Level Up - The Podcast For Realtors

There is a lot of talk about working on your own business in this podcast, but the ultimate goal is the sum of the parts, working to better the profession as a whole. You may not know it, but Katie and Daniel have been involved in Organized Real Estate in Ontario, sitting on boards of a couple of the organizations who play a big hand in shaping the profession.  Katie has been a director on the boa...

You do great work, you bust your tail to deliver the ultimate experience, so why are you the only one telling people about it? For some reason, we shy away when it comes to asking for things like referrals and reviews...this is a CRUCIAL part of your business, and it is time you embed it into your system and client approach. This episode we talk about all things reviews (and a little about referra...

In an always more competitive marketplace of real estate professionals, it is increasingly more important to figure out where you need to focus your efforts - what is the niche for your business that will separate you from the pack?  The concept of 'casting a wide net' is not very effective with so many people doing the same thing - so how do you cut through? Where do you start? What questions mus...

This episode is for everyone - both men and women - to build more awareness about challenges women face in the real estate profession.    This week, Daniel and Katie welcome Dr. Laura Morlock, a REALTOR® in Stratford who also holds her PhD in diversity, gender and dress from the University of Waterloo.  Together, they discuss the many scenarios that play out on a daily basis, gender equity issues...

We talk a lot about the importance of video, in your social media, as a marketing tool, as an informative resource - but when you are selling a listing, there isn't just one way to create those moving pictures.  Lifestyle videos are a fun and effective way to differentiate your services, your listings, and your brand from other real estate professionals, and they can really set you apart. In this...

You’ve got the relationship, you are out showing properties, exciting - but wait, you still haven’t actually signed anything. What do you do now? We constantly hear the question - “How do I get them to sign with me? I don’t feel right asking for the contract.” Well it’s about time you lock in those clients, protect them and protect yourselves.  In this episode we talk about the process of getting...

You've got your plan for the year and you are excited to get started on reaching your goals but you can't seem to get the motivation to start.     What's the problem?  It's very likely that you need to make a couple of adjustments in order to get out of your own way - adjustments that are very common to hindering everyone's progress.  Inspired by the book, Limitless by Jim Kwik, Katie & Daniel div...

Join in and listen as we speak to the co-founders of the Trentadue Torres Group, Dolores and Sonya!   These amazing women had founded a highly successful team that is well-known in their local area. A lot of their success can be contributed to the community they have built and their commitment to give back to that community while bringing people together.   In this week's recorded episode we learn...

In a tough economy, many people are in difficult positions, and with that comes an even greater risk of fraud. People selling houses that aren’t theirs, questionable identities, stolen titles to property - it’s all happening and we need to be aware. In this episode of Level Up, we talk about what we can do (and what we can’t) as professionals in real estate when it comes to detecting and preventin...

We’ve gone on about your plan, you’ve heard about budgets, and you may even have your own ‘word’ to guide your year ahead. Now it’s time to actually get the work done. Like new year’s resolutions, great plans can go awry without some important approaches to ensure you actually make the year sustainably successful. In this episode, we talk about tangible actions and mindset approaches to take to en...

Happy new year!  We are looking forward to starting 2023 with you all and in this episode of Level Up, Daniel and Katie chat about how to set yourself up for success.  Each year, choosing a word to guide your year helps to bring focus and clarity to the direction you want for your business.  Daniel and Katie chat about their chosen word for 2023 and how to use your 2023 word within the day to day...

Social media has become a powerful tool to reach our potential clients and in this week's episode of Level Up, Katie & Daniel dive into some useful tips to level up your social media game.   These tips are easy to implement and will help you to create a more consistent and attention-grabbing content strategy for your real estate business.   Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors   Join our Fa...

No matter where you are in your career, you can always improve your use of your CRM to make things more efficient and to ensure you are continually growing the relationships you have with your database.     In this week's episode, we take you through some strategies on how to step up your CRM game going into 2023.   Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Join our Facebook group: www.facebook....

It's not easy to navigate your real estate career without feeling some imposter syndrome from time to time.  Or maybe you are feeling imposter syndrome constantly and it's stopping you from trying new things or putting yourself out there to get new business. Whatever the amount of imposter syndrome, just know that you aren't alone and most of us feel the same way.  The important first step is to i...

This week, we are taking you through Day 2 of our annual planning session.  This is where we break down your annual business plan into 12 week blocks so you can really get the focus and discipline you need to hit your goals.  Inspired by the book, The 12 Week Year, Katie and Daniel will take you through the step by step process to set up your first 12 week year!     Be sure to reach out to info@ge...

This week, we are diving into day one of our annual business planning session.  We recorded this session with some of our closest real estate friends last week and we are excited to bring this session to you!  Take a listen and reach out if you have any questions!   Happy to share any of our resources with anyone who is interested in learning more. Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Watch...

It's hard - you want to remind people that you are in real estate but when it becomes your entire identity, it can be difficult to find other interests or ways to show up to your sphere and social media audience.  The truth is that people will connect with you on levels outside of real estate so it's important to explore different interests to not only keep yourself sane but also be able to connec...

Every Realtor is told that they NEED a CRM but do you know how to use it to ensure your are running your real estate business efficiently?  It's overwhelming enough deciding what CRM to use, it can be time consuming to figure out how to make the most of the features.  However, taking the time to learn the features is an activity well work the time and effort.   In this week's episode of Level Up,...

In this special Halloween edition of Level Up, we're talking scary stuff. There are scarier things than ghosts and vampires when it comes to a real estate transaction, and we go through some of the major things that can give our profession the chills. The best part? We're also talking about how to prevent the most frightening of situations and also how to face those fears when you absolutely need...

We all know that video is important to help grow our business - it gets us more exposure, helps to grow our audience and builds our credibility.  Unfortunately, figuring out a video content strategy can be a challenge.  That's why we went to one of our favourite video creators in the business - Kash Alavi.  Kash has created many engaging videos for his audience and with hundreds of thousands of vi...

We talk a lot about systems, about strategies, and about breaking things down. This episode takes the planning strategies we've presented in the past to a whole new level. It's time to really dive into useful tactics, and into a laser focus on your objectives. We go from the annual plan, into a much shorter term mindset, and it works.   If you feel like you've been in a funk, or like you're consta...

Where should we be trying to find our leads in this changing market?   In this week's episode, Daniel and Katie review some tactical ways to grow your database and your business.  From email ideas, marketing tips and networking strategies, you will leave this episode feeling fired up and ready to get yourself started for this last part of the year!   Follow us on Instagram: @levelupforrealtors Che...

Join us as we interview Ray Wood, Author of "Real Estate Funnels: How to grow and build an outrageously successful pipeline of leads listings and sales!" for a discussion about building real estate funnels.     No matter what stage of business you are in, building a strong real estate funnel will help you implement a strategy to build solid relationships so you stay top of mind with potential clie...

You want to run a successful real estate business? Have you taken a look at the foundation of how you've set the business up?   In this episode we talk about the fundamentals that many of us take for granted (us included). Have you wondered about whether you should incorporate? Do you have a hold on where all your money is going (and coming from)? From tax planning to budgeting, from PRECs to bank...

What are the key activities Realtors do each day to  bring them consistent results?   In this week’s episode of Level Up, Katie and Daniel explore the tasks and mindset that successful agents put into practice each day, week and month.  The key is execution and consistency and we hope this episode sets you up for success!   Join our Facebook group here: facebook.com/levelupforrealtors Follow us on...