The Tom Ferry Podcast Experience

Tom shares 3 crucial actions to take before year's end: clear out the old, reach out to your network with gratitude, and plan a thank-you campaign for clients and partners in the new year. It's time to prepare for growth!

Can you think of where you learned work ethic from, or maybe where you learned laziness? In those memories is a lesson, and behind every lesson is a choice. How will you choose to interpret your experiences so that you can create the best future possible? That’s what I’m talking about in this Mindset Monday. 

If you’re complaining about the economy or blaming it for your lack of success, you need to check your perspective. This is the best economy to start, grow, or invent your business. I’ll show you why in this Mindset Monday. 

Are probate listings the right niche for you? They’re not for everyone, but if an EXTRA 30-40 deals every year sound appealing, you can’t afford to pass them up. Long Beach agent Paige Fingerhut Charnick has a goal of 600+ probate deals over a 15-20-year period, and she’s right on track to reach it.   In this episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Tom talks with Pagie about her strategies for winning probate listings, how she got into the business, and the real value of conquering such a niche lead pillar.    You’ll learn: The pros and cons of working probates  The two main ways to win more probate business  How to network with attorneys by speaking their language  A powerful referral strategy    Don’t miss this one. Watch the episode, decide if probate listings are your next business pillar, and then plug in Paige’s strategies to start winning more deals.

As a real estate agent, there are a few ways you can begin the year, but there’s only one that you really want. The difference between a beautiful and a horrible start comes down to the work you do right now. Watch this Mindset Monday now, and watch it again any time you feel yourself slipping between now and the end of the year. Commit to a strong start!

Rates and headlines are freezing your clients—but they don’t have to. In this Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, Tom sits down with Jimmy Mackin and David Childers to turn year-end fear into listings and appointments.   You’ll get: “The Problem with Waiting” campaign to reframe rate hesitancy An IG polls that start conversations Expert follow-up strategies for setting appointments The expired listing postcard that wins re-lists Market context and why affordability is set to improve into 2026   This is the marketing update that every agent needs right now, combined with the marketing that will help you steer your clients in the right direction.    Whether you’re solo or leading a team, if you’re looking to turn headlines into leads, appointments, and trust, this episode is a must-watch! 

THE TRUTH ABOUT  “HAVING IT ALL”   Episode Description:  Can you build a thriving real estate business and a fulfilling personal life? Matt Farnham says yes — if you design it intentionally. In this powerful episode, @TeamFarnhamLV top-producing team leader and founder of One Life Retreat, shares his journey from burnout to balance. After years of being “always on,” Matt realized success meant nothing if it cost him his family. Today, he helps other high-performing agents and their spouses create alignment, set boundaries, and thrive together — in business and at home. What You’ll Learn: Why success doesn’t have to be “either/or” — you can win at work and at home How intentionality and boundaries create freedom, not limits The real cost of success — and how to avoid paying it in regret This conversation is for every agent chasing growth but craving balance. 💡 Learn more about how Tom Ferry Coaching helps agents build scalable success — without sacrificing what matters most: https://www.tomferry.com/free-coaching-consultation/

Join Paul Sanford, a seasoned real estate coach and AI search expert, as he unveils the power of AI in real estate. He shares tips on maximizing visibility through blogging and identity syncing, while explaining how integrating reviews can build trust. Discover strategies for leveraging AI tools to generate market-specific content and enhance SEO. Paul advises agents on capturing hyper-local topics that Zillow overlooks and how to optimize images for better ranking. This is a must-listen for agents eager to dominate their market using AI.

Have you ever heard of the study where kids were lost in the woods? It gives us some pretty startling insights into the way all people actually work. 95% will stay lost. But 5% have a simple secret to get themselves out of the endless loop of confusion. That’s what I’m talking about in this Mindset Monday. 

I’m not interested in achieving balance. From all the great achievers I’ve met in my life, I’ve learned that balance is a weakness. When your life is near the end, you don’t want to regret all the things left unachieved. So how can you have a healthy life and relationships? There’s a more important skill than balance, and that’s what I’m discussing in this Mindset Monday.