James Harris: School Dropout to Over $6B Real Estate Sold

Welcome to the Forward One Podcast! James Harris shares his incredible journey in real estate with Josh Harris and guest host Joey Sacavitch, starting from his early days in London to becoming a top agent in LA. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and relationships in this competitive industry. With a passion for helping clients, James believes that every interaction is an opportunity to create lasting connections. He discusses the challenges he faced in the beginning, including door knocking for hours without immediate success, but how perseverance led to significant breakthroughs. His story is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and a positive mindset. James also highlights the importance of treating every client like family and the value of nurturing those relationships over time. If you're looking to thrive in real estate, his insights are invaluable!Connect with Forward One PodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/@forwardonepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonemedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspaulmarkmorris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulmarkmorrisConnect with James HarrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbondstLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbondsthttps://www.breezy.com/https://carolwoodre.com/agent/james-harrisPresented by Forward One Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonerealestate https://forwardone.com/Timestamps00:00:01 - James’s Start in Real Estate00:02:03 - Moving to LA and Going All In00:04:42 - How One Lease Led to a Million-Dollar Deal00:08:59 - Earning and Keeping Clients’ Trust00:12:09 - Growth, Service, and a Relationship-Driven Business00:15:08 - Thriving in a Skill-Based Market00:15:46 - Healthy Competition and Learning from Success00:19:52 - How the Team Stays Accountable00:23:42 - Hiring for Hunger and Keeping Real Estate Simple00:26:14 - Why James Built Breezy AI00:29:13 - Breezy’s Growth and UnderBuilt in Action00:30:27 - How UnderBuilt Helps Agents Spot Opportunities00:32:56 - Finding Opportunity in a Difficult Market00:35:49 - Why Positivity Matters in Real Estate00:36:43 - Fire Round: Balance, Family, and Trust