John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience

Episode Overview In Part 4 of the Power Hour Series, John Kitchens and Joel Perso deep-dive into one of the most pivotal milestones of the entire framework—the Profit Engine. If Milestone 1 gave you clarity, Milestone 2 charted your course, and Milestone 3 upgraded your thinking… this is where you finally start architecting the business machine that will free you from the transaction treadmill. Jo...

Episode Overview In this third installment of the Agent to CEO Power Hour Series, John Kitchens and Joel Perso go deep into the milestone that changes everything for agents ready to step out of production and step into leadership: The CEO Operating System. If Part 1 (The Clarity Compass) revealed where you are, and Part 2 (Charting the Course) defined where you're going, Part 3 is the mental upgra...

Episode Overview In this episode, John sits down with longtime real estate leader Jim Pruett for a powerful reminder of what actually drives success in this business: fundamentals, discipline, and treating your business like a real business. Jim breaks down why 87% of agents fail, the mindset shift required to survive in today's market, and the simple systems and habits that have allowed him to bu...

Episode Overview In Part 2 of this 6-part Power Hour series, John Kitchens and Joel continue building the Agent to CEO Framework by diving into Milestone 2: Charting the Course — the vision, values, purpose, and long-term direction that every real estate business needs before it can scale. If Part 1 helped you find clarity on where you stand, Part 2 shows you how to define where you're going and b...

Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Scott Benson, founder of the Benson Crew, to unpack how agents can shift from chasing transactions to building true wealth. Scott shares how he went from selling phone book ads to becoming one of Canada's most innovative real estate entrepreneurs — leveraging real estate not just to generate income, but to create financial freedom. He...

Episode Overview In this first part of a Power Hour series, John Kitchens and Joel Perso kick off the Agent to CEO Framework with an in-depth look at Milestone 1: The Clarity Compass. This session lays the foundation for every growth-minded agent and team leader ready to move from the chaos of production to the clarity of true leadership. John and Joel dive into the diagnostic process behind ident...

Episode Overview In this high-impact episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso unpack one of the most common struggles top-producing real estate agents face—how to escape production and build a real business that runs without you. From strategic planning frameworks like EOS and Rockefeller Habits to mastering financial discipline and team structure, John shares the e...

Episode Overview In this powerful episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with AI strategist and industry innovator Nick Krem to uncover how the AI-powered consumer is changing the real estate landscape faster than ever before. From Google's evolving search behavior to ChatGPT and Zillow integration, Nick breaks down how consumers are becoming more informed, more confid...

Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with Connie Alexander, a powerhouse real estate leader who built a luxury brand from humble beginnings. From growing up in Section 8 housing to closing multimillion-dollar homes, Connie's journey is a masterclass in perseverance, mindset, and standards. Connie opens up about her early struggles,...

Episode Overview In this no-fluff strategy session, John Kitchens sits down with Joel Perso to break down the two most critical levers driving real estate success in 2025: recruiting and standards. While most teams are struggling in a tough market, others are breaking records—closing over 1,000 transactions and scaling at unprecedented speed. So what separates the two? John and Joel unpack the min...

Episode Overview In this episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with Ryan Smith for an honest and powerful conversation on leadership, mindset, and faith in real estate. From navigating a tough market and having hard client conversations, to leading with integrity, core values, and purpose, Ryan shares the timeless principles that help his team thrive—no matter the con...

Episode Overview: In this episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso unpack what it really takes to scale your real estate business and eventually step out of production—without losing control, clarity, or cash flow. From AI-powered leadership and communication to strategic planning and financial modeling, this conversation breaks down the mindset and systems behind b...

Episode Overview In this powerhouse episode that is originally streamed 7 months ago, John Kitchens, Jay Kinder, and Al Stasek dive deep into the future of real estate leadership, the evolution of brokerage models, and what the next 18 months will look like for the industry. From Keller Williams' latest strategic moves to the unstoppable rise of EXP Realty, the crew unpacks the business lessons, m...

Episode Overview In this episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, we break down the biggest lessons, takeaways, and leadership insights from the Agent to CEO 2025 event in Cleveland. From mindset and systems to vision, strategy, and people, they unpack what it truly means to lead like a CEO in today's evolving real estate landscape. The conversation dives deep into clarity, culture, and leaders...

Episode Overview This special episode originally aired on The Leverage Lounge Podcast with Mike Collier, where John Kitchens joined as a guest to unpack what it really takes to transition from agent to CEO. If you've ever felt stuck in the production grind—drowning in deals, chasing status instead of freedom, or struggling to scale without burning out—this conversation is your roadmap to clarity....

Episode Overview In this powerful episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso break down what it truly means to make the leap from Agent to CEO. From Gary Vee's prediction that real empires are being built right now to the uncomfortable truth about lifestyle businesses, they unpack the mindset, strategy, and habits required to not just survive—but thrive—in today's shi...

Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with Joel Perso for a forward-looking conversation about the 2030 Real Estate Team. Together, they unpack the five business models available to real estate agents and team leaders, how to align those models with your vision and season of life, and what it really takes to build freedom, profitability, and sustainability into your business. F...

Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens, Jay Kinder, and Al Stasek sit down with the powerhouse herself, Veronica Figueroa, to talk about leadership, culture, and the future of transformational events in real estate. From her groundbreaking "Build at Sea" event to her women's leadership mastermind "Be Still Sisterhood," Veronica shares why vulnerability, faith, and authenticity matter more...

Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John sits down with Portuguese real estate leaders Rodolffo Carvalho and Nuno Batista to unpack their journey of disrupting one of Europe's toughest real estate markets. From breaking free of legacy brands like Century 21 to building Portugal's #1 eXp Realty team, they share how mindset, perseverance, and innovation helped them c...

Episode Overview In this episode, John sits down with Kristyn Drennen, founder of Transform CXO, to dive deep into leadership, scaling, and the power of fractional executives. They explore how business owners can break through growth ceilings, leverage the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and free themselves from solopreneur chaos. From the difference between visionaries and integrators, to...

Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with industry leader Cindi Featherstone-Shields to uncover the power of community in both real estate and leadership. From dominating her East Texas golf course community to building one of the most agent-centric offices in the business, Cindi reveals the strategies that have made her business recession-proof. They dive into why true succes...

Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John sits down with Steve Zahnd to unpack his journey from running an independent brokerage to leading a three-team merger under Real. They dive into what it takes to lead at scale, why decision-making filters are critical, and how AI is reshaping leadership, communication, and execution. From lessons learned building SaaS system...

Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens, Jay Kinder, and Al Stasek are joined by Blake Sloan for a raw and powerful conversation about leadership, culture, and personal transformation in one of the toughest real estate markets in the country. Blake pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to lead at a high level—through pain, discipline, and relentless personal growth. From doubling...

Episode Overview In this forward-looking episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Jay Kinder break down how Artificial Intelligence is transforming lead generation, consumer experience, and the very definition of what it means to be a successful agent. Forget chasing every lead—Artificial Intelligence now allows you to identify the most motivated buyers and sellers, understand...

Episode Overview In this powerful conversation, John Kitchens sits down with Jim Griffin to unpack what it really takes to lead a team, build accountability, and thrive when the real estate market gets tough. They dive into the widening gap between committed, high-performing agents and the "average frustrated agent," and why excuses simply don't work in today's environment. Jim opens up about his...