Welcome back to the Forward One Podcast, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and Josh Spitzen of Forward One Real Estate. In this episode, we sit down with Tracy and David Smith, a husband-and-wife real estate team who built their business completely from scratch—no built-in network, no shortcuts, just process and persistence. We talk about why relying on friends won’t scale your career, how prospecting strangers actually builds long-term success, and what it really takes to grow sustainably in any market. If you’re serious about building a real estate business the right way, this conversation is a must-listen.

*Tracy and David Smith*
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamsmithca/
Website: https://www.teamsmithca.com/

*More from Paul & Josh*
Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/
Josh: https://www.instagram.com/spitzenjosh/
Forward One Media: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonemedia/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forwardonepodcast

*Presented by Forward One Real Estate*
https://www.forwardone.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonerealestate/

Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:19 Early Beginnings in South Carolina
00:01:10 Building a Partnership
00:03:59 Starting Fresh in Woodland Hills
00:04:56 Strategies for Success
00:10:20 Overcoming Challenges
00:17:25 Team Dynamics and Collaboration
00:21:31 The Dynamic Duo: Balancing Roles in Business
00:22:27 First Flip: Learning to Leverage Strengths
00:23:55 Productivity and Success Metrics
00:27:18 Effective Marketing Strategies
00:32:16 Focusing on Strengths: A Path to Excellence
00:34:19 Future Goals and Business Vision
00:37:36 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections

Welcome back to the Forward One Podcast, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and Josh Spitzen of Forward One Real Estate. In this episode, we sit down with Rory Barish to unpack what a 40-year real estate career teaches you about client care, integrity, and playing the long game. Rory shares why the best agents don’t chase every deal, how trust compounds over decades, and what truly separates professionals who last from those who burn out. If you want to build a reputation that creates repeat clients, referrals, and real longevity in this business, this conversation is a must-listen.

*Rory Barish*

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rory.barish/

Website: http://lane4realestate.com/

*More from Paul & Josh*

Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/

Josh: https://www.instagram.com/spitzenjosh/

Forward One Media: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonemedia/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forwardonepodcast

*Presented by Forward One Real Estate*

https://www.forwardone.com

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

Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome

00:01:05 Rory's Unique Approach to Client Relationships

00:04:15 Expertise in Various Neighborhoods

00:09:38 Transition from Entertainment to Real Estate

00:11:24 Leveraging Past Experiences

00:14:02 Building Trust and Confidence

00:29:13 Maintaining High Standards and Integrity

00:32:32 Personal Commitment to Clients

00:33:28 Handling Competition and Market Realities

00:36:38 Motivation and Client Impact

00:38:36 Challenges and Resilience

00:41:38 Staying in Your Lane

00:43:09 Overcoming Adversity

00:49:17 Changes in the Real Estate Industry

00:57:18 Fire Round: Personal Insights

Welcome back to the Forward One Podcast, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and Josh Spitzen of Forward One Real Estate. In this episode, we sit down with Rayni Williams to unpack why integrity—not hustle—is the real driver of long-term success in real estate. Rayni shares her unconventional path, the hard ethical lines she refused to cross, and how consistency, intuition, and client-first decision-making helped her build one of the most respected luxury brokerages in Los Angeles. This is a conversation about playing the long game, doing things the right way, and building a legacy that actually lasts.

*Rayni Williams*

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

Website: https://thewilliamsestates.com/about/rayni-williams/

*More from Paul & Josh*

Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paulmarkmorris/

Josh: https://www.instagram.com/spitzenjosh/

Forward One Media: https://www.instagram.com/forwardonemedia/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forwardonepodcast

*Presented by Forward One Real Estate*

https://www.forwardone.com

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

Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction to Rainey Williams

00:02:04 Transition to Real Estate

00:05:13 Family Influence and Real Estate Journey

00:13:06 Meeting Brandon and Forming a Partnership

00:17:37 Success at Hilton and Highland

00:25:13 Founding Beverly Hills Estates

00:34:24 Meeting Jeff Hyland

00:35:07 Dinner at Bouchon

00:36:42 Balancing Career and Family

00:38:59 Empowering Agents

00:41:18 The Importance of Gratitude

00:49:41 Real Estate Strategies

00:58:06 Future Goals and Legacy