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Real estate entrepreneur Andrew Becker and his guests break down the systems, strategies, and real-world lessons shaping today’s real estate industry. The Team Lead Talks Podcast brings real conversations with operators, founders, and industry leaders about scaling businesses, increasing profit, navigating market shifts, and building lasting impact. Straight talk. Actionable strategies. No noise.
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- Today24 min
Jimmy Nelson: The 90-Day Business Plan Every Real Estate Agent Needs
Most real estate agents earn their license but never learn how to build a business. Jimmy Nelson shares why a clear 90-day plan, measurable KPIs, and consistent coaching can help agents create sustainable growth instead of chasing arbitrary production goals.In this episode:• Why defining your personal goals is the foundation of every business plan• How breaking annual goals into 90-day action plans creates momentum• Why tracking KPIs helps agents make better business decisions• How emotional intelligence and AI work together to improve performanceAbout Our Guest:Jimmy Nelson is a real estate coach, team builder, and business development leader with more than two decades of experience developing high-performing individuals both on and off the court. After spending 20+ years as a head basketball coach, including earning Macomb County Coach of the Year honors and helping lead De La Salle Collegiate to the 2022 MHSAA Division 1 State Championship, he brought that same leadership philosophy into real estate. As a top-producing Metro Detroit listing agent, former Keller Williams productivity coach, and agent development director at eXp Realty, Jimmy has trained and mentored hundreds of real estate agents while building a reputation for developing leaders, not just salespeople.Today, Jimmy is the founder of Elite Edge Network, where he helps agents grow through emotional intelligence, accountability, leadership, and practical AI implementation. He also hosts The Elite Real Estate Podcast and serves as Business Development Director at Fieldstone Title. Grounded in faith and family, Jimmy's insights offer a practical blueprint for building lasting success in real estate and leadership.
- 5 days ago24 min
Jordan Fleming: The AI Employee Every Real Estate Business Will Eventually Hire
Many real estate businesses are experimenting with AI, but very few are using it the way it was intended. Jordan Fleming explains why AI should be treated as a role within your business instead of just another software tool, and how properly trained voice agents can improve customer conversations, streamline operations, and support business growth while staying compliant.In this episode:• Why role-based AI agents outperform scripted bots• How AI voice agents create better conversations with sellers and prospects• Why telecom compliance is critical for every real estate business• How integrating AI with your CRM creates a more efficient operationAbout Our Guest:Jordan Samuel Fleming is a technology strategist, entrepreneur, author, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Homepage, an all-in-one phone system built specifically for real estate investors. Under his leadership, the company was bootstrapped to nearly $10 million in annual revenue, helping real estate investment businesses improve communication, streamline operations, and scale more efficiently through purpose-built technology.Beyond leading Homepage, Jordan is a sought-after speaker in the real estate investing community and hosts the podcast That Real Estate Tech Guy, where he explores the latest trends in real estate technology and business growth. He is also the author of Click.Call.Scale: The Real Estate Investor’s Ultimate Phone System Playbook and The AI Workforce: How to Redesign and Scale Your Business with Artificial Intelligence. Drawing from years of experience at the intersection of real estate, communications, and AI, Jordan shares practical strategies for using technology to build more scalable, efficient, and profitable businesses.
- 6 days ago20 min
Jon Nolen: The Real Estate Scaling Mistake That Cost Me Time and Freedom
Many real estate investors believe scaling means adding more people, more markets, and more deals. Jon Nolen learned the hard way that bigger isn't always better. In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Jon to discuss why he intentionally downsized his operation, how that decision improved both profitability and quality of life, and the systems that now allow his business to run with a lean, high-performing team.In this episode:• Why chasing volume led to more stress instead of more freedom• How narrowing marketing efforts improved lead quality and profitability• Why focusing on the right deals beats doing more deals• How AI and better systems help a lean team accomplish moreAbout Our Guest:Jon Nolen is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Pete®, a real estate operating system built specifically for real estate investors. Since 2012, Jon and his wife, Amy, have grown successful house flipping and rental businesses in Oklahoma City, consistently closing 4–6 deals each month. After spending years testing nearly every real estate CRM available and still losing opportunities through inefficient systems, Jon leveraged his programming background to build the first version of Pete® for his own business. What began as an internal solution has evolved into a platform now helping real estate investment teams across the country streamline operations, manage leads, and scale more effectively.With 14 years of investing experience, including the last seven as a full-time investor, Jon brings a practical, operator-first perspective on building efficient real estate businesses through better systems and technology. A Marine Corps veteran, pilot, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu student, he is passionate about continuous improvement both in business and in life, while prioritizing time with his family.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
How Ross Hardy Turned YouTube Into a Consistent Lead Machine
Most real estate agents treat YouTube like social media. Ross Hardy treats it like a long-term lead generation system.In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Ross Hardy, CEO of The Hardy Team, to break down the YouTube strategy that's helped his team consistently attract inbound buyer leads while scaling one of Florida's top-producing real estate teams. Ross shares the systems, content strategy, and consistency required to turn YouTube into a reliable source of business.In this episode:• Why consistency matters more than viral videos on YouTube• The five video formats every real estate agent should create• How defining a clear customer avatar improves content performance• The process Ross uses to turn YouTube viewers into qualified buyersAbout Our Guest:Ross spent the first 25 years of his life in England before graduating from Cardiff University and relocating to the United States in 2005. With 20 years of experience in real estate, he has built one of Florida’s top-performing real estate teams, helping thousands of buyers and sellers while developing proven systems for team growth, leadership, and scaling. Today, he also coaches real estate team leaders, sharing practical strategies for building high-performing businesses and sustainable success. His team closed 289 transactions in 2025, is on pace for 70% year-over-year growth in 2026, ranks as the #5 RE/MAX team in Florida for closed transactions, and has sold more than 2,500 homes.Beyond real estate, Ross has become a recognized voice in YouTube marketing for real estate professionals. After launching a YouTube channel from zero subscribers in 2024, he grew it into a top 10% channel worldwide within 18 months, generating more than $100,000 in commission income during its first year. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his wife, three children, and three dogs—and even competed on *Guy’s Grocery Games* with Guy Fieri.
- 1 weeks ago19 min
Darrin Bentley: Why Most Business Podcasts Never Generate Clients
In this episode, Darrin pulls back the curtain on what actually works in podcasting after 12 years in the trenches, and he shares some of the lessons most podcasters learn the hard way. He covers what separates shows that grow from the ones that fail, some of the mistakes hosts keep making with their content and guests, and how to think about a podcast as a long-term business asset rather than a short-term content play. Whether you are launching your first show or trying to figure out why your show isn’t gaining traction, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to turn your podcast into a revenue generating machine. In this episode:• Why defining your podcast's purpose is the foundation for long-term success• How podcasts help build credibility and attract pre-qualified clients• The strategy for landing high-value guests, even when you're just getting started• Why the best podcasts are business development tools, not the business itselfAbout Our Guest:Darrin Bentley is the founder of Podcasting Inc., a podcast production and consulting company that helps coaches, consultants, and industry experts build, launch, and grow podcasts that serve as powerful client acquisition engines. After spending 25 years on Wall Street, Darrin transitioned into podcasting and has dedicated the past 12 years to helping businesses use strategic podcasting to generate revenue, build authority, and create lasting relationships with ideal clients. His proprietary frameworks, including the Invisible Funnel Method and the Revenue Podcast System, focus on turning podcasts into business development tools rather than simply growing download numbers.As the former host of the top-100 podcast Big Wig Nation, Darrin has interviewed influential entrepreneurs including Gary Vaynerchuk, Robert Kiyosaki, Russell Brunson, Amy Porterfield, Darren Hardy, and Jack Canfield. He has also produced podcasts for many of the biggest names in the coaching and real estate industries and was the first affiliate ever signed by DealMachine. His practical approach helps entrepreneurs leverage podcasting as a scalable strategy for attracting qualified clients and growing their businesses.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Brad Bone: AI Added $50,000 a Month Without Hiring Another Salesperson
Most investors don't lose deals because they lack leads. They lose them because consistent follow-up is difficult to maintain as a business grows. Brad Bone shares how implementing AI changed the way his team manages conversations, books appointments, and creates new opportunities from existing leads.In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Brad Bone, co-founder of RiverX AI and Prime Buyers, to break down practical AI implementation for real estate investors, the importance of compliant marketing, and why technology should enhance—not replace—the human side of sales.In this episode:* Why better follow-up produced more signed contracts without expanding the team* How AI integrates with an existing CRM to manage inbound and follow-up conversations* The compliance rules every real estate business should understand before using AI* Why the best sales conversations still belong to real peopleAbout Our Guest:Brad Bone is the co-founder of PrimeBuyers, a real estate investing company he launched with his brother, Justin, in 2015. Although their business operates in Bakersfield, California, they run it remotely from Jacksonville, Florida, leveraging efficient systems and creative real estate investing strategies such as novations and assignments. Their success has been built on streamlining operations, maximizing deal flow, and embracing technology to scale without sacrificing flexibility.Building on that experience, Brad co-founded RiverX AI, an AI-powered appointment setting and lead follow-up platform designed for businesses that rely on consistent sales outreach. After using AI automation to dramatically improve appointment rates and operational efficiency within their own real estate investing business, Brad now helps companies automate lead engagement, strengthen follow-up, and increase conversions—ensuring valuable opportunities never slip through the cracks.
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Cathleen Barela: Why Growing a Bigger Real Estate Team Made Me Less Successful
Many real estate leaders assume adding more agents is the fastest path to growth. Cathleen Barela discovered that a bigger team came with unexpected tradeoffs that pulled her away from the work she loved most.In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Cathleen Barela, Team Leader of Barela Real Estate Group, to discuss why she intentionally scaled her team back, how referral-based growth has fueled her business for more than two decades, and why maintaining high standards creates stronger results than chasing headcount.In this episode:• Why shrinking her team improved both profitability and quality of life• How a referral-first business creates long-term, sustainable growth• The leadership lessons she learned from building and restructuring a team• Why consistency, client service, and simply answering your phone still matterAbout Our Guest:Cathleen Barela is the founder of Barela Real Estate Group, where she has built a reputation for making the home selling process strategic, structured, and seamless. With 24 years of experience in residential real estate, she has helped more than 1,000 homeowners successfully navigate one of life's biggest financial decisions. Having closed over $300 million in sales volume, Cathleen combines proven market expertise with a results-driven approach that consistently delivers value for her clients.Known for her clarity, leadership, and commitment to client success, Cathleen believes every homeowner deserves to feel informed, supported, and confident throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. Her focus on strategic home selling, maximizing property value, and delivering a smooth client experience has made Barela Real Estate Group a trusted resource for homeowners looking to achieve the best possible outcome in today's competitive real estate market.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
Tracey Cothran: Why Smart Brokerages Are Outsourcing Compliance Instead of Hiring
Many brokerages hire in-house compliance staff as they grow. Tracey Cothran believes there's a more efficient way to protect your business while reducing overhead.In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Tracey Cothran, co-owner of Texas Real Estate Compliance Brokers, to discuss why outsourced compliance is becoming a smarter operational strategy, how experienced compliance brokers help reduce risk, and why protecting agents, brokers, buyers, and sellers starts with getting the details right.In this episode:• Why outsourcing compliance can cost less than building an internal team• The compliance mistakes that can lead to costly legal and regulatory issues• How experienced brokers catch contract errors before they become bigger problems• Why AI still can't replace real-world compliance expertiseAbout Our Guest:Tracey Cothran is the Co-Owner of TCB-TX Real Estate Compliance and one of Texas's leading experts in real estate compliance, contract management, and brokerage operations. With an extensive background as a licensed real estate broker, branch manager, VP, assistant team lead, compliance specialist, settlement specialist, and real estate agent, Tracey has built a career around helping brokerages navigate the complex regulatory side of residential and commercial real estate. Her expertise allows firms to streamline compliance processes while staying focused on growth.Through TCB-TX Real Estate Compliance, Tracey and her team provide compliance management, settlement services, CDA/DA services, and consulting for brokerages across Texas. Known for their integrity, accuracy, and deep understanding of Texas real estate regulations, they have earned a reputation as one of the state's premier compliance teams. Tracey brings valuable insights into the systems, decision-making, and operational excellence required to keep real estate businesses compliant, efficient, and positioned for long-term success.
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