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Grow, Scale, Master

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Feb 26, 2025 • 15min

Getting off the plateau.

In this Grow, Scale, Master episode, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan expand on getting off the plateau. They look at why plateaus happen, why peaks are so exhilarating, developing eternal hunger, finding that one thing to pursue, and why having a business plan matters. They share strengths to develop and leverage so you can shift pricing, fee and volume. Josh describes one-off versus forever service through his graphic designer experience, and they ponder their views around why the comparison is useful only if it inspires: beware the highlight reels.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 16min

Business excellence in a disruptive age.

Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan dive into the art of business excellence amid disruption. They explore Tom Peters' insights on service and customer interactions, stressing the importance of intentionality in communication. The duo highlights the significance of incremental improvements and the impact of personalized service in building loyalty. Josh shares his unique journey as a nightclub DJ, illustrating how passion fuels success. They emphasize attention to detail and transparency as key strategies for elevating customer experiences.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 16min

Definition of, who are you?

In today's episode of Grow, Scale, Master, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan look at the definition of, Who are you? They discuss defining yourself vs. being defined by others, how what you do when you're not doing real estate makes you better, and finding your drivers and what motivates you and what matters. Josh examines the evolution of advanced identity design and talks about creativity as the skill of great salesmanship. Kon notes that customer service is expected while customer experience is the key, and they reflect on their changing view of how we join brands as we search for a home.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 17min

Social media expertise.

In this episode of Grow, Scale, Master, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan discuss social media expertise. They comment on presenting content in a world of entertainment, why property-based content is the best, getting content strategy right, sharing and collaboration, short and long formats, and training to present to camera. They discuss planning and building your brand, and engaging with your audience. Josh illustrates how marketing is the battle of perception, Kon reflects on why your people are your brand and they examine mobile phone usage and the right to disconnect.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 16min

The business of getting better.

In this Grow, Scale, Master episode, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan expand upon the business of getting better. They look at hitting peaks and plateaus in life and business, learning to forecast for both, and using the plateaus for growth, as we learn more from losing than from winning. They talk about getting great mentors, how practice makes perfect, the story of the wolf you feed, and falling in love with the life you've got. Josh describes being impatient with technology yet forgiving with humans, and they examine playing business as a game and the power of dashboards.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 17min

Calendar execution.

Dive into the art of calendar execution and discover why planning in blocks can boost productivity. Learn how to balance professional commitments with personal life while enhancing connections with clients. Explore the difference between amateur and professional strategies in real estate, and the necessity of structured time management. Hear insights on revenue versus activity periods and the value of doing the basics consistently. Embrace a long-term perspective to effectively navigate through various life stages and market changes.
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Jan 15, 2025 • 17min

Business discipline.

In today's episode of Grow, Scale, Master, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan examine business discipline. They define what's core and what's extra, examine areas of control and simplify the routine, and focus on doing the work that sets you free.   They discuss the quality of time in planning and execution, and setting metrics that motivate. Josh shares insights on providing an intentional experience, Kon illustrates the simplicity of seeing what's in front of you, and they reflect on the real value add being the saving of time or the giving of memorable experiences.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 14min

Value creation.

In this episode of Grow, Scale, Master, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan talk about value creation. Josh explains the Jobs To Be Done formula, which looks at biases held by your customers, competitors' customers and non-consumers that influence their choices, plus finding that perfect market fit and doing more before, during and after the transaction. They talk about knowing your top 100 customers by spend and volume and creating a customer ascension model. Josh illustrates the rule of being the friend in the business. Kon reflects on his mental board of directors, and they examine their view around the power of documentation and their willingness to change systems, revisit, and reflect on the project.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 13min

Hunger.

In this Grow, Scale, Master episode, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan expand on hunger and what really drives us. They look at how life stages, challenges and events affect people, how that's relatable to business and market cycles, and to developing that hunger that makes everything happen. They share the importance of knowing what drives us, excites us and makes us come alive, and also how to contain and direct your hunger productively. Josh describes his lessons for living from Kangaroo Island Health Retreat, Kon relates the power of extra potato cakes, and they ponder gratitude and the gift that exists in this moment.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 15min

Big growth drivers.

This Grow, Scale, Master episode features Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan talking about big growth drivers. They look at checking your vitals, recruiting for great people, systems based on what works, market size and aspirations, and setting your average fee. They discuss how volume is connected to DOM, opens are your throughput limiter, and ambition is necessary. Josh describes pay based on time vs. results, Kon ponders the journey rather than the moment, and they illustrate how audio recording and note-taking work in iOS 18 for phone calls and role-play.

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