Life at Ten Tenths

Are you ignoring those nagging feelings in your gut? In this episode, Matt and Garrett dive deep into the power of addressing red flags head-on, both in your business and personal life. Discover how ignoring these warning signs can sabotage your success, and learn all about a practical framework for identifying, auditing, and resolving them to unlock your full potential. Today’s episode provides a...

Matt and Garrett return today to examine the power of building business relationships with strangers to expand your network and grow your real estate business. They share insights on overcoming the "stranger danger" mentality and introduce the "trust pathway"—a framework designed to move people from unfamiliar connections to trusted, long-term relationships. Through real-life examples, they explai...

Matt and Garrett discuss the power of saying "yes" and "no" in this episode of Life at Ten Tenths , revealing how intentional choices can shape business success and personal growth. Drawing on insights from a recent conference and inspiration from the Yes Theory YouTube series, they share practical advice on leveraging these choices to align with one's goals.  Through mapping out a clear visi...

Interested in Life at Ten Tenths coaching and community? Details and free trial can be found at https://lifeattentenths.com Ever wondered if you could uproot your business and find success again in a new market? That’s exactly what Roger Gantz did when he and his wife decided to follow a dream and chase a new life in Montana. After building a successful real estate business in Portland, Oregon, Ro...

Garrett and Matt dive into the transformative experience of Colin O'Brady's 12-Hour Walk in today’s truly enlightening episode. Recounting their own personal journeys, our hosts reveal how these twelve hours of uninterrupted solitude and detachment from digital distractions brought them closer to mental clarity and inner peace. For both of them, the walk became an exercise in overcoming limiting b...

Matt and Garrett take a deep dive into the impact of limiting beliefs on both personal and business growth in this latest installment. Drawing from personal experiences and recent retreats, Matt and Garrett explore how identifying and overcoming internal roadblocks is essential for creating effective business plans. They also illustrate how collaboration, mindset shifts, and intentional goal-setti...

Matt and Garrett employ an athletic analogy here today to illustrate how adopting a professional athlete's mindset can help you reach peak performance in your business. Together, they explore how consistency, goal-setting, and long-term thinking can lead to sustainable success in real estate or any entrepreneurial venture. By approaching business with the same discipline and intensity as a top-tie...

Why exactly do businesses fail? What can you do to prevent your business from failing? Matt and Garrett have got some profound answers to these crucial questions and are ready to share them with you all here today. Drawing from real-world examples in both the restaurant industry and real estate, our hosts explore such essential themes as client relationships, marketing strategies, and business vis...

Matt and Garrett dive deep into the critical importance of staying on track in both life and business in today’s invaluable installment. Using Garrett’s racing experiences in the 24 Hours of Lemons as a metaphor, they explore how goal setting is just the beginning, but endurance is what truly drives long-term success. Throughout the episode, they share valuable insights on overcoming setbacks, sta...

Corey Chambers, a top-performing realtor from Compass Real Estate in Plano, Texas, joins Matt and Garrett today to discuss the transformative power of relationship-based real estate. Throughout the episode, Corey shares his journey from getting licensed in 2017 to becoming a hugely successful agent by focusing on building authentic client relationships rather than chasing online leads. He opens up...

Diving into the common misconceptions surrounding interest rate drops, Matt and Garrett sit down today to explain how the market’s actual behavior has been more complex than many anticipated. To help listeners successfully plot their course through all of this, our hosts share strategies for staying proactive, guiding clients through uncertainty, and understanding the emotional elements of buying...

Matt and Garrett get to do one of their absolute favorite things on today’s episode - respond to a listener who has reached out to them looking for their perspective on a particular topic. In this case, that listener is Larry Boatman, and the topic is the pressure sales professionals often feel to close deals while maintaining genuine connections. From understanding why many agents shy away from s...

The power of cultivating a “local voice” in business comes under Matt and Garrett’s spotlight this week as they explore the ways in which establishing a strong presence in your local community can give realtors and business owners a competitive edge. Covering everything from understanding local data and using hyper-local marketing to developing niche expertise that builds trust and generates refer...

Matt and Garrett return today to break down the "45 Day Rule" and how it applies to success in both business and personal development. Delving into the power of consistent effort, they explore how staying on course for at least 45 days can create lasting results. From sales strategies and fitness routines to mindset shifts, our hosts explain how being patient and documenting your progress can acce...

Welcome back to Life at Ten Tenths, where Garrett and Matt tackle the major real estate myth, "Everyone knows ten realtors," diving deep into how this misconception affects competition in the real estate market. Through relatable examples and expert advice, our hosts show that success isn’t about being one of many agents—it's about becoming the go-to professional clients trust. Along the way, they...

Matt and Garrett welcomes Adam Roach, a successful real estate entrepreneur and founder of I Love Coaching Co., to the podcast today. Adam shares his journey from professional tennis to building multimillion-dollar real estate franchises, highlighting the central role of coaching throughout his life. Together with the hosts, Adam dives into how coaching shapes both personal and professional develo...

Gretchen Adams, Founder, Speaker, Coach, and Instructor at Taking the Lead Today, joins Matt and Garrett to explore the intricacies of real estate business transitions. As an expert in succession planning, Gretchen shares invaluable insights gained from her extensive experience guiding agents through the process of exiting their businesses. In this episode, she covers everything from smoothly pass...

Matt and Garrett are back today with a quick conversation shedding some light on the complex dynamics of real estate markets, focusing on the shifting balance between buyer and seller markets. Identifying how factors like inventory levels, economic fluctuations, and psychological influences shape market behavior, their discussion addresses whether a shift to a buyer's market is possible under curr...

Inspired by some moments of self-reflection, Matt and Garrett return today to tackle the common struggles of perfectionism and procrastination, offering up their own experiences as examples. Together, they emphasize how perfectionism often becomes a form of procrastination, paralyzing entrepreneurs and business owners from taking action. Through real-life stories from their work in real estate and...

Matt and Garrett begin by talking about gratitude and sleep here today, and then quickly dive into exploring the transformative power of a learning mindset and how continuous learning is essential not only for personal development but also for driving success in business. Through engaging stories, such as Garrett's son Otto's pursuit of knowledge, the hosts demonstrate how integrating learning int...

Matt and Garrett dive deep into the changing dynamics of the real estate industry today, exploring how agents can transition from viewing their roles as mere jobs to building lasting careers or businesses. They discuss the critical importance of understanding client motivations and the need to develop trust through a well-maintained client database. As industry changes continue to create new chall...

Sandy McMaster, a leading realtor in the DC metro area, joins Matt and Garrett today to share her journey of developing a more authentic and client-centered approach to real estate. Along the way, Sandy discusses the value of standing out by being genuine and authentic, rather than blending into the "sea of sameness" that often characterizes the industry. She also explores the distinction between...

Matt and Garrett are back this week for a discussion centering on "protecting the flame," a metaphor for safeguarding your energy and focus amidst external challenges like market fluctuations and negativity. By emphasizing the power of mindset, language, and environment, the hosts reveal how these elements are essential not only for survival but for thriving in both personal and professional arena...

In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths , Matt and Garrett are excited to reconnect with Eric Simon, the visionary behind BAM, formerly Broke Agent Media. The conversation takes listeners through Eric’s remarkable journey from a struggling real estate agent to a social media expert, highlighting how authentic branding and creative content strategies can transform a real estate career. Eric’s story i...

The critical role of becoming a trusted source of information in your industry comes under Matt and Garrett’s microscope today, as they discuss how delivering information with a unique, personalized voice not only resonates with your audience but also builds trust and authority. Their conversation explores how turning data into valuable insights can elevate your professional reputation, and stress...