Chris McGeady

The Bored Room

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

The Bored Room is a conversation-based podcast focused on business, sales, real estate, and life through the lens of people who’ve actually done the work. Hosted by Chris McGeady, each episode features honest, unscripted conversations with operators, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and interesting people across different industries. No hype. No scripts. Just real dialogue around decisions, mistakes, lessons, and what it really takes to build something. This isn’t a boardroom full of buzzwords. It’s The Bored Room.

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Chris McGeady

Episodes

Mini Series Ep 02 — The Problem with Traditional Sales Training 04.11.2025 2:21

In this episode, Chris breaks down why traditional sales training fails so many real estate pros. You’ll see how outdated scripts, pressure tactics, and one-size-fits-all closes create resistance — and why authenticity wins every time. 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re serious about improving your sales conversations, this is where...

Mini Series Ep 01 — Quick Intro: Who I Am and Why I Started Close Smarter Academy 04.11.2025 6:39

In this short intro, Chris McGeady explains how two decades in the fire service taught him to stay calm under pressure — lessons that now help real estate pros close deals confidently. Learn what Close Smarter Academy is all about and how this mini-series will help you sell without pressure. 👉 Free notes, resources, and breakdowns from each episode: https://wintheclose.com/notes If you’re seriou...

Mastering the Sales Conversation: Lessons from My Early Days in Real Estate 18.10.2025 45:11

Note: This episode is from a live presentation I gave about five years ago at a real estate investor meetup in Central PA in front of roughly 100 investors. While some of my methods and systems have evolved since then, the core of my sales process is exactly the same today — focused on communication, problem-solving, and understanding motivation. These timeless principles still drive results in ev...

From Firefighter to Full-Time Investor: Adaptability, Leadership & Real Talk on Wholesaling with Chris McGeady 16.10.2025 1:24:07

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Chris McGeady — real estate investor, sales coach, and founder of CM Housing Solutions — joins Drew Farnese of Revamp365 for a deep dive into the real side of real estate wholesaling. They unpack the challenges of a shifting market, building a remote team, and how adaptability separates the pros from the pretenders. From lessons learned in firefighting to lead...

The 4 Keys Every High-Performing Sales Process Has (And Most Reps Don’t) 15.10.2025 27:22

Most reps lose deals not because they can’t close — but because their process leaks. In this episode, Chris McGeady breaks down the four pillars that make your sales machine run smooth and predictable: 1️⃣ Lead Management – Stop letting hot leads slip through the cracks. 2️⃣ Strategic Conversation – Structure calls that build trust and uncover the real problem. 3️⃣ Strong Follow-Up – Turn “mayb...

The 3 W’s to Close More Real Estate Deals Without Pressure 13.10.2025 22:12

Welcome to the very first episode of Close Smarter Real Estate Sales ! 🎉 If you’ve ever felt stuck on sales calls — not knowing what to ask next, or worrying about sounding too pushy — this episode is for you. Chris McGeady reveals The 3 W’s in Sales — three simple but powerful questions that uncover motivation, create natural urgency, and make closing feel easy. These strategies work for real es...