How To Go From Selling Cell Phones To A Top Producing Realtor
- Author
- Scott Dillingham
- Published
- Sun 01 Aug 2021
- Episode Link
- None
In this episode, Joe Conlin shares his inspiring journey from cell phone sales to becoming a top-performing real estate agent, offering insights into entrepreneurship, business growth, and personal development.
Key Timestamps:
[0:00] 🚀 Entrepreneurial Beginnings
- Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs
- Early jobs and sales experience
- Inspiration from parents' resilience
[5:00] 📱 Sales Career Transition
- Working at AT&T call center
- Side hustle as a wedding DJ
- Discovering passion for sales
[10:00] 🏠 Real Estate Journey
- Getting licensed at 22
- Targeting first-time homebuyers
- Leveraging early social media marketing
[15:00] 🌟 Business Growth Challenges
- Scaling from solo agent to team
- Experiencing burnout in 2017
- Taking a crucial month-long break
[20:00] 💡 Key Business Lessons
- Importance of building infrastructure
- Creating systems before scaling
- Balancing business growth and personal well-being
Key Achievements:
- Chairman's Club Award (Top 1% of Royal LePage) - 4 consecutive years
- Top 35 Under 35 by Royal LePage - 4 consecutive years
Key Insights for Listeners:
- Persistence Matters: Success comes through continuous learning and adaptation
- Strategic Marketing: Early adoption of new platforms can provide competitive advantage
- System-First Approach: Build robust infrastructure before rapid scaling
- Work-Life Balance: Recognize and address potential burnout
Memorable Quote:
"If you're gonna build a business, it's better to start by focusing on the systems first, make sure your systems are in place." - Joe Conlin
Recommended Next Steps:
- Assess your current business infrastructure
- Develop systematic approaches to growth
- Prioritize personal well-being alongside business goals
- Remain open to learning and adaptation
Note: Individual results may vary. Success requires dedication, strategy, and continuous improvement.
