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Welcome to Become a Local Leader, where I help you become the digital mayor of your neighborhood by increasing sales, improving marketing, and scaling your operations. My name is Grant Finday-Shirras and let’s jump right into the episode!

Grant Findlay-Shirras


    • Nov 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Real Estate Mentors: Do you need one? With Miri Wilkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 34:48


    If you're new to real estate you've probably wondered if you should hire a mentor. With no clear direction or path laid out before you, starting on the road to success can be extremely challenging for new agents. In this video real estate professional at Engel and Völkers, Chicago, Miri Wilkins, tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras co-founder of Parkbench.com, Miri shares her personal insights and strategies around why she believes you need a great mentor to guide you along your path to success in the real estate industry. Miri also speaks on the importance of originality and standing out in this extremely competitive field. Contact Miri Wilkins: Ph: 773-797-9500 IG: https://www.instagram.com/miriwilkins/ Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/miri-wilkins

    Taking Action and Getting Results with Monte Reyment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 31:08


    Perfection is the enemy of progress and if you let what could go wrong stop you from taking action you'll never find the success your after. Real estate professional with SYMES REALTY, LLC, Monte Reyment tells us all about his chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Monte shares his insights and techniques around the dramatic action you need to take in your life to get the results you want. Contact Monte Reyment Ph: 920-680-8532 IG: https://www.instagram.com/montereyment/ FB: https://facebook.com/montereygb Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/monte-reyment

    It's all about creating connections with Pat Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 38:47


    Most real estate agents are discouraged when they first come into the business. Not knowing where to start or how to navigate. If this sounds like you, don't worry, there is an answer. Real estate professional with EXP realty, Pat Love tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Pat shares her insights and techniques around creating a strong community network and leveraging for success. Contact Pat Love Ph: (604) 377-0057 (Cell) FB: https://www.facebook.com/patloverealestate Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/pat-love

    Give First and You Will Receive with Regan Sample

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 40:14


    The idea that giving is the fastest way to receive is a powerful one and in this video you will learn how one agent turned this principle into real estate success. Real estate professional with ST. VRAIN REALTY LLC, Regan Sample tells us all about his chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Regan shares his insights and techniques around how we can all harness the power of giving to better serve our communities and ourselves. Contact Regan Sample Ph: 720-438-5585 FB: https://www.facebook.com/ReganSampleRealtor Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/regan-sample

    Getting the benefit out of professional relationships with Robert Hundley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 36:32


    When it comes to getting referrals and building your network you need to know how to get real benefits from your professional relationships. Real estate professional at Asher Chaim real estate, Robert Hundley tells us all about his chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Robert shares his insights and techniques around turning relationships into business success. Contact Robert Hundley Ph: 480-253-9767 (Cell) IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimcrawfordjr/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jimcrawfordrealestate/ Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/robert-hundley

    Your Clients Always Come First with Sarah Huard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 35:09


    So many new agents are getting this one thing wrong! Real estate professional with , MOTT & CHACE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, Sarah Huard tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Sarah shares her insights and techniques around how you can make certain you are actually putting your clients first. Contact Sarah Huard Ph: 401-314-3000 IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhuard.realestate/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHuardRealEstate/ Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/barrington-ri

    Overcoming your limiting beliefs by living your truth with Shari McGuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 31:06


    You want to reach your full potential as an agent, but you might be getting tripped up by all of your limiting personal beliefs. In this video you're going to learn how to do just that. Real Estate professional at Keller Williams Classic Realty NW, Shari McGuire tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Shari shares her insights and techniques around defeating those limiting beliefs that can hold us back from achieving lasting success. Contact Shari McGuire Ph: 763-463-7500 IG: https://www.instagram.com/sharimcguire/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mcguirerealestateteam Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/shari-mcguire

    Building a vendor network as a new agent with Victoria and Craig Brashears

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 36:53


    All agents need to know how to effectively build their vendor network so they can position themselves as local market authorities. Real estate couple with KELLER WILLIAMS PLATINUM PARTNERS, Victoria and Craig Brashears tell us all about their chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Craig and Victoria share their insights and techniques around building a strong network of local vendors and how doing so means more business. Contact Craig and Victoria Brashears Ph: 816-714-8393 (Cell) IG: https://www.instagram.com/2412realty/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/2412realty Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/victoria-brashears

    Better client experience and going above and beyond with Mary Locy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 27:36


    As an agent, you need to be able to stand out from your competition. In this video, you'll learn how to improve your client experience and truly stand out in your market. Real estate professional with Cutler Real Estate, Mary Locy tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Mary shares her insights and techniques around developing incredibly strong connections with her clients by going above and beyond and elevating every interaction. Contact Mary Locy Ph: 330-323-2975 (Cell) IG: https://www.instagram.com/mary_locy_realtor/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LocyTeam Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/mary-locy

    Creating a personal real estate brand with Kathy Sokolic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 33:50


    The reality is that we all need a personal brand to stand out in this market. In this episode, you will learn how one realtor is doing just that! Real estate professional with Realty Austin, Kathy Sokolic tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Kathy shares her insights and techniques around Contact Kathy Sokolic Ph: 512-809-3497 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kathysokolic/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/KathySokolic Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/team-central-east-austin

    Developing relationships and managing your time with Jim Crawford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 34:38


    Real estate success is all about creating relationships that generate referrals, but knowing how to get started can stop a lot of new agents in their tracks. In this video real estate professional at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Jim Crawford tells us all about his chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Jim goes into detail about his strategies for developing personal and referral based relationships that bring in business as well as how he stays productive by managing his time. Contact Jim Crawford: Ph: (610)933-1919 IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimcrawfordjr/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jimcrawfordrealestate/ Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/jim-crawford

    Transitioning to Real Estate full time with Jennifer Feke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 27:12


    Going from a part-agent to a full-time agent can seem scary and impossible, but it's really not as hard as you might think. Sales representative and branch partner at Forest Hill Concept, Jennifer Feke, tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Jennifer shares her insights and techniques around how to transition from doing real estate on the side to making it your full-time career. Contact Jennifer Feke Ph: 647.336.5366 (Cell) IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_feke/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferfekerealestate Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/jennifer-reid-feke

    If you want to become THE agent, you need this with Dragos Ruxandu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 39:02


    Becoming the go-to agent in your area and turning your dreams into reality starts with one simple step. You need to believe you can do it. Real estate professional at EXP realty, Dragos Ruxandu tells us all about his chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Dragos shares his insights and techniques around finding the courage to believe in yourself and take disciplined actions to succeed. Contact Dragos Ruxandu Ph: 514-951-1165 IG: https://www.instagram.com/dragosruxandu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/immobilierdragosruxandu Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/dragos-ruxandu

    Finding your purpose and counting your blessings with Chrisi Hagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 30:26


    Finding the motivation to keep getting out there and give it your all can be a serious challenge to your business, but there is something you can do. Real estate professional at Keller Williams Classic Properties, Chrisi Hagan tells us all about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Chrisi shares her insights and techniques around staying grounded and finding your why through gratitude and productive positivity. Contact Chrisi Hagan Ph: 816-714-8393 (Cell) IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisihagan/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/HomesByChrisi/ Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/chrisi-hagan

    You Have To Be A Good Neighbour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 31:58


    To have good neighbours you have to be a good neighbour. That's what it all comes down to when you're building your sphere of influence within your community. Real estate professional with eXp Realty, Brokerage, Chip Barkel tells us all about his chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Chip shares his insights and techniques around being a good neighbour and leveraging his community mindset to bring in more business. Contact Chip Barkel Ph: 416.463.6369 Site: http://www.chipbarkel.com/contact-chip/ Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/willowdale

    Work Ethic What It Really Takes To Be A Successful Real Estate Agent with Alicia Messa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 36:12


    New agents have this idea that being successful in the real estate industry is easy, but being a top performer takes a ton of effort and determination. Real estate professional at The Messa Group Real Estate, Alicia Messa talks about her chapter in the upcoming real estate business book Become a Local Leader. In this eye-opening interview with Grant Findlay-Shirras, co-founder of Parkbench.com, Alicia shares her insights and techniques around what it actually takes to be a successful real estate agent. It all comes down to work ethic and actually getting out there and doing what needs to be done. Contact Alicia Messa Ph: 425.919.9302 (Cell) IG: https://www.instagram.com/messagrouprealestate/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheMessaGroup Parkbench Site: https://parkbench.com/real-estate/alicia-messa

    Why Dustin Herbison & his team decide to sponsor his local area on Parkbench.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 20:25


    Dustin has been in real estate for about a year. When Dustin was looking for a prospecting tool that helps him and his team meet new people in their area they came across Parkbench and have been using their local Parkbench website ever since in Kelowna.

    011 - Contactually CEO Zvi Band Talks About Building a Successful CRM For Real Estate Professionals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 42:08


    Contactually CEO Zvi Band shares his story about building one of the largest CRM's for real estate professional. Contactually was recently acquired by Compass. Zvi shares his journey and the future of their CRM in this exclusive interview. 

    010 - The Law of Reciprocity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 37:16


    In this episode, I talk about why giving everything away for free could be the best marketing move to landing new clients consistently.  http://becomealocalleader.com/free

    009 - How to Compare & Contrast Marketing Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 26:49


    In this episode I breakdown my strategy for comparing and contrasting marketing options. Get the Free Resource: http://becomealocalleader.com/free

    008 - How to Set and Accomplish Your Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 30:54


    In this episode, I breakdown the top mistakes people make when setting goals and share my process for actually accomplishing them.  Get Your Free Gift: http://becomealocalleader.com/free  

    007 - The 60 Minute Business Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 40:09


    In this episode, I share my process for creating a REAL business plan in less than 60 minutes.  http://becomealocalleader.com

    006 - How to Launch a Top 10 Ranked Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 48:03


    In this episode, I share the process I used to launch my podcast, Become a Local Leader.  http://becomealocalleader.com

    005 - Business is NOT a Marathon, It's a Series of Sprints

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 54:23


    In this episode, we talk about why business is not a marathon... http://becomealocalleader.com  

    004 - Top Time Management Strategies for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 12:27


    In this episode, we break down the top time management strategies you can use to help you blow up your business.   Learn More: http://becomealocalleader.com

    003 - Morning Routines of the World Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 19:25


    In this episode, we talk about the morning routines responsible for some of the most accomplished people in the world.  Learn More: http://becomealocalleader.com

    002 - How to Make Decisions Quickly & Effectively

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 16:09


    In this episode, we break down the process of making decisions quickly and effectively when growing your business.    Learn More: http://becomealocalleader.com

    001 - 2 Things You Must Do to Stay Motivated Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 12:44


    In this episode, we break down the top 2 things you need to do every day in order to ensure you start and end the day on the strongest note possible.  Learn More: http://becomealocalleader.com

    000 - Welcome to Become a Local Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 22:48


    In this episode, we introduce you to the show and Grant shares his personal story. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. http://becomealocalleader.com

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