Podcast appearances and mentions of chris watters

The compass was never created, but thank god this podcast was! Chris Watters returns to settle a Euphonium beef and discuss Follow the Leader. Topics include: when handcuffs are cool, who is the president, and the Widmore family tree. If you want more than that, CALL MY LAWYER!

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/687 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company Has a Belize saltwater trip been on your bucket list, but felt a bit out of reach? Did you know it's easier than you think to DIY Belize and pair it with a few guided days to maximize your experience? Today, we're diving into everything you need to know for chasing Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit on the fly. Chris Waters and Mary Alice Hoppe from the Iguana House are here to give us a behind-the-scenes look at their incredible beachside operation. We discover how reef fishing in Belize compares to other saltwater areas, what to consider when targeting Bones or Permit, and the best techniques for casting against the wind. Fishing, however, is just the beginning of this Belizean adventure. Let's dig into everything this special destination has to offer! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/687

TOday the guys talk about fake history. We also find out Chuy is not ready for his concert tonight. We then invite Chris Watters in for a very enlightening conversation. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Watters is the Founder and CEO of Watters International Realty, a real estate company that does over 9 figures a year in revenue. Chris first got into entrepreneurship at a young age where he started out mowing lawns during college, after this period Chris pursued multiple entrepreneurial ventures ranging from the bar/hospitality to real estate. In this podcast Chris takes us through his journey as an entrepreneur sharing stories of his bar business getting evicted all the way to where he is now with a real estate company that does multiple 9 figures a year. This podcast is full of golden nuggets that any entrepreneur or real estate professional can use to take their career to the next level.

Today Chris Watters (East coast singlehanded coach, Star Sailors league tactician) is back on the show to discuss the top 10 Canadian sailing stories of 2023.  From olympic hopefuls to offshore sailing, foiling and everything in between.  Another great year. The stories were determined solely and entirely by host Dave Cripton.  If you think I've missed something please reach out!

Bradley Pounds is the co-owner of Watters International Realty and the co-author of The Million Dollar Real Estate Team: How I Went from Zero to Earning $1 Million After Expenses in Three Years. He was a struggling agent during the recession when he and mega-broker Chris Watters paired up, quickly creating the dominant team brokerage in Austin, Texas. In the years that followed, Brad helped launch 18 teams across the US and Canada through the company's hybrid corporate and franchise strategy. Having hired hundreds of agents across north America, Brad is a self-taught recruiting expert and trains agents to scale their businesses by attracting more and better talent.     What You Will Learn: Who is Bradley Pounds? How did he get into the Real Estate industry? Who is Captain Kirk? Bradley introduces their book, The Million Dollar Real Estate Team. Bradley shares the philosophy and strategies they are implementing. Recruiting doesn't have to be that hard. Real estate is a product everybody needs. There's not a wrong time to start. Bradley shares how she can be contacted. Additional Resources from Bradley Pounds: Website: www.recruitbetteragents.com, www.themilliondollarrealestateteam.com  Phone: +1 (512) 736-3353 Email: bradley.pounds@wattersinternational.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-pounds-12012b4/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradleyLBS Instagram: https://twitter.com/WildhornCapital Attention Investors and Agents Are you looking to grow your business? Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself? We have all the right tools, knowledge, and coaching to positively effect your bottom line. Visit:http://globalinvestoragent.com/join-gia-team to see what we can offer and to schedule your FREE consultation! Our NEW book is out...order yours NOW!   Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive Not Just Survive in a Market Shift? Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX HEY! You should be in class this coming Monday (MNL). It's Free and packed with actions you should take now! Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg

Episode 189: This Is Why Real Estate Teams Do Not Work!   On this episode of the Real Estate Fight Club Podcast, Jenn and Monica are discussing Jenn's favorite topic: Why Real Estate Teams Don't Work! They are going straight to the source and down to the nitty gritty. They have guests joining the show who actually know how to build successful teams: Chris Watters and Susanna Medrano from the Watters International Realty. Do not miss it!! Episode Highlights: Jenn and Monica hit the 5 mistakes that agents make when trying to build a team or deciding whether to build a team. Why don't teams work for so many people? This is a topic that Jenn and Monica actually probably mostly agreed on.  A great agent might not translate to a great leader. Monica and Jenn have previously talked to Susanna on the podcast about common objections.  Jenn and Monica have learned from Susanna about how they build teams differently and are so successful.  Chris shares about when he got started and realized quickly that he didn't see a clear trajectory going forward with the big box realty he was with and the frustrating experience he found himself in.  In the summer of 2010 Chris needed to hire people to start handling leads. It was a disaster at first. He talks about what went wrong. Chris decided to “burn it all down” and restart. He explains how they changed the focus. After two years it was wildly successful with 100 million in sales and 325 closings in a single year. There is an opportunity cost. Chris says that when you make the decision to take a few steps back to go forward, there will be a sacrifice with it.  Jenn mentions that as Susanna says, “Body does not equal revenue.” It is not just hiring people, it is hiring the right people. 85% of realtors are getting out of the business in the first 3 years. Jenn points out that the chances of hiring producers is really low. How do you figure out who is the “right who”?  The selection process for a team is crucial. Chris shares their strategy and process. Chris says you can really only make a decision about someone after seeing them in action. The decision really isn't in the interview. What do you look at in each interval of time to determine how it is going? What about fitting in with the culture of the team?  How do gauge coachability? Susana talks about how month two is crucial in seeing how an agent is going to operate. Some team owners think they don't have an expense from agents who aren't performing. Chris and Susanna debunk that myth. You can't be all things to all people. You have to decide who you're going to be and be committed to the process of finding agents who are only going to produce at a high level.  Some people think they are good leaders and coaches but Monica warns that sometimes it is just not true and they are truly focused on just wanting to sell, not caring about others. If you have a big ego can you have a successful team?  Not all leads are created equal. A big mistake teams make is the opportunities they create (or don't) for agents. What do authentic leaders need in the bank?  Chris and Susanna have 18 teams under them across the US and Canada. They are in all varying sizes of markets. He gives advice on how much you need to get started. Monica asks Chris to share keys to success. Who is a better salesperson - introverts or extroverts? Chris and Susanna weigh in with their opinions. Susanna has advice for the person who is trying to transition from high producer to team leader. Chris discusses training. He says that being a great real estate agent comes down to 3 skills; He reviews them and explains why. What are truly the things that drive results?  Real estate teams are not for everybody. Chris talks about times he has talked people out of it and why.  3 Key Points: Chris Watters from Watters International Realty shares his frustrating experience with a big box realty where he started out.  Susanna and Chris give the 5 top mistakes of building a real estate team. You can't be all things to all people. Chris advises, “You have to to decide who you're going to be and be committed to the process of finding agents who are going to produce at a high level.”  Resources Mentioned:  Jenn Murtland LinkedIn | Facebook | (513) 400-1691 | Website | Instagram https://jennifermurtland.com/Vault/ Monica Weakley website | LinkedIn | Facebook Real Estate Fight Club Podcast  Facebook page | Instagram | YouTube https://christopherwatters.com/ Thank You To Our Incredible Sponsor Partners (Get Great Discounts with these links) Ghostpostr - https://www.ghostpostr.com/ (Get It For FREE!)   Pipeline Pro Tools - https://pipelineprotools.com/fightclub/   RedX - https://www.theredx.com/fight-club/ Achosa - https://www.achosahw.com/  (Use the Code FightClub)

If you're listening to the media messaging around the real estate market, it's impossible to sell a ton of homes right now. As a result, there are a lot of agents complaining, crying and even thinking of throwing in the towel, but in many markets homes are still selling and inventory is even up. In any so-called down market, there are agents who maintain a high level of production…why can't it be you and your agents? We can choose to ignore the negative voices and hit our goals or use them as an excuse not to work hard. How do we make the obvious right choice?In this episode, I'm joined by entrepreneur, author, and the CEO of Watters International Realty, Chris Watters, and CEO of Real Synch, Scott Sillari to discuss why a lot of the talk about the market is just noise, and what you need to be focusing on.Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode - The one tool that skyrocketed Chris' lead volume How can “middleware” reduce your admin costs and make your team more efficient? - What you're not hearing about the marketIs it going to be a better market because so many agents are slacking or even opting out of real estate altogether? - Why the agent is still the linchpin of the real estate transaction How easy is it for tech to replace the value and purpose of a great agent?Guest BioChris Watters is an entrepreneur, author, and CEO of Watters International Realty. He has been a trusted real estate advisor to over 3000 families across Central Texas for the past 15 years, giving him a level of market expertise that indirectly creates an enormous competitive advantage for his clients. Watters' has been recognized by Inc5000, Wall Street Journal, and several local publications as the top broker in Central Texas. His clients are getting their homes sold for up to $50,000 more than the average agent. Chris holds multiple advisory roles in technology and real estate investment companies. His personal goal is helping to create positive and lasting change to enhance the consumer experience. For more information, head to https://christopherwatters.com. Scott Sillari is the CEO of Real Synch, a real estate workflow automation software company. Built in collaboration with residential real estate brokers and teams, Real Synch uses tailored integrations and automation to help teams of all sizes save time, lower costs, and lose the headaches of working within multiple systems.Scott is a residential real estate pro with 10+ years of sales and business development success, selling marketing and integration services to thousands of Real Estate teams all around the world.For more information, head to https://www.realsynch.com or email scott@realsynch.com.

Welcome to the Whitecap year end spectacular!! Counting down the top 7 stories of 2022 with Nova Scotia coach of the year and pro sailor Chris Watters!   The stories were determined exclusively by host Dave Cripton, using unscientific means and no journalistic credentials.    #7 Awarding of the first annual Whitecap Cup for diversity, equity and inclusion.  The awards go to Saskatchewan Sailing Association AND the Broader Reach program from Armdale Yacht Club.   #6 The class of 2022 Inductees to the Canadian Sailing Hall of fame   #5 The new Canada Offshore Racing team entering the world of short handed offshore racing. The program has with the goal of being the first Canadian boat to finish the Vendée Globe with skipper Scott Shawyer.    #4 The proliferation of the foiling scene in Canada, with foiling week in Halifax, team Zigzag in BC, and the Sail GP program.   #3 49er and Nacra 17 worlds in Hubbards NS    #2 Sarah Douglas's historic win at the Princess Sophia Regatta in Palma    #1 The formation and tremendous success of Canada's Sail GP team!

In a special quick turnaround Whitecap podcast, professional sailor and coach Chris Watters joins Dave to talk about Canada's 2nd place finish at Chicago Sail GP.  Chris's current program is called East Coast ILCA. @east.coast.ilca on instagram eastcoastilca.com

Our show's very own co-host, Chris Watters, is one of the top-selling agents in the world, with thousands of listings in and around Austin, Texas. He also sells franchises to real estate agents, ramping up their production and selling leads in a spectacularly short time.  Today he shares what he's doing to get sellers to call his team and list their homes. He also reveals details on the exciting marketing experiment he just launched.  Download Chris' Ebook --READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT--   1. Brand Ambassadors - Chris' high speed of success when it comes to getting his franchisees trained is spectacular. One of the agents in his franchise went from 25 listings a year to 100! The key to this success is getting vendors in the agent's market to contribute money to lead generation and working in tandem on lead conversion. From home inspection to title and mortgage, the agent was able to make an extra $500 to $2,500 a month on average. 2. Seller Counseling Interviews - If you want to turn outbound cold calls into set appointments and keep those appointments, the secret to success is a long questionnaire that you do with the seller. Taking the client through this series of questions will make them more emotionally invested in showing up to the appointment.  3. Messaging - The marketing message that's going to get low-intent sellers to call you is sending them comps for their area, or sending a piece of direct mail to them, informing them that you have motivated sellers. You can even send them a printed official offer letter along with it. The message would go something like this: "Thank you for opening this! I have a motivated buyer that's very interested in buying your home off-market in a private sale. They are looking for a home with X number of bedrooms, X number of bathrooms, and they are expecting to pay X price range. Enclosed is a letter of intent, and I can write you a full purchase agreement with a specific offer price after a brief preview of your home, which we can do over FaceTime or Zoom or with an estimator who can come and look at your home." "The buyer is prepared to pay 100% full market price or higher for your home as an all-cash sale. You'll receive a strong, straightforward offer with a short due diligence period and proof of funds. We've sold 5,000 homes in and around Austin, and we have 356 client reviews on Google. The real estate market is so hot with buyers looking for off-market deals that you can skip the hassle of a traditional sale—no open houses, no people in your home. Your sale will be painless and smooth." Chris is testing out sending 1,000 signature-required direct mail pieces, so watch this space to find out the results of his campaign.    Download Chris' ebook, "50 Ways to Get Listings Right Now," for FREE by filling out this form. 

Something that struck me about my recent conversation with Chris Watters was how humbly he spoke of leadership.  It got me thinking about my own approach to leadership over the years. In some ways, I like to think I excelled, but the truth is, I made many mistakes along the way, and while I try to live without regrets, there are things I wish I would have done differently.  So, what could I have done better?  Join me as I reminisce on the mistakes I've made, so you don't have to fall into the trap of making them yourself.  You'll also learn;  The sermon that changed the way I approach the hiring process An interaction that brought me to tears and had me rethink my leadership style How to bring accountability into your organization (and why it's a necessity) If you want to continue the conversation, here's what you can do to get started today: 1. Subscribe to Real Estate Team Builders Podcast (https://bit.ly/2W9Cc3r) Learn real world solutions to the challenges we face as entrepreneurs navigating the changing landscape in the real estate industry. 2. Join our Private Community on Facebook (https://bit.ly/3i1FG0q) Network with growth oriented real estate agents and team leaders who are ready to make the shift from agent to business owner just like you. 3. Learn more about our NEW Graduate Program (https://bit.ly/3iJoETN) Impact driven coaching, training and implementation support to help you scale your business while working less hours. No risk. 100% results guaranteed! 4. Partner with Real Estate B-School at eXp Realty (https://bit.ly/3x2zoC7) Scale your business, expand your wealth and build massive residual income by partnering with REBS and eXp Realty. Connect with us on Social Media https://web.facebook.com/RealEstateBSchool/ https://www.instagram.com/realestate.b.school/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQb9X4jfexgj83_ms2WRZ7g https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-b-school/ https://twitter.com/RealEstateBSch1

Fan of the show and full time Lost fact researcher, Chris Watters joins Adam and JP as they sit through Orientation. The guys tread a lot of familiar ground in this episode; Locke has a depressing past, Jack is insane, and Sayid is the only adult on the island. However they get to spend a lot of time talking about how much they love Katey Sagal.  Our cast of characters broke their new friend Desmond's toy and they need to fix it before the countdown finishes. What happens when the countdown finishes? Who knows?!  

Growing a real estate team is no mean feat, but that doesn't mean it has to be a drawn out process.  In fact, as my guest, Chris Watters learned when he founded Watters International Realty, growth is a natural byproduct of the right strategies.  The question is, what are those strategies?  In this episode, Chris and I dive deep on the approach that helped him build a team that handles thousands of transactions in a year.  You'll also learn;  3 plates you need to balance while building your team The key to growing your team faster  How to create your talent bench as a team leader Guest Bio-  Chris Watters is the Founder of Watters International Realty, LLC. Over the past decade and a half, Chris has been a trusted advisor to over 3000 families across Central Texas, giving the kind of expertise that proves invaluable to his clients. Widely respected in the industry, Chris has been acknowledged by a number of publications for his success, including among others Inc5000 and Wall Street Journal.  To find out more, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswatters/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswatters/) https://www.christopherwatters.com/ (https://www.christopherwatters.com/)  And to a copy of Chris's book, go to: https://www.milliondollarrealestateteam.com/free-book-updated (https://www.milliondollarrealestateteam.com/free-book-updated)  If you want to continue the conversation, here's what you can do to get started today: 1. Subscribe to Real Estate Team Builders Podcast (https://bit.ly/2W9Cc3r) Learn real world solutions to the challenges we face as entrepreneurs navigating the changing landscape in the real estate industry. 2. Join our Private Community on Facebook (https://bit.ly/3i1FG0q) Network with growth oriented real estate agents and team leaders who are ready to make the shift from agent to business owner just like you. 3. Learn more about our NEW Graduate Program (https://bit.ly/3iJoETN) Impact driven coaching, training and implementation support to help you scale your business while working less hours. No risk. 100% results guaranteed! 4. Partner with Real Estate B-School at eXp Realty (https://bit.ly/3x2zoC7) Scale your business, expand your wealth and build massive residual income by partnering with REBS and eXp Realty. Connect with us on Social Media https://web.facebook.com/RealEstateBSchool/ https://www.instagram.com/realestate.b.school/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQb9X4jfexgj83_ms2WRZ7g https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-b-school/ https://twitter.com/RealEstateBSch1

Chris Watters, one of the top real estate agents in Austin, is our guest this week on Keeping it Real - LIVE from Inman Connect in Las Vegas! In 3 years, back when he re-launched his real estate team correctly after burning it down, he went from earning $0 in real estate to $1 million dollars net income (after expenses), all while out of production. It's a pretty incredible story on scaling up a real estate team. In short, the secret is he started recruiting agents immediately to his online leads. In addition to that, Chris raised money from local businesses who benefit downstream from new movers (not on the settlement statement), all who chipped in financially toward his marketing costs to buy the online buyer and seller leads in the first place. This is one of the fastest stories of scaling up a real estate team we've heard on Keeping it Real. We're excited to interview Chris so you can model his success. If you're working to build up your real estate team fast from scratch, this is one you should tune in for! For a complete transcript of this episode go to KeepingItReal.com   

Where we're going, we don't need...rules. Hop into the ASVA Delorean time machine and visit the far-off year of 2019 with Mike and Andy. It's the non-awaited sequel to the first clip show: Clip Show 2! Enjoy another round of bloopers, tangents, and goofs that didn't make it to broadcast, delivered to you in one dry, surly, powdery, chicken chain biscuit. Special thanks to Greg Rapport, Kareem Wilson, Matt Flowers, Chris Watters, and all of those who made season 2 fun for us Follow Mike & Andy here: linktr.ee/mikepridgen https://www.facebook.com/AllSeriousNetwork MUSIC: Quirky Dog Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Real estate is changing faster than anyone anticipated, and in the next 36 months, the industry will be unrecognizable. As tech encroaches on the model we've enjoyed for almost a century, what can agents do to survive? Our survival in the face of tech disruption is the most important conversation teams and brokerages need to be having right now. If we're not actively thinking about our survival, we're going to be dead in the water in a matter of months. How do we get ahead of the tectonic shifts headed for real estate? What opportunities can platforms like Zillow, Redfin and Opendoor offer? In today's episode, entrepreneur, author and CEO of Watters International Realty, Chris Watters joins us to share the only way out of getting replaced by tech. Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode -Why real estate as we know it is about to be over How will tech affect the traditional real estate model we've enjoyed for decades? -The tech opportunity most agents are missing out on How is one agent generating motivated leads and making 6 figures without spending a single marketing dollar, or doing any showings? -How to expand your business without getting distracted The brokerage of the future will survive on ancillary businesses. Can team leaders run ancillary businesses without losing focus? Guest Bio- Mr. Watters has been a trusted real estate advisor to over 3000 families across Central Texas for the past 15 years. Giving him a level of market expertise that indirectly creates an enormous competitive advantage for his clients. Watters' has been recognized by Inc5000, Wall Street Journal, and several local publications as the top broker in Central Texas. His clients are getting their homes sold for up to $50,000 more than the average agent. Christopher Watters is a central Texas native. His extensive knowledge has proven invaluable to his clients looking for the inside scoop when relocating to Central Texas. In 2010, he founded his own practice, Watters International Realty. In 2015, he began to open branches across Texas and North America, duplicating his success in new markets partnering with local market experts and leaders. Mr. Watters holds multiple advisory roles in technology and real estate investment companies. His personal goal is helping to create positive and lasting change to enhance the consumer experience. Watters is a graduate of Texas State University where he studied Business Administration in Finance. For more information, follow @christopherwatters on Instagram or get in touch with him on Facebook. Get Chris' book The Million Dollar Real Estate Team https://www.milliondollarrealestateteam.com/ here.

After going through a massive business failure almost 10 years ago, Chris decided to give real estate a try. He's always been attracted to this industry because of the many different things one gets to learn from it and how there are no limits on personal growth. Chris started doing really well as an agent.  But eventually, he found that the work that needed to be done was taking too much of his time. He started to lose flexibility and freedom which are some of the main reasons why he went into this business in the first place.  This led him to build his own brokerage in the summer of 2011. Unfortunately, things didn't go as well as he had planned. From a profitability perspective, he knew he worked harder but he realized that he made less money now than he did a couple of years back.  He ended up literally burning his business down to the ground and started to implement Gary Keller's MREA model.  Today, Chris is the founder of Watters International Realty which is one of the most respected teams in Central Texas.  In this episode, we talked about how Chris took his business to the next level and who are the first three key hires to hitting $1M in annual GCI. Top Takeaways: 01:36 Why Chris got into real estate 02:12 What made Chris decide to build a team 05:55 How much do you need to make to afford leadership to help you run the business 07:16 The one skill you need to master to become wealthy in real estate 08:26 Who your first hire should be from a leverage perspective 13:36 The 3 things a listing agent should be focusing on 16:09 What are the 3 unique phases of the growth curve 21:09 One of the biggest mistake people make when hiring an agent 23:14 The 3 things to look for in candidates while within the 90-day probationary window  25:36 The value of creating a conducive environment to set people up for success.   To get a FREE copy of Chris' book, The Million Dollar Real Estate Team, go to https://www.themilliondollarrealestateteam.com/

My guest today is Chris Watters. Chris is the Founder and CEO of Watters International Realty and he hosts his own show entitled CEO Secrets Podcast. Chris also co-authored the book The Million Dollar Real Estate Team with his business partner, Bradley Pounds. His other ventures, investments, and advisory roles include Mint Title, WHD Investments Inc, WIR Publishing Inc, and #RealDeal. We start this episode with Chris sharing his background story. Back when he was in college, Chris owned a lawn mowing business and was able to pay his way through college and get a degree in finance. During his senior year, he got interested in real estate, but he was still very young and impatient, so he turned to the oil and gas industry. After the market crashed in 2009, Chris lost his job. That's when he decided to use his savings and open a restaurant. Unfortunately, with the market being so bad, he wasn't able to sustain his business in the service industry. So, in 2010 Chris got his broker's license and started recruiting people to be a part of his team. Chris then goes on to explain how he was able to recruit new people to his team. He knew, from his own experience, that the first thing a realtor needs is a good lead. But he also knew that this can get pretty expensive. So, he decided to create a co-op fund with other local businesses, and pretty soon he got up to $5,000 per month. This was more than enough to allow Chris to grow his business and his team by using leads. He used leads as value propositions to get agents. Together we then dive into discussing the importance of building a good team. Chris points out that there are three key things when it comes to building a team. First, you need to know who to recruit and select. Second, you need to know how to actually train people and build a roadmap that will help them be successful. And third, to distinguish between quality and quantity when it comes to leads because not all leads are equal. Once he had answers to these questions, his team grew pretty fast and they netted 1 million dollars in their third year. Eventually, we discuss Chris's motive for starting his podcast CEO Secrets. He shares that as a student, he was a part of a number of different organizations that allowed him to come in contact with some amazing and smart people. Chris believes that learning from those people was his biggest shortcut when it comes to his growth. Wanting to share his own journey and help others through his experience, he first co-wrote The Million Dollar Real Estate Team. After he started expanding into other markets, he started to explore coaches outside of real estate and quickly realized that a lot of people in the real estate business think like a salesman, and not as a CEO. This is why he decided to start his own podcast as well as his non-profit masterclass - to teach real estate agents to think like CEOs and make strategic shifts in their business. Lastly, Chris shares the plethora of different non-profit organizations that he supports (and you can too) through his business, with sales from his book and his amazing 90-day masterclass. Don't miss this episode of the Just Start Real Estate Podcast with Chris Watters and learn how to build an amazing team, have transformational success, and grow your business! Notable Quotes: “I wanted to grow fast and skip all the steps, versus developing my skills as a salesperson.” Chris Watters “I wasn't even practicing as a real estate agent, I was just fascinated with the idea of lead generation in the real estate industry.” Chris Watters “I was dead broke, sleeping on my girlfriend's red IKEA couch. And being 24 or 25 years old, the only thing I knew at that point was how to prospect on the phone from a sales perspective and the internet lead generation side.” Chris Watters “One of the things I needed early in my career, when I didn't sell that many houses and I was dead broke, was money to pay for lead generation.” Chris Watters “I used the leads as the value proposition to get agents.” Chris Watters “You can generate a lot of really cheap leads but you can burn your salespeople out and they may not even make any money because they have to work 100 leads to close one deal.” Chris Watters “We grew super fast. In our third year, we netted a million bucks.” Chris Watters “Leads are just oxygen - you can only go so long without leads before you die.” Mike Simmons “A lot of people get into real estate and they don't think like a CEO, they think like a salesperson.” Chris Watters “It's not to the benefit of a lot of these real estate companies to help you build a big business.” Chris Watters “If you just make a couple of tweaks by thinking like a CEO, you're going to be able to have transformational success to take your business to the next level.” Chris Watters Links: Chris on LinkedIn Chris on Facebook Chris on Instagram Chris on YouTube Chris's websiteCEO Secrets Podcast CEO Masterclass Real Synch GET YOUR FREE COPY: The Million Dollar Real Estate Team Multifamily Live Event 7 Figure Flipping Return on Investments Just Start Real Estate JSRE on Facebook Mike on Facebook Mike on Instagram Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months

My guest today is Chris Watters. Chris is the Founder and CEO of Watters International Realty and he hosts his own show entitled CEO Secrets Podcast. Chris also co-authored the book The Million Dollar Real Estate Team with his business partner, Bradley Pounds. His other ventures, investments, and advisory roles include Mint Title, WHD Investments Inc, WIR Publishing Inc, and #RealDeal.   We start this episode with Chris sharing his background story. Back when he was in college, Chris owned a lawn mowing business and was able to pay his way through college and get a degree in finance. During his senior year, he got interested in real estate, but he was still very young and impatient, so he turned to the oil and gas industry. After the market crashed in 2009, Chris lost his job. That’s when he decided to use his savings and open a restaurant. Unfortunately, with the market being so bad, he wasn’t able to sustain his business in the service industry. So, in 2010 Chris got his broker’s license and started recruiting people to be a part of his team.   Chris then goes on to explain how he was able to recruit new people to his team. He knew, from his own experience, that the first thing a realtor needs is a good lead. But he also knew that this can get pretty expensive. So, he decided to create a co-op fund with other local businesses, and pretty soon he got up to $5,000 per month. This was more than enough to allow Chris to grow his business and his team by using leads. He used leads as value propositions to get agents.    Together we then dive into discussing the importance of building a good team. Chris points out that there are three key things when it comes to building a team. First, you need to know who to recruit and select. Second, you need to know how to actually train people and build a roadmap that will help them be successful. And third, to distinguish between quality and quantity when it comes to leads because not all leads are equal. Once he had answers to these questions, his team grew pretty fast and they netted 1 million dollars in their third year.     Eventually, we discuss Chris’s motive for starting his podcast CEO Secrets. He shares that as a student, he was a part of a number of different organizations that allowed him to come in contact with some amazing and smart people. Chris believes that learning from those people was his biggest shortcut when it comes to his growth. Wanting to share his own journey and help others through his experience, he first co-wrote The Million Dollar Real Estate Team. After he started expanding into other markets, he started to explore coaches outside of real estate and quickly realized that a lot of people in the real estate business think like a salesman, and not as a CEO. This is why he decided to start his own podcast as well as his non-profit masterclass - to teach real estate agents to think like CEOs and make strategic shifts in their business.   Lastly, Chris shares the plethora of different non-profit organizations that he supports (and you can too) through his business, with sales from his book and his amazing 90-day masterclass.    Don’t miss this episode of the Just Start Real Estate Podcast with Chris Watters and learn how to build an amazing team, have transformational success, and grow your business! Notable Quotes:   “I wanted to grow fast and skip all the steps, versus developing my skills as a salesperson.” Chris Watters   “I wasn't even practicing as a real estate agent, I was just fascinated with the idea of lead generation in the real estate industry.” Chris Watters   “I was dead broke, sleeping on my girlfriend's red IKEA couch. And being 24 or 25 years old, the only thing I knew at that point was how to prospect on the phone from a sales perspective and the internet lead generation side.” Chris Watters   “One of the things I needed early in my career, when I didn't sell that many houses and I was dead broke, was money to pay for lead generation.” Chris Watters   “I used the leads as the value proposition to get agents.” Chris Watters   “You can generate a lot of really cheap leads but you can burn your salespeople out and they may not even make any money because they have to work 100 leads to close one deal.” Chris Watters   “We grew super fast. In our third year, we netted a million bucks.” Chris Watters   “Leads are just oxygen - you can only go so long without leads before you die.” Mike Simmons   “A lot of people get into real estate and they don't think like a CEO, they think like a salesperson.” Chris Watters   “It's not to the benefit of a lot of these real estate companies to help you build a big business.” Chris Watters   “If you just make a couple of tweaks by thinking like a CEO, you're going to be able to have transformational success to take your business to the next level.” Chris Watters Links: Chris on LinkedIn Chris on Facebook  Chris on Instagram Chris on YouTube Chris’s websiteCEO Secrets Podcast  CEO Masterclass  Real Synch  GET YOUR FREE COPY: The Million Dollar Real Estate Team Multifamily Live Event 7 Figure Flipping Return on Investments Just Start Real Estate JSRE on Facebook Mike on Facebook Mike on Instagram Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months

NOT ALL LEADS ARE CREATED EQUAL! We are joined by the CEO of Watters International Realty and co-author of The Million Dollar Real Estate Team (@christopherwatters), Chris Watters! Chris talks on his uncoachable days right out of college, his approach and mindset towards real estate and how he is creating teams for real estate entrepreneurs to take control of their business. We appreciate Chris joining us and urge you to check out his coaching services (/www.chriswatterscoaching.com/) and his team at /www.christopherwatters.com/.   Books: The Million Dollar Real Estate Team by Chris Watters and Bradley Pounds   Contact: https://www.christopherwatters.com/ @christopherwatters (Instagram)   Timestamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 7:19) Introduction to Chris Watters (7:20 - 9:04) Team Structure in Austin, Texas & Growth (9:05 - 10:23) Scenario: New Agent  (10:24 - 12:18) Wish You Would've Know (Skills to Master) (12:19 - 15:31) Not All Leads Are Created Equal (15:32 - 20:05) Expansion (Productivity or Head Count) (20:06 - 23:45) Tech that Chris is Using (23:46 - 27:14) Investing, Gary Keller & Current Asset Bubble (27:15 - 29:48) The Million Dollar Real Estate Team (29:49 - 30:59) Investing In Chris & Why (31:00 - 34:19) Final Thoughts /Closing

This time on the Real Estate Raw Show, we're featuring a very special guest: author and real estate expert Chris Watters. Having gone from being unemployed and stuck on the couch to running several successful real estate teams, Chris has got an amazing story to tell. I can't wait to share it with all of you today. To hear our full interview, watch our latest video. About Joe: Mr. Mendoza has a long track record of success. 100's of millions of dollars of real estate transactions. Hundreds of people mentored, coached, and trained. He's been on television, radio, and multiple publications. Are you looking for a trusted advisor in real estate? Perhaps help to get to the next level in business or life? Joe is the MAN! Looking for a new broker, real estate company, brokerage? Join me and EXP Realty now! We are in ALL 50 states, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom (UK) http://becomearepro.com/ Add "Joe Mendoza" is my sponsor. Buying, selling, or investing? https://www.homesnap.com/joe-mendoza Find Deals! http://findhiddendeals.com/ Connect with Joe: http://joemendoza.com/ Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoemendoza Keep watching, subscribe, or reach out to Mr. Mendoza today for a private consultation, training, or speaking engagements. Joe Mendoza - California DRE #01234540 Top Real Estate Pro, Coach, Investor, and Speaker 100 E. San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 400 San Marcos, CA 92069 Office (877) 794-5227 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therealestaterawshow/support

Chris Watters, the brilliant brain behind Watters International Real Estate and the author of Million Dollar Real Estate Team has created a HUGE business and is after becoming the next Keller Williams. Listen to Chris as he tells the HOMEgirls about his journey, his future plans, and what in the heck it actually means to leave a real legacy!  Follow ChrisThe Million Dollar Real Estate Team BookChris Watters Rainmaker Alliance Facebook Group and ClassesWatters International Realty  Follow the HOMEgirls on FacebookFollow the HOMEgirls on InstagramFollow AngelaFollow JessicaFollow KristenFollow Lyndsie

With the season for the most part expunged and for the rest still in suspension Tim Fuell talks to Royston Town FC assistant manager Chris Watters on his Who'd Be a Manager Webinar and Ben Andreos on organising what could become non league's biggest fundraising game ever for the NHS and MS-UK once football can resume.Plus David Richardson provides the Non League Paper weekly round-up.

Passion First Podcast Episode 008, Season 1: Chris WattersChris Watters- Building a Million Dollar Real Estate TeamPublished Date: 3/3/2020 Guest: CHRIS WATTERS is best known for building an independent brokerage utilizing the team-centric model in Austin, Texas. Watters built the business in the middle of the Great Recession and in a highly competitive market that is home to some of the largest national real estate chains. His vision and entrepreneurial spirit led him from sleeping on his girlfriend's (now wife's) couch in 2010 to becoming the first team owner to EARN $1Million in net income in three short years. Watters is a graduate of Texas State University and an avid reader. He resides in his hometown of Austin, with his beautiful wife and best friend, Amanda, along with their daughter, Eva, and two rambunctious dogs, Bentley and Ollie. Contact Info and links:https://christopherwatters.com/ https://www.chriswattershq.com/Book Recommendations: The Million Dollar Real Estate Team: https://amzn.to/37yoszW The Passion First Podcast:Explore what creates financial freedom, what turns passion into purpose, and what habits lead to a successful life. Studying the science of success and the tools, systems, mindsets, and strategies of other business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs just like you so we can model their habits and strategies. Subscribe, like, and share the channel with a friend. If you have any questions regarding real estate or podcasting please reach out! For anyone pursuing a purposeful and passion-filled life, this show is for you and for anyone passionate about real estate, investing, and growing their own business this is the podcast for you!  Halo Group- Real Estate Advisors: https://linktr.ee/HaloGroupREYouTube: http://bit.ly/YouTubeAustinHartleyInstagram: @AustinJamesHartleyPodcast: The Success ScienceLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AustinjHartleyWebsite: https://www.halogroupre.com/

From everyone here at Grit: The Real Estate Growth Mindset, we hope that you had an amazing Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a joyous Holiday Season with loved ones! Now, let's get back to business.SHOW NOTESWatters International Realty is one of the most respected teams for buying and selling in Austin and has Watters International Realty is one of the most respected teams for buying and selling in Austin and has successfully closed over $100+ Million in sales and helped hundreds of families in the purchase or sale of a home. Chris Watter's othre ventures, investments, and advisory roles include Mint Title, WHD Investments Inc, WIR Publishing Inc, and #RealDeal.In this episode, Brian and Chris talk about what it takes to build your team with the right tools and systems and how to handle lead management. In this episode we talk about... 6:19 - This idea was an epic failure.12: 50 - What is the "why today"? At some point, it's not about the money.33:34 - How to organize lead sources.38:42 - Agent retention and compensation.50:15 - "The Million Dollar Real Estate Team"

Chris Watters is the author of Million Dollar Real Estate Team. He is also the #1 agent in Austin, Texas. In todays episode, he talks about the path of becoming a CEO, How to hire the right people for your team, lead generation, and building a brand ambassador program. If you are building a team, this episode is a MUST.  

In this episode I interview Chris Watters. Chris is best known for building an independent brokerage utilizing the team-centric model in Austin, Texas. Watters built the business in the middle of the Great Recession and in a highly competitive market that is home to some of the largest national real estate chains. His vision and entrepreneurial spirit led him from sleeping on his girlfriend's couch in 2010 to becoming the first team owner to EARN $1M in net income. Chris and I talk about his journey in real estate. What he would do if he started from scratch in a new market. He shares the impact of the national ibuyer programs. Plus we end with a little friendly debate about exit strategies for agents. I love this guy, what he has built is nothing but incredible.

In this episode I interview Chris Watters and learn how he went from selling 6 homes in his first year to building a team that sells 1200 homes in a year. A large part of Chris's success was reading, being coachable, and surrounding himself with the people who have accomplished everything he has tried to accomplish. Learn why staying on your path and being committed will take you beyond what you've ever dreamed is possible. To believe in yourself is crucial to achieving your goals. Chris's book "The Million Dollar Real Estate Team" is a documented journey that goes into detail about the pitfalls and failure that he had to overcome and how you can avoid them to reach success. To get Chris's book for FREE visit wirbook.com and use the promo code "goteamgo" Connect with Chris on facebook by sending him a message or visit https://www.christopherwatters.com/ Go to handlethisobjection.com and use promo code "123" to get 50% off. Listen and Learn: Reading is crucial to feeding your brain Why believing in yourself is important How you can raise the bar by being around people at the next level Mastering one area of lead generation Plus so much more. Episode Resources: Chadi Bazzi on Facebook Chadi Bazzi on Youtube Chadi Bazzi on Instagram

Chris Watters is best known for building an independent brokerage utilising the team-centric model in Austin, Texas. Chris is fuelled by a desire to improve the success rate of real estate agents through proven training and innovative consumer-facing programs. He has built his business on helping others push past their self-imposed limitations and adding massive value to the consumer experience. He is a graduate of Texas State University and an avid reader. He resides in his hometown of Austin, with his beautiful wife and best friend Amanda, along with their daughter Eva and rambunctious dog, Ollie.

Chris Watters is best known for building an independent brokerage utilising the team-centric model in Austin, Texas. Chris is fuelled by a desire to improve the success rate of real estate agents through proven training and innovative consumer-facing programs. He has built his business on helping others push past their self-imposed limitations and adding massive value to the consumer experience. He is a graduate of Texas State University and an avid reader. He resides in his hometown of Austin, with his beautiful wife and best friend Amanda, along with their daughter Eva and rambunctious dog, Ollie.

Our featured guest in this episode of the Team Lally Radio show is author and real estate entrepreneur Chris Watters. Chris tells us about his roots in selling real estate, his team's success and partnering with other successful agents, assisting them in duplicating our success.  We also talk about his new book, "The Million Dollar Real Estate Team", a step by step guide to building a profitable real estate team. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.Who is Chris Watters?Chris Watters is an original Austin Texas native that began his career in the real estate brokerage business. He started Watters International Realty in 2010 and they are now a national franchise system that has developed a proven and repeatable model to help expansion partners grow their brokerages using the team model.To reach Chris you may contact him in the following ways:Phone: 512-298-4010 Email: chris@wattersinternational.com Website:  wattersinternational.com

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Chris Watters is best known for building an independent brokerage utilizing the team-centric model in Austin, Texas. He built his business, Watters International Realty, in the middle of the Great Recession and in a highly competitive market that is home to some of the largest national real estate chains. His vision and entrepreneurial spirit led him from sleeping on his girlfriend’s (now wifes) couch in 2010 to becoming the first team owner to EARN $1Million in net income in three short years. Fueled by a desire to improve the success rate of real estate agents through proven training and innovative consumer-facing programs, Chris has built his business on helping others push past their self- imposed limitations and adding massive value to the consumer experience. In 2015, Watters International Realty began opening branches across Texas and partnered with other successful agents and team leaders, assisting them in duplicating our success. In 2016, his team successfully closed over $100+ Million in sales and helped hundreds of families in the purchase or sale of their home. As of 2017, Watters International Realty is now a national franchise system that has developed a proven and repeatable model to help expansion partners grow their brokerages using the team model. His partners have the ability to replicate the key ingredients used to make Watters International Realty in Austin, the recipient of the #1 Real Estate Team by the Austin Business Journal, Inc. 5000 Recipient for Fastest Growing Privately Held Company and the recipient as one of the top real estate teams reported by Real Trends in the Wall Street Journal. Podcast Highlights   Who is Chris Watters? If Chris had to think of himself as a superhero, the one that comes to mind is The Hulk. Bruce Banner was more focused on research and learning, wasn’t super flashy and was more introverted, and Chris identifies with his humility. Real estate was not Chris’s focus initially, in college he ran a lawn mowing business that paid his way through school and he preferred to take classes on the stock market. In his younger years, he liked to learn how to build websites. All of which had nothing to do with real estate. Chris’s path into real estate is a long winding tail that goes from working in real estate for a few months, moving into the oil and gas industry, losing everything in trying to run a bar and restaurant, rebuilding his life by starting a lead generation company, and then ultimately getting back into real estate. During the process, Chris became psychologically unemployable and being an entrepreneur was his only option. His time in the oil and gas industry actually allowed Chris to learn a lot about the back end technical aspects of real estate that most agents never get to see. Lead Generation and Real Estate As a young man, Chris was pretty ignorant of the risks of running a brokerage but he managed pretty well. His skills with lead generation turned out to be perfect for the business, he was generating so many leads that he had to hire more people just to handle the deal flow. In the B2C world, lead generation can be easy. Google Adwords, retargeting campaigns, and content creation work pretty well. SEO is great too, but it’s a long term play and paying for Adwords is a much faster process. It’s about leveraging the low hanging fruit. The stage of your business dictates the lead generation strategy you should be using. If you’re a small business with a limited amount of money, you should go after the cheaper lead sources. The more expensive forms of lead generation like TV ads and direct mail take time to become effective but they have a very high conversion rate. Why write the book? Chris was 21 when he got into real estate, and the only rea

Episode 131 - Build An Amazing Team with Chris Watters Chris Watters is maybe the most practical realtor we've ever met. He's king of the team-centric brokerage and will make you think in new ways about how you're running your business. In this episode, Chris paints a vision for a new level of business you can ascend to. We were absolutely FIRED UP after this interview! We're confident you will be, too! PLUS, Todd has a new weird Elvis laugh! It's unsettling.   SHOW NOTES Todd's weird Elvis laugh [1:32] Should Megan chew gum during the podcast? [2:35] What happens if you chew gum during your wedding? [3:33] Three limiting beliefs that most agents have [7:14] Utilizing vendors to cut marketing costs [12:00] The problem with Millionaire Real Estate Agent [MREA] [13:35] Recruiting is like lead generation [14:12] Why you should hire agents in groups of five [16:15] The role of the brokerage in the next few years [18:25] How to know when to cut an agent who isn't performing [23:03] How to judge a new agent in the first 30 days [25:05] Getting started building a team [27:30]   SHOW LINKS Elvis Presley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley Chris Watters: https://www.christopherwatters.com/ The Million Dollar Real Estate Team: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Real-Estate-Team/dp/0692905669/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538528241&sr=8-1&keywords=chris+watters Ben Kinney: https://www.benkinney.com/ BoomTown: https://boomtownroi.com/ Craigslist: https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Real-Estate-Agent-About/dp/0071444041/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MBCMQ038V1JPM54MAS8Y National Association of Realtors [NAR]: https://www.nar.realtor/ OpenDoor: https://www.opendoor.com/ OfferPad: https://www.offerpad.com/ Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538529884&sr=8-3&keywords=think+and+grow+rich&dpID=61y04z8SKEL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch Want a signed copy of Chris's book?  http://unbouncepages.com/chris-watters-preorder-book/   BOOM LINKS Email:  info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web:  www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ 30-Day Jumpstart:  http://boom30.com/  

What’s holding you back from the success and financial security that you’ve been dreaming about? As broker Chris Watters explains on today’s Real Estate Rockstars, it’s probably you. No, it’s not that you’re working too little or even that you don’t have enough experience; it’s the fact that you’re letting limiting beliefs stand in the way between you and a better, more profitable real estate business. Listen and learn what these beliefs are and how to overcome them. Also, don’t miss Chris’ advice on advertising, his guide to getting your lead spend covered by other companies, or his overview of the real estate expansion process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building brand equity can take a really long time and you have to be patient. If you do it right it will pay off! Christopher Watters, CEO of Christopher Watters International Realty and co-author of "The Million Dollar Real Estate Team" takes us in a different direction this week.  Listen in to learn how a real estate agent doing 50x the business of an average agent formed a methodology to teach how he did it.   Chris discusses with Peter the process of going from the B-C to B-B world, the hardships of building brand equity, and how you can hire a team that become experts in their role.   This episode has knowledge to share that goes well beyond the Real Estate game!

Success in real estate comes from seeing yourself not as an employee, but as a business owner. If you come at the profession with the mindset of a CEO and a willingness to give up some control, it is possible to scale up quickly and build a massive expansion team that generates seven-figure revenue on […] The post Being Your Own CEO & Running Massive Expansion Teams with Chris Watters appeared first on Real Estate Marketing Dude.

Success in real estate comes from seeing yourself not as an employee, but as a business owner. If you come at the profession with the mindset of a CEO and a willingness to give up some control, it is possible to scale up quickly and build a massive expansion team that generates seven-figure revenue on […] The post Being Your Own CEO & Running Massive Expansion Teams with Chris Watters appeared first on Real Estate Marketing Dude.

No matter how good we are, if we’re flying solo we will have to work more in order to earn more. This usually leads to a poor work-life balance, so how can we scale up so we’re working smarter, not harder? What’s the mindset change necessary to go from being an agent to an entrepreneur? How do we scale up our lead generation? In this episode, Chris Watters shares his journey from being an overworked agent to being a team leader. When you get to that place where you are in a leadership role, your success and failure is determined by the people around you. -Chris Waters   3 Things We Learned From This Episode Stay humble, stay coachable (25:00-25:50) One of the biggest traps we can fall into is to be self-sufficient and arrogant about our agent skills. The truth is that many mistakes can be avoided when we seek help. There’s no point in reinventing the wheel and losing time and money in the process.   Made the shift from production to business ownership (21:05:22:00) Having a team will help bring our work and personal life back into balance. As a single agent, we have to deal with every aspect of our business. Sooner or later, the burnout will hit. A team not only helps us get our free time back, but also multiplies our efforts. We can only deal with so many listings on our own. The advantages of lead generation as a team (23:00-24:00) Many lead generation tools work better when they’re used by teams. A good example is Zillo, a lead generation platform where you need tons of reviews and hundreds of past sales in order to succeed. Unfortunately, as a single agent, we can’t get as many reviews and past sales. A team can.   As a business owner and leader, our job is to assemble a team of people who have what it takes to help us succeed. Our focus will shift from the “what it takes to get more listings or buyers” to “who can do it in our place”. We don’t have to have all aspects of the business figured out-- we just need to find the right people for our team. Guest Bio Chris Watters an original Austin Texas native and founder of Watters International Realty.  In 2016, his team successfully closed over $100+ Million in sales and helped hundreds of families in the purchase or sale of a home. In 2015, Chris began opening branches across Texas and partnering with other successful agents and team leaders, assisting them in duplicating their success. To find out more about Chris and his team, visit http://www.christopherwatters.com or find out more about his book on getting started on building a team at wirbook.com.

From sleeping on his girlfriend’s couch, Chris Watters built Watters International Realty, a team-based brokerage that has catapulted to the top of the Austin market. Focused on a team-based approach, Watters International Realty began opening branches across Texas and partnered with other successful agents and team leaders to close over $100+ Million in sales. Watters International Realty has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Inc. 5000. On this episode, Chris shares how he scaled the brokerage and why his model helps newer agents close more deals.   Key Market Insights In 2009, became a prospector by calling on expired listings Built a team model …real estate broker with hundreds of agents, where they focus on the number of agents Net income of seven figures back in 2015 Replicated in a different market and took an agent from doing 25 deals to over 100 in first year, then 250 the second year Created a franchise system – Better Homes and Garden, Remax, Century 21 Not really putting systems in place or investing in the agent Average agents sells 80-125 Three main components of the team model: 1st is generating leads, 2nd is sales people, 3rd is training to close, 4th is closing and follow ups Marketing coordinator overseeing 1st base, inside sales team overseeing 2nd base, 3rd base meeting clients and giving presentations, Home plate is client follow up, along with client concierge Created an online training module to help agents Started by building a network of 22 real estate business owners and had vendors put money into a marketing kitty ($1,000 – $2,500 month) Looked to see who was advertising to generate leads and offered a direct marketing Flips 40-50 deals in Austin annually Problem is a lack of inventory right now Success is based on generating qualified distressed leads and closing them Spends $1MM annually on marketing in Austin alone Bull’s Eye Tips: Winning Your Market: Good coaching Tracking Market Changes: Subscribe to Inman, RealMarketReports.com Daily Habit: The Miracle Morning Habit – The One Page Strategic Plan   Resources: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle-ebook/dp/B0175P82RA/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1   The Million Dollar Real Estate Team: How I Went from Zero to Earning $1 Million after Expenses in Three Years   Inman  RealMarketReports.com Best Business Books: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Scaling Up by Vergne Harnish   Profit First by Mike Machalowicz      Digital Resources Yahoo Finance Seeking Alpha   Tweet This: “I wanted to build the Navy seals of agents”   “Pioneers get slaughtered, settlers prosper”   Places to Grab a Bite in Austin: Uchiko Austin   Connect with Chris: http://unbouncepages.com/chris-watters-preorder-book/   Facebook      

People fail in real estate because they don’t put the effort towards prospecting and lead generation. How do you create an environment where people are excited to come in and put in the work? How do you create a career trajectory that will actually lead to success? How do you set better standards? On this episode, we talk to authors of the book, The Million Dollar Real Estate Team, Chris Watters and Bradley Pounds about the lessons they learned in building their mega-team.   It is your job as a team leader to build a high energy environment where people want to be in the office calling and prospecting. -Chris Watters   Resources:  - Join the Club Wealth Real Estate Agent Mastermind Facebook Group - Get info on the Business Strategy Mastermind Conference November 13th-15th 2018 in Anaheim, CA     Three Things We Learned From This Episode Recruiting first If you want to build a mega-team that’s going to do big production, you need a full-time recruiter especially when you’re in that beginning stage of building up. Once you switch from agent to team leader, you’re in the recruiting business and you’ll spend a long time doing that.   Build an effective career trajectory Build a graduating ladder for your agents so that they know that they have earn the leads that have the highest conversion rates. If agents don’t learn this, they’ll never appreciate the work it takes to prospect.   “Appointments set” should be the first thing you measure It’s so easy to get focused on deals closed but what you should be measuring first is appointments set because that drives everything else. That will also tell you if they are putting forth the activities and applying effort needed to succeed.   When you’re trying to build your mega-team, it’s so easy to put recruiting on the back burner, but it should be a focus if you really want to get the results you want. Finding the “who” is the most important ingredient to your success so you have to have a good system for it. Remember, what you are looking for are individuals who are highly coachable, and if you have a natural tendency to hold onto recruits for too long that’s something you should work on. You have to set objective standards because they are a good predictor of how someone will perform over time. Proactive lead generation comes down to having the right people in place, and the right environment to get people into prospecting.   Guest Bio Chris is the founder of Watters International. In 2016, his team successfully closed over $100+ Million in sales and helped hundreds of families in the purchase or sale of a home. In 2015, Chris began opening branches across Texas and partnering with other successful agents and team leaders, assisting them in duplicating their success. To find out more about Chris and his team, visit http://www.christopherwatters.com or find out more about his book on getting started on building a team at wirbook.com.

Todays guest is a guy that has dominated his market with smart marketing ranging from radio to cold calling.  He explains what he does--the ROI he gets and what you should be doing. Twitter: @superagentslive www.superagentslive.com go download my free ebook! Need some help check out www.schoolofprofit.com Want more listings? Check out www.realestateradioexperts.com

Todays guest is a guy that has dominated his market with smart marketing ranging from radio to cold calling.  He explains what he does--the ROI he gets and what you should be doing. Twitter: @superagentslive www.superagentslive.com go download my free ebook! Need some help check out www.schoolofprofit.com Want more listings? Check out www.realestateradioexperts.com

We talk to Chris Watters of Watters International Realty in Austin TX and author of The Million Dollar Real Estate Team about his success with (mostly) digital lead generation, with some traditional tactics thrown in. You'll learn: 1. How Chris is boosting lead quality and Facebook conversion rates through Agent Legend. 2. Chris' success with getting leads from expireds, withdrawns and FSBOs. 3. How Watters decides which topics to create videos about, and how they generate leads. 4. Chris' secret method for newspaper advertising! 5. Why you should focus on being a great salesperson and creating leads, and leverage other people's expertise to grow your business. Links mentioned: Agent Legend Vulcan 7 True Caller Waze  The Million Dollar Real Estate Team

Emigrating from SA... should we go or should we stay, and what are the financial and legal status implications? For Zimbabwean, Malawian and other foreigners working in South Africa - what is their legal status and who qualifies for a general work visa in SA? In studio, immigration attorney Chris Watters answers questions. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com

CliffCentral.com — Emigrating from SA... should we go or should we stay, and what are the financial and legal status implications? For Zimbabwean, Malawian and other foreigners working in South Africa - what is their legal status and who qualifies for a general work visa in SA? In studio, immigration attorney Chris Watters answers questions. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA.

In today’s GSD Mode Favorite Clip, Top Realtor Chris Watters shares  how his real estate team manages over 500 deals a year and nets over $1 million yearly by hiring the correct people and placing the right employees in the right seats. Two huge points of focus for Chris are Company Culture & Core Values. Find out how this helps his team generate more business and why he finds this so important in today’s GSD Mode Favorite Clip!   Chris’s full GSD Mode Episode - http://www.gsdmode.com/chriswatters/   Website:   http://www.christopherwatters.com/   Book:    http://unbouncepages.com/chris-watters-preorder-book/   Email:   chriswatters@wattersinternational.com       Join the Free Private GSD Mode Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/groups/gsdmode

Some of the most successful teams take a lot of time and effort to build. What are the best recruiting practices to follow? How can we make sure that newly hired agents will fit the bill? And what happens when you go up a level and recruit a full-time ...

Chris Watters is a top real estate agent and top real estate leader in Austin, TX currently doing 500+ deals a year and over $1,000,000 in net income! Chris also developed an amazing franchise system which allows other real estate agents to partner with him and his team. Listen to Chris describe how he managed to grow his team to the mega-team it is today, the systems he uses to net over 1 million dollars a year, how to find employees that have the same mindset and you and so much more! Don’t miss this one! 0:01 - Introduction 3:20 - Journey to entrepreneurship 8:00 - Why did you stay in college instead of acting on one of your business ideas? 10:20 - What were your first couple years in business like? 20:00 - What kept you going after your restaurant failed and you didn’t have much to your name? 23:40 - What was the next step after starting your own brokerage? 30:00 - Did you run your brokerage as a team of as your brokerage? 37:10 - When someone buys into your franchise system, what do they get? How does that work? 39:20 - Do you still sell homes or do you manage the business more? 44:00 - Do you provide ISA and leads for people who use your system? 50:00 - What are some things you specialize in that allow you to net over $1 Million? 59:40 - The only reason you can’t increase your business is because you have the wrong people working for you 1:01:40 - Chris talks about his upcoming book 1:03:20 - What Chris does with potential partners 1:05:10 - 2 pieces of advice he would give to his younger self to accelerate his business Website: http://www.christopherwatters.com/ book: http://unbouncepages.com/chris-watters-preorder-book/ email: chriswatters@wattersinternational.com Join the Free Private GSD Mode Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/groups/gsdmode  

Real estate broker, Chris Watters, of Austin, TX has built a fast growing team that will do 700+ transactions this year. He will share how he recruits and trains his team of super star agents to crush it for straight domination! Here are a few things he will cover: • How to identify talent when recruiting agents • How to onboard and train agents to succeed • Defining the right leadership roles to scale a team • How to cut costs and run your business efficiently • Daily routines, systems, and processes his team uses to achieve their goals

Real estate broker, Chris Watters, of Austin, TX has built a fast growing team that will do 700+ transactions this year. He will share how he recruits and trains his team of super star agents to crush it for straight domination! Here are a few things he will cover: • How to identify talent when recruiting agents • How to onboard and train agents to succeed • Defining the right leadership roles to scale a team • How to cut costs and run your business efficiently • Daily routines, systems, and processes his team uses to achieve their goals

Real estate broker, Chris Watters, of Austin, TX has built a fast growing team that will do 700+ transactions this year. He will share how he recruits and trains his team of super star agents to crush it for straight domination! Here are a few things he will cover: • How to identify talent when recruiting agents • How to onboard and train agents to succeed • Defining the right leadership roles to scale a team • How to cut costs and run your business efficiently • Daily routines, systems, and processes his team uses to achieve their goals

Real estate broker, Chris Watters, of Austin, TX has built a fast growing team that will do 700+ transactions this year. He will share how he recruits and trains his team of super star agents to crush it for straight domination! Here are a few things he will cover: • How to identify talent when recruiting agents • How to onboard and train agents to succeed • Defining the right leadership roles to scale a team • How to cut costs and run your business efficiently • Daily routines, systems, and processes his team uses to achieve their goals

If someone told you exactly how to make $300k more net profit in the next 24 months, would you take action on that advice? Chris Watters was netting $1 million in a very short time of being back in the real estate game after taking time off to pursue other opportunities. He now holds the keys to an inside system which allowed several agents to net $300k more in pure profit within 24 months of implementing that system. Hear Pat and Chris discuss his success and the systems he is sharing with other agents to help them make more money in real estate in today's podcast packed full of meat and potatoes. Christopher Watters is a local and original "Austinite" that began his career in the real estate brokerage business. Chris began working as a real estate broker and team leader helping families and investors buy or sell property in Central Texas. His company Watters International Realty in Austin Texas had a record breaking year in the residential and investment community. In 2015, his team successfully closed over $100+ Million in sales and helped over 500 families. Join us as Christopher shares his mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by helping families and investors buy or sell property in Central Texas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! To celebrate this episode number that ends in a zero I have double movie monologued 4 movies and their sequels which is like 16 movies if my math is correct…  Also if my math is correct in the typical 10 week on 2 week off formula it's time for a two week podcast hiatus so that you can get caught up. Episode #370 Segmented Thusly: Movie Monologue = Bill & Ted 1&2, Cell 1&2 and Flash Gordon. Television Talk = Attack on Titan (Season 1) Book Banter = A Double Movie Monologue = Heavy Metal 1&2, Back to the Future 1&2 and Flesh Gordon. Game Gabbin' = Axiom Verge Internet Intercourse = Gamespot Says Farewell to Chris Watters, Force Grey: Giant Hunters - Journey from Waterdeep, PewDiePie (Scandal, Comments, Hater), TED: The birth of virtual reality as an art form and Vera Bambi's build up to SDCC Vlogs.

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It's time for our last show of the year, and we've put together a big one. A rotating cast of regular VGA hosts is joined by friends of the show (including Bob Mackey, Heidi Kemps and Chris Watters) to discuss our favorite games of 2015. There's even a mysteeeeerious "holiday special" sandwiched in between! All that awesomeness left no room for current-events talk, so we'll resume our regular format when we return in 2016. In the meantime, merry Christmas and happy holidays!

It’s time for our last show of the year, and we’ve put together a big one. A rotating cast of regular VGA hosts is joined by friends of the show (including Bob Mackey, Heidi Kemps and Chris Watters) to discuss... Read more

Special guest Chris Watters joins us to discuss Star Wars Battlefront, his book The Gamer's Bucket List, We try to predict who will win big at The Game Awards 2015, Will we ever stop playing video games? (Released 11.27.15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Chris Watters joins us to discuss Star Wars Battlefront, his book The Gamer's Bucket List, We try to predict who will win big at The Game Awards 2015, Will we ever stop playing video games? (Released 11.27.15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Chris Watters joins us to discuss Star Wars Battlefront, his book The Gamer's Bucket List, We try to predict who will win big at The Game Awards 2015, Will we ever stop playing video games? (Released 11.27.15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Chris Watters joins us to discuss Star Wars Battlefront, his book The Gamer's Bucket List, We try to predict who will win big at The Game Awards 2015, Will we ever stop playing video games? (Released 11.27.15)

Jeff and Christian welcome Chris Watters from Gamespot.com back to the show this week to talk about his book The Gamer's Bucket List: 50 Video Games To Play Before You Die, which can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Gamers-Bucket-List-Before/dp/1633531317 The guys also discuss Black Friday trends and the Avengers FPS that never was. In the Playlist, there's discussion of Fallout 4, Rocket League, Hard West, Star Wars Battlefront, Downwell, Rainbow Six Siege, and more! Tabletop Time is all about holiday gaming, with reports from your emails about the best games to play with family. Christian is leaning away from Masquerade and Chris likes Killing Dr. Lucky, and Guillotine.

Jeff and Christian welcome Chris Watters from Gamespot.com back to the show this week to talk about his book The Gamer's Bucket List: 50 Video Games To Play Before You Die, which can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Gamers-Bucket-List-Before/dp/1633531317 The guys also discuss Black Friday trends and the Avengers FPS that never was. In the Playlist, there's discussion of Fallout 4, Rocket League, Hard West, Star Wars Battlefront, Downwell, Rainbow Six Siege, and more! Tabletop Time is all about holiday gaming, with reports from your emails about the best games to play with family. Christian is leaning away from Masquerade and Chris likes Killing Dr. Lucky, and Guillotine.

GameSpot editor Chris Watters joins us to discuss which games are worth playing and why in his new book, The Gamer's Bucket List: The 50 Video Games to Play Before You Die. Links to Chris' book, his Twitter account, our music credits, and other show notes on all our episodes are at 1Pvs2P.com/shownotes

With the Xbox 360 turning 10 next week, we're joined by GameSpot host/writer/producer Chris Watters (here to tell us about his brand new book, The Gamer's Bucket List) and Brett Elston (in his first VGA appearance as a full-time LaserTime editor) as we discuss the five greatest true exclusives the Xbox 360 had under its belt. We then switch gears to talk about Star Wars Battlefront and last week's Nintendo Direct, before looking at the hard choices you had to make between two out-at-the-same-time games.

With the Xbox 360 turning 10 next week, we’re joined by GameSpot host/writer/producer Chris Watters (here to tell us about his brand new book, The Gamer’s Bucket List) and Brett Elston (in his first VGA appearance as a full-time LaserTime... Read more

For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo is a grand opportunity to crowd into Mexican restaurants, get drunk, and wear ridiculous hats while not knowing the first thing about what the holiday's actually about. Now that it's come and gone, however, Gamespot's Chris Watters joins us to talk about a different kind of cultural appropriation: Japanese games that include sombrero-wearing characters, often for no clear thematic reason. After that, there's some argument about alternate histories in general, and Wolfenstein: The Old Blood in particular, followed by Tony Hawk news and a look at some of the fan art that you consider to be your most embarrassing/favorite work.

For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo is a grand opportunity to crowd into Mexican restaurants, get drunk, and wear ridiculous hats while not knowing the first thing about what the holiday’s actually about. Now that it’s come and gone, however,... Read more

GameSpot's Chris Watters joins us this week to help us talk about our five favorite Metroidvanias (or Castletroids, if you're the type to worry about infringing on trademarks), but that's the tip of the iceberg. Part 2 launches into a look at Ori and the Blind Forest and Hotline Miami 2, followed by cool things witnessed at GDC and PAX East, and your embarrassing convention stories (bolstered with a few more of our own, as well as a strangely impassioned argument over the correct orientation of ass gaskets).

GameSpot’s Chris Watters joins us this week to help us talk about our five favorite Metroidvanias (or Castletroids, if you’re the type to worry about infringing on trademarks), but that’s the tip of the iceberg. Part 2 launches into a... Read more

Tom Mc Shea takes the hosting reigns today to talk about Irrational Games winding down, Amazon's rumored set top box, and Twitch Plays Pokemon. Also featuring Justin Haywald, Chris Watters, and developer David S. Gallant!

  FEEDBACK: A HERO’S CALLING Episode #4 “The Next Great Superhero”   His wife and his Tech Support must face a global outbreak of superpowers without Feedback’s help when he is sequestered in the Lair for a television show.  Meanwhile Feedback finds himself isolated and alone, struggling to find out if he is still the man he thought he was.      Written by Alan White, Elizabeth Delaney, & Robin Carlisle Post-Produced by Alan White with original scores by David A. Krause and Jeffery Wayne Kirkpatrick   Based upon the character concepts created by Matthew Atherton, Sarah Blevins, Darren Passarello, Chris Watters and Steel Chambers   Featured in our cast are:   Georgette Perna  as  BARB Kim Gianopoulus  as  MEGAN David A Krause  as JOE, The PRODUCER, and NICK Richardson Tiffany Braford (bray-ford) as Francine the ANNOUNCER Alan White as PROFESSOR CHATHAM And Robin Carlisle as ROBIN   Along with; Elizabeth Delaney as AMBER Timm “The Jester” Gillick as the MUGGER, and … the DARK ENFORCER!! Colin D. Snow as BREAK BREAKOUT Paeter Frandsen as PRE-FETCH and M.J. Cogburn as WOLF-GIRL   Our cast of regulars were; Steve Anderson as ALEXANDER FORTHRIGHT III Mark Kalita as JOHN BLACKTHORN Elie Hirschman as CONSOLE Oliver Tull as OUTSOURCE Andrey Kuznetsov as  REBOOT Mike Winters as  VITO, The VENDOR, and TOM Zack Fester  as  CODEC Natasha Laythrup as  MILLENNIUM Perry Whittle  as  NEUTRINO Brandon Cole  as  FREAKOPAEDIA Tanner Karns  as ROUTER Jeffrey Wayne Kirkpatrick  as CLUSTER And Tim O'Donnell as BACK-UP   A special thanks go to the hosts of “Just Another Fanboy,” Steven Orr, who portrayed the WAITER And Karen Orr as the HOMELESS WOMAN You can find them at www.justanotherfanboy.com   BrokenSea Audio Productions was honored to have as our special guest stars;   Darren Passarello as NITRO   Chris Watters as MAJOR VICTORY   Sarah Blevins as  SARAH   And our hero--   Matthew Atherton as FEEDBACK!!   Join us next time for “Double Take,” Episode 5 of “FEEDBACK: A Hero’s Calling”    

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair Nintendo DS game "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars" with the 2007 Arrogant Frog Wild Lily Pad Red wine. Some lazy sipping with point and click adventure fun.

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to talk wine and video games. Episode 4 throws you into the heart of bioterror-stricken Africa thanks to the Umbrella Corporation in "Resident Evil 5" on Xbox 360. Join us as we wander past piles of burning tires and can't help but make comparisons to the wine...

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair great wines and video games. In this third episode we bring you the 2007 Wine Cube Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz and Wii Fun! Fun! Minigolf: some easy drinking party wine to make a group gaming session more fun (fun).

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair great wines and video games. In this second episode we bring you 2006 Heron Chardonnay and PlayStation 3's Flower: a more tranquil and relaxed combo cannot be found!

HD Video: Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair great wines and video games. In this first episode we bring you the non-vintage pro-mis-Q-ous Red Wine and Grand Theft Auto IV: a perfect blend of spice, intensity and...promiscuity.