Kara Hinshaw, a real estate whiz and owner of Key Associates Signature Realty, chats with Nick about going from running a small-town brokerage in Santa Claus, Indiana, to heading a booming business with 65 agents closing 550 deals a year. She spills the beans on her unique "teamerage" model, her awesome systems, and how her corporate background in global procurement helped her scale her business. They also talk recruiting strategies, training new agents, and why adaptability and leadership are the keys to her success.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Failing Forward: Lessons in Growth
• 00:00:28 - Why Teamerage Is the Future
• 00:01:00 - From Real Estate Kid to Visionary Leader
• 00:01:46 - Walking Away, Coming Back Stronger
• 00:03:14 - Solo Brokerage to Scalable Machine
• 00:05:41 - When Staying Small Wasn’t Enough
• 00:09:43 - Redefining Real Estate with Teamerage
• 00:13:10 - Systems That Do the Heavy Lifting
• 00:17:25 - Why Video Isn’t Optional Anymore
• 00:21:39 - Turning Rookies Into Rockstars
• 00:22:49 - The Messy Middle Nobody Talks About
• 00:23:45 - Scaling Smart with Virtual Assistants
• 00:25:19 - Project Management That Actually Works
• 00:29:21 - Recruiting Without the Hard Sell
• 00:32:37 - Keeping Your Best Agents Happy
• 00:35:27 - Cracking the Code to Leads and Clients
• 00:41:57 - Learning, Adapting, and Winning
• 00:42:41 - Closing Thoughts, Opening New Doors

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Reside Platform Website
• Kara on LinkedIn
• Key Associates Signature Realty

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Suneet sits down with Ibrahim Hussein, the powerhouse leader behind Ontario’s top real estate team, Affinity Real Estate, which has smashed records with over $1.4 billion in sales in just five years. Ibrahim opens up about the principles and strategies that fuel his team’s success, including the game-changing concept of emotional equity, his unique approach to retention, and the power of gratitude in leadership. Packed with real-world insights and no-nonsense advice, this conversation delivers a masterclass in building a culture that thrives.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Mindset Hacks: Ibrahim’s Bold Challenge
• 00:00:50 - Why Reside Platform Changes the Game
• 00:01:12 - Meet Ibrahim: Building a Billion-Dollar Legacy
• 00:02:08 - Coaching Isn’t Cheap—Here’s Why It’s Worth It
• 00:04:58 - Secrets to Retention You Haven’t Heard Before
• 00:05:22 - How 18 Staff Power a Real Estate Empire
• 00:06:26 - Emotional Equity: The Team Retention Game-Changer
• 00:09:58 - The Feedback Loop That Fuels Success
• 00:15:25 - Leading with Gratitude: A Winning Formula
• 00:19:51 - What Motivates Leaders to Outperform
• 00:20:39 - Systems That Run Without You
• 00:22:41 - The Unorthodox Recruiting Strategy That Works
• 00:27:08 - Walking Away from $125 Million: Leadership Principles in Action
• 00:30:32 - When Markets Crash, Ibrahim’s Advice for Survival
• 00:32:13 - What Every Aspiring Team Leader Should Know
• 00:33:46 - Closing Words: Real Estate’s Best Kept Secrets

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Reside Platform Website
• Ibrahim on LinkedIn
• Affinity Real Estate
• eXp Realty

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This episode is hosted by Mie Yamashita and features Lauren Holland, a powerhouse in real estate operations with a knack for scaling teams to unmatched levels of productivity. Lauren shares how she went from being an executive assistant to overseeing operations for 70+ teams nationwide, telling the strategies, systems, and culture shifts that drive profitability. She explains the three essential steps to scale—defining the right hires, streamlining transaction and listing management, and creating a culture of productivity—while tackling the tough questions about leadership, accountability, and building a business that lasts.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Opening the Door to Transformation
• 00:00:46 – Meet the Dynamic Duo
• 00:01:33 – From Assistant to Operations Guru
• 00:03:38 – Unlocking the Profit Puzzle
• 00:05:05 – Productivity: The Secret Ingredient
• 00:06:33 – Standards That Shape Success
• 00:11:41 – The Art of Leading with Connection
• 00:16:35 – Scaling Starts Here: First Moves
• 00:21:45 – Juggling Workloads Like a Pro
• 00:22:20 – Your Guide to Scaling Smarter
• 00:26:40 – Tech That Drives Your Team Forward
• 00:28:08 – The Fine Line of Tech Investments
• 00:35:09 – Leadership’s Unsung Hero: Communication
• 00:38:23 – Wrapping Up with Actionable Gold

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Reside Platform Website
• Mie on LinkedIn
• Lauren on LinkedIn

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