Why Do I Suck As A Real Estate Agent

🚀Most real estate agents slow new construction deals down instead of smoothing them out. Is that why builders can't stand working with you? Monte Reyment unpacks the habits and blind spots holding agents back. This time he gets the builder's side from Mike Lyon, founder of Do You Convert, helping 107 home builders turn online interest into actual sales. This episode is practical real esta...

🚀Are memorized sales scripts destroying your client trust and causing real estate agent burnout?  Are you tired of feeling fake on listing appointments, getting eaten alive by post-settlement commission objections, or hitting a plateau in your production? About Monte Reyment: Monte Reyment is the Broker-Owner of Take Action Realty Group and the host of Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent , where...

🚀Karen Briscoe sold 12 houses her first year in residential real estate. The system that scaled it from there fits into five minutes a day. Monte Reyment sits down with the author of Real Estate Success in Five Minutes a Day to break down what actually moves an agent's production and what just looks like work. Karen started in Texas commercial real estate in the 1980s, lived through the savin...

🚀 Host Monte Reyment is three years into building his own independent brokerage when he sits down with Stacie Staub, Founder and CEO of West + Main Homes a brokerage she's grown to ten storefront locations across Colorado, plus partners in Oklahoma and Minnesota, almost entirely through word-of-mouth. In this conversation, Stacie breaks down the exact business model, culture, and daily habits...

🚀 In this episode of Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent , host Monte Raymond sits down with veteran business coach James Short to break down why so many real estate broker-owners get stuck running in place. From managing endless daily tasks to feeling overwhelmed, James explains the crucial difference between being "busy" and being "productive." Drawing from nearly two decad...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent Podcast , host Monte Reyment sits down with Asher Cohen , top-producing Realtor, coach, and entrepreneur based in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over 15 years in real estate and more than $140 million in closed transactions, Asher shares the simple habits that separate successful agents from those who struggle. From mastering active listeni...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck As A Real Estate Agent Podcast , host Monte Reyment sits down with Dana Flanagan , VP of Growth at Brands by Integra, to discuss what separates thriving brokerages and successful agents from everyone else. Dana shares her 25+ years of experience in real estate, covering brokerage acquisitions, revenue share, leadership, capital funding, and the operational s...

🚀 In this episode of Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent? , host Monte Reyment sits down with top-producing REALTOR®, bestselling author, and mindset coach Debbi DiMaggio to discuss what separates successful agents from everyone else. Debbi shares her proven strategies for preparing homes to sell in any market, building a referral-driven business, developing resilience through mindset, and why t...

🚀 In this episode of Why Do I Suck As A Real Estate Agent , host Monte Reyment sits down with Bobby Mathews , Broker Associate and Office Manager at RE/MAX Foxfire in Ocala, Florida. With over 25 years of experience, Bobby shares the principles that have helped him build successful agents, grow thriving brokerages, and navigate multiple real estate market cycles. From hiring the right people and...

🚀 In this episode of Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent, host Monte Reyment sits down with award-winning Rochester, Minnesota Realtor Alex Mayer. Alex shares how he transitioned from auto sales into real estate, built a thriving business generating 40–60 transactions annually without a team, and leveraged attraction-based marketing, video content, and AI citations to create a consistent flow of...

🚀 In this inspiring episode of Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent, host Monte Reyment sits down with Beth Silverman, a five-time ICON agent, real estate investor, and founder of Build Wealth with Beth. After overcoming cancer, eliminating over $200,000 in debt, and building a portfolio of more than 400 rental units, Beth shares the mindset, systems, and strategies that transformed her life and...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent Podcast, host Monte Reyment sits down with real estate veteran, coach, and entrepreneur Kevin Yoder to explore the hidden mindset challenges that keep agents stuck. With over 26 years in the real estate industry, Kevin shares how overcoming fear, redefining self-image, and focusing on identity can transform both your business and your...

🚀 In this episode of Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent?, host Monte Reyment sits down with Jess Lenouvel, founder of The Listings Lab, bestselling author of More Money, Less Hustle, and creator of the ROI Method. Jess shares how she went from a young, struggling agent to building a seven-figure real estate business and training more than 20,000 agents worldwide. Learn why most agents struggle...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent Podcast , host Monte Reyment sits down with Norma Rawlings, President and Co-Founder of Broker VMA, to break down the world of buying, valuing, scaling, and selling real estate brokerages. Norma shares how broker owners can increase the value of their business, avoid costly mistakes during a sale, and create systems that make a brokera...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent podcast, Monte Reyment sits down with probate real estate expert Bill Gross of eXp Realty to break down one of the most overlooked niches in the industry. Bill shares how he transitioned from tech and brokerage management into probate real estate, why specializing changed his business, and how agents can build long-term referral relati...

🚀 In this episode of the “Why Do I Suck As A Real Estate Agent” podcast, host Monte Reyment sits down with Steve Marcinuk to explore how AI is transforming the real estate industry. From Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to AI-powered discoverability, Steve explains why traditional SEO is evolving and how agents can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Grok to amplify their auth...

🚀 In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kyle Seyboth, broker-owner, entrepreneur, and author, who shares his journey from selling just a few homes a year to closing over 500 transactions annually. Kyle breaks down the habits, mindset, and systems that helped him scale, the costly lessons from failed ventures, and how he built multiple businesses from real estate. If you want to eliminate exc...

🚀 In this episode, Monte Reyment sits down with title expert Chris Charles from Town and Country Title to break down the often-overlooked role of title companies in real estate. Chris shares his 20+ years of experience, revealing what separates top-performing agents from struggling ones, common mistakes that derail deals, and how communication, accountability, and organization can make or break y...

🚀 In this powerful episode, we sit down with psychotherapist and performance coach Brad Bordini to break down the mental barriers that hold real estate agents back. From fear of rejection and shiny object syndrome to burnout and self-sabotage, Brad shares neuroscience-backed strategies to help agents rewire their thinking, build resilience, and take consistent action. If you’ve ever felt stuck or...

🚀In this episode, Monte Reyment sits down with Melinda Elmer, a real estate professional with over 23 years of experience, to discuss how agents can navigate complex and emotional transactions. They cover working with clients going through divorce, managing stressed or emotional sellers, and handling situations where multiple sellers disagree. Melinda also shares practical strategies for staying...

🚀 In this episode of Why Do I Suck As a Real Estate Agent? , host Monte Reyment sits down with Christopher Brown , a 30+ year veteran in real estate development, homebuilding, and new home sales. Chris shares why many agents overlook new construction deals without realizing how much opportunity they’re leaving on the table. In this episode, we break down why agents miss out—and how to start captu...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent Podcast , host Monte Reyment sits down with real estate broker, entrepreneur, and author Roddy De La Garza. They dive deep into the importance of mindset, daily habits, and community engagement for real estate success. Roddy shares how growing up in a real estate family shaped his career, why shiny marketing tools don’t replace real re...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck As a Real Estate Agent podcast, Monte Reyment sits down with Aaron West , founder and team leader of the Western Experience Real Estate Group in Modesto, California. Aaron shares his journey from a successful 15-year career in retail jewelry sales to jumping headfirst into real estate in 2005—right before one of the most turbulent housing markets in history....

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck As a Real Estate Agent Podcast , host Monte Reyment sits down with real estate developer and investor Jared Jones , co-founder of Middle Housing Partners . Jared shares his journey from getting started in lending in 2005 to flipping dozens of homes and eventually transitioning into small infill development projects focused on workforce housing. They discuss...

🚀 In this episode of the Why Do I Suck as a Real Estate Agent Podcast , host Monte Reyment sits down with seasoned real estate professional Andrea Gordon , a 28-year industry veteran from the Bay Area. Andrea shares her remarkable journey from theater and advertising into real estate, where she went on to sell over 1,000 homes and build a thriving business. Andrea dives into powerful lessons abou...