In episode 20 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Dustin McKibben, the owner and founder of Art Home Photo, as he shares his journey from a side hustle to leading a team of 25, the importance of servant leadership, and how he leverages technology, including AI, to enhance his services.

Tune in for valuable insights on how to stop overthinking and start producing in your career!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:12] Starting a photography business.

[00:05:07] Entrepreneurial mindset and challenges.

[00:10:21] Seamless client experiences in business.

[00:12:01] Passion for real estate marketing.

[00:15:58] Customer service differentiation strategies.

[00:22:11] Business lessons from sports.

[00:25:01] Teaching kids positive habits.

[00:27:42] Parenting lessons from children.

[00:31:13] AI tools for real estate.

[00:35:39] AI as a partner in efficiency.

[00:39:41] AI's role in real estate.

[00:42:12] Custom bedtime stories with AI.

[00:45:35] Coaching and collaboration for success.

QUOTES

• "Entrepreneurship and building something that's your own is it's not for everybody, but for those that it is for, it's all that is for them." -Alex Montagano
• "No one is going to care more about your business than us." -Dustin McKibben
• "Sometimes some of the most beautiful things in life happen in the messy." -Dustin McKibben

SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Montagano

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/

Dustin McKibben

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustin_mckibben/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-mckibben-b64b4622/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmckibben/

WEBSITE

Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/

Dustin McKibben: https://www.dustinmckibben.com/

In episode 19 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews Sarah Hubley, a rising star in the real estate industry, as she shares her journey from the adult beverage industry to becoming a top real estate agent, her passion for helping clients, and the importance of building genuine relationships.

Tune in to discover how taking action can lead to momentum and clarity in your real estate career.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:18-00:03:28] Career transition during COVID.

[00:05:36] Embracing chaos in real estate.

[00:08:57] Client relationship building strategies.

[00:11:36] Asking for referrals naturally.

[00:14:35] AI integration in business.

[00:18:01] Work-life balance and enjoyment.

[00:23:38] Partnership dynamics in business.

[00:26:40] Importance of showing up daily.

[00:30:04] It's okay to not know.

[00:32:17] Taking action in business.

QUOTES

• "Just show up every single day and love what you do." - Sarah Hubley
• "If you die tomorrow, your to-do list is still there." -Sarah Hubley
• "Don't ever pretend to know it all, and it's better to go find that answer for them." -Sarah Hubley

SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Montagano

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/

Sarah Hubley

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homes_by_hubley/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hubley-432bb4123/

WEBSITE

Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/

In episode 18 of Action Solves EVERYTHING, Alex Montagano interviews real estate powerhouse Emily Stewart, as she shares her incredible journey, including how she skyrocketed her business from $10 million to over $17 million in just one year, all while managing it independently.

Tune in for valuable tips on growing your real estate business and overcoming challenges in the industry!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:08] Organization in real estate success.

[00:06:01] Growing real estate business dynamics.

[00:08:54] Networking over Open Houses.

[00:14:31] Friends as Clients.

[00:16:40] Happy closings and client connections.

[00:19:36] Referral business without asking.

[00:24:08] Understanding contracts in real estate.

[00:27:27] Marketing strategies for real estate.

[00:32:11] Specializing in real estate networks.

[00:33:16] Implementing AI in real estate.

[00:37:15] Personal brand and growth.

QUOTES

• "Taking action for me is just learning and evolving and being the best agent I can be every day." -Emily Stewart
• "I think the people who are foolish enough to try are the people who are going to win big." -Alex Montagano
• "I think there should be a rule. Like, you want to be a realtor? You have to have owned a home because it matters." -Alex Montagano

SOCIAL MEDIA

Alex Montagano

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmontagano/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-montagano-b6168922/

Emily Stewart

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystewartrealestate/

WEBSITE

Lockstep Realty: https://locksteprealty.com/