

The Walk Thru
BAM Media
Close out your week with Byron Lazine, The Broke Agent, and a rotating cast of characters as they cover the week’s trending stories.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 30min
How To Improve Your Listing Photos & Top Social Apps For Agents | The Walk Thru 073
Krys Benyamein and Shane Burgman join Captain Dan Oneil and The Broke Agent to discuss five tips for better listing photos, sellers moving because of back-to-office policies, the top seven social media apps for real estate agents (ranked), BAM Camp, and the marketer of the week.
Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/
BAM + 1000Watt Agent Sentiment Index survey: https://bamx.uscreen.io/programs/july-2023-agent-sentiment-report
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
This episode’s sources:
https://nowbam.com/5-tips-for-better-listing-photos/
https://nowbam.com/10-of-sellers-are-moving-because-of-return-to-work-policies/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noJ69kfcbb0&t=2s
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxNvuL0r3AG/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvhkCJmLGTw/
Timestamps:
00:00–04:06 Intro
04:06 #1–5 Tips for Better Listing Photos (Krys Benyamein / BAM)
09:27 The day of the week Krys publishes listings—and why
12:45 Is there a maximum number of photos to include in a listing?
14:46 #2—10% of sellers are moving due to return-to-office policies (BAM)
21:36 #3—Top 7 social media apps ranked by The Broke Agent (BAM)
28:37 #4—Marketer of the week
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Connect with Dan Oneil: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
Connect with The Broke Agent: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
Connect with Krys Benyamein: https://www.instagram.com/krysbenyamein/
Connect with Shane Burgman: https://www.instagram.com/shaneburgman/
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BAM PARTNERS
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𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200
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#socialmediamarketing #realestatelisting #socialapps

Sep 14, 2023 • 48min
60,000 Agents Just Left The Industry & The Best QR Code Strategies | The Walk Thru 072
Kristen Clowry and Shane Burgman join Captain Dan Oneil and The Broke Agent to discuss 60,000 agents leaving the industry, Tom Toole's 90-day plan for fall, seasonal pop-by ideas, 3 ways agents can use QR codes, and the marketer of the week.
Join us at BAM Camp on September 20 for an unforgettable all-day event in Naples, Florida! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/
Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
This episode’s sources:
https://nowbam.com/are-you-ready-for-a-fall-frenzy-of-business-create-a-90-day-plan-to-end-the-year-strong/
https://nowbam.com/20-seasonal-pop-by-ideas-to-stay-top-of-mind-through-the-end-of-the-year
https://nowbam.com/3-ways-real-estate-agents-can-use-qr-codes/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw0ESdMODkc/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cw0oCoHPOvj/
Timestamps:
00:00–03:33 Intro
03:36 #1—60K agent exodus and Tom Toole’s 90-day plan (BAM)
18:04 #2—20 Fall & winter pop-by ideas (BAM)
27:14 #3—3 Ways agents can use QR codes—Krys Benyamein (BAM)
38:05 #4—Marketer of the week
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Connect with Dan Oneil: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
Connect with The Broke Agent: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
Connect with Kristen Clowry: https://www.instagram.com/kristensellshouses/
Connect with Shane Burgman: https://www.instagram.com/shaneburgman/
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BAM PARTNERS
𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/
𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200
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#qrcode #realestatecareer #realestateagents

Sep 7, 2023 • 47min
$6 Strategy To Build Your Email List & Instagram’s New Changes | The Walk Thru 071
Lindsey Jo, Kyle Toomey, and Ed Stulak join The Broke Agent to discuss how to build your email list, how to double your email open rate, Instagram’s internal testing of 10-minute Reels, three things to bring on a listing appointment, and the marketers of the week.
Join us at BAM Camp on September 20 for an unforgettable all-day event in Naples, Florida! https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/
FUBCON 2023: Use promo code “bam_vip30” for 30% off your first ticket. Each additional ticket is 55% off, so buy for your friends who are also looking to scale next year! → https://www.fubcon.com/
Become a member of BAMx: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
This episode’s sources:
https://nowbam.com/how-i-instantly-doubled-my-email-open-rate-with-6/
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagrams-testing-3-minute-10-minute-reels-uploads/692375/
https://nowbam.com/3-pieces-of-real-estate-information-agents-need-to-bring-on-every-appointment/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwTiS9cgMHS/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwxro3nLEPp/
Timestamps:
00:00–03:29 Intro
03:29 #1 – “How I Instantly Doubled My Email Open Rate with $6” (BAM)
16:59 #2 – Instagram is internally testing 3-minute and 10-minute Reels
28:29 #3 -- Three pieces of information agents need to bring on a listing appointment (Tom Toole)
36:19 #4 – Marketers of the week
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Kyle Toomey: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_toomey/
Connect with Lindsey Jo: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyyy_jo/
Connect with Ed Stulak: https://www.instagram.com/edstulak/
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BAM PARTNERS
𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/
𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200
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#emaillist #emailstrategy #instagram

Aug 31, 2023 • 47min
Time to Raise The Bar for a Real Estate License? | The Walk Thru 070
Paige Steckling and Brooks Landry join Captain Dan Oneil and The Broke Agent to discuss Realtor associations and higher standards for agents, role-playing a buyer consultation, fraudulent lenders, and the marketers of the week.
Join us at BAM Camp on September 20 for an unforgettable all-day event in Naples, Florida!
https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/
BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
This episode’s sources:
https://nowbam.com/should-realtor-associations-set-minimum-standards-for-agents-to-keep-their-license/
https://nowbam.com/agents-beware-of-fraudulent-lenders/
Timestamps:
00:00--02:53 Intro
02:53 #1--Should Realtor Associations hold agents to a higher standard? (BAM)
16:30 #2—Role-playing a buyer consultation (with The Broke Agent as buyer)
30:50 Join us at BAM Camp (BAMx members save 25%)
31:41 #3—Beware of fraudulent lenders (Dan’s story)
42:46 #4---Marketers of the week (videos by Derrick Gregory)
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Paige Steckling: https://www.instagram.com/utahrealestatepaige/
Connect with Brooks Landry: https://www.instagram.com/brookslandrygroup/
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BAM PARTNERS
𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝟕: The most accurate, powerful, and effective real estate seller lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/bam/
𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤: Hire a Virtual Assistant Today! Use code BAM200 for $250 OFF the signup fee → https://myvirtudesk.com/contact?promocode=BAM200
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#realestatelicense #realestateagents #realestatebrokerage

Aug 17, 2023 • 49min
Cyber Attack Takes Down Multiple MLS's & Why NOT To Send Out Of Office Emails | The Walk Thru 068
Shannon Gillette and Brad Acree join Captain Dan Oneil and The Broke Agent to discuss the MLS outages from the Rapattoni cyber attack, how to crush real estate conferences (like the Tom Ferry Summit), why out-of-office emails are terrible, and takeaways from two of Shannon’s Reels.
Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! https://www.tomferry.com/ssb
Join us at BAM Camp on September 20th in Naples, Florida — https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/
BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
Timestamps:
00:00–03:37 Intro
03:37 #1 MLS outages and the Rapattoni cyber attack
15:40 #2 Four keys to a successful real estate summit
29:31 #3 Three reasons why NOT to send out-of-office emails
37:32 #4 Marketer of the week
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Shannon Gillette: https://www.instagram.com/shannon_gillette/
Connect with Brad Acree : https://www.instagram.com/betterwayhome/
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Resources:
https://nowbam.com/after-rapattoni-cyber-attack-mlss-and-agents-are-sharing-creative-solutions/
https://nowbam.com/4-keys-to-a-successful-tom-ferry-success-summit/
https://nowbam.com/3-reasons-not-to-send-ooo-emails-and-what-to-do-instead/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvF4h-VM4Bq/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvGnvK8O4bU/
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The most accurate, powerful, and effective lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/referral/bam/
#mlslisting #realestateagents #realestateemails

Aug 10, 2023 • 51min
Is Inman Ignoring BAM & Compass CEO's Problem With Remote-Work | The Walk Thru 067
Krys Benyamein and Jason Cassity join Dan Oneil and The Broke Agent to talk about Inman intentionally ignoring BAM, how to master market knowledge, why successful agents go to the office, and the marketer video of the week from BAM’s very own Dan Oneil.
Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! https://www.tomferry.com/ssb
Join us at BAM Camp! Sign up now for early bird pricing: https://brokeagentmedia.lpages.co/bam-camp/
BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
Timestamps:
00:00-02:57 Intro
02:59 Is Inman intentionally ignoring BAM?
15:37 Four Steps to master market knowledge
29:04 Successful Agents go to the office
41:55 Marketer of the Week
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Krys Benyamein: https://www.instagram.com/krysbenyamein/
Connect with Jason Cassity: https://www.instagram.com/jason_cassity/
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Resources:
https://nowbam.com/is-inman-intentionally-ignoring-bam/
https://nowbam.com/how-to-master-market-knowledge/
https://www.inman.com/2023/08/09/successful-agents-show-up-robert-reffkin-says-in-remote-work-rebuke/
https://nowbam.com/tapping-into-nostalgia-for-listing-videos-that-resonate/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvcyhIzA8tO/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=9d17ba85-f43b-4f7a-b884-97ea2fbe4578
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvPvXfLpw4W/
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BAM Partner:
The most accurate, powerful, and effective lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/referral/bam/
#inman #compass #realestatepodcast

Aug 3, 2023 • 55min
Real Estate Agent Caught On Ring Camera Doing WHAT?! | The Walk Thru 066
Marie Lee and Shane Burgman join Dan Oneil and The Broke Agent to discuss a real estate agent caught guzzling milk from a seller's fridge, August content ideas, a look at the marketing video of the week, and the worst question agents can ask.
Enter to win two free in-person tickets to the Tom Ferry Success Summit in Dallas (August 22-24, 2023):
https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/tf-summit-ticket-giveaway-2023
Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!!
http://www.tomferry.com/ssb
BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
Timestamps:
00:00-03:19 Intro
03:22 Topic #1: Got Milk?
16:01 Topic #2: August content ideas
28:03 Topic #3: The worst question agents can ask a prospect
45:55 Topic #4 Marketer of the Week
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Marie Lee: https://www.instagram.com/movemetotennessee/
Connect with Shane Burgman: https://www.instagram.com/shaneburgman/
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Resources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/08/01/real-estate-agent-drinking-milk/
https://nowbam.com/august-2023-content-ideas-for-agents/
https://nowbam.com/the-worst-question-agents-can-ask-on-the-first-phone-call/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtfOj3lA7dc/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuApQKdgGl4/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvIuYshAJoz/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvYTvLNAOMm/
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BAM Partner:
The most accurate, powerful, and effective lead generation resource to build your business. GET STARTED TODAY → https://www.vulcan7.com/referral/bam/
#realestateagents #realtorvideo #contentideas

Jul 26, 2023 • 27min
How To Get More Client Reviews & Twitters Rebrand To “X” | The Walk Thru 065
The Broke Agent and Dan Oneil sit down with Linzi Breuhan to discuss Elon rebranding Twitter, a debate about Threads, and how real estate agents can get positive online reviews.
BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! http://www.tomferry.com/ssb
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 - 02:12 Intro
02:12 Topic #1: Twitter Rebrand
05:45 Topic #2: Threads debate
16:10 Topic #3: How to Get Reviews
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Linzi Breuhan: https://www.instagram.com/soldbylinzi/
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Resources:
https://www.axios.com/2023/07/24/elon-musk-twitter-x-rebrand
https://nowbam.com/mastering-online-reviews-without-being-pushy/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cukdskug_yS/
#Threads #realestateagents #realtorvideo

Jul 20, 2023 • 49min
Elevate Your Open House With THIS Strategy | The Walk Thru 064
The Broke Agent and Dan Oneil sit down with Lindsey Jo and Jay Glazer and discuss the marketer of the week, how to elevate your open house, whether you should share your struggles on social media, and whether Threads is already dead for real estate agents.
BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! http://www.tomferry.com/ssb
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
Timestamps:
00:00–02:33 Intro
02:34 Topic #1— Promoting your open houses
19:10 Topic #2— Being authentic on social media
33:24 Topic #3— Is Threads already dead?
44:33 Topic #4— Marketer of the week
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Lindsey Jo: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyyy_jo/
Connect with Jay Glazer: https://www.instagram.com/jayglazernyc/
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Resources:
https://nowbam.com/elevate-your-open-houses-with-this-simple-strategy/.
https://nowbam.com/real-and-raw-sharing-personal-struggles-on-instagram/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu0RD_qvDbU/?img_index=1
#openhouse #realestateagents #threads

Jul 13, 2023 • 55min
What’s Working on Threads and Language Agents Should NEVER Use | The Walk Thru 063
The Broke Agent and Dan Oneil bring in Brooks Landry and Dan MacKinnon to discuss professionalism with agents and clients, best practices for agents on Threads, time blocking, and this week's marketing videos.
BAMx – Become a better agent: https://bamx.uscreen.io/pages/subscribe
Use discount code WALKTHRU for 10% off your annual subscription.
Join us in August at the TF Success Summit!! Use promo code PRBAMSS for $100 OFF!! http://www.tomferry.com/ssb
YouTube Webinar with Tom Storey on July 19 – Sign up so you don’t miss it: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_02VupyqyT3e-QOLs5ezGUQ#/registration
Subscribe to BAM YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/aatxhaka
Subscribe to BAM Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nowbam/the-best-newsletter-in-real-estate
Check out BAM: https://nowbam.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 - 03:43 Intro
03:52 Topic #1— Professionalism with clients and agents
15:59 Topic #2— What agents should do on Threads
30:42 Topic #3— The most important time block no one talks about
48:27 Topic #4— Marketing of the Week
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Connect with Dan Oneil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoneil_/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danoneil__
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Connect with The Broke Agent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokeagent/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokeagent
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Connect with Brooks Landry: https://www.instagram.com/brookslandrygroup/
Connect with Dan MacKinnon: https://www.instagram.com/dan_the_realtor/
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Resources:
https://nowbam.com/hey-bruh-maybe-its-time-to-review-professional-language/
https://nowbam.com/dont-know-what-to-say-on-threads-use-these-26-posts-as-inspiration/
https://nowbam.com/the-most-important-time-block-that-no-one-ever-talks-about/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CratjZ5rut6/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuaN_nOv0Bi/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
#Threads #realestateagents #realtorvideo