Open Boox Podcast

They join the brokerage, complete the onboarding, attend the meetings, and start prospecting. But before long, many younger agents are already looking for a way out.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter go over why traditional real estate brokerages are struggling to retain Gen Z talent in today’s evolving market. We explore how outdated training systems, rigid office...

You set up the CRM and create email campaigns, schedule follow-up sequences, but your communication still feels robotic and disconnected?   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter explore how real estate professionals use automation to stay consistent without sacrificing authenticity. We go over the common mistakes agents make when relying too heavily on automated systems,...

You can learn contracts, scripts, and systems, but agents who build long-term careers are the ones who master the soft skills nobody talks about.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter go over the essential non-technical skills that quietly shape a real estate professional’s future growth. We explore how poor listening habits, lack of adaptability, emotional reactions, a...

Joined the mentorship, tended the calls, stayed motivated, but somehow, many new agents still struggle to build momentum in their business.   In this episode, Curtis Haddock and Casey Tuter expose the uncomfortable realities behind why even the most respected real estate mentorship programs often fail newcomers. We explore how information overload, unrealistic expectations, dependency-driven coach...

How To Win With Expired Leads Any Day   Are you calling expired leads and setting up appointments, showing up prepared, but the homeowner is still guarded or doubtful? If they're hard to win over, the problem may not be your script, but your approach.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter reveal why traditional listing presentations fail with skeptical expired sellers....

You set up the signs, prepare the house, and greet every visitor at the door... but somehow, the people walking through your open house rarely turn into real clients.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter unravel the hidden psychological mistakes agents make the moment a buyer walks through the door. Learn how overly aggressive sign-in requests, scripted interrogations,...

Closing deals and moving on to the next client can feel productive, but it can be the reason your business never takes off.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter explain why treating past clients like closed files instead of long-term relationships destroys your future income. We show how the traditional transaction-to-transaction mindset keeps agents stuck in constant...

Starting a real estate partnership feels exciting at first. Shared goals, shared workload, shared vision. But a year later, that partnership can feel stressed or be falling apart.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter talk about why most real estate partnerships don’t survive past the first 24 months. See the hidden problems behind handshake agreements, unclear equity s...

Running ads and boosting posts, but still not getting clients? If your marketing feels loud online but quiet in real life, you may just be doing the wrong kind of right.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter break down why hyper-local networking is still outperforming massive social media advertising campaigns in today’s real estate market. Learn the difference between...

Markets shift. Interest rates change. Lead sources dry up. And when the market becomes unpredictable, many agents realize too late that production alone was never protection.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Sunni Pouncil, and Casey Tuter break down why education - not leads, volume, or experience alone - is the real protection for agents in today's market. We explore how relying on outdated stra...

When Growing A Real Estate Team Goes Wrong   Building a team and expanding your brand, but taking home less money than before? If your production is up but your personal profit is down, you may be stuck in the scaling trap.   In this episode, Brooke Massey and Casey Tuter break down the hard math behind real estate team expansion and why scaling isn’t always an upgrade. Learn how ego, status, and...

Why the Real Estate Commission Model is Breaking   The traditional percentage commission model has been the default in real estate for decades. But what if agents' reliance on that model is the reason income feels inconsistent and dependent on constant volume?   In this episode, Curtis Haddock and Casey Tuter take a look at how agents are paid and whether that model still makes sense in today’s ma...

Real Estate Guide To Staying Strong When Deals Die   Deals falling through, buyers backing out, and contracts dying at the last minute? If you’re starting to feel frustrated, defeated, stuck, then you’re not broken. You're in a tough market.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter unpack the real emotional toll that slow markets and failed deals take on real estate agents...

The Dark Side Of Real Estate Lead Generation In 2026   Buying leads, chasing every inquiry, but still feeling burned out? You’re not failing at real estate. You’re stuck in the wrong lead-gen game.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter break down the most dangerous lead generation traps agents fall into as the market shifts in 2026. Learn about the habits, platforms, an...

Why Your Real Estate Content Gets Views But No Clients   Posting every day, getting views, racking up likes, but still not booking buyers or sellers? You’re not doing it wrong. You're just missing one critical piece.   In this episode, Brooke Massey, Curtis Haddock, and Casey Tuter unpack why so many real estate agents are visible online but invisible when it comes to getting real leads. By breaki...

Real Estate Growth And Why Working Hard Is Hurting You Grinding longer hours, chasing every lead, saying yes to everything but still no growth? In this episode, Brooke Massey, Casey Tuter, and Curtis Haddock explain why the most successful real estate agents don't win by hustling harder. They win by thinking differently. We'll bust the biggest hustle-culture myths in real estate and uncover the me...

Beyond Real Estate: Who Are You Building For? Success in real estate isn’t just measured in closings, commissions, or awards. It’s measured in impact, intention, and the legacy you leave behind. Join Brooke Massey, Casey Tuter, and Curtis Haddock in this episode as they dive into the deeper questions every agent eventually faces: Why am I building this? Who am I doing it for? And who am I becoming...

Real Estate Life Balance Tips   Real estate isn’t just about closings, contracts, and constant hustle. It’s about creating a life you enjoy while building a business you’re proud of. In today’s episode we’ll talk about the one thing most agents chase but rarely achieve: true balance and time freedom.   If you've ever felt torn between showings and family time, struggled to unplug from your phone,...

Mastering Real Estate With Peace Of Mind In a world where real estate feels like a nonstop grind, many agents confuse being busy with being successful. But hustle isn’t the finish line, clarity is. In this episode, we're breaking down how top agents build thriving real estate businesses without living in chaos, burnout, or constant overwhelm. Casey Tuter and Curtis Haddock will help you learn how...

Real Estate Agents & How They Hold Themselves Back Ever feel like YOU are the biggest thing standing between you and the next level in your real estate career? You're not alone. Many agents unknowingly sabotage their own success through self-doubt, negative inner conversations, and hidden mindset barriers that slow momentum and drain confidence. In this episode, we're breaking down how top age...

6 Mistakes Real Estate Agents Make And How to Immediately Grow Next Year Every real estate agent wants to grow their business, but sometimes it’s not about adding more to your plate. It’s about stopping what’s holding you back. In this episode, we’re breaking down 6 habits agents need to quit now if they want to grow next year. From chasing every lead to neglecting mindset, we’ll show you what to...

Real Estate Survival And How You Can Make It Every agent faces deals slowing down, motivational dips, and the spark begins to fade. But the truth is, every slump has a story and every story can lead to a breakthrough. In this episode we're diving into real stories from agents who turned burnout into breakthrough moments. From losing momentum to rebuilding stronger than ever, these are lessons that...

Real Estate Listing Revival Tactics Every real estate agent has faced that one listing that just won’t move. The photos look great, the price seems fair, but showings have slowed to a crawl and motivation is fading fast. In this episode we will be talking about ways to breathe new life into a stalled listing. Not just with strategy, but with mindset. From re-engaging your sellers and refreshing yo...

Real Estate Burnout And How To Start Over Every real estate agent reaches a point where the fire dims. Deals fall apart, the pipeline slows, and the constant pressure to keep producing feels heavier than ever. You start comparing your journey to others, wondering if you still have what it takes. But here’s the truth: you’re not alone, and burnout doesn’t have to be the end of your story. In this e...

Real Estate Must Know Tips For 2026 Ready to crush it in real estate this year? In this episode, we share the must-know tips agents need for 2026 to stay competitive, close more deals, and avoid the mistakes that hold so many back. From new market trends to client strategies that actually work, this episode is packed with practical insight you can use right now. Whether you’re a brand-new agent or...