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Aaron Amuchastegui’s story continues in part two of this three-part interview conducted by Shelby Osborne Johnson. Listen and learn what Aaron did after leaving prison to set himself up for success, including how he started buying foreclosures at scale. Aaron also details the time Blackstone put him out of business, what he did to survive after losing it all, and the one thing that kept him in the REI game.
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- Aaron’s plans after leaving prison: construction management [2:16]
- Where Aaron came up with “bonus time” [5:00]
- From having it made to making ends meet [6:10]
- How Aaron finally got started with foreclosures [15:51]
- Aaron’s first foreclosure buy on the courthouse steps [17:02]
- Building a system for success as a real estate investor [25:00]
- Scaling to 1,000+ flips with a home-building system [28:19]
- Tips for working with contractors at scale [33:22]
- Getting put out of business by Blackstone [40:58]
Aaron Amuchastegui
Aaron has bought and sold more than 1,000 houses buying foreclosures on the courthouse steps. Manages real estate investment funds with 250 single family rentals mostly in Texas.
Now he uses that experience to help other while hosting the Real Estate Rockstars Radio podcast (hibandigital.com) and as the CEO of Roddy’s Foreclosure Listing Service where they create software for real estate investors and provide foreclosure leads, and free training.
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Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
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Catch the best real estate podcast clips of March 2022 in this special highlight episode. Here, we’ve taken segments from last month’s podcasts to give listeners a chance to find some of the great guests they may have missed. In addition to sales strategies, you’ll find tips on social media marketing, prospecting, commercial real estate, and more!
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- The mindset new agents need to succeed [5:49]
- The psychology of social media marketing [7:23]
- The two things you need to succeed in real estate [10:12]
- An easy way to overcome your fear of FSBO cold calls [11:34]
- Podcast nuggets that helped Mark’s real estate business [13:36]
- Low-pressure sales scripts [15:37]
- Leveraging listings for more listings [18:58]
- The necessity of systems for scale [21:07]
- How to handle haters [22:46]
- A great way to get real estate leads on social media [24:38]
- The value of relationship building [28:27]
- The difference between transactional and transformational relationships [31:32]
- Should new real estate agents join a team [33:52]
- Why working for free often pays off big [36:30]
- Building a real estate business with YouTube leads [38:38]
- Ken’s conversion rate for real estate leads from YouTube [40:01]
- Tips on real estate video marketing [40:51]
Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
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Last month’s real estate podcasts featured successful young Realtors, real estate marketing experts, and more. If you’re looking for a quick overview of what these guests had to share, this is the podcast for you. Listen and learn what works best for new agents, where to start with real estate branding, and how to take your business to the next level!
- The power of real estate referrals and the value of great service [2:37]
- Words of encouragement for agents who are new or struggling [5:35]
- Why agents should have difficult conversations early with clients [6:33]
- How Belle won 30 deals last year from Instagram [8:43]
- Why it’s so important right now to work with buyers who are motivated [11:53]
- Taking a no-pressure approach to sales to establish trust [14:05]
- A simple way to boost your website’s SEO [15:47]
- How to attract the right clients [17:43]
- A simple system for automating your follow-up process [19:02]
- How to get into real estate development [22:32]
- Jessica’s advice for new real estate agents [23:56]
- Why good agents will succeed in any type of market [25:59]
- Tips on building a big social media following [26:45]
- How Kail is working smarter, not harder to reach his real estate goals [28:32]
- One of the best problems for an ISA to have and how to solve it [31:00]
- A way to make meaningful touches with Follow Up Boss [33:14]
- Advice on finding a niche [35:38]
- What agents need to know about niche marketing [37:08]
Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
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Hear from seasoned real estate pros, new successes in the space, and more in this special episode highlighting January 2023’s best podcast moments. Guests share their strategies and real estate predictions for 2023. Listen and learn what these Real Estate Rockstars are doing to make 2023 their business’ best year yet.
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- Today’s topic: What to post on social media [4:43]
- How to get your audience to know, like, and trust you [5:18]
- Instagram’s new feature: scheduling content [6:11]
- About The McConnell Foundation and donating to causes that matter [8:25]
- Advice for agents on giving five-star service to get referrals [10:41]
- Brian’s inspiration for something better [14:05]
- Advice on taking massive action [20:17]
- About Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell [23:58]
- What to do with the time that you buy back [28:17]
- Why now is a great time to buy real estate [29:55]
- The biggest thing for getting deals done right now: education [31:35]
- Rent-to-own programs [31:57]
- Advice on surviving and thriving through the market shift [35:01]
- Where to get real estate leads [37:19]
- How to start working with investor clients [41:28]
- How to find prospective sellers in a shifting market [44:38]
- Bo’s advice for new real estate agents [49:11]
- Bo’s door-knocking strategy [50:52]
- Showing up to put in the work [48:21]
Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
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Plenty of real estate agents make good money but never seem to get ahead. On today’s podcast, author Joan Sotkin joins Pat to discuss why so many Realtors are so bad with their finances. Joan also shares several habits, techniques, and tips for improving one’s financial fitness. Listen and learn how to build your money muscles so that you’re the strong, disciplined leader your real estate business needs to succeed.
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- About Joan Sotkin [2:17]
- Why real estate agents are terrible with money [4:32]
- The importance of cashflow management [7:12]
- Tips for tracking your money [12:19]
- Why you need to track finances to make good financial decisions [14:16]
- Joan’s spreadsheet for tracking earnings and expenses [15:30]
- How to beat “financial vagueness syndrome” [17:34]
- What all wealthy people have in common [19:20]
- How to build your money muscles [21:57]
- Tips for overcoming the urge to spend [23:43]
- The key to confidence [32:23]
- Why being overly materialistic is a bad look [37:52]
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Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
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Matt Witte has been a full-time teacher since 1999, and that didn’t change when he started his real estate business in 2012. Despite the fact that he’s still teaching full time, he sold 42 homes himself just last year. On today’s podcast, Matt shares how he’s able to run a real estate business while working a full-time job, why he decided to start a team, and where he plans to take his real estate career. Matt and Elliot Hoyte also discuss ways to show clients that you care, offer advice on bringing in new business, and more.
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- About Matt Witte [1:46]
- How Matt balances two full-time jobs [2:14]
- Why Matt got into real estate [3:19]
- Making sales without being salesy [4:51]
- The stigma associated with being a part-time real estate agent [6:27]
- Matt’s first year in real estate [7:22]
- Matt’s favorite platform for real estate leads [8:48]
- Another fan of Follow Up Boss [9:30]
- About The Matt Witte Team [10:00]
- The transition from solo agent to team leader [12:37]
- Similarities between teaching and real estate [13:48]
- What Matt’s day looks like [15:36]
- Massachusetts’ real estate markets [17:54]
- Working with clients from different geographic locations [20:22]
- Being assertive with your clients [22:17]
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Agent [23:28]
- The challenges of working in education [24:45]
- Matt’s real estate goals [30:35]
- Elliot’s thoughts on short-term rentals [32:33]
- Supplementing commissions with coaching [35:43]
- A system for streamlining tasks your clients must do before closing [38:50]
- Ways to show clients that you care [43:00]
- Ways to generate referrals from other real estate agents [47:12]
- The Real Estate Rockstars Mastermind [49:23]
- Getting on the first page of Google [51:58]
- Where to find and follow Matt Witte and Elliot Hoyte [54:50]
Matt Witte
The Matt Witte Team is your one stop shop for all of your real estate needs. Not only is Matt Witte a high producing Realtor in North Andover MA he has also resided in the North Andover area for over 30 years. Matt’s specialties include: Buyer’s Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting.
50% of Matt’s clients are teachers! A number of his family members are educators and he has a true appreciation for what they have contributed to their communities. You can trust that their core values are embedded in Matt’s overall approach to real estate. He considers his buyers and sellers to be family and he has enjoyed working as a Realtor since 2010. Feel free to call/text/email Matt so you can work together to meet your real estate needs. No pressure! Calls returned within minutes, not hours!
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Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
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Want to reclaim your freedom while building your real estate empire? You can! On today’s podcast with Dan Martell, we discuss his new book, Buy Back Your Time. In addition to explaining how agents can build thriving businesses while living their best lives, Dan outlines exactly where to start with outsourcing. Tune in and discover what you can start doing today for a better life and a more successful business tomorrow.
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- About Dan Martell [1:54]
- The core premise of Dan Martell’s new book, Buy Back Your Time [3:40]
- Finding your avatar [5:28]
- Going from $0 to $400,000 in revenue in just six months [9:53]
- Aaron’s start with foreclosures [14:23]
- About Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell [16:55]
- The four ways to get leverage [20:27]
- The time and energy audit: how to identify what to outsource [21:49]
- The two people who are essential for supporting you [29:31]
- Simple ways to create your standard operating procedure [34:01]
- Delegating outcomes instead of tasks [38:50]
- What to do with the time that you buy back [42:19]
- The replacement ladder: who to hire when [44:45]
- Building your empire without sacrificing your personal life [49:31]
- Where to find and follow Dan Martell [52:09]
Dan Martell
“You can only keep what you give away.” That’s the mantra that’s shaped Dan Martell from a struggling 20-something business owner in the Canadian Maritimes (which is waaay out east) to a successful startup founder who’s raised more than $3 million in venture funding and exited not one… not two… but three tech businesses: Clarity.fm, Spheric and Flowtown. You can only keep what you give away. That philosophy has led Dan to invest in 33+ early stage startups such as Udemy, Intercom, Unbounce and Foodspotting. It’s also helped him shape the future of Hootsuite as an advisor to the social media tour de force. An activator, a tech geek, an adrenaline junkie and, yes, a romantic (ask his wife Renee), Dan has recently turned his attention to teaching startups a fundamental, little-discussed lesson that directly impacts their growth: how to scale. You’ll find not only incredible insights in every moment of every talk Dan gives – but also highly actionable takeaways that will propel your business forward. Because Dan gives freely of all that he knows. After all, you can only keep what you give away.
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Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
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Are you not a suit-and-tie kind of guy? You don’t have to be in order to achieve incredibly impressive real estate sales! Today’s guest, Phillip Salem, quadrupled his business when he stopped trying to be like other Realtors and started being himself. On this podcast, Phillip shares his story, his strategies for staying on top of the market, and his philosophy for helping clients find the perfect place to call home.
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- About Phillip Salem [3:27]
- Learning sales in New York City [6:52]
- Staying authentic in the real estate business [8:43]
- #NotYourBasicBroker [12:43]
- Letting the wrong clients go [14:50]
- Achieving exponential growth by knowing the market [19:33]
- Doing marketing that you enjoy [21:52]
- Selling the lifestyle and finding a client’s “why” [24:00]
- Phillip’s love for animals and volunteering [30:28]
- Phillip’s advice for new real estate agents [32:59]
- The best way to learn the real estate business: buyers [36:22]
- Where to find and follow Phillip Salem [40:12]
Phillip Salem
With his trademark combination of optimism, wit, and perseverance, Phillip Salem is one of the most sought-after agents in New York City. (There’s a reason he’s known as #NotYourBasicBroker, after all.) Though originally from Ohio, Phillip was drawn to the cultural diversity, art scene, and beautiful highrises of the Big Apple, moving to the city 14 years ago.
Shortly after graduating from The Fashion Institute of Technology, Phillip opened a designer clothing boutique in the Meatpacking District called OWEN. It was here he acquired valuable customer service and business skills as well as more deeply developed his natural talent for design and style. After closing the store, Phillip transitioned from selling clothing to selling a lifestyle, diving into real estate.
Phillip prides themselves on being 100% authentic and transparent at all times, and clients— who affectionately refer to him as “Agent P”—consistently note his outgoing, friendly, and trustworthy personality. Phillip believes that buying a home should be a fun and exciting process, which is why he injects warmth and passion into everything he does. He aims to go above and beyond for each one of his clients, making a positive impact on their lives and giving them an unparalleled experience.
Phillip currently lives with his husband and two dogs: Chiquita Banana and Cookie Dough. Some of their favorite pastimes include lounging by the pool, traveling, and sitting front row at Mariah Carey concerts. Phillip is also passionate about animals and giving back to the community, and can often be found volunteering at Animal Haven in SoHo and fostering senior dogs.
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Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
Source: hibandigital.com
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Erik Hatch sold 52 homes his first year as a full-time real estate agent. He then started a team, which helped him realize what other Realtors must do in order to succeed. Now, many of his agents earn six figures per year without working more than 40 hours per week—all by following a simple plan. On today’s podcast, Erik shares his blueprint for succeeding in real estate, explains why motivation is a crock of crap, and outlines the best way to start a real estate team.
Listen to today’s show and learn:
- Erik Hatch’s start in real estate [2:01]
- Mistakes Erik made as a new real estate agent [8:47]
- Three things any agent can do to set themselves up for success [10:52]
- A simple plan for success in real estate sales [16:13]
- Advice for real estate agents: practice your sales skills [18:25]
- Making a daily commitment to lead generation and follow up [20:41]
- The secret to success [23:35]
- Why motivation is a crock of crap [28:09]
- The real power of money [30:09]
- When money really makes a difference [37:30]
- Play for the Person Next to You by Erik Hatch [39:58]
- The Perfect Real Estate Agent Blueprint by Erik Hatch [40:56]
- Three key hires when starting a team [42:23]
- How to get a FREE copy of Erik’s book [52:15]
Erik Hatch
Erik graduated from North Dakota State University (Fargo) with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication (minors in Mass Communication & Religion) in 2002. At NDSU, Erik was heavily involved with Alpha Tau Omega, Blue Key, Student Government, Order of Omega, & Residence Hall Association.
After graduation, Erik began his ministry career with First Lutheran Church (Fargo). Initially hired as the 5th-9th grade youth director, Erik excelled at both making connections and building programming while keeping Christ at the center. Through the success of Erik’s ministry, Erik spent the last two years of his ministry career with FLC serving as the Director of Youth Ministries.
As a part of Erik’s career with FLC, he created an outreach known as Homeless & Hungry. This outreach has grown immensely through the Metro and is now shared with roughly 20 congregations and businesses. The vision of Homeless & Hungry has been adopted by nearly a dozen different communities throughout the United States as a way to empower people (young & old alike).
In January of 2011, Erik left his position with FLC to pursue the best possible way to take care of his family.
As an extension of ministry, Erik has been selling real estate since 2006. While it looks glaringly different from a profession in ministry, the emotional roller-coaster of buying and selling a home takes a personal and gracious touch.
Erik loves selling real estate with Hatch Realty. The Erik Hatch Team has a special niche and is the top selling real estate team in North Dakota & South Dakota!
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Thank You Rockstars!
It might go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: We really value listeners like you. We’re constantly working to improve the show, so why not leave us a review? If you love the content and can’t stand the thought of missing the nuggets our Rockstar guests share every week, please subscribe; it’ll get you instant access to our latest episodes and is the best way to support your favorite real estate podcast. Have questions? Suggestions? Want to say hi? Shoot me a message via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Email.
-Aaron Amuchastegui
Source: realestaterockstarsnetwork.com