Research shows that 80% of Realtors will not survive their first year and 87% of Realtors will be COMPLETELY out of the business within 5 years. Why does this happen? What does this mean for you? It means that if you have survived your first year, you are already better than 80%! of the new agents out there. Survive to five years, and you are statistically in the top 13%! That is great and awful at the same time. Why do agents fail or leave the business? How do I make sure I am not a statistic of failure in the business? Those questions are what brought the podcast; the Real Estate Survival Guide to life. We are excited to have you join us along this journey.
In this episode of the Real Estate Survival Guide, John brings the heat with a hard but necessary truth for Realtors: no one owes you anything in this business.Whether you're a brand-new agent or someone who's been in the game for a while, this episode will challenge your mindset, your work ethic, and your expectations.John opens up about his early days working under his team leader — doing everything from showings to open houses to admin work — without asking for a single lead. He shares what it really takes to succeed in real estate, and why a servant-hearted approach builds a business faster than entitlement ever will.You'll also hear:Why some agents sabotage themselves by waiting for handoutsA behind-the-scenes story about a mentee who expected success to be delivered instead of earnedHow John's leaders gave him referrals — but only after seeing him consistently serve and add valueWhy the agents who give first are the ones who grow fastestIf you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to take responsibility for your results, this episode will wake you up, fire you up, and push you forward.
After 500+ episodes of the Real Estate Survival Guide, I've got something brand new to share… and I've never been more excited.In this episode, I finally reveal a project I've been quietly building behind the scenes for months. It's something that's going to take our community—and this mission to help Realtors succeed—to the next level.You'll hear:Why this new platform matters so much for your businessHow it will deepen your connection with me and the communityThe powerful role storytelling plays in real estate successWhat to expect and how YOU can be part of the journey from the beginningIf you've ever been encouraged by this podcast, this is the episode to lean into.You can subsribe to my Youtube channel here
In this brutally honest episode, I break down the real reasons why so many Realtors haven't sold a single home in 2025 — and what you can do to turn things around. From entitlement and inaction to market realities and mindset, this is a wake-up call for anyone struggling in real estate right now.We'll cover the data, the traps I see Realtors falling into, and the hard-won lessons from my early days in real estate — when I was doing anything and everything to grow. This episode isn't for the faint of heart… but it might be the thing that changes your career trajectory.If you've ever asked, “Why am I not getting any deals?” — this episode is for you.
Behind the Scenes at eXp Realty with Chief Learning Officer Bryon Ellington”
Part 2 of the “Five Things I'd Do Right Now as a New Realtor” SeriesDescriptionIn this second episode of my July podcast series, I'm diving into the second thing I'd do if I were starting from scratch as a brand-new agent in 2025:
Part 1 of the “Five Things I'd Do Right Now as a New Realtor” SeriesDescription:In this first episode of my July podcast series, I'm diving into the #1 thing I'd do if I were starting from scratch as a brand-new agent in 2025:
In this episode, I'm sharing a hard truth that's helped me grow my business, launch events, and finally stop letting fear run the show:
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