The OT - Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast

🚀 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.

What happens when you bring college athletes into your real estate team through a structured internship program? You get a talent pipeline like no other.In this episode of The OT: Only Teams in Real Estate, Daren Phillipy sits down with Brock Fletcher, founder of The Selling Team in Lansing, Michigan, who shares how his internship model with student-athletes is transforming lives—and scaling his team.From onboarding NCAA football players to mentoring future full-time agents, Brock reveals:🏈 How his internship program started by accident📈 Why athletes make incredible team members🛠️ How he built a “Ferrari” of an admin team🎯 The 3 pillars of his value proposition: systems, mentorship, and leads💡 How he's creating long-term impact—on and off the fieldWhether you're a team leader, recruiter, or agent looking to grow, this episode will give you fresh strategies and real inspiration to build a business that matters.🔗 Join the OT Mastermind every Tuesday at 12 PM PST at bit.ly/theotonlyteams or visit all the episodes at OnlyForTeams.com📲 Follow Daren on Instagram: @dlphillipy

What if your entire real estate business was built on love—not leads?In this episode, Daren Phillipy sits down with Josh Weinberg of Weinberg Choi Residential, a powerhouse real estate team in Chicago that’s closed over $1 billion in volume and built a thriving business almost entirely through repeat and referral clients.Josh reveals the team’s signature approach to lead generation—“Love Gen”—and breaks down how their focus on people, purpose, and powerful culture creates massive results.Inside the episode:💡 What “Love Gen” really means—and how it outperforms traditional lead gen🎯 Why 90–95% of their business comes from sphere and referrals🧠 How to build systems that show love to your clients year-round🤝 The three lead buckets that feed their agents and drive team success🔥 How daily gratitude, fierce honesty, and strong culture fuel their momentum“Everybody wants to feel loved. We just pour into the people in our world. That’s Love Gen.” – Josh WeinbergWhether you’re a solo agent, team leader, or thinking about scaling, this episode will give you the tactical inspiration you need to grow with heart—and win big.📲 Want in on the live conversation? Join us every Tuesday at 12:00 PM PST at onlyforteams.com

🎧 $474M in Volume Without Zillow?Featuring Paul Hurme of TeamBuilder | Episode 52How do you close 412 real estate transactions and generate $474 million in volume—without relying on Zillow leads?In this episode, Daren Phillipy sits down with Paul Hurme, the founder of TeamBuilder in the Seattle area, to unpack how his unique dual-business model (serving both builders and resale clients) has scaled into a powerhouse. Paul shares the systems, recruiting mindset, and leadership principles that help him attract top talent, hold agents accountable, and create massive results—even in a shifting market.🔥 You’ll learn:How Paul’s team generates leads without ZillowThe structure behind his builder + resale modelRecruiting tips to find "Navy SEAL" agentsHow to set expectations that drive resultsLessons in leadership, growth, and real estate masteryThis is a must-listen for real estate team leaders, rainmakers, and broker-owners who want to build smarter, scale faster, and lead better.

In this episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, host Daren Phillipy sits down with Brandon Ferrell, leader of The Pharaoh Group — a high-performing real estate team based in a town of just 37K people. Despite the small market, Brandon’s team closed 176 transactions and over $45 million in volume last year.Brandon shares how he recruits agents by focusing on alignment and results rather than splits, why team culture is non-negotiable, and how consistency in relationships and systems has fueled their explosive growth. Whether you're building in a metro area or a rural market, Brandon’s approach to leadership, accountability, and retention will inspire and equip you to level up your team.👉 Tune in to learn:How to attract and retain the right agentsWhy protecting team culture drives performanceThe power of consistent follow-up and relationshipsReal systems and strategies that scale in any marketDon’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of the most successful small-town teams in the country.🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re building a real estate team that wins!

Host Daren Phillipy sits down with real estate leader Daniel Dixon to dive into why building relationships — not just chasing leads — is the future of real estate success.In this episode, Daniel shares how he grew one of Denver’s top businesses by shifting from "speed to lead" to "speed to relationship," and how that mindset is reshaping his brokerage model, team culture, and client experience.🔥 You’ll learn:How to lead with value and win client trust fastThe real secret to internet lead conversion in today’s marketHow to create an ecosystem where agents thrive (and stay)Why discipline beats motivation every timeHow to build lasting wealth through real estateIf you're serious about leveling up your real estate career, this episode will change how you think about success.👉 Hit play, subscribe, and join us LIVE every Tuesday at onlyforteams.com!

Absolutely! Here's a Spotify episode description written for maximum engagement and discoverability, while staying within Spotify’s formatting style:🎙️ Episode 49 – The 45-Day Rule, Lead Systems, and Real Talk with Rhonda RobertsIn this episode of The OT: Only Teams for Real Estate, Daren Phillipy sits down with Rhonda Roberts, team leader from Louisville, KY, who closed 139 units and $35M in volume last year. Rhonda shares how she built her team, tracks ROI on lead sources, holds agents accountable, and uses her 45-Day Rule to filter for commitment and performance.✅ What you’ll learn:How Rhonda uses lead rotation to drive productivityThe 45-Day Rule for new agents—and why it worksROI tips for Realtor.com, ZBuyer, and open housesSmart hiring strategies to protect your team cultureThe systems and mentorship style that make her team thriveIf you’re a team leader or agent ready to scale, this episode is a must-listen. Don’t just build—build smarter.💻 Join our live Zoom Mastermind every Tuesday at 12 Noon PST at bit.ly/theotonlyteamsVisit our website: onlyforteams.com#RealEstateTeams #LeadGeneration #AgentAccountability #RhondaRoberts #TheOTPodcast #KellerWilliams #TeamBuilding #OnlyForTeams

🎙️ HER OPEN HOUSE SECRET with Lysi BishopThe OT: Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast | Hosted by Daren PhillipyShe built a $241M real estate empire—and it all started with open houses.In this must-hear episode, Daren sits down with the legendary Lysi Bishop, one of Keller Williams’ top luxury team leaders, to reveal the exact system behind her weekly Open House Tour—a lead generation machine that powers her high-performance real estate team in Boise, Idaho.✅ Learn how she fills 6–15 open houses every weekend✅ Why her team uses 12–15 signs per house to dominate visibility✅ The step-by-step tour sheet and follow-up process✅ How she scaled a team of nearly 50 while keeping profit✅ What she changed after blowing up her org chart✅ And why “unreasonable hospitality” is her new team cultureWhether you're a solo agent looking to grow or a team leader aiming for scale, this episode is packed with high-level insights, real-world strategies, and duplicatable models you can apply immediately.🧠 "Anything you do with consistency will work." — Lysi Bishop🔗 Subscribe to The OT for weekly interviews with real estate teams doing 100+ deals/year🌐 Learn more at: https://onlyforteams.com

Ep. 47 – Joanne & Tom Curtin: How to Build a Real Estate Team That Runs Without YouIn this powerful episode of The OT Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, Daren Phillipy sits down with husband-and-wife duo Joanne and Tom Curtin, top-producing real estate leaders from the Atlanta area, to share how they built a profitable, scalable team that operates independently of them.If you're a Rainmaker looking to step out of production, reclaim your time, and lead at a higher level — this is your roadmap.Joanne and Tom break down exactly how they:Restructured compensation models to maintain profitabilityLeveraged ISAs to generate and convert leads without burnoutBuilt a culture-driven team focused on legacy and impactUsed creative grassroots lead generation (like school movie nights!) to close 13 deals from one classroomDeveloped systems that allow the business to thrive without them in day-to-day salesThey also discuss how they shifted their mindset from being top producers to becoming true business owners and leaders. You’ll walk away with practical tips, powerful inspiration, and a blueprint for building a business that gives you freedom, fulfillment, and long-term success.🎧 Tune in now to learn how to stop working in your business — and start working on it.

Episode 46: The Power of Being Intentional with Jen Davis & Dan HoltSuccess in real estate isn’t about luck—it’s about being intentional with your actions, systems, and leadership. In this episode of The OT Only Teams for Real Estate Podcast, I sit down with powerhouse agents Jen Davis and Dan Holt, who have built a high-producing real estate team closing over 300 transactions annually.We dive into the key strategies that have fueled their success, including:✅ Mastering the fundamentals before scaling your business✅ Leveraging systems and automation for efficiency✅ The power of consistent lead generation and follow-up✅ Building a winning team culture through leadership and accountabilityIf you’re looking to grow your real estate business with proven models and intentional strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don’t want to miss!🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more top-team strategies! 🚀 #TheOT #RealEstateTeams #IntentionalSuccess