Ninja Selling Podcast

Joining Matt and Garrett today are Tim DaLeon and his son, John. Tom is a licensed real estate agent and the co-founder of Focus 1st which he co-founded following a 25-year career at Hewlett – Packard developing software products. John is a member of American Mensa and has used his genius-level IQ to translate complex pricing theories into practical, easy to use resources for Focus 1st's clients. Focus 1st automates pricing and processes to aid agents and realtors, and today, Tim and John discuss the power of data and how Focus 1st thrives in easing processes for their clients. Tim begins the conversation by describing his background in real estate and how he transitioned from his engineering career. He discusses the purpose of Focus 1st and how this system brings pricing to the forefront of selling real estate. Our hosts highlight the importance of data and why agents should invest in creating result-oriented real estate reviews, and then Tim wraps up the episode by explaining how charts and pricing work in Focus 1st. Join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: Tim's background and how he started in real estate How Focus 1st started The power of processes How the Focus 1st system works Using the right data Investing in real estate reviews Understanding charts and pricing when using Focus 1st Quotes: "I don't consider myself a pricing expert. I consider myself a pricing master." "I followed the process and kept doing what was working." "The whole point is if you have the process, you can just repeat - it tends to keep working." "Even though we're data-driven, we're person-first, data-second." "Any time I can have someone do a real estate review and they're excited about the information they get to share with somebody, the results are there. " "Your goal is to make sure you teach your customers and share awesome knowledge. The more you achieve that goal, the more transactions you end up having." "When you can empower the client with that much information, it makes your job easy. And again, you're not making the decisions for them, you're allowing them to make smart decisions for themselves, which is just brilliant." "Showing is better than telling." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study Focus 1st

Today's topic came up for Garrett partly as a result of a conversation he had with a lady that he coaches in the Colorado market which got him thinking about what it means to have a shared vision. When you're working with people, when you have multiple people in your world - family members, loved ones, team members, business partners – a shared vision is a crucial component. But what exactly is it? In today's episode Matt and Garrett answer this question, highlighting the power of having a shared vision, the importance of setting rules and boundaries, and how this can make all the difference in your relationships and business partnerships. Garrett explains what a shared vision means by illustrating a road trip he embarked on with his daughter, noting that having a shared vision reduces decision fatigue and enables you to figure out who you can and can't work with early on. They round off today's conversation by introducing tools that we all can use to cultivate the habit of creating shared visions for greater success. Join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: The power of a shared vision How relationships and business partnerships break down The power of simple rules Building a shared vision with people around you Setting rules and boundaries Quotes: "We protected ourselves and our working relationship of how we're going to get from point A to point B so we can have as much fun, laugh as much as we possibly could, joke along the way, and enjoy the time and the experience together. " "The things that you set the rules on, you have to be clear on that. And you have to make sure that those are communicated and confirmed through questions" "It's collaborating, it's working together, it's creating this shared vision. It doesn't have to be everything you want." "A good story creates a good analogy into running a business." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study

It's no secret that rollercoasters can provide the most exciting experience of your life, but they can also be the scariest if you're not really prepared for the ride.. Today, Matt and Garrett explore the rollercoaster happening in the current marketplace where inventory numbers have begun to climb. They also discuss the fall market and offer advice to Ninjas looking to expand their business in this uncertain marketplace. Matt and Garrett discuss the current marketplace, citing a rollercoaster example. They explain that staying true to the systems and processes put in place can help Ninjas through this period, taking their businesses to the next level. To draw this episode to a close, Matt and Garrett offer tips for realtors to transform their warm list into a hot list in preparation for the fall market. Join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: A rollercoaster August Predicting the fall market Staying true to your process through the roller coaster Steps to take in the current marketplace Quotes: "Everything is all of a sudden locked in to send us back down the other side of this roller coaster for one screaming ride back down to the end of the year to start the new year and start clicking up the other side again." "Understand where we are in the year because if you understand and you can own it, it's just a tremendous opportunity instead of getting freaked out." "Life changes are what you want to be paying attention to because it's like the fuse before the firework goes off." "Start looking for the signs up front right now, which is all the life changes that cause real estate to happen. " "I'm excited. I'm looking down. I'm ready to roll. This is going to be fun." "When you're in the front car, your hands are up, you're screaming before you're even moving." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study

Matt and Garrett have just returned from Ninja Selling Guide Camp and are pumped to tell you all about it. In today's episode they discuss Garrett's role in developing the Ninja Selling Coach/Guide concept and its evolution, and also share the fun activities that took place at the recent camp and more importantly, the conversations and lessons learned there.. They begin with a discussion about the evolution of Ninja Selling Coaching over the past years, and then move on to discuss the Guide Camp event itself. They also highlight the powerful physical energy connections made and the lessons learned from meeting various agents that work in different markets. Our hosts then round up the episode by explaining the benefits of going to similar events and how they can help agents broaden their network and their skills. Another way to broaden you network and skill is to join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: The growth of Ninja Selling coaching over the years The power of physical energy experienced at the Guide Camp How events like the Guide Camp benefit agents Making changes to suit the current marketplace Experiencing fun activities at the Guide Camp Quotes: "The energy that comes out of it is absolutely amazing, the support, and the camaraderie," "It was cool sharing thoughts because we have people who specialize in all different markets, from resort markets to second home markets, to luxury to primary markets to first home markets, and hearing all the different perspectives on what's going on and being able to pull ourselves together and share ideas so that we can make sure that people that we're working with are getting some of the best advice that they're not going to find anywhere else." "We're not making overall massive adjustments, but there are certain times in marketplaces where certain systems are more important than others." "It's fun to be in the room with the instructors too because they get a little bit different perspective than we get as coaches because we're blessed to be able to work with people who have business at a certain level and want to go to another level." "I appreciate our entire group of coaches that we have, our entire group of instructors that we have, all of us as guides." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study

On today's episode, Matt and Garrett delve into the importance of internal communication and why this should be done effectively. They center on the need to communicate effectively with the people who work for and with you, and also explore the right tools and ways to aid your communication. Our hosts begin by highlighting the problems that occur when internal communication is neglected, explaining that this affects the quality of work your staff members produce. They lay emphasis on the need to also have a schedule for meetings and sticking to them, and go on to discuss the different communication mediums and why face-to-face is the most effective communication tool. The episode rounds off as our hosts offer top tips and advice to agents looking to repair their internal communication with their staff for a successful business. Join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: Why you should never neglect internal communication The importance of having a schedule for communication Ranking communication mediums; face-to-face, Zoom, or phone Why physical energy connection matters The tops levels of communication Quotes: "How often are you sitting down for a scheduled meeting and talking with them and figuring out where everybody stands?" "When you bring somebody under your umbrella, you have to have those systems in place. You have to have a process and a system for how you're going to do your communication." "Every meeting should start with some element of gratitude and team building." "Meeting and sharing the energy with the people that you employ is very important because it shows them that you show up. Leading by example is the only way to lead." "It always comes to good shared vision, and good communication." "Communicate early in the week, early in the month, and communicate often. " Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study

Joining Matt and Garrett today is Brian Harwood, a phenomenal real estate agent serving Seattle, Washington, and all surrounding areas. Among his many other achievements, Brian is also a coach at Ninja Selling. Today, he shares the secrets of his business and how he increased his turnover by creating laser-focused groups and harnessing the power of his database. The episode begins with Brian describing how he got involved with Ninja and how Garrett became his coach. Brian moves on to discuss the power of having a focused database and why you should divide your database into smaller groups. He talks about how to determine who your raving fans are and how to be in constant communication with them. Brian further explains the need for having the right team put together and how to grow your business right from your database using the right tools. You won't want to miss the extraordinary information and advice shared by this truly remarkable professional here today. And don't forget to join the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: How Brian got into Ninja Selling The power of your database Breaking down your database into groups How to determine your raving fans Brian's results from having a laser focussed group Building the right team The benefits of having a focused database Quotes: "I wasn't organized enough to take my business to the next level. And so I wanted to implement coaching and hire a coach to help me take my business to the next level, get organized, and get my life back." "We started digging into the database, we started to pull out the people who were special in the database, and that they not only know, love, and trust me, as a person, but they also are the biggest supporters of my business. And so we created a small focus list of raving fans." "With our raving fans, we know the depth of the database in these folks. In other words, I know who they are, I know who their spouses are, I know who their kids are, I have their birthdays, their anniversaries, and their kids' birthdays. I know them so well, if they have a job change or if anything happens in their world, they get something from us, they get flowers. We're recognizing them constantly." "Increasing the frequency that you do certain elements of the system can have incredible results on a relationship." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study Brian Harwood https://www.ninjasellingcoach.com/brian-harwood

In today's installment of the Ninja Selling podcast, Matt and Garrett delve into the topics of vision casting and company values. Regardless of whether you are a real estate agent, brokerage agent, or the owner of your own business, all company leaders must understand the importance of vision casting. Telling people where you and your company are going and what you collectively find valuable instills a sense of community and momentum in your employees. When you're clear about your vision both internally and externally, you attract the right people to your company as clients and as staff. In the wake of the pandemic, however, businesses and corporations everywhere struggled to maintain core values and a vision when offices morphed into tiny boxes on a Zoom screen. Now more than ever, vision casting is necessary. With professional values at an all time low, showcasing your company, your team, and where you're heading helps to distinguish yourself from competition. Leaders that showcase their journeys encourage staff to follow in their footsteps. So wave the flag of your company proudly, and watch as your team does the same. As always, more valuable information and advice is available to you by joining the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. The Finer Details of This Episode: Vision casting The impact of the pandemic Holding core values Creating momentum in your company Showcasing Quotes: "So make sure that there's some vision casting going on, telling people where you're going, right. So you have to have a vision to start with." "Garrett, you actually did some vision casting on our last episode, when you were saying, 'Hey, I'm here in Ninja selling this podcast to help change the perception of salespeople across the world so that people are more comfortable around them'." "But more often than not, what you're going to do is people are going to have a clearer understanding of what this is. And they're going to be able to say that fits with me, I get excited about that. I like that. I want to know more about it." "Even if the vision is to just sell homes, having a 'why' behind that is probably helpful too." "Systems aren't going to work unless you have the vision and you're casting it out there every day." "The cool part, again, is when you're clear about your vision internally, you attract the right people into what you're doing - the people that work for you and people that need your services." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study

Matt and Garrett return to the Ninja Selling podcast today to talk about interest rates, as well as predicting them, and why maybe you shouldn't. When couples take on a new home, they're also taking on a new interest rate, and because it's such a crucial part of financing a home, it's tempting as a realtor to advise clients on these rates. A lot of times though, realtors start to set the wrong expectations, encouraging their clients to, in the words of Garrett and Matt, date their interest rates. In promising low interest rates in the future, you create unrealistic goals that clients will never be able to achieve. That's why Matt and Garrett believe in the importance of clarity, and today they talk about just that. The pair encourage realtors to make sure that people buy homes with interest rates that they can take on for the long haul. People will get foreclosed upon otherwise. So listen in today as they navigate interest rate conversations that will prove successful for you and your client as well. More valuable information and advice is available to you by joining the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. The Finer Details of This Episode: Discussing interest rates with clients Setting the wrong expectations Preparing for a sale The dangers in promising a low interest rate The importance of clarity Quotes: "I understand why people are using it. I just feel like we're creating an underlying expectation by encouraging people to embrace, well, you're just dating your interest rate." "I'm not just marrying the house, I'm marrying the rate and all likelihood, I'm not gonna live in the house for 30 years. So in fact, I'll probably want to trade the house before I have an opportunity to trade the rate." "I think we need to make sure that people are buying homes with the understanding that, like, this, this is my payment, I can handle this payment for the long term, because this is how people get into trouble with foreclosures" "I know this is more work, but I think it would certainly behoove agents to have the conversation with lenders to understand how they are talking to buyers about this." "Picture yourself a year from now at your real estate review. Are you going to be comfortable talking about all that stuff that you talked about a year ago at that real estate review?" Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study

On today's episode, Matt and Garrett discuss the right time to let go of the leash and enjoy freedom. In the current marketplace, buyers are putting a hold on their plans and less opportunities are being seen. However, our hosts have some advice for agents on how to take advantage of the situation and make the Ninja systems work for them. They begin with an illustration of what it means to go 'off the leash', and explaining that families are falling back into normal patterns and taking holidays. They go on to describe this period of "going off the leash" as the perfect time to put systems in place and get more business, and discuss why buyers are holding back in the marketplace due to inflation and decreased buying power. Matt and Garrett conclude this very timely episode with advice to agents on how to create opportunities using research and the Ninja systems. As always, more valuable advice can be yours by joining the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: Going off the leash Inflation and decreased buying power in the current marketplace Why are buyers putting on the brakes? The importance of research in the current marketplace Letting go of the leash while creating opportunities Quotes: "In June, inventory rises. It's an incredible time to travel. The sun is shining, the kids are out of school, and that correlates with everything." "When you have this information, it creates a different level of calmness so that we can say we don't need to freak out. We just need to position effectively and be patient." "It's not a marketing problem. It's not a price positioning problem. The buyers are just not here." "If your phone's not ringing, you're not making enough other phones ring." "All these people running around, off the leash, have great stories of living their life that they would love to share with you, I promise." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study

There is absolutely nothing hidden about their agendas today as Matt and Garrett discuss the benefits of planning your day ahead and getting your Ninja Nine accomplished. Together, they delve into the consequences of not maintaining your daily agenda and how you can move from this point in your business to a point where your systems are consistently working effectively. Our hosts begin the conversation by addressing why some agents and realtors find it difficult to make the Ninja Nine system work for them. They then go on to explain that it all boils down to consistency, showing up, and winning the day by creating your daily agenda ahead and holding yourself accountable. Matt and Garrett conclude this enlightening and motivating episode by giving step-by-step advice on how to set daily goals and, most importantly, how to achieve them. More great advice is available by joining the Ninja Selling Podcast group on Facebook at Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook where you share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Ninjas. You can also leave a voicemail with your direct feedback at 208 MY-NINJA. And visit Ninja Selling Events for more information about upcoming open installations. Or if you're interested in taking your goals a step further, visit Ninja Coaching to check out all of our amazing coaches. Episode Highlights: Putting in the daily work to make the Ninja 9 work for you Preparing yourself to win the day The long-term effects of not showing up The benefits of having an agenda How to set and hit daily goals Quotes: "One of the biggest illusions that exists in the real estate industry is that we have to do big things…people don't break it down until 'what are the handful of actions that I need to do every day to move me towards my goals?'" "Are you doing the daily tasks every day? Or are you just doing them some days and saying that you did them most of the time?" "When we give ourselves excuses, we're accepting levels of lower productivity, we're accepting low levels of progress when we should just acknowledge that that happened, and then do better the next day." "Give yourself the opportunity to win the day by creating that agenda." "Do not be subjective on yourself, be objective. Don't be critical, don't beat yourself up." "We're just having you be aware of what you're really doing." Links: www.TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Email us at TSW@TheNinjaSellingPodcast.com Leave a voicemail at (208) MY-NINJA Ninja Selling www.NinjaSelling.com @ninjasellingofficial Ninja Coaching: www.NinjaCoaching.com @ninja.coaching Ninja Events www.NinjaSelling.com/Events Garrett garrett@ninjacoaching.com @ninjaredding Matt matt@ninjacoaching.com @matthewjbonelli The Ninja Selling Podcast Facebook Group Ninja Coaching Book Study