The HyperFast Agent Podcast

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Going Viral: Social Media Expert Shares Best Practices – With Josh Ordonez Jul 14, 2021

Show notes

At the young age of 23, Josh Ordonez has become a social media expert. He has worked for well-known companies, such as Big Baller Brand and Empathy Wines, and now runs his own marketing agency.

Join Josh Ordonez and host Dan Lesniak as they discuss how to get your career started in social media, as well as networking strategies for real estate agents looking to generate a following.

[#267] How Peter Torkan Sold 8 Figures in Luxury Real Estate Via Instagram Jul 09, 2021

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Peter Torkan has sold over $1.5B in real estate during his career, with at least $50M of that business generated via Instagram. He and his wife Paige have now brought luxury real estate brand The Agency to Toronto with explosive success!

Join Peter Torkan and host Dan Lesniak as they discuss the inception of their team, their social media marketing success – and how they’ve rapidly grown a talented team. Listen in as Dan and Peter talk shop about…

∙ How some of Peter and Paige’s agents generate all of their business from referrals and social media

∙ The one social media platform that Peter has used to get over $50M in transactions

∙ The $4M listing call that Peter got via TikTok

∙ Clubhouse: Is it worth the time to build a following there?

Make sure to listen all the way to the end – don’t miss Peter’s best advice for new agents, or his best advice for experienced agents!

QUOTES TO SHARE:

💬 “There will be people that thrive in every economy, every situation.” – Peter Torkan

💬 “When the audience comes to you and engages with you, you need to engage back.” – Peter Torkan on getting real business traction with social media

💬 “You’re not a real estate agent, you’re a lead generation business.” – Peter Torkan’s advice for new agents

RESOURCES

📱 Follow Peter Torkan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petertorkan/

[#266] How to Grow a Social Media Following Jul 07, 2021

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Shannon McKinstrie is an expert in the field of social media marketing. She quickly turned her personal interest in social platforms like Facebook and MySpace into a career. She later started her own business as a social media consultant and holds workshops for professionals looking to increase engagement and strengthen their brand.

Join Shannon McKinstrie and host Dan Lesniak as they discuss using social media in the real estate industry as well as general strategies for improving your social media presence!

Hear what Dan and Shannon have to say on the following topics:

The formula for creating a successful following
Establishing a personal strategy that fits your goals
What type of content works best for real estate agents

Want to grow a following? Then listen in to learn from these professionals who have a ton of experience in marketing and social media.

Quotes to Share

💬 I tell everyone, no matter what they do, whatever their industry is, I always tell people to start local...start local, grow outwards. – Shannon McKinstrie

💬 It’s that perfect mix of personal and business because we don’t want to just know the business side of you, we want to know more. – Shannon McKinstrie

💬 If you are going to invest time in Facebook, you want to do ads, like 1,000%. – Shannon McKinstrie

💬 I see a lot of realtors doing personal branding videos...their day in the life of a realtor...it really hits the fact that like, Okay, this person’s legit, they’re an expert. – Shannon McKinstrie

Resources Mentioned

Shannon McKinstrie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmckinstrie/?hl=en

[#265] How Agents Break Through – Without Burning Out Jul 02, 2021

Show notes

David Meltzer is a speaker, author, and entrepreneur who is on a mission to empower others to make money – and have fun while doing it.

Join David Meltzer and host Dan Lesniak as they discuss:

∙ Why some agents are thriving in this market while others struggle

∙ David’s 5 daily practices and 4 values for success

∙ How to make an outsized impact – without ever overworking yourself

Make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear David Meltzer’s best advice to new real estate agents and experienced real estate pros.

QUOTES

💬 “Ask for help… you can’t ask big enough and you can’t ask often enough.” – David Meltzer

💬 “By elevating others, you will elevate yourself.” – David Meltzer

💬 “I was quite capable of losing everything – and that’s why I made it back.” – David Meltzer

RESOURCES MENTIONED

David Meltzer’s website https://dmeltzer.com

The Playbook Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook/id1271087930

[#264] Leading a Successful Real Estate Agency Jun 30, 2021

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Brandon Brittingham is a highly successful real estate expert and investor. He is a team leader for The Maryland and Delaware Group of Long & Foster, a standout real estate agency in that area, and has overseen the growth and development of several related companies. Brandon continues to service the area as a reputable real estate agent, holding true to his passion for helping others buy and sell homes.

Join Brandon Brittingham and host Dan Lesniak as they discuss the ins and outs of real estate investing as well as the benefits of working in a team!

Listen as Dan and Brandon discuss:

The operational side of running multiple real estate companies
Helping agents develop a strong mindset
Methods for being successful in today’s market

Don’t miss this chance to get some perspective on the real estate game from two experts in the industry.

Quotes to Share

💬“One of the things that I’m a firm believer in is you should do stuff that you love, and I still really do enjoy being in the transaction.”

– Brandon Brittingham

💬“I get the most enjoyment out of being in and working with the team.”

– Brandon Brittingham on guiding new agents toward successful careers

💬“I really drilled into my team, Go after listings. Go after listings. Go after listings...so you know, all my agents are doing fairly well because they’ve got good listing inventories.”

– Brandon Brittingham

💬“If a house comes on the market, and it fits your needs, we have to be in there right away, and we've got to come in, we've got to be competitive, we've got to be strong.”

– Brandon Brittingham

[#263] The Secret Weapon of Top-Producing Agents Jun 25, 2021

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Steven Kotler is the New York Times bestselling author of 13 books about new technologies and the future of human performance. He’s also the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, which trains professional athletes, US Special Forces members, Fortune 500 CEOs, and more – anyone interested in reaching peak performance in their field.

Join Steven Kotler and host Dan Lesniak as they discuss:

∙ The state of mind shared by peak performers in every industry (you’re already spending ~5% of your time in this state)

∙ How to learn up to 5X faster to reach the highest levels of performance sooner than you thought possible

∙ Why going outside could be an important ingredient for your success

∙ The 22 Triggers of Peak Performance

QUOTES

💬 “Most of the agents I have encountered over the years are nonstop go-getters… and burnout is a real issue.” – Steven Kotler

🗯 “You don’t really last in real estate if you’re lazy – because the guy or gal next to you is not.” – Steven Kotler

RESOURCES MENTIONED

🔗 Flow Research Collective https://flowresearchcollective.com

🔗 Steven Kotler https://stevenkotler.com

🔗 Zero to Dangerous https://zerotodangerous.com

[#262] Amberly Lago on Being Resilient and Motivated Jun 23, 2021

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Amberly Lago’s life was all about fitness. She was a Nike-sponsored athlete and fitness trainer, but that changed after a car accident left her with a 1% chance of saving her leg followed by a painful nerve disease. It was at this point that Amberly battled and overcame the challenges facing her to recover much of what was almost lost. Now she is a motivational speaker for helping others navigate through tough times.

Join Amberly Lago and host Dan Lesniak as they discuss resilience and determination, overcoming difficult obstacles, helping others, and much more!

Listen in for Dan and Amberly’s thoughts on:

How to channel resiliency
The importance of community
Reinventing yourself in the face of adversity

Don’t miss this chance to find some inspiration from two successful entrepreneurs who know how to stay motivated!

Quotes to Share

💬 “We all have resilience, but it's being able to really tap into that so we can move forward [...] I realized one thing that had the biggest impact was resilience. And how I started to be more resilient was to slowly shift my mindset with gratitude.”

– Amberly Lago

💬 “And I thought, wow, I got a choice here, I can continue to go down that road of despair, and sit here and feel sorry for myself, or I can choose to be grateful for every little thing I have in my life.”

– Amberly Lago on developing a more positive outlook

💬 “I'm hoping that, you know, if I can just touch one person's life and inspire them to not give up, then it will give my pain purpose.”

– Amberly Lago on her mission to help others

💬 "I think your hard work puts you where your blessings can find you."

- Amberly Lago

Resources Mentioned

Amberly Lago’s Website and Event Page: https://amberlylago.com/events/

[#261] The Right Way to Hire For Your Real Estate Business Jun 18, 2021

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Many solopreneurs take pride in starting their own businesses and growing them to a certain level of success.

After initial success in your business, how do you keep growing without flatlining? This is a challenge that you see in every industry, but especially in small businesses.

You can only do so much on your own. And even with a small team, you’ll eventually hit a ceiling on how much business you can do on your own. So how do you know when to take the jump to hiring more people and growing your business?

How to avoid hiring the wrong person
Why the right time to look for job candidates might be sooner than you think
Why you should hire EVEN IF you’re the best at what you do

QUOTES TO SHARE

💬 “If you’re trying to do everything yourself and still grow, maybe you’ll make a lot of money, but you’re not gonna have a life.” – Dan Lesniak

💬 “Outsource anything that you can outsource. and let other people do that stuff: Cleaning your house, mowing your lawn, things like that…If you can get someone to do that at a much cheaper rate than you’re worth, that frees you up to have the time to go make more money and build your business.” – Sunil Saxena

💬 “If you feel like you’ve hit the plateau, check your team. Who do you need to recruit, hire and train so that you can get to the next level?” – Dan Lesniak

What position will you hire next for your business? Or are you having trouble letting go and delegating? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

[#260] Ryan Stewart on Digital Marketing Strategies in Real Estate Jun 16, 2021

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Ryan Stewart has been in digital marketing since the beginning of search engine optimization and Google algorithms. He’s a twelve-year veteran who has built marketing agencies from the ground up. At the moment, Ryan is a consultant for B2B marketing campaigns.

Join Ryan Stewart and host Dan Lesniak as they cover effective approaches to digital marketing, the importance of value-added content, strategies and tactics for using social platforms in the real estate market, and much more!

Listen in for Dan and Ryan’s thoughts on:

Options to market real estate in a digital space
Best platforms for budget marketing
Monetizing educational-based content
Keys for effective and engaging content

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about marketing tactics in real estate!

Quotes to Share

💬 “It's so much more about understanding who the consumer is, who's on the other end, where they're hanging out, where they're spending their time and how they want to be engaged.”

– Ryan Stewart

💬 “If you don't have the budget to spend on search engine marketing or advertising [...] you're gonna have to look for a more organic way, and TikTok and YouTube are probably the two best opportunities for that."

– Ryan Stewart

💬 “When it comes to longer form content, it's got to be something a little bit more education-based, as opposed to just entertainment-based.”

– Ryan Stewart

💬 "The key to advertising is actually content, setting up ads, it's easy. Facebook's algorithm is so intense, and so good at identifying who your customers are."

- Ryan Stewart on the importance of content quality

Resources Mentioned

Ryan Stewart’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/hellomarketic

[#259] How a Concussion Saved Coach Josh Perry’s Life Jun 11, 2021

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Josh Perry was an X Games BMX competitor at the highest level. Today, he’s coaching people at the highest levels in the industry.

In this episode, Josh Perry and host Dan Lesniak will talk about mindset, limiting beliefs, and goal achievement. Along the way, they’ll discuss:

How a concussion saved Josh’s life
Josh’s take on finding out what you want, then figuring out how to bring your life into alignment with that
Josh’s best advice for new real estate agents – and for experienced agents

Josh has an amazing story. This episode will leave you feeling fired up and ready to make things happen in your life and business.

QUOTES TO SHARE

“We can’t have breakthroughs without stress”

“Never get comfortable, always be willing to learn and grow”

RESOURCES MENTIONED