episode will show you how to win with buyers by working smarter.

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