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Aug 27, 2025 • 18min

183 - Building the Bench: Caleb Venneri Team Success Story

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Caleb Venneri of Barry Plant Moonee Valley shares how he built a successful real estate team that closes 130-140 sales annually at just 25 years old. His journey from teenage flyer dropper to leading a high-performing team demonstrates how structure, strategy and the right business model can create exponential growth.• Started in real estate helping at his father's Barry Plant office as a teenager before joining Moonee Valley at 18• Now leads a team of two managing agents who each handle complete campaigns rather than specialising in specific roles• Focuses on dominating specific suburbs rather than spreading efforts too thin - currently ranked #1 in five suburbs• Maintains 18-25 active listings with 40-50 additional properties in the pipeline awaiting vacant possession• Begins every campaign with a strategic off-portal period before hitting major platforms• Added first team member when earning $490K, which doubled his income to $1M the following year• Leverages the Barry Plant brand power to overcome age concerns and provide network advantages• Conducts 3-4 appraisals daily, focusing only on hot leads where he can perform at his absolute best• Uses a structured agenda during listing presentations to guide conversations and address client priorities• Future goals include increasing quality and value of deals while developing team members toward their individual targetsIf you're considering scaling your real estate business, remember you can only do a certain amount in any given day. Without leverage and focusing specifically on dollar-productive tasks, you'll struggle to reach that next level.Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Aug 20, 2025 • 33min

182 - Beyond the Lens: Why Your Video Presentation Matters - Peter Mochrie

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Video presentation in real estate is about connecting with your spirit and soul rather than your ego, allowing you to present authentically to potential clients who have researched you months before meeting.• Creating original, thoughtful property videos differentiates you from competitors• Understanding the lens requires preparation and practice to present confidently• Viewers decide whether to trust you within the first 13 seconds of watching• Every property deserves professional video treatment regardless of size or price• Video presentations should tell a story with a beginning, middle and end• Property videos serve dual purposes: marketing to buyers and preserving memories for vendors• Working closely with videographers creates better outcomes• Breathing techniques and warm-ups significantly improve on-camera performance• Asking vendors, "what will you miss most about this house?" reveals powerful selling points• Digital marketing with targeted video content reaches specific buyer demographicsVisit Petermochrie.com or call 0478 921 400 to learn more about The Art of Presenting course.Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Aug 13, 2025 • 57min

181 - The Traits of the Greats With Adam Joske

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Adam Joske joins Lee Woodward for a coach-to-coach masterclass on the thinking patterns that separate top-performing real estate agents from average performers. The fundamental difference between winning and whinging in real estate comes down to self-honesty, professional sequences, and the courage to lead clients rather than serve them.• Self-honesty is the number one trait of successful agents who take full responsibility rather than blaming vendors or buyers• The best agents follow professional sequences and never skip steps, building trust through consistent communication• Successful agents present with conviction rather than offering multiple options – "if this were my family's home, I'd absolutely go with this approach"• Top performers regularly communicate market feedback to vendors, personalising it through buyer stories rather than stating personal opinions• "Central locking selling" technique gets buyers back to properties they initially rejected by creating neutral environments for reconsideration• Great agents claim doors in their core areas through consistent nurturing rather than just chasing new prospects• The "warm chase" period (clients planning to sell in 3-24 months) represents the most significant opportunity most agents missFor consulting with Adam Joske, contact adamjoske@outlook.com or call 0414-337-979. If attending the Complete Salesperson course, come and say hello and mention that you listened to the podcast.Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Aug 6, 2025 • 33min

180 - From Hospitality to Real Estate Empire

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Spiro Drossos shares his remarkable journey from a hospitality worker to a real estate empire builder, growing from a young solo agent to leading a team of 170 staff members managing 7,000 rental properties.• Transitioning from hospitality to real estate, leveraging people skills and customer service experience• Building effective business units and teams to multiply efforts and results• Lead generation as the foundation of real estate success with a target of 60 leads daily• Phone calls still generating the highest number of quality leads despite technological advances• The evolution of listing presentations from printed documents to interactive visual experiences• Importance of clear communication and belief transfer in vendor management• Strategic integration of property management and sales operations• Creating nurturing pipelines that convert over months and years rather than immediately• Speed to market as a critical currency in today's competitive environment• Leadership skills for guiding clients through the decision-making processIf you're considering a career change into real estate, Spiro recommends discussing with someone in the industry and spending a week in an office to see what it's like, especially if you're coming from sales, hospitality or retail roles with transferable skills.Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Jul 30, 2025 • 33min

179 - The Art of Claiming Doors: How Kyra Curtis Dominated Her Hometown Market

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Kyra Curtis transforms from property manager to exceptional real estate agent, achieving 59 sales worth $47 million in just 18 months while raising seven children.• Journey from teen mother to successful real estate professional• Achieving Rate My Agent's Agent of the Year for two suburbs with just two years' experience• Building genuine connections with clients through authentic conversations• Claiming 2,000 out of 3,500 doors in her local community• Using innovative strategies like a car giveaway to access 299 new homes in three months• Applying firefighting experiences to create deeper client connections• Breaking price records through staged marketing and targeted advertising• Focusing on mastery of one technique at a time instead of becoming overwhelmed• Developing consistent communication strategies that continue even when listings face challenges• Managing work-life harmony while balancing a thriving career with seven daughtersRemember to keep learning and growing. The Complete Leader course is coming up, which will offer fresh inspiration and connections for real estate professionals looking to advance their leadership skills.Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Jul 23, 2025 • 21min

178 - Mastering Prospecting: 10 Game-Changing Hacks - Danny Grant

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Danny Grant returns to share the top 10 prospecting hacks that can transform a real estate agent's business, revealing essential truths about consistent lead generation and relationship building.• There is no secret to prospecting – door knocking and phone calls remain the most lucrative lead generation methods• Repeated exposure helps agents handle rejection better, just like big wave surfers train to handle underwater turbulence• Narrow your focus to a manageable geographic area rather than spreading yourself too thin• Use the database formula: start with conversation, grow through nurture, build with trust, and end with client relationships• Being consistently average beats sporadic bursts – 12 calls daily (60 weekly) builds sustainable momentum• Prime your environment by removing distractions and preparing call lists and scripts in advance• Use visual motivation techniques that provide tangible evidence of your prospecting accomplishments• Five face-to-face appointments daily will change your career through compound referral effects• Zig when others zag – physical marketing materials now stand out in an oversaturated digital landscape• Less is more – focus on mastering 8 prospecting pillars rather than attempting too many approaches poorlyHosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Jul 16, 2025 • 20min

177 - Money Laundering in Real Estate: What You Need to Know - Richard Manthel

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Australia is one of the last countries in the world to implement anti-money laundering legislation for real estate agents, with new laws requiring compliance by July 2026. Richard Manthel of AMLHUB explains what agents need to know about the $4 trillion global money laundering problem and how the real estate industry will soon play a crucial role in detecting suspicious transactions.• AML (anti-money laundering) legislation for Australian real estate agents passed in November 2024• Agents must have AML plans and procedures in place by March 2026 for July 2026 implementation• Money laundering involves moving illegal funds through assets like property to hide their origins• Real estate is attractive for money laundering because it can move vast sums without detection• Red flags include properties sold significantly under market value or unusual transaction structures• Every agency must appoint an AML compliance officer with attention to detail and process skills• Companies must develop a risk assessment and compliance program specific to their business• AUSTRAC will regulate compliance with potential penalties of $19,000 per day for non-registration• AML applies only to sales (residential and commercial), not property management• Resources available through AMLHUB include training and end-to-end compliance solutionsVisit amlhub.com.au/contact for help with planning and education to meet your AML obligations, or email richard@amlhub.com.auHosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Jul 9, 2025 • 26min

176 - What happens when you knock on 1,000 doors in your own neighborhood?

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Jacob McKinnon shares his remarkable journey from international marketing entrepreneur to successful real estate agent, generating $1.4 million in GCI within just three years of entering the industry.• Started his career as a chef before building a direct sales and marketing company in the UK• Brought his marketing business to Australia, scaling to 12 locations and 123 salespeople• Pivoted to real estate when COVID decimated his face-to-face marketing business• Spent first six months without a listing before securing his first sale that set a street record• Grew from $85K GCI in first year to $300K in second year and $1.4M in third year• Disrupted the Southern Highlands market by introducing auction campaigns• Reduced average days on market from 155 days (area average) to just 35 days• Creates video content for every listing, often cooking meals in vendors' kitchens• Built success by systematically door-knocking 1,570 homes in his immediate neighborhood• Currently leads a team including his wife as operations manager and two sales associates• Targeting $100 million in property sales this yearClick the links in our show notes to learn more about the Complete Salesperson course, the Complete Property Management day, and the Complete Leader Conference coming up this year.Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Jul 2, 2025 • 31min

175 - Play It Down The Line With Peter Morris

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Peter Morris shares his journey from sales cadet to McGrath shareholder, highlighting the importance of consistency, discipline, and playing it down the line in real estate success.• Started as a 20-year-old sales cadet with Mat Steinwede, learning the foundations through grunt work• Worked in Aboriginal art galleries at Uluru, gaining valuable cultural experience before returning to real estate• Claimed the Ourimbah area by door-knocking consistently for two years, building data methodically• Transformed his business by introducing Sunday open homes, which created a competitive advantage• Uses a VIP launch strategy before taking properties fully to market to establish realistic price expectations• Emphasises the critical importance of language choices when communicating with clients and training team members• Currently generates approximately $1.35 million in GCI with a team of four people• Future goals include growing the team and having team members financially invested in the business• Believes buyer management is crucial: "That buyer today is your client for life."• Recently became a McGrath shareholder, fulfilling what once seemed like "an imaginary dream."Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program
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Jun 25, 2025 • 25min

174 - The Power of Saying Yes: Andy Brownhill's Journey from UK Punk to Real Estate Leadership

Send a message directly to Lee ( Include your details )Andy Brownhill shares his journey from a 17-year-old punk rock kid from England to General Manager at River Realty. He demonstrates how opportunity can appear unexpectedly when we're willing to say yes and take risks.• The power of saying yes to opportunities, beginning with Andy's move to Australia at age 21• How embracing unfamiliar challenges builds a foundation for future success• The importance of taking calculated risks and trusting yourself• River Realty's remarkable transformation - reducing staff from 46 to 30 while increasing sales by 18%• Why stripping back operations saved over $1 million in salaries• The value of developing effective company lead generation systems• Why agents should "fall in love with the process, not the outcome."• How River Realty's customer service team nurtures leads through anniversary calls and property estimates• Leadership requires maintaining an open mind to opportunities in every interaction• Creating systems and processes that allow businesses to operate optimally• The importance of staying curious rather than judgmental in businessJoin us at the Complete Leader Conference 2025, where Andy Brownhill will speak and share more insights on opportunity and leadership in real estate.Hosted by Lee WoodwardProudly brought to you by Lee Woodward Training Systems. Brought to you by NexrElevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today. Discover more: Next Events Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors Explore Lee Woodward Short Courses The Mat Steinwede Real Estate Success Program

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