Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Agent Series 1: Why Your Leads Are Failing
Sep 2, 2025
Debra Beagle and Gary Ashton, co-owners of RE/MAX Advantage, share transformative insights into building a real estate empire. They discuss the critical role of team dynamics and personal journeys that shaped their success. Listeners learn about innovative inbound marketing, effective lead generation strategies, and the importance of timely follow-ups. The duo emphasizes converting real estate into a committed profession and leveraging technology to enhance operations. Their unique perspective on gratitude and growth also highlights teamwork and resilience in the competitive real estate market.
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From Musician To Real Estate Leader
- Gary moved from England, ran a motel, tried to be a musician, then got a real estate license for a 1031 exchange and the career flipped to real estate.
- His path shows unpredictable backgrounds can lead to top-level real estate success when opportunity meets persistence.
Chemist Turned Top Producer
- Debra was an environmental chemist who became a high-volume solo agent, doing 68 transactions in a year before teaming with Gary.
- Their complementary skills transformed two strong solo careers into a dominant collaborative team.
Broker Open Meeting Turned Partnership
- Gary and Debra first met at a broker open where they repeatedly bumped into each other in a large house and later shared a ride.
- That casual meeting turned into a strategic partnership after they recognized complementary pain points and strengths.