The OT - Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, host Daren Phillipy sits down with Ryan Hanson of Ryan Hanson Homes — a top-performing team leader who closed 263 transactions and $72 million in volume in a town of just 15,000 people.Ryan shares the "boring habits" that built his high-performing team, including daily lead gen routines, team accountability, and how to transition from being a transactional agent to running a relationship-based, referral-driven business.💡 Inside the episode:The power of consistent daily routinesHow to protect lead gen time as a sacred assetTime audits, role clarity, and remote operationsWhy most agents lose slowly — and don’t even know itThe systems Ryan uses to scale in a small townIf you want to build a business that grows on purpose, not by accident, this one’s for you.🎯 Ready to ditch the chaos? Tune in now.

What if your next listing didn’t come from cold calling—but from a dog photo booth?In this inspiring episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, host Daren Phillipy sits down with Dawn Bremer of The Bremer Team in McHenry, Illinois—a small-town powerhouse closing 160+ units and $45M in volume per year.Dawn reveals her secret sauce: building a thriving real estate business through community involvement and vendor-powered local events. From Easter egg hunts with 2,000+ attendees to back-to-school dog photos and her 30 Days for 30 Vets initiative, Dawn shares the exact playbook she uses to grow her brand, generate leads, and give back to her town.You’ll learn:How to leverage local vendors to fund and staff your eventsWhy small-town agents have a massive advantageWhat types of events generate real ROI (and which ones don’t)How to grow a team of community championsCreative tips to make your events stand out and scale“You can’t fake community. If you love it, they’ll feel it—and that’s how trust is built.” – Dawn Bremer🎧 Grab a pen—you’re about to learn the art of event-based real estate done right.Let me know if you'd like a shorter version for Apple Podcasts or a teaser version for Instagram!🎙️ Event-Based Real Estate – Dawn’s Real Estate Events That Work

In this inspiring episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate, host Daren Phillipy sits down with Diane Davidson of The Fine Homes Group (Boston & New Hampshire). Diane shares how her team turned a simple client appreciation event into a powerful scholarship fundraiser—impacting over 100 local students and generating deep community roots.You’ll learn how her team gives $100 from every closing, how they created a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and how “doing good” has fueled growth, loyalty, and legacy.🔑 What You’ll Learn:How to build a real estate brand rooted in community impactWays to structure a scholarship fundraiser tied to your businessThe “warm fuzzy” team culture that retains top agentsCreative lead generation through events and serviceThe real power of authentic marketing and client connection🧡 “If you’re doing it anyway—talk about it. Make it a marketing piece. Let people know.” — Diane Davidson📅 Join us every Tuesday at 12:00 PM PSTvisit us on OnlyTeams.com

In this episode of The OT Only Teams Podcast, Daren Phillipy interviews Stacey Rogers, leader of a high-performing real estate team in Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas. Stacey reveals how her team consistently generates nearly 300 transactions a year—without cold calls or paid lead platforms.Discover how Stacey leverages her sphere of influence, community events, smart marketing, and rock-solid systems to create a people-first business that still performs at a high level. From client events that drive real results to how she supports new agents into six-figure incomes, this is your blueprint for building a powerful, relationship-based team.

In this inspiring episode, Daren Phillipy sits down with Haley Siefert, a powerhouse agent from Danville, Illinois, who closed 327 units and $44 million in volume—in a small-town market! Haley shares how her deep connection to her community, smart local marketing, and team leverage helped her scale her real estate business without losing her personal touch.You'll learn:How Haley generates 80% of her business from referralsThe simple, low-cost events she hosts to build community loyaltyHow she sparked affordable new construction in a market that hadn’t seen a new build in yearsHer journey from solo agent to team leader—and what she’d do differentlyWhether you're in a rural market or a major metro, this episode will remind you that community is your superpower. 💪🏡

In this episode, Daren Phillipy sits down with Ed Huck, team leader of one of Cleveland’s top-producing real estate teams closing over 308 units and $108M in volume annually. Ed shares the exact systems, recruiting strategies, and cultural foundations that keep his agents producing—and staying.🎯 Learn how Ed uses a “Key Club” to increase referrals📈 Discover why new agents with a strong sphere and MLM background thrive on his team💰 See how he gets buy-in on commission splits by showing agents their true dollar-per-hour🔥 Hear how his team culture (including a chant!) drives high retention and consistent productionWhether you're growing your team or refining your model, this episode is packed with proven insights.👉 Want to be in the Zoom room live? Go to OnlyForTeams.com and click Join the Room.

In this episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, Daren Phillipy sits down with Bryson Smith, team leader of The Bryson Smith Team in Peoria, Illinois, who shares the raw and powerful story of how he pivoted during a shifting market.💡 From leading a 26-agent, 900-transaction team to restructuring into a lean 5-agent unit doing over 318 units and $56M in volume, Bryson reveals the mindset, systems, and strategy that helped him go from overwhelmed and over-leveraged to more profitable than ever.Why he cut $40K/month in Zillow spending — and what replaced itHis top 4 lead sources (Google leads the way!)How he trains agents to fish instead of feeding them leadsThe power of staying hyper-local and investing in communityHis secret to scaling back without sacrificing resultsWhat he wishes he knew before building a team“I used to hand my agents the fish. Now I tell them: come stand at the lake with me and learn how to catch it.” — Bryson SmithWhether you’re a rainmaker looking to stay lean, a team leader navigating a tough market, or an agent aiming for smarter growth — this episode delivers real talk and real strategies.🎯 For referrals to Bryson’s team in Peoria, Illinois:📧 sold@brysonsmithteam.com🔥 You’ll learn:

Matt Miale, guest host and good friend of Darren Phillippe, interviews Eric Forney, CEO of Livian and expanding leader at Keller Williams. They debunk the myth that larger teams always yield higher profits, emphasizing profit per agent as the true measure of success. Eric shares insights on scaling without chaos, hiring the right talent, and transitioning from agent to CEO. With a focus on smart growth and effective leadership, listeners are encouraged to rethink their approach to building a profitable real estate business.

In this episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, Daren Phillipy sits down with Adam Dow, the #1 real estate agent in New Hampshire and the founder of the Dow Realty Group. Adam has closed over $1.3 billion in sales—and much of that success comes from his mastery of SEO.Adam reveals how he generates $14,000/month in free organic traffic, ranks for powerful long-tail keywords like “Lake Winnipesaukee boathouses,” and turns website visitors into luxury buyers. He also shares how to repurpose client emails into SEO content, build strategic local pages, and leverage analytics to win listings.If you’re a real estate agent looking to generate more business online, build a powerful brand presence, and stop depending on expensive third-party leads—this episode is a masterclass in real estate SEO strategy.✅ Topics Covered:The secret to long-tail SEO and local search dominanceHow to turn FAQs and emails into blog contentBuilding “People to Know” lists to drive referral businessLeveraging PLACE for scalability and admin supportListing strategy: Preparation, Promotion, Price, and ProfessionalismWhy consistency and proximity matter for team growth🎙 Hosted by: Daren Phillipy🔗 Learn more at OnlyForTeams.com

🚀 Sean Seward is redefining real estate productivity—with just one virtual assistant. In this episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate, Sean shares how he closed 587 deals and $18 million in volume over the last 12 months from his poolside office in Venice, Florida.Learn how Sean built a high-volume, low-overhead business by leveraging the power of Cyberbacker virtual assistants, specializing in vacant land deals, and mastering systems that scale. From working with wholesalers to teaching clients how to buy land through self-directed IRAs, Sean’s model is both simple and powerful.We dive into:How to hire and lead a virtual assistant remotelyThe forgotten world of Florida land flippingBuilding trust and loyalty with overseas team membersWhy systems matter more than a big teamTips for working from anywhere—even poolsideHow wholesalers and IRA buyers helped build his pipelineThe mindset shift from agent to leveraged business owner💡 Whether you’re a solo agent, a team builder, or just real estate curious, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways.🎯 Subscribe now and learn how to scale smarter—not harder.