Suneet sits down with Ibrahim Hussein, the powerhouse leader behind Ontario’s top real estate team, Affinity Real Estate, which has smashed records with over $1.4 billion in sales in just five years. Ibrahim opens up about the principles and strategies that fuel his team’s success, including the game-changing concept of emotional equity, his unique approach to retention, and the power of gratitude in leadership. Packed with real-world insights and no-nonsense advice, this conversation delivers a masterclass in building a culture that thrives.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Mindset Hacks: Ibrahim’s Bold Challenge
• 00:00:50 - Why Reside Platform Changes the Game
• 00:01:12 - Meet Ibrahim: Building a Billion-Dollar Legacy
• 00:02:08 - Coaching Isn’t Cheap—Here’s Why It’s Worth It
• 00:04:58 - Secrets to Retention You Haven’t Heard Before
• 00:05:22 - How 18 Staff Power a Real Estate Empire
• 00:06:26 - Emotional Equity: The Team Retention Game-Changer
• 00:09:58 - The Feedback Loop That Fuels Success
• 00:15:25 - Leading with Gratitude: A Winning Formula
• 00:19:51 - What Motivates Leaders to Outperform
• 00:20:39 - Systems That Run Without You
• 00:22:41 - The Unorthodox Recruiting Strategy That Works
• 00:27:08 - Walking Away from $125 Million: Leadership Principles in Action
• 00:30:32 - When Markets Crash, Ibrahim’s Advice for Survival
• 00:32:13 - What Every Aspiring Team Leader Should Know
• 00:33:46 - Closing Words: Real Estate’s Best Kept Secrets

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Reside Platform Website
• Ibrahim on LinkedIn
• Affinity Real Estate
• eXp Realty

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