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In this episode, Dan unpacks the real numbers, risks, and blueprint behind starting your own real estate agency, and why most agents get it wrong.

◼️ The 10 reasons agents start their own agency (and which ones actually hold up)

◼️ Why fixed costs and commission splits crush most new owners

◼️ How agency ownership adds 20–30 hours to your week

◼️ The $300K trap every new agency faces in year one

◼️ The Plum Partners model that helps agents earn more, stress less, and grow faster

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:36 - Reasons Agents Choose to Start Their Own Agency

00:03:25 - Essential Requirements for Starting Your Own Business

00:10:01 - Challenges of Going Solo in Real Estate

00:12:52 - Administrative Tasks and Responsibilities

00:15:01 - The Importance of Mentorship and Community

00:16:25 - The Financial Reality of Starting Your Own Agency

00:17:10 - Plum Partners

00:21:07 - The Benefits of Partnering with Plum Partners

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DISCLAIMER

This content is for educational and motivational purposes only. This is not business, financial, or legal advice. Results and success in real estate vary significantly based on individual effort, market conditions, location, and personal circumstances. Past performance and success stories do not guarantee future results. Before making any business decisions or investments, consult with qualified business advisors and professionals in your market. Your success depends on your own effort, dedication, and execution.

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In this episode, Dan sits down with Brett Andreasson, twice REIQ Salesperson of the Year and Plum Property’s 2020 winner, to unpack how he scaled his solo operation with just a V.A.

◼️ Why transparency in sales changed the game for Brett

◼️ How the “time sale” method creates fairness for buyers and sellers

◼️ The power of community marketing and building trust locally

◼️ Why working solo can be more profitable than running a big team

◼️ Lifestyle design: Fridays off, 4pm finishes, and still hitting $850K

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:24 - Adopting the Time Sale Process

00:02:53 - Understanding the Time Sale Method

00:04:42 - Transparency in Real Estate Offers

00:06:48 - Presenting the Time Sale to Sellers

00:08:48 - The Benefits of Time Sale for Buyers and Sellers

00:10:00 - Marketing Strategies for Community Engagement

00:16:00 - Building Community Connections

00:20:05 - Working Solo vs. Team Structure

00:22:04 - Efficiency in a Solo Business Model

00:24:01 - Setting Boundaries and Work-Life Balance

00:27:54 - Understanding Market Dynamics

00:29:39 - Utilizing E-Marketing for Seller Leads

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DISCLAIMER

This content is for educational and motivational purposes only. This is not business, financial, or legal advice. Results and success in real estate vary significantly based on individual effort, market conditions, location, and personal circumstances. Past performance and success stories do not guarantee future results. Before making any business decisions or investments, consult with qualified business advisors and professionals in your market. Your success depends on your own effort, dedication, and execution.

Build your own agency and break out from the crowd 👉 https://system.plumpartners.com.au/watch-vsl-plumpartnerssystem

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87% of agents quit in 5 years. Here's why.

◼️ The 10 silent business killers sabotaging agents from the inside out

◼️ Inconsistency, short-term thinking, and blaming the market

◼️ Skipping the gym, drowning in admin, avoiding social media

◼️ The blueprint to build a million-dollar business that lasts

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:00 - Why 87% of Agents Quit in 5 Years

00:01:17 - The 10 Silent Business Killers

00:02:10 - Career Killer #1: Playing the Short Game

00:04:47 - Career Killer #2: Inconsistency

00:06:26 - Career Killer #3: Blaming Everything Else

00:08:00 - Career Killer #4: Taking Calls for Granted

00:09:38 - Career Killer #5: Looking for the Easy Way Out

00:12:05 - Career Killer #6: Going to Bed Late and Skipping the Gym

00:14:28 - Career Killer #7: Worrying About Things You Can't Control

00:20:46 - Career Killer #8: Being Self-Conscious About Posting on Social Media

00:25:00 - Career Killer #9: Drowning in Admin Instead of Prospecting

00:27:36 - Career Killer #10: Thinking Too Small

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DISCLAIMER

This content is for educational and motivational purposes only. This is not business, financial, or legal advice. Results and success in real estate vary significantly based on individual effort, market conditions, location, and personal circumstances. Past performance and success stories do not guarantee future results. Before making any business decisions or investments, consult with qualified business advisors and professionals in your market. Your success depends on your own effort, dedication, and execution.