One out of four deals nationwide fell apart in 2025.

That's not bad luck. That's bad systems.

In this episode, we break down the 7 things top producers do differently to hold deals together when everyone else is watching them collapse.

What you'll learn:

→ The pre-offer conversation that eliminates 90% of fallout

→ Why pre-inspections flip the power dynamic in your favor

→ The payment shock mistake killing deals before they close

→ How to hold your client accountable without losing the relationship

→ The communication rhythm that keeps panicked clients grounded

Plus: A real story about a septic nightmare that should have killed a deal, and how two strong agents saved it anyway.

If you're tired of doing all the work just to watch deals die at the finish line, this one's for you.

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Most buyers don't lose money because the market crashed.

They lose money because they bought the wrong house. At the wrong price. For the wrong reason.

This episode is a warning label.

After touring thousands of homes and closing hundreds of transactions, we've watched buyers fall into the same expensive traps over and over again.

Sometimes because their agent didn't know better. Sometimes because their agent just wanted the sale.

We're breaking down the 5 types of homes that quietly crush your resale value, drain your wallet, and leave you stuck.

One of them looks amazing on Zillow… until you step outside.

One of them has a simple "golf ball test" that tells you everything you need to know.

And one of them? It's actually an opportunity hiding in plain sight—if you know how to read between the lines.

These aren't "never buys." But they ARE homes that require serious due diligence before you sign.

Because any house can make sense at the right price.

But only if you know where to look.

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Building a business with your spouse? You're either building a weapon or building a divorce.

Most couples don't fall apart because they stopped loving each other. They fall apart because they stopped protecting the relationship while the business kept taking more.

In this episode, Mike and Rachael Novak share the five-rule operating system they live by to stay connected, stay aligned, and keep winning without burning the marriage down.

What you'll learn:

The non-negotiables that protect the marriage before the business model

Why every "yes" has a hidden "no" (and how to stop letting your calendar destroy you)

The difference between real growth and reactive chaos with a cute name

How to have hard conversations early so resentment never builds

Why seasons change but your standards shouldn't

Plus: Why "work-life balance" is a lie and what to aim for instead.

No fluff. No fantasies. Just rules that actually work.

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