

GSD Mode Podcast
Joshua Smith
Interviews, Tips & Strategies to help Real Estate Professionals and Entrepreneurs DOMINATE their Businesses! For more FREE Training & Resources, Go To: https://www.GSDMode.com
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Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 4min
New Realtor Sells 25 Deals 1st Year, 47 in 2nd Year and Is On FIRE | Interview w/ Derek Timmons
Derek Timmons is a real estate agent who out the gate has been on FIRE! As a brand new real estate agent, Derek was able to close 25 deals during his 1st year while working only part-time on the side and still holding down a full time job. After making the switch to full time in his 2nd year, he was able to close 47 deals in 2020 in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, totaling over $250k in commission income. Now in his 3rd year, he is on track to blow that number out of the water and continues to absolutely crush it! In this GSD Mode Podcast Interview, Derek discusses with host Joshua Smith EXACTLY how he has been able to find success as a new realtor and how he got to where he is today in such a short amount of time, what he believes is the key to having a high conversion rate, the insane value that comes with developing healthy business relationships with money lender, builders, investors, etc.., he details his online social media presence and talks about how important it is for real estate agents to be online in this day and age, and so much more. Don’t miss this one, hit play! 00:00 - Introduction 6:00 - What brought you into real estate in the first place? 10:00 - Transitioning from a part time agent to a full time agent while supporting his family 14:20 - What are some things you did when you switched to being a full time agent? 18:30 - What helped you almost double your production in your 2nd year? 21:00 - What do you think has been the key to having a high conversion rate? 26:00 - How do you approach developing new business relationships? 30:45 - What has been the most valuable relationship you have made as a real estate agent? 34:00 - What does your online presence look like on social media? 37:30 - Google Ads and website tips 40:00 - False reviews on Google and other services 42:00 - How to ask and vet reviews from clients 46:30 - How are you able to stay consistent with your schedule? 52:00 - The top priority for Derek to do 1st is to build your database 55:30 - Being so new and having no idea what he was doing 57:00 - If you could give your younger self 2 pieces of advice, what would that advice be? 1:01:00 - Where do you see yourself taking your business? 1:02:50 - Where to learn more about Derek Derek’s Contact Info: https://www.instagram.com/maverickgroupyyc/ dtimmons@cirrealty.ca 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/

Feb 25, 2021 • 1h 29min
How Realtors Can CRUSH IT with Their YouTube Channel & Paid YouTube Ads | GSD Mode Podcast Interview
If you are a real estate agent who for some reason isn’t using YouTube as a source of lead generation, you are doing yourself a MASSIVE disservice! Marketing yourself through YouTube videos and paid YouTube Ads are two of the biggest and fastest growing ways for realtors to be seen by the public and to start generating and converting leads! In this GSD Mode Podcast Interview, Aaron Martinez and Brett Ratkowski sit down with GSD Mode host Joshua Smith and detail the importance and value of online lead generation for real estate agents and how realtors can use YouTube, as well as Facebook, as a constant lead generation source! Having over 1,000,000 leads generated between the two of them, as well as working with multiple brokerages and teams ranked in the Top 20 Real Estate Teams in the country, it’s safe to say that Brett and Aaron are both MASTERS of generating leads online for real estate agents! Check it out! #GSDMode4Life 00:00 - Introduction 8:00 - What brought you into the real estate/marketing space? 11:00 - What is your business looking like today? 15:00 - Time vs Money 22:00 - How to get people to take action like your video is asking 28:00 - What metrics should we be focusing on on YouTube? 32:00 - What are some metrics on YouTube that show you that you are doing well? 40:00 - Making educational videos vs entertainment videos 44:30 - Video editing and outsourcing that 50:00 - iPhone filming tips 54:30 - Do you know if your channel gets favored by YouTube if you have your channel available for ads? 58:45 - What are some ways you can run ads on YouTube? 1:03:00 - Create, Hook, Educate, Offer 1:19:00 - Retargeting ads 1:24:00 - Where to learn more about Aaron and Brett Brett’s Previous GSD Mode Podcast Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NXOJ-0bYyw&t=1280s *Scroll down below for Aaron & Brett’s contact info... 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/ Aaron & Brett’s Contact Info: https://revampedrealestate.com/youtube

Feb 24, 2021 • 53min
REO: Offers, Weekly Inspections & Monthly Reports | GSD Mode Podcast w/ Ben Barber & Joshua Smith
Part 8 (final episode) in our "How To Have Success In REO's & Short Sales For Real Estate Agents" and in this Episode we break down/discuss: "Submitting Offers on your REO Listings, Weekly Inspections on your REO Properties, Monthly Marketing Reports (MMR's), Updated BPO's & Ending Top Tips from Joshua Smith and Ben Barber". If you missed "Episodes 1-7" in this series, make sure to check those out ASAP, as each Episode builds off the next and cover all the main parts of REO and Short Sales that you MUST know to ensure your success! Below are links to Episodes 1-7... *Check Out Part 1 Here: https://youtu.be/LUFvW2f8znk *Check Out Part 2 Here: https://youtu.be/R6wwc57nXS0 *Check Out Part 3 Here: https://youtu.be/1yC4NqdYWKo *Check Out Part 4 Here: https://youtu.be/X3YjMR0HLuk *Check Out Part 5 Here: https://youtu.be/DbaC2JMbLJw *Check Out Part 6 Here: https://youtu.be/D4lOvNiwKzk *Check Out Part 7 Here: https://youtu.be/w0tAnVb9bzY 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - What this episode is about 3:30 - What to understand and prepare for once your property is ready for listing 16:00 - What are some things that impress you when it comes to working with real estate agents? 24:30 - If you commit to a deal, honor your word and keep your promise! 33:00 - More info about BPO 37:00 - Top tips for realtors managing the offer process 43:00 - What percentage of agents do you think have this process mastered? To learn more about "REO University" Go To: http://reomasteryuniversity.com/ *IMPORTANT: If you decided to join REO University, make sure to use PROMO CODE: REOUNIVERSITY , all one word and all caps, this will save you $500 so you can get the entire Training Program for Only $997 or 3 Monthly Payments of $333! *Scroll Below For Ben's Contact Info.. 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/ *Ben’s Contact Info: https://www.facebook.com/barbergrouprealty/ https://www.facebook.com/ben.barber.90260 https://homeisawesome.com/

Feb 19, 2021 • 1h 3min
The Importance of Strong Relationships To Your Business & Personal Success | GSD Mode Podcast
Chuck & Angela Fazio are a husband/wife real estate duo that have collectively sold over 40,000 homes, as well as having over $9 BILLION in production throughout their careers. They operate the largest single brokerage office in the entire country (check out an office tour in Chuck’s 2nd GSD Mode Interview, linked below) and decided to switch to EXP Realty and take their business international, meaning they now have over 3,500 agents under their umbrella! Inside the GSD Mode Podcast Interview, Chuck & Angela discuss with host Joshua Smith about how they have been able to create massive success together and how important having a strong relationships and partnerships built on trust is when you trying to find success in the real estate industry! But that’s not all, they also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and the right staff to help you succeed, how real estate agents can work on their mindset and the power that comes with that, and so much more! Check it out! #GSDMode4Life 00:00 - Introduction 8:30 - Getting clarity on your vision and what you want to do 12:00 - Talking about everything with your significant other 24:00 - The importance of building strong relationships with the people closest to you 29:30 - Having trust in your partner 36:00 - Working on mindset 40:00 - Being happy makes people want to be around you 46:00 - Attracting like minded agents to your brokerage 56:30 - Chuck’s BOLDEST prediction yet 59:00 - Where to learn more about Chuck Chuck’s 1st GSD Mode Podcast Interview: https://youtu.be/8xm796I-Q58 Chuck’s 2nd GSD Mode Podcast Interview (Including An Office Tour!): https://youtu.be/prKWXaiOgyc Chuck & Angela’s Contact Info: The Massive Real Estate Rebuild Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfoKcHUq4iA1Bl6riyYP3XA FREE BOOK from Angela, just send her your address! Check it out on Amazon! - https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Your-Real-Estate-Career/dp/0999276409/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1613566156&refinements=p_27%3AAngela+Fazio&s=books&sr=1-1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mid-week-mind-freak/id1508390394 https://www.facebook.com/chuckandangela https://www.facebook.com/IconicPowerCouple/ 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/

Feb 17, 2021 • 41min
REO Initial BPO & Repair Recommendations | GSD Mode Podcast with Ben Barber & Joshua Smith
Part 7 in our "How To Have Success in REO & Short Sales For Real Estate Agents" and in this Episode we break down/discuss: "REO Initial BPO (Broker Price Opinion) and Repair Recommendations"... Once the REO/Foreclosure property is vacant, one of your first initial tasks that your Asset Manager is going to have you do is your "Initial BPO" and included in that report will be your professional recommendations if the Bank should repair the property or list it as-is... There are so many reasons to why getting this initial BPO right is so important to you and your future success with the Bank (aka your Client sending your Foreclosure/REO listings) and in this episode, Ben and I break these down along with our top tips and more! If you missed "Episodes 1-6" in this series, make sure to check those out (links to watch each of those are below), where we discuss: The Importance of Getting Into REO & Short Sales, How To Get Into REO & Short Sales, The Overall Process For REO & Short Sales, Cash For Keys & Much More... In this Series, each episode builds off the next, so it is important to watch each Episode (and highly recommended you watch them in order), to ensure you have all the information you need to CRUSH IT with REO and Short Sales! *Check Out Part 1 Here: https://youtu.be/LUFvW2f8znk *Check Out Part 2 Here: https://youtu.be/R6wwc57nXS0 *Check Out Part 3 Here: https://youtu.be/1yC4NqdYWKo *Check Out Part 4 Here: https://youtu.be/X3YjMR0HLuk *Check Out Part 5 Here: https://youtu.be/DbaC2JMbLJw *Check Out Part 6 Here: https://youtu.be/D4lOvNiwKzk 00:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Series breakdown 8:00 - Top REO Tips 16:00 - More REO Tips for real estate agents 26:00 - “How do I become a better real estate professional?” 32:30 - Getting clear on what you want and conveying that to others To learn more about "REO University" Go To: http://reomasteryuniversity.com/ *IMPORTANT: If you decided to join REO University, make sure to use PROMO CODE: REOUNIVERSITY , all one word and all caps, this will save you $500 so you can get the entire Training Program for Only $997 or 3 Monthly Payments of $333! Ben’s Contact Info: https://www.facebook.com/barbergrouprealty/ https://www.facebook.com/ben.barber.90260 https://homeisawesome.com/ 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/

Feb 16, 2021 • 56min
Lead Gen, Lead Follow Up & Running Virtual Real Estate Teams | Interview with Bao Le
Bao Le is a Top Virtual Real Estate Consultant who works with dozens of real estate agents and brokerage owners, helping them develop and maintain the virtual side of their respective businesses! In 2020 we all found out how important it is to be able to take our real estate businesses virtual, and many agents look to Bao to help them figure out how they can develop, convert, or adapt their real estate businesses during such a pivotal period for virtual real estate. Check out this GSD Mode Podcast Interview where Joshua and Bao break down how realtors can boost their virtual lead generation and lead conversion numbers, share tips for realtors that struggle with converting leads and having those tough conversations, how he is helping his clients find inventory during this current real estate market boom, and so much more! #GSDMode4Life Bao’s Contact Info: www.baossdigital.com facebook.com/imbaole 00:00 - Introduction 6:30 - What brought you into the industry that you are in today? 15:00 - Lead conversion tips for real estate agents 20:00 - Top tips for realtors looking to have lead conversion conversations 26:00 - How to sell the need for the appointment to a potential client, not the sale 31:00 - How realtors can acquire inventory right now 34:00 - Starting his team virtual and the keys to running a successful virtual business 41:30 - How to manage positions that you don’t have the knowledge of how they work 46:45 - Maintaining culture inside your business 50:00 - Key things to do when running virtual brokerage 53:30 - Where to learn more about Bao *Scroll down below for Bao’s contact info... 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/

Feb 8, 2021 • 1h 3min
New Realtor Makes $100K+ In 1st Year | GSD Mode Interview with Kristopher Esqueda
GSD Mode Podcast Interview with Kristopher Esqueda and Joshua Smith. Kristopher jumped into Real Estate and in His 1st year as a Realtor, He made more than $100K in commissions and then doubled His Business in His 2nd year! This Dude is on FIRE! Not only was Kristopher a brand new Realtor, He had also just relocated from California to Tennessee, where He didn't know anyone... With living in a Brand New State & taking on a Brand New Career, He had to put an effective plan in place & then execute on that plan! In this Interview, He breaks down how He did it, top lessons learned and much more! Kristophers’s Contact Info: https://www.instagram.com/kris.esqueda/ KEsqueda@VillageTN.com 00:00 - Introduction 4:30 - What led you into real estate in the first place? 12:00 - Skills carried over from his previous career that help hi as a real estate agent 18:00 - What was your 1st year as a real estate agent like? 24:00 - Let everyone know you are a real estate agent now! 29:30 - How have you gone about making connections as a realtor without being pushy or annoying? 36:30 - What did you change in your 2nd year as an agent from your 1st year? 44:00 - How do you keep such a solid, strong mindset? 51:00 - The importance of keeping a daily routine 55:30 - Where do you see yourself taking your real estate business? 59:00 - Where to learn more about Kristopher/ Advice Kris would give his younger self 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/

Feb 5, 2021 • 55min
Individual Realtor Sells $91Million + In 2020 | GSD Mode Interview with Anne Lusk and Joshua Smith
GSD Mode Podcast Interview with Anne Lusk and Joshua Smith. Anne Lusk is a Top Producing Real Estate Agent who has been in the Business for over 25 years. In 2020 Anne Sold over $91Million in Gross Volume Sales all by Herself (INSANE)! Anne has built Her amazing Real Estate Business by always putting Clients first, making sure She delivers and amazing experience to Her Clients & maintain a strong Life Long Relationship with all Her Clients, which has allowed Anne to build an amazing Real Estate Business through Repeat and Referrals. In this Interview Anne breaks down how She has done it & what has allowed Her to create so much success in Her Real Estate Business! Anne’s Contact Info: (717) 271-9339 00:00 - Introduction 4:00 - 1st piece of advice from Anne’s 1st mentor 8:30 - Making her foreclosures look good in order to make more money 15:00 - Assembling gift baskets for out of town clients that were visiting the area to view homes 19:30 - Working hard to build relationships wit high-end buyers 25:30 - How have you been able to adapt and shift during major events that lead to major market shifts? 32:00 - Needing to succeed 34:00 - Getting referrals from clients that have already moved away and out of state 39:00 - How to keep a past client relationship alive 44:00 - How do you keep everything together when you have so many things going on? 47:50 - Keeping a strong mindset and drive throughout her career 51:00 - Focus on your victories 52:30 - Where to learn more about Anne and get in touch 54:00 - 2 pieces of advice that Anne would give to her younger self 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/

Feb 3, 2021 • 34min
REO Initial Property Preservation Steps & Top Tips | Success In REO & Short Sales Part 6 w/ Ben Barber & Joshua Smith
Part 6 in our "How To Have Success in REO & Short Sales For Real Estate Agents" and in this Episode we break down/discuss: "REO Initial Property Preservation Process & Our Top Tips To Maximize Your Success"... When you get an REO Listing assignment, your first main action is checking the occupancy status, once you have verified the property is vacant, either initially during your occupancy check or post cash for keys and/or eviction, then the "Property Preservation Process" Starts & That is what this episode is all about... If you missed "Episodes 1-5" in this series, make sure to check those out (links to watch each of those are below), where we discuss: The Importance of Getting Into REO & Short Sales, How To Get Into REO & Short Sales, The Overall Process For REO & Short Sales, Cash For Keys & More... In this Series, each episode builds off the next, so it is important to watch each Episode (and highly recommended you watch them in order), to ensure you have all the information you need to CRUSH IT with REO and Short Sales! *Check Out Part 1 Here: https://youtu.be/LUFvW2f8znk *Check Out Part 2 Here: https://youtu.be/R6wwc57nXS0 *Check Out Part 3 Here: https://youtu.be/1yC4NqdYWKo *Check Out Part 4 Here: https://youtu.be/X3YjMR0HLuk *Check Out Part 5 Here: https://youtu.be/DbaC2JMbLJw 00:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Some of the biggest headaches in the REO space and how agents can avoid it 12:00 - Joshua using a trustworthy locksmith contractor and then putting them on payroll 20:00 - What to do when taking photos of your properties 30:00 - What to expect in upcoming episodes/Assistant practices To learn more about "REO University" Go To: http://reomasteryuniversity.com/ *IMPORTANT: If you decided to join REO University, make sure to use PROMO CODE: REOUNIVERSITY , all one word and all caps, this will save you $500 so you can get the entire Training Program for Only $997 or 3 Monthly Payments of $333! Ben’s Contact Info: https://www.facebook.com/barbergrouprealty/ https://www.facebook.com/ben.barber.90260 https://homeisawesome.com/ 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/

Feb 1, 2021 • 55min
Top Los Angeles Luxury Realtor with $7Billion+ Sold | GSD Mode Interview with Aaron Kirman
Aaron Kirman is a visionary in luxury real estate. For more than 20 years, Aaron Kirman has been on the leading edge of luxury residential real estate, both in the U.S. and abroad. As the top agent in Los Angeles for the past decade and a top five agent nationwide, he has amassed more than $7 billion in career sales! In this GSD Mode Podcast Interview with Aaron Kirman and Joshua Smith, Aaron shares how He got started in Real Estate, how He got into the Luxury Real Estate, what has led to His success & much more! Aaron’s Contact Info: Aaron@AaronKirman.com https://www.instagram.com/aaronkirman/ 00:00 - Introduction 3:00 - What led you to getting into real estate in the first place? 7:00 - What was your first year in real estate like? 13:40 - The niche that Aaron focuses on 16:15 - The most important thing you need to be prepared for when working with high profile clients 21:00 - Advice for realtors trying to develop new relationships 24:00 - What are some things you did to adapt during COVID-19 shutdowns? 27:00 - Getting clarity on having goals 30:00 - How do you decide what to say ‘yes’ to, and what to say ‘no’ to? 33:00 - How Aaron has been able to adapt during major market shifts 38:00 - Prediction for the upcoming real estate market 41:00 - Business is a game of chess 45:00 - Do you have a vision for where you’re going to take your business in the future? 48:00 - Do you see yourself selling more or coaching more and being a team leader in the future? 50:45 - Where to follow Aaron and learn more about him 52:15 - If you could give your 18 year old self some advice, what would that advice be? 📚 For a TON of FREE Tips, Methods and Strategies to help you DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business, make sure to snag my new 100% Free Digital Book (it will be emailed to you within seconds) - Joshua Smith's Free Book "DOMINATE Your Real Estate Business - Top Tips From a Top Producers" go to: http://www.JoshuaSmithFREEBook.com/ 👉 Looking for help in your Real Estate Business, Check out Joshua Smith's Coaching Program "Mastery Bootcamp" at: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 Want to learn more about Joshua Smith's Coaching Program, see if the program is a fit for you, etc... Schedule a 100% Zero Pressure/Zero Hassle Discovery Call, Click Here: http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com 👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith] - http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM GSD Mode Podcast Sponsors/Supported By: Perfect Storm (The most Effective and Affordable Real Estate CRM in the Real Estate Industry) - http://www.PerfectStormNow.com Mastery Bootcamp (Joshua Smith's personal Coaching/Mentorship Program) - http://www.MasteryBootcamp.com REO Mastery University (REO and Short Sale Real Estate Agent Training) - https://reouniversity.wpengine.com/ Connect With Joshua Smith On Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaSmithGSD Instagram - https://instagram.com/joshuasmithgsd/