Moving The Military™️

In this episode, we discuss the power of boring, consistent business practices in real estate, especially within the military niche. We further explore how embracing the mundane can lead to long-term success and stability.

This episode explores the challenges of marketing to military homebuyers in a changing economic landscape, emphasizing the importance of market research, niche focus, and adapting strategies to current realities. In this episode we share insights on shifting client demographics, pricing constraints, and creating a business model that aligns with personal goals.

In this episode we discuss the impact of social media engagement on real estate education for military personnel, focusing on retirement planning, misconceptions, and how real estate agents can position themselves as trusted advisors for life.

This episode explores the high turnover rates in real estate, the generational shifts affecting brokerage culture, and strategies for improving agent retention through leadership, values, and autonomy.

This episode reveals the hidden math behind military retirement and wealth building, exposing the gap between perceived security and real financial outcomes. Coaches Matt and Deana share insights on how service members and real estate agents can strategize for long-term financial freedom.

Lynn Pace is a dedicated real estate agent based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a rich background in the military. Having served in the Army for seven years as a Military Police Officer, Lynn transitioned into real estate six years ago. With a passion for helping fellow service members, she aims to educate military families on making the most of their VA benefits and investment opportunities.

In this episode we discuss the various dimensions of freedom in real estate, including time, money, location, and choice, and how these freedoms impact your success and lifestyle.

In this episode Matt and Deana chat about the birthplace and origin story of Moving the Military and The Ascension Mastermind Experience. This episode explores the journey as they seek authentic success, freedom, and leadership. Through candid conversations, they share lessons on overcoming limitations, redefining freedom, and building impactful communities.

In this candid conversation, Coach Matt and Deana explore the emotional and strategic journey of growth, overwhelm, and transformation over the past 90 days. They share personal insights on building authority, unlearning old habits, and embracing new levels of ownership in business and life.

If you’re serious about becoming the go-to agent in your market for military and veteran clients… this is the standard. We just sat down with Donnie Fields, a Chicago-based agent who has built his business by staying locked in on one mission: continuing to serve those who served. And here’s what stood out… He didn’t build his business by chasing deals. He built it by becoming relied upon in the ve...

This episode explores the common reasons why military agents fail in the real estate niche and how to overcome these challenges. We offer insights into misconceptions, the importance of specialization, and managing emotional and structural hurdles.

This episode explores the critical importance of niching down in the real estate industry, especially within the military market. Learn about the real costs of being a generalist, including invisibility, constant hustle, low trust, missed referrals, and stalled growth, and how specialization can transform your business.

This episode explores how real estate agents, especially those targeting military clients, can create content that converts. It emphasizes answering consumer questions, leveraging the Big Five framework, and adapting marketing models to today's social media landscape.

This episode explores the importance of content creation in real estate, addressing industry changes, age demographics, and practical strategies for leveraging social media and tools to grow your business.

In the world of real estate, trust can make or break a deal, especially within the military community. The question arises: why do some agents earn instant trust from military families while others struggle despite being skilled? In this post, we’ll explore the unique dynamics of trust in the military sector, drawing insights from a recent discussion between expert coaches. You'll learn why skepti...

In this interview, Jamie Krakowski shares his journey from military service to becoming a trusted real estate agent specializing in serving military families in Colorado Springs. Discover insights on the military real estate niche, building long-term relationships, and guiding clients through relocations.

In this episode, hosts Coach Matt and Deana explore the concept of visibility and authority in real estate, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, strategic marketing, and understanding consumer psychology to become inevitable in the marketplace.

In this episode of Moving the Military, hosts Coach Matt "Brutal" Gruidl and Deana Watson discuss the concept of invisibility among military-affiliated real estate agents. They explore the reasons why many capable agents remain unknown in their markets, emphasizing the importance of positioning, creating valuable assets, and understanding the psychology of work. The conversation highlights the nee...

In this episode of the Moving the Military podcast, Matthew and I discuss the current state of the real estate market, particularly focusing on the dynamics between consumers and real estate agents. We emphasize the importance of being proactive rather than reactive in the market, especially during the PCS season. The conversation covers strategies for agents to build authority in their local mark...

Each week at Moving The Military we interview some of the top real estate agents in the military space from all over the country. Our goal is to align ourselves with ELITE agents we can trust so that no matter where you're moving we have an agent partner there for you! This week we are featuring our interview with Chad Howery from New Bern, NC!

Most military real estate agents don’t have a PCS problem. They have a planning problem. Every year, orders drop. Every year, relocation season surges. And every year, agents say, “It was crazy.” But PCS season isn’t unpredictable. It’s cyclical. It’s patterned. And if you understand it, you can dominate it. In this training, I break down: What agents should be doing from January–March before orde...

Most traditional brokerages were never built for military real estate agents. New Podcast Just Dropped 🎙️ In this episode, we break down the quiet gaps in the traditional brokerage model that consistently hold military-focused agents back even when they’re talented, disciplined, and doing “all the right things.” This isn’t about bashing brokerages or calling anyone out. It’s about naming what many...

The Vision Behind Moving the Military Military families move under pressure. Timelines are compressed. Decisions are expensive. Trust matters. And yet, in real estate, there is no clear national standard for how they are guided. In this episode, we share the vision behind Moving the Military and why it exists—not as a team, a lead source, or another logo to join—but as a leadership movement inside...

Learn the ways to brand and market yourself as a military relocation expert within your community and position yourself as a subject matter expert.

Freedom in real estate isn't free. Join us as we dive in to what being a success in this industry will cost you as you climb the ladder to success.