Podcast appearances and mentions of brandon doyle

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.I sat down with Brandon Doyle (x.com/_BrandonDoyle_) for part 2 of our two-part episode, if you haven't listened to part 1 yet, go check out Ep. #171. In this one, we talked about how the weirdest business ideas can actually make the most money. We started with Excel esports, horse hair competitions, and a $7M business turning YouTube tutorials into magazines. Then we riffed on viral marketing stunts like the ghost-free home guarantee, crazy no-code competitions with live commentary, and even a “Most Dangerous Game” style footrace. Toward the end, we dove into how physical products like magazines or plaques could become the next big thing in a world obsessed with digital.Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 The Power of Unique Business Ideas03:03 Creative Event Marketing Strategies05:53 Innovative Competition Concepts09:13 Survival Challenges and Unique Experiences12:04 Viral Marketing and Content Creation14:55 Physical Products from Digital Content18:11 Quirky Marketing Ideas for Real Estate21:02 Embracing Creativity in Business

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.I sat down with Brandon Doyle (x.com/_BrandonDoyle_) again, he was on back in episode #060, and we brainstormed creative ways to grow small service businesses. We bounced around a bunch of low-cost, scrappy business ideas. Some of them sound kinda out there at first, but they've got real-world results behind them and they're super easy to test. If you're trying to get more customers without spending a ton, this one's worth a listen.Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Introduction to Growth Hacks for Small Businesses01:00 Innovative Marketing Strategies: QR Codes and Yard Signs02:57 Leveraging Local Networks: Neighbor Blitz and Referral Incentives06:50 Creative Partnerships: Collaborating for Mutual Growth11:02 Utilizing AI for Business Growth: ChatGPT Insights13:54 AOL's Viral Marketing Strategy: Lessons for Today26:55 Conclusion and Future Insights

- How do 16 virtual tours compare? - Does the virtual tour camera make a difference? - What are the thoughts of a real estate agent that uses virtual tours for every listing? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 9 January 2025, my guest is: ✓ RE/MAX Results REALTOR and Doyle Real Estate Team Leader Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor) ✓ Brandon was one of the first 10 Members of the We Get Around Network Forum in 2014: then know as the Matterport User Group ✓ Brandon was previously on WGAN-TV Live at 5: 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours Topic ✓ WGAN-TV | REALTOR Magazine Preview: REALTOR Brandon Doyle Compares 16 Virtual Tours Brandon will show and tell us about these 3D/360 Virtual Tours/Digital Twins: [Short Link to Return to this list: WGAN.info/VirtualTourExamples 1. Asteroom - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 2. Asteroom - Insta360 X4 Example 3. BoxBrownie.com - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 4. BoxBrownie.com - Insta360 X4 Example 5. CloudPano - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 6. CloudPano - Insta360 X4 Example 7. CubiCasa Tour - DSLR Camera Example 8. EyeSpy360 - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 9. GIRAFFE360 - GIRAFFE360 Gen 4 Camera Example 10. iGUIDE - iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System Example 11. Matterport - Matterport Pro2 Camera Example 12. Matterport - Matterport Pro3 Camera Example 13. Matterport - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 14. REALSEE - REALSEE 3D Galois LiDAR Camera Example* [REALSEE (Furniture Removed Prior to Scanning] 15. Realvision - DSLR Camera Example 16. RICOH360 Tours - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 17. Urbanimmersive - Ricoh THETA Z1 example* 18. Urbanimmersive - Insta360 X4 Example[/url]* 19. Zillow 3D Home - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example *Updated after the WGAN-TV Live at 5 show. Note: Ricoh THETA Z1 shots were provided to the following companies to create the tour examples above: 1. Asteroom 2. BoxBrownie.com 3. CloudPano 4. RICOH360 Tours 5. Urbanimmersive Brandon is in the midst of updating his REALTOR Magazine article: ✓ Why Invest in 360-Degree Tours and How to Get Started (first published on 4 July 2022.) Brandon anticipates that REALTOR Magazine will publish the article in late January 2025 or in February 2025. I will point this link -- WGAN.INFO/REALTOR2025 -- to the article. (If the link points to the original article, the article has not been published yet.)

- How do 16 virtual tours compare? - Does the virtual tour camera make a difference? - What are the thoughts of a real estate agent that uses virtual tours for every listing? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 9 January 2025, my guest is: ✓ RE/MAX Results REALTOR and Doyle Real Estate Team Leader Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor) ✓ Brandon was one of the first 10 Members of the We Get Around Network Forum in 2014: then know as the Matterport User Group ✓ Brandon was previously on WGAN-TV Live at 5: 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours Topic ✓ WGAN-TV | REALTOR Magazine Preview: REALTOR Brandon Doyle Compares 16 Virtual Tours Brandon will show and tell us about these 3D/360 Virtual Tours/Digital Twins: [Short Link to Return to this list: WGAN.info/VirtualTourExamples 1. Asteroom - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 2. Asteroom - Insta360 X4 Example 3. BoxBrownie.com - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 4. BoxBrownie.com - Insta360 X4 Example 5. CloudPano - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 6. CloudPano - Insta360 X4 Example 7. CubiCasa Tour - DSLR Camera Example 8. EyeSpy360 - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 9. GIRAFFE360 - GIRAFFE360 Gen 4 Camera Example 10. iGUIDE - iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System Example 11. Matterport - Matterport Pro2 Camera Example 12. Matterport - Matterport Pro3 Camera Example 13. Matterport - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 14. REALSEE - REALSEE 3D Galois LiDAR Camera Example* [REALSEE (Furniture Removed Prior to Scanning] 15. Realvision - DSLR Camera Example 16. RICOH360 Tours - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 17. Urbanimmersive - Ricoh THETA Z1 example* 18. Urbanimmersive - Insta360 X4 Example[/url]* 19. Zillow 3D Home - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example *Updated after the WGAN-TV Live at 5 show. Note: Ricoh THETA Z1 shots were provided to the following companies to create the tour examples above: 1. Asteroom 2. BoxBrownie.com 3. CloudPano 4. RICOH360 Tours 5. Urbanimmersive Brandon is in the midst of updating his REALTOR Magazine article: ✓ Why Invest in 360-Degree Tours and How to Get Started (first published on 4 July 2022.) Brandon anticipates that REALTOR Magazine will publish the article in late January 2025 or in February 2025. I will point this link -- WGAN.INFO/REALTOR2025 -- to the article. (If the link points to the original article, the article has not been published yet.)

Meet and learn from four of your fellow Real Estate Team OS listeners who share 2024 wins and 2025 game plans with you.Each person shares what's ahead in 2025, the state of their real estate business today, and what they've learned and implemented from guests on the show.A few themes in this special year-end episode:- People power (and supporting systems)- Content creation (and audience attraction)- Mortgage partners (and client experience)Listen to Ep 050 of Real Estate Team OS with:Jonathan CampbellCEO and Owner of Jon Campbell Team brokered by REAL in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania- Why market conditions weren't his biggest challenge in starting his real estate career in 2007- What makes his team's productivity (45-50 transactions per agent per year) possible- How he runs his agent recruiting conversations to find likable and coachable people- How they set granular, bi-weekly goals for the year ahead- https://www.instagram.com/jsooup/- https://www.instagram.com/joncampbellteamJennifer StaatsOwner of Staats Solutions and Director of Ops with Digital Maverick and ez Home Search- How she discovered real estate operations as a passion and skill- Two categories of agents and teams who need a stronger focus on operations- Why the right systems (and/or people) are necessary for growth and scale- The main areas and activities she's evaluating as part of annual business planning- https://www.instagram.com/jennifertherealtor/Brandon DoyleRealtor with Doyle Real Estate Team with RE/MAX Results in Maple Grove, MN- How The Customer Experience Podcast and Chief Evangelist led him to Real Estate Team OS- Why they doubled back into a father-and-son real estate team after growing agent count- Learning from more people in a real estate team than the CEO and team leader- How his YouTube channel on smart home technology helps his real estate business- https://linktr.ee/brandondoylemnKim Robert SchieldknechtBroker/Owner of Transaction Alliance, an independent brokerage in Cincinnati, OH- Things to look for, expect, and value in a mortgage partner- Why real estate franchise and brokerage brands aren't as important as personal agent brands- Why Real Estate Team OS is "the best show in the real estate business" (and what else he's watching)- The brokerage model that's led to start-up costs being covered and profitability in the first year - https://jointransactionalliance.com/Episodes mentioned by these four guests:- 002 Laurie Finkelstein Reader https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/laurie-finkelstein-reader-people-over-profits- 027 Grant Wise https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/real-estate-team-performance-marketing-grant-wise- Inside The Laughton Team with George Laughton https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/inside-laughton-team-phoenix-george-laughton- Inside Whissel Realty with Kyle Whissel https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/inside-whissel-realty-ceo-team-leader-kyle-whissel- FUBCON Session with Tom Ferry https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/tom-ferry-differentiation-accountability- FUBCON Session with Mike Simonsen (Altos Research) https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/mike-simonsen-altos-research-real-time-data- Inside Whissel Realty series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJiXNo93cVqQmwl4tTOQYebBkBoL6ipz- Inside The Laughton Team series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJiXNo93cVr9Oc0ptse5z6Vaq5l0T1kAMake Real Estate Team OS part of your 2025 game plan! Get instant access to seven subscriber-only episodes and email-exclusive insights every week: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribe

Brandon Doyle talks about his journey into real estate and what's it like working with family. Brandon talks extensively about his YouTube channel dedicated to smart home technology, the content creation process, and how it helped him position as an expert in the field. Brandon discusses strategies for leveraging short-form and long-form video content, as well as using AI tools to streamline content creation and repurposing. Finally, Brandon talks about the systems and technologies he uses to run their real estate practice. You can buy Brandon's book here and check out Brandon's YouTube channel here. If you'd prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Brandon Doyle can be reached at 612-743-8921. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks.

I sat down with my friend Brandon Doyle, a true expert in all things agency. Brandon has been running successful agencies since 2008, covering everything from email marketing, SEO, Facebook ads to TikTok and Snapchat ads. But this episode isn't just about his success, most importantly, it's about how you can start your own agency and leverage AI to land your first clients, paying you $1,000, $3,000, or even $5,000 a month.Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---01:58 Brandon's Journey: From SEO to Full-Service Agency03:40 Early SEO Tactics and Their Evolution07:48 Success Stories and Growth Hacks12:41 Challenges and Lessons in Scaling Agencies14:31 The Rise and Fall of DTC Brands19:34 Focusing on Social Ads for E-commerce26:49 Balancing Revenue Streams27:09 Incentivizing Leadership28:12 Favorite Revenue Lines29:16 Client Acquisition Strategies30:33 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs32:10 Temptation to Copy Clients34:00 Failed Ventures and Lessons Learned35:58 Starting Over with a Clean Slate36:22 B2B E-commerce Opportunities38:55 Charging for Email Marketing42:31 Starting an AI-Powered Agency48:15 Importance of Communication51:34 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

WGAN.info/VSAi -- What are the first impressions of Virtual Staging by AI by a REALTOR for Winning Real Estate Listings? -- How does Virtual Staging by AI compare to Virtual Staging by a human? -- Can Real Estate Agents use virtual staging by AI to win real estate listings? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, August 22, 2024, my guest is: ✓ RE/MAX Results REALTOR and Doyle Real Estate Team Leader Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor) ✓ Brandon was one of the first 10 Members of the We Get Around Network Forum in 2014: then know as the Matterport User Group ✓ Brandon was previously on WGAN-TV Live at 5: 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours Topic WGAN-TV | REALTOR Brandon Doyle: First Impressions of Virtual Staging AI for Winning Real Estate Listings I anticipate the following demo and questions. Demo ✓ Show and Tell ✓ Should real estate agents offer Virtual Staging? First Impressions and Comparison ✓ What are your first impressions of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ How does Virtual Staging AI compare to traditional staging by humans? ✓ How has Virtual Staging AI evolved recently, and what advancements do you foresee? Practical Applications and Effectiveness ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI help agents win listings? ✓ Would you use Virtual Staging AI for empty listings, poorly furnished rooms, or decluttering? ✓ How quickly can Virtual Staging AI deliver results compared to bespoke virtual staging? ✓ Are there specific property types or markets where Virtual Staging AI is particularly effective? ✓ How do you communicate the use of Virtual Staging AI to clients and buyers? Agent Adoption and Strategy ✓ Should agents use Virtual Staging AI themselves or rely on their photographers? ✓ How would you implement Virtual Staging AI across your team of agents? ✓ How does Virtual Staging AI fit into your overall marketing strategy? Costs and Value ✓ What are you willing to pay for Virtual Staging AI as an add-on service? ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI influence how buyers perceive a property's value? ✓ How would you measure the success of Virtual Staging AI in your listings? Impact and Future Outlook ✓ What are the benefits of Virtual Staging AI from an agent's perspective? ✓ How does Virtual Staging differentiate an agent in the market? ✓ Have you noticed any changes in buyer engagement or the sales cycle since using Virtual Staging AI? ✓ How do you see Virtual Staging AI impacting the future of real estate marketing? Features and Limitations ✓ What does "Decluttering Included" and "Unlimited Revisions" mean in the context of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ What are the potential drawbacks or limitations of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI fully replace physical staging, or is it a complementary tool? --- Special Offer for We Get Around Network Standard Members ✓ Receive the free use of Virtual Staging AI (VSI) Standard Plan for 12 months ✓ WGAN Standard Member? Receive VSI Benefit (To receive the password, please Private Message @DanSmigrod) ✓ Virtual Staging AI Standard Plan includes: ✓ 20 photos per month ✓ Unlimited renders ✓ All room types and styles ✓ Decluttering included ✓ No watermark ✓ Less than 30 second turnaround ✓ Image storage forever

WGAN.info/VSAi -- What are the first impressions of Virtual Staging by AI by a REALTOR for Winning Real Estate Listings? -- How does Virtual Staging by AI compare to Virtual Staging by a human? -- Can Real Estate Agents use virtual staging by AI to win real estate listings? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, August 22, 2024, my guest is: ✓ RE/MAX Results REALTOR and Doyle Real Estate Team Leader Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor) ✓ Brandon was one of the first 10 Members of the We Get Around Network Forum in 2014: then know as the Matterport User Group ✓ Brandon was previously on WGAN-TV Live at 5: 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours Topic WGAN-TV | REALTOR Brandon Doyle: First Impressions of Virtual Staging AI for Winning Real Estate Listings I anticipate the following demo and questions. Demo ✓ Show and Tell ✓ Should real estate agents offer Virtual Staging? First Impressions and Comparison ✓ What are your first impressions of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ How does Virtual Staging AI compare to traditional staging by humans? ✓ How has Virtual Staging AI evolved recently, and what advancements do you foresee? Practical Applications and Effectiveness ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI help agents win listings? ✓ Would you use Virtual Staging AI for empty listings, poorly furnished rooms, or decluttering? ✓ How quickly can Virtual Staging AI deliver results compared to bespoke virtual staging? ✓ Are there specific property types or markets where Virtual Staging AI is particularly effective? ✓ How do you communicate the use of Virtual Staging AI to clients and buyers? Agent Adoption and Strategy ✓ Should agents use Virtual Staging AI themselves or rely on their photographers? ✓ How would you implement Virtual Staging AI across your team of agents? ✓ How does Virtual Staging AI fit into your overall marketing strategy? Costs and Value ✓ What are you willing to pay for Virtual Staging AI as an add-on service? ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI influence how buyers perceive a property's value? ✓ How would you measure the success of Virtual Staging AI in your listings? Impact and Future Outlook ✓ What are the benefits of Virtual Staging AI from an agent's perspective? ✓ How does Virtual Staging differentiate an agent in the market? ✓ Have you noticed any changes in buyer engagement or the sales cycle since using Virtual Staging AI? ✓ How do you see Virtual Staging AI impacting the future of real estate marketing? Features and Limitations ✓ What does "Decluttering Included" and "Unlimited Revisions" mean in the context of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ What are the potential drawbacks or limitations of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI fully replace physical staging, or is it a complementary tool? --- Special Offer for We Get Around Network Standard Members ✓ Receive the free use of Virtual Staging AI (VSI) Standard Plan for 12 months ✓ WGAN Standard Member? Receive VSI Benefit (To receive the password, please Private Message @DanSmigrod) ✓ Virtual Staging AI Standard Plan includes: ✓ 20 photos per month ✓ Unlimited renders ✓ All room types and styles ✓ Decluttering included ✓ No watermark ✓ Less than 30 second turnaround ✓ Image storage forever

Brandon Doyle, founder of Wallaroo Media and Arvo, shares his entrepreneurial experiences, from starting a digital marketing venture while still a student to managing two successful agencies today. He discusses the evolution of digital marketing, the strategic use of various advertising platforms, and the importance of staying ahead of trends. Highlighting practical examples, he explains how platforms like Meta, Snapchat, and Reddit can be leveraged for effective marketing, tailored to different target audiences and business needs.

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Brandon Doyle! Brandon, who grew up in a real estate family, holds both a BS and MS in real estate. He, his dad, and an assistant form a powerhouse team. Recognized by Inman as influential and innovative, Brandon was the first in his state to use aerial video and 360 tours, enhancing his social media presence. Brandon shares his multi-tier YouTube strategy, which includes tech videos, smart home tests, and local community content. Discover how he stays ahead in tech by consuming podcasts, audiobooks, and engaging in Facebook group discussions. He even authored a book to help agents who felt left out by luxury-focused content. Tune in to hear Brandon's unique insights and journey in the real estate industry!

When it comes to AI, there's still a lot to figure out…But one thing is certain: it offers tons of ways to improve and scale your home service business.At Blue Corona, we've been exploring these possibilities for quite some time now, and today, we're going to share some of the best ways you can use AI for your business!But first of all, hello and welcome to the first-ever episode of BlueTube, the home service podcast brought to you by Blue Corona!This podcast is dedicated to all those working in the home services industry who want to gain valuable insights and grow their businesses. I'm your host, Brandon Doyle, and in this kick-off episode, I'm joined by my colleagues David Hamrick and Eric Velez.We're going to chat about how things have changed in the digital marketing world in 2023, how we're leveraging artificial intelligence to grow home services businesses, the power of brand recognition, and the most effective marketing strategies for contractors.This is the first in a series of many great episodes, so don't miss out!Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:00:36 The evolving role of AI in marketing00:16:06 Necessity for a holistic marketing approach 00:24:47 Data as the cornerstone of marketing strategies00:28:39 Future trends in marketing: IoT and large action models 00:34:19 Outro Additional resources: 

Are you ready to scale like you mean it? Welcome to BlueTube – your go-to podcast for cutting-edge home service growth strategies! I'm Brandon Doyle, and each week, my guests and I will break down the most burning questions of the home service industry. We'll share secrets from different niches, including HVAC, roofing, pest control, plumbing, electrical, and so much more! Be sure to follow so you never miss a new episode. We've got lots to talk about. So, let's dive in!

Brandon Doyle joins this week's episode to discuss the benefits and features of smart homes and shares what REALTORS and consumers need to know when working with smart homes.We Cover: Brandon's career and background in real estate What smart homes are What makes a home smart Why smart homes are becoming more popular Benefits of smart homes Most popular smart home technologies What upgrades to make if you're a beginner with smart homes Just how much you can save from smart home technology How to monitor energy efficiency What type of internet capabilities are needed for smart home technology What REALTORS should be aware of when it comes to smart homes The future of smart home technology What selling a smart home looks like

We close out this week's @EchoChamberFP

Brandon Doyle, Associate Director, Site Alliances SME Global Site Diversity Strategy, Parexel & Garo Kiledjian, COO, Trialogic – both cofounders of SGM Alliance – recently hosted a panel discussion at the SCRS Diversity Summit on the unique challenges facing the LGBTQIA+ community in clinical research. Listen as they share insights on antiquated and discriminatory exclusion criteria in trials and how the industry can work together to be more inclusive to this community.

Private equity investment in Africa is the focus in this edition the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Brandon Doyle, CEO of Convergence Partners. Topics of discussion include: the firms investment strategy; the growth of private equity in Africa; opportunity in telecoms infrastructure investment; and Convergence Partners's focus on financial technology (fintech). Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Convergence Partners CEO Brandon Doyle joins Duncan McLeod on the TechCentral Show (TCS) to unpack the recently announced closing, at $296-million (R5.3-billion), of the private equity company's new Digital Infrastructure Fund. Convergence Partners, which is chaired by well-known South African technology investor and entrepreneur Andile Ngcaba, unpacks what the fund – which surpassed its initial targeted fundraising amount by 18% -- intends to use the money for. The new fund is Convergence Partners' largest to date and brings total funds under management to about $600-million. In this episode of TCS, Doyle chats about Convergence Partners' investment philosophy and unpacks some of the bigger investments made by the company since its founding in 2006. He also provides details about the sort of investments the company is hoping to make through its new fund and why. Lastly, Doyle talks about the state of venture capital and private equity funding in Africa, especially in an environment of high inflation and rapidly rising interest rates, and what that means for technology investment on the continent. Don't miss a fascinating discussion! TechCentral

Brandon Doyle, a techie at heart, is known as the guy who loves smart-home technology. He does a great job identifying what technology is out there and what is relevant for real estate. He's an author and speaker on the topic and feels if we all share our passions, we all get better as realtors. We cover a lot in this episode, including:   A walk through a smart home -- what does it have and why? How to future-proof your client's homes Advice for realtors to get found online   Books: Mindset, Method, and Metrics: Winning as a Modern Real Estate Agent The Real Estate Marketing Playbook Success Rate Marketing   Reach out to Brandon for a free copy while supplies last Phone: 612-702-7687 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doyleRealEstateTeam Twitter: https://twitter.com/doylerealtor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZsoA8liIlgZzm83KJzNKaQ

On this message Brandon Doyle (guest speaker) talks about leaning on the Holy Spirit in times of trouble through the life of David's experiences in the Book of Psalms.Support the show (https://connectionnyc.churchcenter.com/giving)

Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id996764363Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMTM2OTkzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7dZvrG1ZtKkfgqGenR3S2mPocket Castshttps://pca.st/SU8aOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes996764363/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle-byuSpreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddleStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=66416iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-cougar-sports-with-29418022TuneInhttps://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports-Talk--News/Cougar-Sports-with-Ben-Criddle-p731529/

If You Can't Measure It, You Can't Improve It! http://www.LaunchYourFarm.com/Episode54 Welcome back to our 54th episode of the Launch Your Farm Show where I interview Brandon Doyle with Re/Max Results in Minnesota. Today Brandon shares how his father convinced him to get into the business and join his team. As a published author, speaker and regular content contributor to many major online real estate publications. One of Brandon's passions is metrics and how important it is to track your business and how you can increase your business when you learn to focus on the right things. In this episode Brandon and I talk about: · Why you need to take the time to track your business and what simple metrics you should be considering. · Brandon shares how he uses his passions to connect with other like-minded people in his community and how you can do the same. · What metrics Brandon uses when choosing a farm and how you can track your own numbers in your farm. · A SUPER easy way to track your business to ensure you get more deals from all your strategies. · How to create your own customized content marketing plan to add value to your farm. · Plus a ton of other ideas that you can use to grow geographic farm! Connect with Brandon on Facebook and his smart home tech info @hometechdecisions You can find his books on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Brandon-Doyle/e/B01F7Z7PKU/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 YOUR BEST BOOK – Check out Brandon's favorite book at the moment. “Ninja Selling” by Larry Kendall To get a copy you can order it here: Canada – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1626342849 USA - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626342849 “What To Post” by Chelsea Peitz To get a copy you can order it here: Canada – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1670832244 USA - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1670832244 Be sure to like and subscribe as well as check our website and other social channels. Your Friend In Farming, Ryan Smith Launch Your Farm Website - http://www.LaunchYourFarm.com Facebook - http://www.Facebook.com/LaunchYourFarm

Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id996764363Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMTM2OTkzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7dZvrG1ZtKkfgqGenR3S2mPocket Castshttps://pca.st/SU8aOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes996764363/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle-byuSpreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddleStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=66416iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-cougar-sports-with-29418022TuneInhttps://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports-Talk--News/Cougar-Sports-with-Ben-Criddle-p731529/

Jarom Jordan and Jason Shepherd host today's show and discuss weigh in on who is the breakout player of the year for Cougar Football this year. Cam Mellor of Pro Football Network weighs in on that USA Basketball's issues could be solved with one phone call, and Brandon Doyle tells us what yesterday's announcement with NIL for 100 Cougar football players means.

A podcast about Classics, cocktails, and conscious casting. We give each of our actors two weeks to prepare a character as if the day of recording is the first table read of a production. Obviously, over the course of a rehearsal process, a character will grow and develop based on a director's vision, the other actors, and discovery in the room. This is just our actor's first take on the character. In this episode, we will be exploring the character Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream with actors Jahel Corban Caldera and Brandon Doyle. www.shakepodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shakeshakeshake/support

Let's ask a real estate agent whom has created virtual tours and now outsources virtual tours. --- Hi All, Please Note: the original title of the show was 7 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours. (We actually discussed 74 reasons! Please see list below.) --- New to virtual tours for residential real estate? Why do real estate agents buy virtual tours? We think we know, but do we really know?! 1. win more listing presentations? 2. win bigger premium listings? 3. have a competitive advantage for listing presentations? 4. be on par with other REALTORS? 5. sell homes faster? 6. reduce days on market? 7. sell homes for more money? 8. love technology? 9. help real estate photographers retire in Hawaii? Let's ask a real estate agent whom has created virtual tours and now outsources virtual tours. ✓ WGAN-TV 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 18 February 2021, my guest was REALTOR® Brandon Doyle. Brandon is Team Leader at Doyle Real Estate Team with RE/MAX Results in Maple, Grove, Minnesota. Brandon is also a frequent contributor to Inman and an early adopter of virtual tours. (Brandon - @DoyleRealtor - was among the first to join We Get Around Network in August 2014.) Brandon is also Co-Author of Mindset, Methods & Metrics; Author of Real Estate Marketing Playbook and Success Rate Marketing (Book Descriptions) Brandon is also on the Board of Directors of Minnesota Realtors®. Best, Dan About Brandon Doyle Brandon Doyle is a real estate industry consultant, bestselling author, and a nationally recognized speaker. He’s known for implementing cutting-edge technology like aerial photography, video, 3D tours and smart home technology into the day-to-day operations of real estate sales. He even conducted the world’s first virtual broker open using VR goggles. In 2014, Doyle was nominated for the Inman Innovative Realtor of the Year and has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the industry according to Inman News. Success Rate Marketing: How Small Businesses Can Leverage KPIs and Stop Losing Money is his third book. Brandon's Links: LinkedIn | Facebook | Doyle Real Estate Team | Success Rate Marketing | Inman | REALTOR Magazine | The Real Estate Tech Institute --- List: 74 Reasons Why Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours by REALTOR® Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor) Brandon is Team Leader at Doyle Real Estate Team with RE/MAX Results in Maple, Grove, Minnesota. From WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 18 February 2021 (video above) 1. Differentiate the real estate agent (marketing yourself) 2. COVID: Fewer in person showing appointments available (due to social distancing) 3. Showcase properties 4. 1st showings are done online 5. Sell for more money 6. Sell faster 7. Many examples to show prospects 8. Save everyone time (if not the right property for the buyer): seller not leaving the house unnecessarily 9. Safe way for prospective buyer to tour the house 10. Sight-unseen offers 11. Enable the homeowner to share the virtual tour on their Facebook and with their friends 12. Steers the listing presentation conversation away from discounting commission 13. Steers the listing presentation conversation away from pricing the listing 14. Keep the higher commission (despite the competitors discounting their commission) 15. Prospects see our virtual tours (on our website, elsewhere) (even before our listing presentation) 16. In-bound leads 17. Synergy from using virtual tours on all listings; regardless of price 18. Advantage of putting your best foot forward every time 19. Use for Coming Soon window 20. Multiple offers happen sooner 21. Including virtual tours on every listing results in in-bound requests from home sellers 22. Consistent marketing for all listings. Prospective home sellers pick up on that! 23. Helps with repeat business 24. Helps with referral business 25. Streamlines the workflow to include a virtual tour in the same digital package for every listing 26. Helps with the heavy listing that the internet does to market a listing 27. Now I have a 24/7 Open House that gets syndicated to all the listing services 28. Virtual tours move the needle; easy to justify the cost 29. Invest in marketing the property; not the ego of the agent 30. Money spent on marketing the property is a good reflection on the agent’s brand 31. Win more listings 32. ½ of virtual tour investment is getting listings; ½ is marketing the property 33. Half our time is working on getting business. Virtual tours help generate more business. 34. Text this code to see the virtual tour. 35. Popcorn Effect: Sell one house in a neighborhood and more popup 36. Virtual tours are like an online digital resume. 37. Win bigger listings (average price point increases) 38. To get million dollar listings, you need to be dining virtual tours for your other, lower price-point listings. 39. Getting million dollar listings starts out with virtual tours for everyday listings. 40. Your fiduciary duty you your seller: you owe it to the seller to use virtual tours! As agents, we are obligated to use the best tools possible 41. “Digital resume” every time we sell a house. 42. Virtual tours are a no brainer 43. Missing out on future opportunities if you are not including a virtual tour 44. It’s too expensive not to do virtual tours 45. Virtual Tours helps you win business from other agents that feel that they are entitled to a listing. 46. WOW factor gets you more listing presentation opportunities and to win more listings. 47. Make it easy for home sellers to tell their friends about you (and your virtual tours). 48. Homeowners can share the virtual tour (before it goes live on MLS); which agents can not do. 49. Stats say houses sell for more money and faster if they have a virtual tour. The percent increase helps pay for the virtual tour. 50. Virtual tours help you get more than just family and friends’ listings 51. Virtual tours help buyers with that second look (after they have visited multiple listings) 52. Virtual tours help buyers with friends/family that are helping the buyer make a decision. 53. Virtual tours reduce the number of times the buy needs to keep visiting the property for measurements. 54. Virtual Tours can increase touch points with prospects; particularly when using other tools to automate. 55. Virtual Tours enable the real estate agent to be efficient with his/her time. 56. Virtual Tours help eliminate tire-kickers. 57. Virtual Tours help pre-qualify buyers for in-person showing. 58. Virtual Tours help the real estate get full-commission. 59. Virtual Tours help you justify your full-commission. 60. Virtual Tours help you also get the house seller as a house buyer; typically at a higher price point. 61. Virtual Tours help you get more referrals (from the home seller; from the home buyer and home buyer prospects. 62. Virtual Tours are a small portion of the marketing budget for a listing. 63. Virtual Tours help an agent not miss out on getting the listing; getting more leads and more referrals. 64. Are you winning 100 percent of your listing presentations? (Virtual Tours will help you win more listings!) 65. Are your listings as big as you would like? (Average sales price). Virtual Tours will help you get more. 66. Getting a higher average sales price is a huge value for real estate agents. Virtual Tour will help get there. 67. Did you lose a listing presentation in the last 60 days? Virtual Tours will help you win listings. 68. Would you like to have a higher average sales price? Virtual Tours will help you achieve this. 69. While the house will sell anyway, not statistically for as much money with a virtual tour. 70. While the house will sell anyway, how does that reflect on your brand (versus agents using virtual tours)? 71. While the house will sell anyway, you may not get as many referrals from the home seller, had you WOWed them by getting the most offers sooner and for more money. 72. While the house will sell anyway, you are missing a key piece of your digital resume. 73. While the house will sell anyway, when you use virtual tours, you are making a digital marketing resume that says, “I am an agent that uses the best marketing possible to get the highest price possible.” 74. Virtual Tours help you avoid competing on price

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https://tribus.captivate.fm/ (Enjoying Brokerage Insider? Please Subscribe Using Your Favorite Podcast Player.) Brandon Doyle, a https://www.doylerealestateteam.com (Realtor in Minneapolis, MN) is also a smart home tech specialist. Brandon goes into detail about what tech clients care about, and how best you can help educate them. TRANSCRIPTION Eric Stegemann (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/TPeW4kJxx1i8sB9hfhBeWljh95l-Vb9wXBlRNIuma-4ZHxr_Jb1bpY0gg0AFin2Z_Qac55Kw_zAkNnGIGpS9k9gJIY4?loadFrom=SharedLink&ts=2.52 (00:02)): Hi, everybody. Welcome to Brokerage Insider the podcast where we interview the leaders in real estate and technology. I'm your host, Eric Stegemann. I'm the CEO of TRIBUS. We're a https://tribus.com/ (brokerage platform vendor). And today on the show, I have a friend and client Brandon Doyle. Now Brandon is a Realtor and a real estate team leader with https://results.net (Remax Results) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. And in addition to selling real estate and being a second-generation Realtor, Brandon's also the author of three excellent books that cover specifically real estate sales, but some of them talk about general ideas for other businesses as well. Those three books are https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Methods-and-Metrics-audiobook/dp/B01IFRNYFC/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PJ0B8DE8RS7I&dchild=1&keywords=mindset+methods+and+metrics&qid=1597674504&sprefix=mindset+methods%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-3 (Mindset, Methods, and Metrics), the https://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Marketing-Playbook/dp/B07PWHV3B5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33J27VDFL3MOC&dchild=1&keywords=real+estate+marketing+playbook&qid=1597674544&s=audible&sprefix=real+estate+marketing+playb%2Caudible%2C177&sr=1-1 (Real Estate Marketing Playbook) and https://www.amazon.com/Success-Rate-Marketing-Businesses-Leverage/dp/B083Z65TC2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=X1VDQNTP2IBG&dchild=1&keywords=success+rate+marketing&qid=1597674625&s=audible&sprefix=success+rate%2Caudible%2C182&sr=1-2 (Success Rate Marketing). Now I think all of you should probably read these books. And in fact, many people, I know I've personally sent copies of these books too. So definitely take a peek at them on Amazon and either download it to your Kindle or get a paperback copy of the book. So on top of all of that, of selling real estate, managing a team, writing three books, Brandon's also the creator of a smart home podcast, a video podcast called https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZYk1Lmqna3TKUnGIq1FIg (Home Tech Decisions). And on this podcast, he reviews just about every piece of smart home tech available. And in seriously, if you haven't subscribed to it, you should just, just keep an eye on what he's talking about. Just with vacuums alone. He goes really into depth. So Brandon, thank you so much for joining us here today. Brandon Doyle (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/TPeW4kJxx1i8sB9hfhBeWljh95l-Vb9wXBlRNIuma-4ZHxr_Jb1bpY0gg0AFin2Z_Qac55Kw_zAkNnGIGpS9k9gJIY4?loadFrom=SharedLink&ts=99.41 (01:39)): Yeah, no problem. Thanks for having me. Eric Stegemann (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/TPeW4kJxx1i8sB9hfhBeWljh95l-Vb9wXBlRNIuma-4ZHxr_Jb1bpY0gg0AFin2Z_Qac55Kw_zAkNnGIGpS9k9gJIY4?loadFrom=SharedLink&ts=101.39 (01:41)): So tell us a little bit more, first of all, about just being a Realtor. What got you into the business? Obviously, I already mentioned you're a second generation Realtor and you know where things are at with your team today. Brandon Doyle (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/TPeW4kJxx1i8sB9hfhBeWljh95l-Vb9wXBlRNIuma-4ZHxr_Jb1bpY0gg0AFin2Z_Qac55Kw_zAkNnGIGpS9k9gJIY4?loadFrom=SharedLink&ts=114.8 (01:54)): Yeah, for sure. So actually I went to college and I got a degree in real estate, so I got my bachelor's and shortly out of college, I was doing commercial real estate appraisal. That was around 2008. So a lot of like pre foreclosure, a bank rate finance, like their warehouses and a smaller office buildings. It was very rewarding. I...

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We're chatting with the "Real Estate Marketing Playbook" author himself, Brandon Doyle! Watch to get an inside look at how Brandon got started and more! To order his books, click these links! Real Estate Marketing Playbook : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/172... Mindset, Methods & Metrics: Winning as a Modern Real Estate Agent : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154... Follow us on IG : @justsellhomes www.justsellhomes.com

Episode 186 takes the show to the suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. I met Brandon as an Inman Ambassador last year and recently read his latest book, Real Estate Marketing Playbook. Brandon practices what he preaches, so listen in as he shares his take on what works and what doesn't in real estate today. 02:00 - What is the Twin Cities market like? 03:55 - Is pond hockey a real thing? 04:35 - Attending St Cloud State to study real estate. 06:00 - What was the career path right out of college? 07:10 - What are the advantages and disadvantages of starting in real estate in your 20's? 08:05 - What does the Doyle Real Estate Team look like? 09:20 - Volunteering from local to national early in the career. 10:45 - Where did the idea for the books come from? 14:10 - The importance of Inman Connect for Brandon. 17:50 - Where would Brandon like to be in 5 years? 20:55 - What is the impact of the iBuyers in Minnesota? 25:25 - what one piece of advice would you give a new agent just getting started?   https://www.doylerealestateteam.com/ (Doyle Real Estate Team) Purchase https://amzn.to/2D4a0Tr (Mindset, Methods) and https://amzn.to/2D4a0Tr (Metrics) Purchase https://amzn.to/2WVUvEy (Real Estate Marketing Playbook)  

We talk with Brandon Doyle, realtor at Doyle Real Estate Team in Maple Grove, Minnesota and co-author of Mindset, Methods and Metrics: Winning As A Modern Real Estate Agent about what is going on this year in the world of real estate marketing. We'll cover: 1. The importance of personal relationships with your sphere of influence and investing in your CRM. Don't spam your clients! And don't give up on leads too soon. 2. The importance of real-time response to leads - ideally a human contact within 5 minutes. Cut off all automation after you've had an in-person contact. 3. ROI and why you need to measure how your efforts are doing. 4. Video - neighborhood videos, personalized videos, and digital showings. Links mentioned: Brandon's article about 2018 trends in Inman AdRoll retargeting BombBomb Realvision Homesnap! Contactually First  

In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Doyle, a real estate team leader and a co-author of Mindset, Methods & Metrics: Winning as a Modern Real Estate Agent. We get into the nitty-gritty of real estate marketing and where we see the biggest trends in the industry heading. Show notes: www.reliancenetwork.com/blog/leaders-real-estate-03-making-marketing-work-brandon-doyle

What are the seven habits of highly effective real estate agents? According to Stephen Covey and Brandon Doyle, these are the habits every agent should follow: 1. Be proactive. If you spend your day reacting to everyone else’s whims, your business will run you instead of the other way around. Make sure that you have time blocks and set boundaries around your time. Be proactive about communicating with your clients so they hear from you every week, instead of waiting to touch base after a problem comes up. 2. Begin with the end in mind. Create a plan for your life and your business. What do you want your life to look like 10, five, or three years from now? What about one year down the road? Figure out where you want to be and map out a strategy to meet these goals. Break that strategy down into bite-sized chunks so you don’t feel overwhelmed. “Communicate with clients proactively instead of waiting for a problem to arise.” 3. Put first things first each day. There are important activities that need to be done. Since they are not urgent matters that need to be done right now, many agents tend to skip important activities like prospecting to grow their business. Spend two hours each morning getting those things accomplished before you get pulled into urgent reactive activities, like replying to emails or handling social media. 4. Think win-win. Take a collaborative approach to the real estate business in general. Think how you can create a win-win situation that will benefit your client as well as the other agent and their client. If you can do that effectively transaction after transaction, it goes a long way toward making everyone happy at the settlement table. 5. Seek to understand before being understood. Empathize with people. Put yourself in their shoes. Understand their needs first. Again, it may seem like more work up front, but it goes a long way to make everything go smoother. 6. Synergize. Even if you’re not on a team, there are a lot of people around you. From title companies to attorneys to home inspectors,  you can lean on them and act as a team to make your goals and your client’s goals a reality. 7. Sharpen the saw. What does this mean? According to Stephen Covey, it’s important to keep learning constantly. Watch webinars, read books, and go to seminars that will further your life and your business. If you utilize these seven habits, you will become a highly effective agent. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Over the next four weeks the we are taking a much-needed break. Cue peaceful ocean sounds But we’ve made sure that over the next four weeks, in place of our regular programming, we’ll be sharing exclusive content from the Annual Round-up 2015 event we hosted at the Wanderers Club, Johannesburg on November 26th 2015. The Event was powered by the good people at Opera Africa, who are totally all about helping us “do more” (on the web). This week, we kick things off by sharing a stimulating panel discussion around tech in enterprise facilitated by Tefo Mohapi— featuring Senior Investment Executive, RMI Holdings and former co-founder of the hugely successful fintech startup Tyme, Dominique Collett-Antolik and CEO & Founding Partner, Convergence Partners, Brandon Doyle. Another great reason to listen in is to find out if you’re one of the two lucky people who’ve won a Google Cardboard virtual reality viewer in last week’s competition, sponsored by Google. This week, we kick things off by sharing a stimulating panel discussion around tech in enterprise facilitated by Tefo Mohapi— featuring Senior Investment Executive, RMI Holdings and former co-founder of the hugely successful fintech startup Tyme, Dominique Collett-Antolik and CEO & Founding Partner, Convergence Partners, Brandon Doyle. Another great reason to listen in is to find out if you’re one of the two lucky people who’ve won a Google Cardboard virtual reality viewer in last week’s competition, sponsored by Google. Additional Music Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

We attended Afrikoin Johannesburg on 3 December 2015. At the event, Andile Masuku posed a question that led to a very lively debate about whether improved “access” to seamless, more affordable financial services does in fact equal “inclusion” for Africa’s poorest— especially given how centralised the world’s computing power is, and how huge stashes of Bitcoin are held by a relatively few well-resourced interests. We also caught up with Savannah Fund founder, Mbwana Alliy for a chat after the event. In this week’s episode of the African Tech Round-Up (the last full-length episode of 2015), you can not only look forward to listening to Andile and Tefo's impromptu chat with Mbwana in its entirety (including him sharing his thoughts on the Angani debacle), but you can also look forward to hearing two leading Zimbabwean startup founders explain why Zimbabwe might be the perfect use-case for disruptive fintech innovations. Then heads up, folks! For the next four weeks starting next week, in place of our regular podcast programming we’ll be sharing exclusive content from the Annual Round-up 2015 event we hosted at the Wanderers Club, Johannesburg 2 weeks ago. We’ll kick things off next week by sharing a conversation we had with Senior Investment Executive, RMI Holdings, Dominique Collett-Antolik and CEO & Founding Partner, Convergence Partners, Brandon Doyle around tech in enterprise. Don’t miss it! Additional Music Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

After being at the helm of Africa’s largest Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector focused fund manager for nearly a decade, Brandon Doyle seems to have thoroughly shed any visible traces of his punk rock past. Since co-founding Convergence Partners in 2006, Brandon and his team (many of whom are Charted Accountant types) have built an impressive track record of developing new investment opportunities and adding value to existing investments across the entire life cycle of ICT assets in Africa. In the latest instalment of African Tech Conversations, the Convergence Partners CEO shares some highlights from his stellar career in finance— which features lengthy stints at firms like Nedbank and Anglo American. He also hints at elements of the “secret sauce” that’s allowed his company to lay claim to the title of “impact investor”, and be widely considered a leading player within Africa’s ICT infrastructure venture capital scene. Brandon also gives us an update on how well Convergence Partners’ legacy business portfolio is doing— which includes hugely successful investments like SEACOM and Dimension Data, and talks about how he’s planning to invest the $200 million Convergence Partners has managed to woo into its recently-closed Communication Infrastructure Fund. Music Credits: All music by Brian Lupiya. Used with permission.