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Today’s show:
Redfin’s CEO Glenn Kelman joins Jason to discuss essential tips for entering the market (4:55), hacking the system with concepts like “developer homes” and “accessory dwelling units” (22:55), finding happiness and success within simpler goals (28:40), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, joins host Jason.
(2:13) Residential Real Estate Market: Current Trends and Analysis.
(4:55) First-Time Home Buyers: Essential Tips for Entering the Market.
(8:28) The dire need for building homes and other creative solutions to the housing crisis.
(10:21) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://www.Lemon.io/twist
(11:46) Looking at solutions for loans for builders and embracing the novel idea of taxing unused land.
(17:06) The second home phenomenon and it’s impact on the overall market.
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(22:55) Hacking the system with concepts like “developer homes” and “accessory dwelling units”
(25:31) Redfin’s success and Glenn learning about what really matters to their customers.
(28:40) Simplifying your business and getting rid of side quests.
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(33:55) Remote Work Dynamics: Measuring Productivity and Sustaining Company Culture.
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